Samsung Galaxy Buds (1st Gen)

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#294 in

Wireless Earbuds

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Sentiment score48% positive
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Last updated: Apr 18, 2026

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Reddit IconAlexMullerSA
6 months ago

Not at all. I eventually had the original wireless buds with my S10 and I used them daily for 2+ years without a problem, only reason I changed was the Active Noise Cancelling and I obviously got them free with my phone. Since then I gave them to my sister and she uses them everyday and says they still work like they did when I gave them to her. That was from 2019.

Reddit Iconcombikiller_BE
5 months ago

Didn't know was possible. I've had galaxy buds 1. Pro 2 and pro 3 and they already broke within 1st year... friend of mine has had same air pods pro 2 for last 2 years orso so was thinking of getting them

Reddit IconDaveUnderscore
3 months ago

Meanwhile my gen 1 galaxy buds are still going strong. I just ordered some buds2 pro. Honestly just needed something that “works”. 

Reddit IconInteresting-Salt141
10 months ago

Fe might be the best fit in most cases bcz it has wingtips buds3 and 3 pro quite similar to airpods3 and pro respectively, but the big stem might cause discomfort to some ppl. buds pro is the biggest and thickest one, most ppl dont go with it. buds 2 is the smallest but the most slippery pair. buds 2 pro is somewhere in between this duo. buds live is weirdly shaped, meant to be a competitor of normal airpods(comfy for most) but its long shape break its meaning buds 1 and buds+ are similar to fe, but you hardly find a new pair of them these days gear icon x same as buds 1.

Reddit Iconlessthanadam
10 months ago

I'm tempted upgrade from my Galaxy Buds (1) but I'm afraid that everyone js saying they don't fit snug. I mostly use my buds while doing lawn work so I need a really secure fit. Anyone have any thoughts on how well they stay in?

Reddit Iconlifeofmikey1
about 2 months ago

Does it have the other features the buds 4pro has? I'm still using the original Galaxy buds. I need some new ones

Reddit IconMalikmonique24
8 months ago

Can you show the app please and the function? Because of what i saw its the same interface as the newer buds because they updated those but me too i had buds og (not plus the og) but the right one broke so i bought fe just because of the wigntip desing and they had anc! And the wingtip i aprove its so confortable and secure never fall out of my ear!!!

Reddit Iconmensgarb
about 1 month ago

Curious about this, too. I've had this problem with pro 2 and pro 3. Only ones that have ever fit were my OGs.

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