Samsung

Galaxy Buds (1st Gen)

Samsung Galaxy Buds (1st Gen)

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Overall

#225 in

Wireless Earbuds

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Sentiment score59% positive
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconbrm1286
5 months ago

I've in the last few weeks jumped from the original buds (never an issue) to the new buds 4 pro. Purely because I had enough Samsung points it was a brainer. Original buds were a perfect fit, great sound sealing and never ever fell out. Buds 4 pro, none of the sizes fit well, constantly fall out, never feel like they sit well in the ears. Anyone else had such a stark contrast? I've got a set of sonic foam tips to try, better but not as good as the originals

Reddit Iconcombikiller_BE
11 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
9 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 Iconhadowajp
7 months ago

I have a few sets of over ear cans that cost a few bucks, as for buds I’ve only ever had the og galaxy buds (terrible) and AirPod pro 2/3 (good enough for my limited use case). If I used them everyday I’d look into something higher end.

Reddit Iconicantouchgrass_1
5 months ago

First-generation Galaxy Buds. Sufficient for what I need it for - and I have a lot of possible tech purchases on the horizon - that's why I won't be upgrading them any time soon. Maybe the 5 or 6 when they come out.

5 months ago

Had mine for six years lol I'm in the US lol, but 150$ isn't really best spent on a pair of buds for me. I'd rather use that to upgrade storage when I replace my phone or tablet, for example. Plus, these buds work like they did on Day 1, and I don't really use them too much since I have headphones that do the job.

5 months ago

Understandable that you aren't keen on purchasing. Your 3 Pro was only bought recently and that should do the trick for the next few years - not worth blowing another 300$ on the 4 Pro right now. I'm still on my OG first-gen Galaxy Buds and they work fine for what I do with them occasionally.

Reddit IconImmediate_Yak401
5 months ago

I got my first gen Buds with my S10 and after reviews I bought the Buds 4 pro. Wonderful sound but they sit horribly in the ear compared to the first gen Buds, especially in my left ear. I didn't think it would be that much of a difference and wish there was the extra rubber thing on the new ones that was on the original because with those you got a snug and perfect fit that you didn't have to be afraid that they fell out. Are there addons for the buds to make them fit better except for different rubber tips(the ones surrounding the speaker)?

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