Reviews by Topic
Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.
Sound Quality
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
With three total beamforming mics — two on the exterior and one inside — the Galaxy Buds Live have performed just fine during my Zoom meetings and voice calls. Samsung says they also have a “voice pickup unit” in the hardware for improved speech detection. You can use either bud independently while the other is charging in the case.
JLab Epic Air ANC
If sound quality is your priority then getting the sennheiser cx 400bt might be the best option. The soundcore life a2 nc, the jlab epic air anc and 1More comfobuds pro might be some other options to look into if you need anc.
Comfort
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
TBH, the Galaxy Buds Live are the what I use most often day-to-day. They're reliable, comfortable, and good enough for casual listening.
JLab Epic Air ANC
I am averaging around 7 hours between ANC On/Off and these have an added comfort level that the Buds+ do not have. I can wear them much longer with no discomfort. The ANC function works much better then I had expected and I get really good noise reduction while listening to music or watching videos. Videos by the way has no noticeable lag which is very nice and I have used these outside walking and have had no connection issues
Fit
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
If you’re worried about bass, don’t be. So long as they’re in your ears right, the Buds Live can kick out plenty of oomph on the bottom end. These sound excellent and just what I’d hoped for considering the $170 price.
JLab Epic Air ANC
The left one always comes off whenever a slight touch moves it such as working out, putting on a hoodie, etc. Along with the fitting situation, the sensitivity of the touch buttons are too high. Any slight touch, the music is paused (or whatever you programmed the buttons to do). And lastly the Bluetooth connectivity is poor
Battery Life
JLab Epic Air ANC
The best buds I've ever used with great battery life was the Jlab jbuds air anc. It seemed like I had them in my ears forever. Those and anything Tozo. They're another brand with fantastic battery life
Durability
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
i grew up in the 1970's and 1980's. i have had and worn more earphone types through the nearly 50 years than i can even count! these are by far the best i have ever owned and worn! the sound is dynamic! i love the ability to noise cancel! most inner ear earphones hurt my ears after 15 or 20 min of wearing them i can leave these in for hours without pain or discomfort!
JLab Epic Air ANC
And this one have same quality. My kids are us hung their headphone since last year. In my house nothing last this long. So they are good and resist with kids too lol