While the original Buds were also 'tuned' by AKG, these are a nice upgrade over the originals - and right there with what you get with the Jabra Elite 75t, if not even a touch better. Well-respected Austrian audio company AKG, which Samsung acquired when it bought Harman, is behind the audio. The sound is richer and more spacious than that of the original Galaxy Buds. The audio quality is detailed and smooth, with deep, well-defined bass.
Samsung's Buds Plus look essentially the same as the original Galaxy Buds, but their battery life is rated at 11 hours for music playback (up from 6), and they pack dual drivers for better sound and an additional microphone in each bud to help with external noise reduction while making calls. Water-resistant: Yes (IPX4 rating - splashproof).
