year’s model, the Buds+ come with a dedicated iPhone app so it works almost as well for Apple users as
Samsung owners.
Tracks are navigated and volume adjusted using the touch-sensitive panels on the earbuds, which work well
after an initial learning process. On Android phones, but not the iPhone, you can also activate Spotify with a
long press on the earbud.
Additionally, if you use Galaxy Buds+ with a recent Galaxy phone, there’s an extra feature: you can
seamlessly switch the headphones between a Galaxy phone and another Samsung gadget, without having to
re-pair.
Wireless headphones also work for hands-free phone calls. The first Galaxy Buds suffered from poor
microphones which made calls less than stellar, but this version sounds great, helped by an extra external
microphone.
Battery life for continuous listening is very strong on the Galaxy Buds+ at 11 hours between charges.
Another 11-hour charge is in the case. There’s also a fast-charge system where just three minutes of charging
completely flat Buds can replenish them enough for an hour of listening. The case is wireless-chargeable,
that is it works with compatible wireless charging pads or, for instance, the latest Samsung Galaxy S20
phones which have reverse wireless charging on board. You just put the case on the back of the phone to
charge it. Wireless charging is slower than conventional cabled charging.
Buy now
Apple AirPods Pro: £249.00, Apple
Battery life earbuds: 4 hours 30 minutes
Battery life case: 20 hours
Wireless chargeable case? Yes
Available colours: White
Weight per earbud: 5.4g
Weight earbuds plus case: 56.4g
Noise-cancelling? Yes
Apple’s AirPods have been a success story since day one, outselling demand consistently for years. The
latest version, AirPods Pro, might have been expected to end this state of affairs as the new version is
pricier than many rivals. But, no, the Pros continue to sell out.