Samsung AKG Earbuds Original 3.5mm in-Ear
The hybrid dual-driver design, with 8mm and 11mm units tuned by AKG, delivers a balanced sound signature across bass, mids, and highs from a simple 3.5mm connection. A tangle-free fabric cable with an in-line remote and a sleek metal finish adds practical durability and control that outpaces typical budget pack-ins. These are best for Samsung Galaxy users who want a clear, wired audio upgrade for calls and casual listening without spending extra.
form factor in-ear
driver type hybrid
37 Overall Score
Price CA$28
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Codecs | Tangle-Free Cord, In-line Remote |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung AKG Earbuds Original 3.5mm in-Ear | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 | Nothing Buds Buds 2 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 54 | 50 | 30 | 55 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | true | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung AKG Earbuds Original 3.5mm in-Ear | 28.8 | 34.5 | 33.5 | 73.3 | 46.1 | 29 | 26.4 | 66.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.4 | 99.3 | 86.8 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.2 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.3 | 93.4 | 71.4 | 84.7 | 86.8 |
| JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 Compare | 96.7 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 75.3 | 82.7 | 71.4 | 96.8 | 75.9 |
| Nothing Buds Buds 2 Compare | 91.9 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 66.6 | 95.9 | 71.4 | 86.7 | 86.8 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 86.6 | 95.5 | 71.4 | 98.4 | 75.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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