Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Galaxy AI powers intelligent audio optimization and adaptive noise control, while the 3-mic array with noise cancellation ensures clear calls. The ergonomic design with wingtips provides a secure, durable fit rated for sweat and splashes, and the 35-hour total battery life supports extended use. These buds are best for commuters and remote workers who prioritize call clarity and all-day comfort over fitness tracking.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 35
case battery hours 35
39 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 35 |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 35 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 35 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 35 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Core | 74.4 | 86.9 | 34.6 | 30 | 96.9 | 28.2 | 61 | 10.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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