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Bhvrtls SL002

★★★★☆ 4.3 (328)

The dual-driver dynamic setup and braided cable offer a tangle-resistant design with clear, balanced audio for a wired connection. Its plug-and-play simplicity with an inline microphone and volume remote provides reliable call and media control without needing batteries. These earbuds are best for Samsung Galaxy users seeking an affordable, no-fuss wired backup for everyday calls and casual listening.

form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Bhvrtls SL002 earbuds
32 Overall Score
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Snapshot

The 30-Second Version

Great bass, terrible mic, and a price that's hard to argue with. These are the earbuds you buy when you lose your good ones and need something now.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Punchy bass that punches way above the price 81st
  • Plug and play, no batteries or pairing nonsense
  • Braided cable resists tangling
  • Dirt cheap replacement for lost Samsung earbuds

Cons

  • Microphone sounds like you're talking through a sock
  • Volume controls die when they get sweaty
  • Build quality is mediocre at best
  • Comfort is hit or miss, they can pop out

What owners think

The Word on the Street

4.3/5 (328 reviews)
👍 Owners consistently praise the bass and overall sound quality as shockingly good for the money.
👎 A recurring complaint is that the microphone is nearly unusable for calls, and sweat kills the volume controls.
🤔 Some buyers report defective units out of the box, while others say theirs have held up fine as daily drivers.

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 12 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '25: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 3.3★ · 3 reviews1132113Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q1 202650/1003.3★3 reviews

    Buyers have mixed experiences: one praises clear sound, one calls it a counterfeit headache, and one says comfort and sound are okay for the price.

    • Clear music listening and working well reported
    • Counterfeit product and false advertising complaint
    • Decent sound for price but not very comfortable
    • Controls and microphone comfortable to use
  2. Q2 202433/1004.7★3 reviews

    Reviews are mixed. One buyer praises bass and authenticity, another warns of defective buttons and volume issues, and a third finds them adequate but lacking bass.

    • Defective buttons cause random volume changes and app openings. Not recommended for music.
    • Genuine product with strong bass, matching original AKG quality for some users.
    • Good value with clear sound and long cable, but weak bass and poor noise isolation.
    • Earbuds snag easily and fall out; common design flaw.

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

The 3.5mm dynamic drivers pump out a sound profile that sits right around average for this category, but the bass is where these things actually shine. Multiple owners rave about the low end, which is rare at this price. The 16Ω impedance means they're easy to drive from any phone. But the mic quality is a real letdown, and the volume controls have a nasty habit of dying when exposed to sweat. So if you're a gym person, these are a gamble.

Performance Percentiles

Anc 30.8
Mic 38.7
Build 34
Sound 60.4
Battery 44.9
Comfort 28.5
User Sentiment 33.3
Connectivity 34
Social Proof 81.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Ear Tips S, M, L

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 3.5
Drivers 2
Freq Min 20
Freq Max 20000
Impedance 16
Sensitivity 117
Codecs 2022 in-Ear Headphones Wired Earbuds Stereo Headphones for Samsung Galaxy S10, S10E, S10+, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Note 9- Designed 3.5 mm Jack with Microphone and Volume Buttons (Black)

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm

Microphone

Microphone Yes

vs Competition

Stacked against the Soundcore P31i or Anker Space A40, the Bhvrtls SL002 loses on every front except price and the fact that it's wired. The Anker Space A40 has actual ANC and wireless convenience, while the EarFun Air Pro TW230B gives you better build quality and a usable mic. But none of those are $17. If you need a cheap wired backup for a Samsung phone, the Bhvrtls makes sense. If you want something that'll last and sound good on calls, skip it.

Spec Bhvrtls SL002 Nothing Buds 2 Soundcore P31i JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 EarFun Air Pro 4 Anker Space A40
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic hybrid dynamic
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 5.4 6.0 5.4 6.0 5.2
Battery Life Hours - 13.5 10 10 11 10
Case Battery Hours - 55 50 56 54 50
Water Resistance - IP55 IP55 IP55 IP55 IPX4
Multipoint - true - true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Bhvrtls SL002 30.838.73460.444.928.533.33481.4
Nothing Buds 2 Compare 93.197.591.281.895.172.492.197.181.4
Soundcore P31i Compare 89.797.591.296.992.572.497.186.590.2
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 Compare 93.197.591.278.194.372.492.197.181.4
EarFun Air Pro 4 Compare 89.797.591.299.494.372.497.199.390.2
Anker Space A40 Compare 97.397.579.494.392.572.480.997.472.9

Price

Value & Pricing

At around $17 USD, these are a no-brainer if you just want decent wired sound and don't care about the mic. But the European pricing is wild, 55-57 EUR for these is a straight-up bad deal. If you're paying that much, get something better.

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Overview

The Bhvrtls SL002 is basically a budget clone of the AKG earbuds Samsung used to toss in the box. And honestly, for the price, it nails the sound part. Bass is punchy, audio is clear, and if you just want wired earbuds that don't sound like tin cans, these do the job. But the mic is rough, and the build feels like it's one sweaty workout away from giving up.

Common Questions

Q: Will these work with my Samsung Galaxy phone?

Yes, they're designed for Galaxy devices with a 3.5mm jack. If your phone doesn't have a headphone jack, you'll need a dongle.

Q: Are these good for working out?

No. The volume controls are known to malfunction when exposed to sweat, and the earbuds can pop out during movement. Get something with an IP rating instead.

Q: How's the microphone for phone calls?

Honestly, it's bad. Multiple users report poor mic quality. If you take a lot of calls, these aren't the right pick.

Who Should Skip This

If you need a reliable mic for calls or plan to sweat in these, this isn't it. Go grab a pair of Soundcore P31i or EarFun Air Pro TW230B instead. And if you're in Europe paying 55+ EUR, just walk away, that's highway robbery for what you're getting.

Verdict

Buy these if you lost your Samsung earbuds and just want something cheap with good bass. Don't buy them if you care about microphone quality, sweat resistance, or build durability. They're a one-trick pony, but that trick is decent sound for pocket change.

Usage Scores

Calls (19.8)Music (27.5)Overall (32)Budget (46.5)Gaming (26.2)Travel (20)Commute (19.4)Fitness (17)

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