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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JBL Live Beam 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 28 | 18 | 54 | 36 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | 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 | 34.6 | 32.8 | 73.4 | 46.3 | 29 | 26.3 | 66.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 78.5 | 86.4 | 74.6 | 71.3 | 99 | 94.7 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 98.9 | 78.2 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 75.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 96.6 | 79.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 46.3 | 93.2 | 97.6 | 75.9 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 78.6 | 89.3 | 93.2 | 96 | 86.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥5,179
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Usage Scores
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