Samsung
The built-in DAC chip delivers high-resolution audio with clean bass, while the magnetic, metal-plated connectors and ear-hook design with anti-fall tips keep them tangle-free and secure. Broad USB-C compatibility across iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel devices pairs with a noise-canceling mic and in-line remote for hands-free calls at a budget price. These are ideal for budget-minded listeners who need a stay-put wired headset for workouts or desk work, but they fall short for commuting due to weak isolation.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong sound (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202682/100
Most buyers find these wired USB-C headphones offer good sound and comfortable fit for the price. Some report connection loss with cable movement and sizing issues for small ears.
- Good sound quality and clarity for audiobooks, music, and calls.
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes; stays in ears for many users.
- Cable movement causes intermittent signal loss or stopping of audio.
- Fit issues for small ears; "one size fits all" design uncomfortable for some.
- Q4 202565/100
Buyers praised comfort, sound clarity, and value but reported durability issues, connection problems, and misleading noise-cancellation claims.
- Comfortable to wear long hours with good sound quality and clear audio.
- Several units failed after 8–11 months due to volume jumping or stopping working.
- Mic quality is poor for calls; callers report garbled or low sound.
- Not active noise cancelling despite description; customers felt misled.
- Q3 202578/100
Buyers praise the sound quality, comfort, and value for the price. Some report occasional Bluetooth disconnection and poor microphone quality for calls.
- Sound quality is clear, crisp, and bassy, especially given the low price.
- Microphone quality is poor; callers can't hear clearly. But music performance is excellent.
- Random sound disconnects through phone speaker reported on multiple devices.
- One unit had a headphone jack that did not fit into the phone.
- Q4 202476/100
Buyers praised comfort, durability, and magnetic anti-tangle design; one reported severely poor voice quality. Overall satisfied for the price.
- Comfortable fit and durable, thick wire praised.
- Magnetic earpieces reduce tangling, convenient.
- Good value for price; decent for podcasts/recordings.
- One user reported terrible voice quality, unusable.
Based on 83 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | S, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | USB C Headphones Over Ear Hooks for iPhone 17 Air 16 15 Pro Max Plus, Wrap Around Ear Buds with Loops Mic Type C Earphone Running Sport Wired Earbud for Samsung S26 S25 S24 Ultra S23/Pixel 10, White |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung | JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP | Cillso H97 | XIAOWTEK S58 | Toztnix i9 | ZIUTY Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | false | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 35 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 40 | 50 | - | 40 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP7 | IPX7 | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | - | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 28.9 | 65.3 | 33.3 | 69.8 | 46.9 | 70.6 | 48.9 | 21.2 | 74.6 |
| JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP Compare | 60.5 | 80.1 | 78.6 | 72.3 | 73.8 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 88.1 | 86 |
| Cillso H97 Compare | 79.3 | 90 | 33.3 | 84.9 | 86.2 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 94.6 | 100 |
| XIAOWTEK S58 Compare | 70.4 | 90 | 33.3 | 97 | 77.2 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 88.1 | 99.1 |
| Toztnix i9 Compare | 79.3 | 65.3 | 91 | 57.9 | 93.4 | 93.3 | 97.3 | 91.5 | 38.5 |
| ZIUTY Wireless Compare | 91.9 | 80.1 | 33.3 | 61.4 | 84.3 | 70.6 | 99.5 | 73.6 | 97.6 |
Price
Usage Scores
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