Let your ears go boom.

Alongside the early release of Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series of smartphones was the launch of their new wireless buds model – Samsung Buds Pro.

A mix up in design between last years bean shaped Buds Live and the Buds+ the small Bluetooth connecting inner ear earphones can belt out a tune and then some.

In their newest model Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) has been taken up a few notches and can be turned on and off as needed with a tap sequence on either of the buds.

The ANC is superb. Flawless. When on you can actually notice the filter doing its job as even a noisy environment such as a public place or CBD is blocked out while your streamed media is the focus point – and that’s all you hear.

The reverse of that is also designed extremely well – using the in-built microphones the Buds Pro interject outside sound, making you aware of any potential hazards while rocking out down the street.

As with all prior models the Buds Pro have AKG audio enhancement.

When I first received the Buds Pro and synced them up via the Galaxy Wear app – one of the first things I did (and always do) is see what maximum volume is like.

Having been an almost fulltime user of the Buds+ I was expecting a similar result.

I was floored. They are louder, audio is crisper and bass is most definitely deeper.

To be sure I wasn’t imagining it – I compared the Buds Pro to my beloved Buds+. My ears were not deceiving me.

Buds Pro sure do go off.

Samsung could have left it there, but didn’t… the Buds Pro also feature head tracking and 360 degree sound with Dolby Atmos.

Playing mobile games while using the Buds Pro and in fierce battle it gives you the simulation of actually being right in there. As you move your head around audio will counterclockwise with your movement – what was coming up on your right is now directly audible in front of you as you turn. This worked really well with Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG and Fortnite.

The tap gesture has been retained to control your audio, from pausing, skipping and answering calls handsfree.

The Buds Pro feature three microphones in each bud (four if you include the High SNR mic). Another feature of these is Ambient mode – this is designed to hear voice clearly even while streaming media.

This Ambient mode is made possible with the dual mic array joined with the High SNR mic and the inner mic.

Have more than one smartdevice? Easy. Samsung have a switcher built in where if you have synced the Buds Pro to more than one device you can seamless switch between your Samsung smartphone over to your Samsung tablet.

Want to stream a series or film with a mate – then Samsung have you sorted for that too. You can pair up two sets of Buds Pro on one device – thus streaming the audio simultaneously to both sets.

And if you lose your Buds you can find them, even if they are offline (dead battery).

The charging case is that of last years Buds Live, so slightly bigger.

I loved the design of the Buds Live and the charge case – but the audio quality, for me anyway, wasn’t all the way there due to not having an inner ear tip.

Buds Pro will give you up to 28 hours of use from full charge. Each bud will last up to 8 hours and a quickie charge of around 10 minutes sees your right for around and hour and a half.

The Galaxy Buds Pro have the highest water resistance rating in any wireless earbud – IPX7. Water proof up to one meter, so if you drop a Bud in to a puddle, other than it getting a bit dirty, should still pump out the jams as normal.

Samsung have absolutely gone all out with the Buds Pro, thinking of every use scenario, environments and pack jammed so much micro tech in to each Bud that it makes for the premium Galaxy Buds that you should you invest in.

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Samsung’s best-ever earbuds pack a punch with unrivalled sound quality, intelligent ANC and seamless connectivity, all encased in an impeccable design

Samsung today announced the launch of its next-generation earbuds: Galaxy Buds Pro.

These earbuds feature immersive sound, superior call quality, intelligent ANC and enhanced connectivity across your devices – all packed into a modern and sleek design. Galaxy Buds Pro represent Samsung’s most premium earbuds offering to-date, built to help you get the most out of your work, entertainment, and everything in between.

“As people look for technology that can help them adapt to new routines and lifestyles, the market for true wireless earbuds has expanded substantially, and consumer expectations have risen,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “With Galaxy Buds Pro, we’re making a big statement with a small device, offering users a one-of-a-kind audio experience that makes even everyday tasks truly epic.”

A premium earbuds experience always starts with sound.

Whether you use your earbuds to play music on a run or listen to podcasts on the way to work, audio quality is what matters most. Galaxy Buds Pro offer a more comprehensive sound, sporting an 11-millimeter woofer for deeper bass and a 6.5-millimeter tweeter for richer treble. This delivers Samsung’s best audio experience yet – a dynamic, balanced sound. So, whether it’s a rhythmic hip hop groove or intricate classical melody, you can enjoy your music just as the artist intended, anytime and anywhere.

But earbuds aren’t just for entertainment anymore – they’ve become crucial for work communication, and call quality is more important than ever. Galaxy Buds Pro separate your voice from unwanted sounds with three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), ensuring you are heard as clearly as possible. One of the outer microphones also has a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) rating, further eliminating background noises. In addition, Samsung has integrated its new Wind Shield technology into Galaxy Buds Pro. While a less protrusive shape minimizes the wind contact area, specially designed chamber with mesh filters out wind interference.

Your phone calls have never been clearer, even if you’re stuck in windy weather.

The Galaxy Buds Pro experience is about hearing more of what you love, and less of what you don’t.

When you need to focus on work—or tune out the world around and relax – you can reduce the background noise by up to 99 percent, fine-tuning to your preferred level. And with Ambient Sound, you can choose to amplify nearby sounds by more than 20 decibels, meaning you can adjust and personalize according to your needs. This feature is ideal for busy multitaskers – those working from home, while looking after a child or those who want to take a run through the city while keeping an ear open for oncoming traffic.

What’s more, ANC and Ambient Sound automatically work together, adapting to your surroundings, to optimize your audio experience. Galaxy Buds Pro recognize when you’re speaking, and they can automatically switch between cancelling nearby sounds and amplifying them. They will also turn down your music when you want to talk, even if you are using Ambient Sound or have ANC turned off. This technology allows you to hear and communicate more effectively and makes Galaxy Buds Pro the perfect tool for daily use.

Galaxy Buds Pro are an integral extension of the Galaxy ecosystem – our most seamless earbuds yet.

Now, you can automatically toggle your earbuds connection between your Galaxy smartphones and tablets based on your usage – no manual adjustments required. For example, if you’re watching a video on your Galaxy Tab S7 and then receive a call on your Galaxy S21, the all-new Auto Switch feature will pause the video and let you answer the phone using Galaxy Buds Pro. Once the call is over, your earbuds instantly switch back to your tablet; the video plays again, and you can hear the sound with your earbuds.

Galaxy Buds Pro also expand your audio experience by connecting with other Galaxy devices – especially Galaxy S21. You can enjoy realistic and immersive sound on your Galaxy Buds Pro, wherever you go with the 360 Audio featuring Dolby Head Tracking TM technology, which enables you to stay at the centre of the scene. For vloggers, you can clearly capture your voice and surrounding sound by synchronizing the mics on your Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy S21.

Galaxy Buds Pro also boast Game Mode, so when reduced audio latency is paired with Galaxy S21’s powerful performance and immersive display, you can take your gaming experience to the next level.

No matter how you use your Galaxy Buds Pro, you can do so without worrying about battery life.

When fully charged, you get up to 8 hours of playback, with an additional 20 hours of reserve power available in the wireless charging case. Even when using ANC, you can still enjoy up to 5 hours of playback with 13 hours more available in the case. If you end up running out of juice, you can gain one hour of playtime after just five minutes of quick charging.

Galaxy Buds Pro aren’t just great to use; they also look great. Taking inspiration from Galaxy Buds Live’s innovative and iconic shape, Galaxy Buds Pro feature an updated, more ergonomic form factor. The shape of the canal-type earbuds improves sound quality and looks less protrusive and more natural when in your ears. This new design also reduces the contact area between your ear and the bud, improving comfort and minimizing any clogged-up feeling.

In addition, Galaxy Buds Pro were designed to give you added peace of mind. They are protected with an IPX7 water resistance rating, the highest standard of water resistance in the Galaxy Buds line. And now, worrying about losing an earbud is a thing of the past. SmartThings Find can easily locate either of your earbuds, even when they’re out of Bluetooth range or completely out of your sight, misplaced at a distance location. Galaxy Buds Pro were also built to help cut down on waste – using 20 percent environmentally conscious Post-Consumer Materials (PCM).

Galaxy Buds Pro come in three stunning colours: timeless Phantom Black and Phantom Silver, and an incredible Phantom Violet to match with your Galaxy S21. Galaxy Buds Pro will be available in select markets starting from January 15th, 2021.

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