Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro R190
A two-way speaker system with an 11mm woofer and 6.5mm tweeter, tuned by AKG, delivers clear, dynamic audio. Intelligent ANC adapts to your environment, while Voice Detect automatically lowers volume during conversations and an IPX7 rating protects against full water immersion. These earbuds are best for Android users seeking robust water resistance and hands-free smart features for daily commutes and calls.
Form Factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 28
water resistance IPX7
48 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong anc (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong comfort (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 8 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 | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Impedance | 30 |
| Codecs | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds, Phantom Black, Noise Cancelling, IPX7 Water Resistant |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 28 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Bixby |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro R190 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 28 | 28 | 56 | 24 | 50 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro R190 | 89.9 | 65.3 | 33.8 | 78.6 | 22.8 | 69.7 | 57 | 95.5 | 9.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.6 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.3 | 73.1 | 69.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.7 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 98.8 | 73.1 | 93.2 | 99.9 | 62.6 | 6.2 |
Usage Scores
- Calls53.5
- Music52.9
- Overall47.7
- Budget50.9
- Gaming49.9
- Travel46.4
- Commute55.3
- Fitness31.5
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