So don't buy these for noise canceling or you may be disappointed. But the AirPods Pro, Sony WF-1000XM3, Technics EAH-AZ70W, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and several other noise-isolation true wireless earbuds that have active noise canceling do a significantly better job reducing ambient sound. They do help a bit, allowing you to hear your music and make voice calls a little better in noisy environments.

But I just didn't feel they made a big impact on reducing ambient noise. These are supposed to reduce some noise in the lower frequencies, and Samsung talks about them blocking sound while riding on a train or bus. They're IPX2 water-resistant, so you can work out in them. The earlier Galaxy Buds Plus are also IPX2 water-resistant, while the AirPods Pro are IPX4 rated (splashproof) and the standard AirPods have no water-resistance rating though people still run - and sweat - with them. I was able to run and bike with the Galaxy Buds Live and while they only have IPX2 water-resistance, which makes them splash-resistant from certain angles, they are sweat-resistant and you can use them for working out. They did stay in my ears more securely than the standard AirPods (the standard AirPods slip out of my ears if I run or even walk briskly with them). That said, I wouldn't have minded if Samsung had included a more traditional sport wing that would really lock the buds in your ears. I used the larger of the two, and the earbuds just nestled nicely and securely in my ears with just enough added traction to keep them in place. That aforementioned rubber ring - small and large versions are included in the box - takes the place of wingtips that would ordinarily anchor these sort of earbuds.

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