- Table of Contents
- Top
- Comparison
- Best Headphones
- Conclusion
- Discussions
Best Samsung Headphones - 2019
Reviews
We have currently reviewed 6 Samsung headphones. They're a huge brand that also makes stylish and feature-packed headphones for casual everyday use.
Test results
Updates
- 04/02/2019 Samsung Galaxy Buds
- 03/22/2018 Samsung U Flex
- 03/15/2018 Samsung Gear IconX
Compared to other brands
- Lots Of Features. Most headphones from Samsung are packed with active features and support several codecs. Even their cheaper models are often wireless, have noise cancellation, and support low-latency or high audio quality codecs. This makes them affordable yet versatile headphones when compared to other brand name models.
- Above-Average Sound Quality. Samsung's headphones usually have a decently well-balanced sound quality.
- Stylish Designs. Samsung has a lot of sleek-looking headphones that are comfortable to wear. Their designs often include features like touch-sensitive control schemes to reduce the number of visible buttons and bright colors that stand out. Some of their headphones are a fashion statement, as well as being practical.
- Plasticky Build Quality. Although headphones from Samsung look good, they tend to have slightly flimsy build quality. They feel less durable than other similarly designed headphones in their price range.
- Poor Headphone Variety. Samsung doesn't have a lot of variety in their models. They often release Pro versions of their original line-up with more features, but they do not have a lot of headphone types for different listeners.
Overall, Samsung delivers decent sounding and sleek-looking headphones. For their price range, they have a lot of active features and support multiple codecs that make even their budget headphones versatile. However, the headphones we've reviewed so far have a slightly plasticky build quality that doesn't feel as durable as competing brands. They also don't have a lot of headphone variety, so you might not find a model that fits your specific needs and preferences.
Best Samsung Headphones
Samsung does not have a lot of headphone models, but what they have to offer are versatile enough for most situations. The 'Level' lineup covers most of the headphone types. However, they do have a lot of in-ear models we have yet to test that are more suitable for sports.
- Level = The main lineup from Samsung that covers over/on-ears, around-the-neck designs with the Level U, and in-ears with the Level In/Level Active.
- Level Pro = The Pro version of the Level lineup with more features and the Ultra High-Quality Audio (UHQA) codec.
- HS = The more budget lineup that typically comes with the Samsung Galaxy phones.
Best Samsung Headphones for Mixed Usage
Test Benches:
- 1.2: Winter 2018
- 1.1: Summer 2017
- 1.0: Winter 2017
- 0.9: Winter 2016
- 25% Critical Listening
- 25% Office
- 25% Commute/Travel
- 10% Sports/Fitness
- 9% Gaming
- 6% TV
- 80% Sound
- 10% Build Quality
- 7% Comfort
- 3% Breathability
- 24% Noise Isolation
- 14% Sound
- 11% Portability
- 10% Comfort
- 9% Build Quality
- 9% Battery
- 6% Wireless Range
- 4% Controls
- 4% Breathability
- 4% Leakage
- 3% Microphone
- 1% Multi-Device Pairing
- 1% NFC
- 24% Stability
- 23% Portability
- 11% Sound
- 10% Breathability
- 8% Comfort
- 6% Wireless Range
- 5% Controls
- 5% Battery
- 4% Noise Isolation
- 4% Leakage
- 24% Comfort
- 21% Sound
- 16% Noise Isolation
- 8% Leakage
- 7% Battery
- 7% Wireless Range
- 5% Breathability
- 4% Build Quality
- 4% Microphone
- 2% Controls
- <1% Multi-Device Pairing
- <1% USB
- <1% PC Compatible
- <1% Latency
- <1% Analog
- <1% Line In
- <1% USB Input
- <1% PC Compatible
- <1% Power Supply
- <1% Dock Charging
- 22% Sound
- 17% Comfort
- 15% Default Latency
- 10% Wireless Range
- 5% Breathability
- 5% Build Quality
- 4% Optical Input
- 3% Battery
- 3% Analog
- 3% Leakage
- 2% Noise Isolation
- 2% RCA Input
- 2% Multi-Device Pairing
- 2% Line In
- 2% Line Out
- 2% Power Supply
- 1% Dock Charging
- 20% Sound
- 20% Default Latency
- 15% Comfort
- 12% Microphone
- 5% Breathability
- 5% Battery
- 5% Base/Dock
- 3% Build Quality
- 3% Wireless Range
- 3% Microphone Control
- 2% Channel Mixing
- 2% Wired
- 2% Volume Control
- 2% App Support
- 1% Bluetooth
The best Samsung headphones for mixed usage are the Level U Pro. They are surprisingly affordable for the number of features they provide. If you don't mind the around-the-neck design and you're comfortable with in-ears, then the Level U Pro are a good option for most situations. The similarly-designed Samsung U Flex has a much better build quality with the same amount of features, but only for Samsung devices which is a bit limiting. If you have a regular Android phone (that's not a Samsung device), then go for the Level U pro instead. They're lightweight, have a decent wireless range, and they support apt-X LL (low latency). They also have a customizable sound through the Level app.
Best Samsung Headphones for Audio Quality
Test Benches:
- 1.2: Winter 2018
- 1.1: Summer 2017
- 1.0: Winter 2017
- 0.9: Winter 2016
- 25% Critical Listening
- 25% Office
- 25% Commute/Travel
- 10% Sports/Fitness
- 9% Gaming
- 6% TV
- 80% Sound
- 10% Build Quality
- 7% Comfort
- 3% Breathability
- 24% Noise Isolation
- 14% Sound
- 11% Portability
- 10% Comfort
- 9% Build Quality
- 9% Battery
- 6% Wireless Range
- 4% Controls
- 4% Breathability
- 4% Leakage
- 3% Microphone
- 1% Multi-Device Pairing
- 1% NFC
- 24% Stability
- 23% Portability
- 11% Sound
- 10% Breathability
- 8% Comfort
- 6% Wireless Range
- 5% Controls
- 5% Battery
- 4% Noise Isolation
- 4% Leakage
- 24% Comfort
- 21% Sound
- 16% Noise Isolation
- 8% Leakage
- 7% Battery
- 7% Wireless Range
- 5% Breathability
- 4% Build Quality
- 4% Microphone
- 2% Controls
- <1% Multi-Device Pairing
- <1% USB
- <1% PC Compatible
- <1% Latency
- <1% Analog
- <1% Line In
- <1% USB Input
- <1% PC Compatible
- <1% Power Supply
- <1% Dock Charging
- 22% Sound
- 17% Comfort
- 15% Default Latency
- 10% Wireless Range
- 5% Breathability
- 5% Build Quality
- 4% Optical Input
- 3% Battery
- 3% Analog
- 3% Leakage
- 2% Noise Isolation
- 2% RCA Input
- 2% Multi-Device Pairing
- 2% Line In
- 2% Line Out
- 2% Power Supply
- 1% Dock Charging
- 20% Sound
- 20% Default Latency
- 15% Comfort
- 12% Microphone
- 5% Breathability
- 5% Battery
- 5% Base/Dock
- 3% Build Quality
- 3% Wireless Range
- 3% Microphone Control
- 2% Channel Mixing
- 2% Wired
- 2% Volume Control
- 2% App Support
- 1% Bluetooth
The best Samsung headphones for audio reproduction are the Level Over. They have an excellent wireless range and a long-lasting battery life. They also have a customizable sound and deliver a comfortable listening experience that's good for casual and critical listeners.
Conclusion
Samsung is a big brand that delivers versatile, stylish, and feature-packed headphones, but do not offer as many headphone choices as some of their competitors. On the upside, the headphones they produce typically have a better-than-average sound quality, and a lot of premium features, like touch-sensitive control schemes and low-latency codecs, that are not usually available in their price range. Unfortunately, they're not built as sturdily as similar models from other brands.
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