Samsung Original AKG
The hybrid dual-driver design with 8mm and 11mm speakers delivers balanced audio across bass, mids, and highs, tuned by AKG for clear output. A tangle-free braided cable, in-line remote, and included velvet carrying pouch add practical value at a budget-friendly price. These wired earbuds are best for Samsung Galaxy users who need a reliable, low-cost headset for calls and casual listening.
form factor in-ear
25 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Codecs | Original Samsung AKG Earbuds USB Type C in-Ear Earbud Headphones with Remote & Mic for Galaxy A53 5G, S22, S21 FE, S20 Ultra, Note 10, S10 Plus - Braided - Includes Rubber Pouch (AKG + Black Pouch) |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Original AKG | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Original AKG | 28.8 | 34.6 | 32.8 | 64.1 | 46.3 | 29 | 31.1 | 8.5 | 59.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 98.9 | 78.2 | 93.2 | 91.9 | 99 | 75.9 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 78.5 | 86.4 | 74.6 | 71.3 | 78.7 | 99 | 94.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 89.5 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 46.3 | 93.2 | 91.9 | 97.6 | 94.7 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 96.6 | 79.3 | 98.7 | 89 | 74.6 | 93.2 | 0 | 97.6 | 99.2 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
Usage Scores
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