Say what you will about Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live bean-shaped design — yes, they’re affectionately known as the Beans — but they might just be the most innovative new true wireless earbuds of the year. Available in three colors: mystic white, black and bronze, they certainly look flashy, with a chrome-like finish that you can see your reflection in.
At $170 (£179, AU$319), they cost slightly more than the standard Apple AirPods. And like the AirPods, they have an open design — you don’t jam an ear tip into your ear — and they’re quite comfortable to wear. Additionally, they’re really discreet and basically sit flush with your ear without a little white pipe extending out from them. And finally, they feature active noise canceling. More about that in a minute.
