Samsung is hosting an event next week
where we expect a bunch of mobile devices to be introduced - three Galaxy S20
smartphones, the foldable Galaxy Z Flip, and the updated Galaxy Buds+. Today
Evan Blass posted a leaked specs sheet on Twitter, revealing the new earphones
will have better battery life for just $20 more - the retail price will be US$ 149.
The earbuds and the charging case will
keep their dimensions, although the Buds+ are expected to be 10% heavier - 6.3
grams per bud. The power cells on the inside will hold greater capacity,
leading to almost doubling playtime on a single charge.
The current Galaxy Buds, which we
reviewed, support only a single-device connection and have two mics - one outer
and one inner and they really aren't doing a decent job on providing crisp
in-call experience. The Buds+ appear to have two outer microphones, and
hopefully, they will be able to allow proper conversations without sounding too
echo-y and distorted.
The specs sheet also confirms there won't
be active noise cancellation - you have to rely on the tight fit of the earbud
to isolate surrounding sound. Since there is no change in size, we do not
expect a massive improvement in sound quality when music is played, although
the Galaxy Buds provided a great audio experience for its price, and the Galaxy
Buds+ are likely to be at least as good.
The Galaxy Buds+ app already went live at
the iOS Store, and we know some pre-orders of the Galaxy S20 phones will come
with the earbuds in a bundle. The new model will cost € 170 is Europe. We'll
have to wait for the official announcement next week for availability details,
though.
