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Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Review : Affordable ANC Earbuds!

The Galaxy Buds FE is the latest wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation from Samsung!

Find out what the Galaxy Buds FE offers, and why this is really an affordable pair of ANC earbuds for the masses!

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE : What’s In The Box?

First, let’s take a quick look at what’s inside the box. Samsung kindly provided us with a better unboxing video than we could have done ourselves.

Inside, you will find the following items :

A pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds FE earbuds
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE storage + charging case
Quick Start Guide
USB-C to USB-C charging cable
Two sets of extra ear tips (small and large)
A set of stability bands (for small / medium ears)

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE : Key Features

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE is focused on delivering an affordable set of active noise cancellation earbuds. Think of it as a budget version of the Galaxy Buds2 or Galaxy Buds2 Pro earphones.

New Wingtip Design

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE comes with a new wingtip design to make sure they don’t fall off. People with smaller ears may want to try the optional stability bands.

These are closed earbuds with silicone tips. By default, they come fitted with medium ear tips, but the package includes small and large ear tips. Use the proper tips, and you will find that they are light and comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

Active Noise Cancellation

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE supports three levels of noise cancellation – ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), Ambient (Transparency), or Off.

It is surprisingly good at noise cancellation when you turn on ANC. Budget ANC earbuds generally use only one microphone to receive ambient noise for cancellation. But the Buds FE appears to use two microphones for noise cancellation, delivering better than expected noise cancellation.

On top of that – when you take out one earbud, the other earbud cleverly switches to Ambient mode so you don’t get disorientated, and switches back to ANC when you put the earbud back on.

The Ambient / Transparency mode is decent – allowing you to hear conversations, or public announcements while still cutting down on ambient noise. It’s not as good as the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, of course, but you won’t realise it if you never compare them before.

IPX2 Splash Resistant

Unlike the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the Galaxy Buds FE is only IPX2 splash-resistant, which means it’s rated to withstand some dripping water (up to 3 mm per minute), limited to a maximum tilt of 15°.

That basically means that these earbuds will withstand sweat and a little bit of rain. You can certainly wipe these down with a damp cloth. However, under no circumstances should you wash the Galaxy Buds FE under running water!

I should also point out that the charging case itself is NOT water-resistant, so please make sure you keep it dry. In addition, you must dry the Galaxy Buds FE before you put them back into the charging case.

Connectivity

The Galaxy Buds FE connects wirelessly to your devices using Bluetooth 5.2, but does not support Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, so they can only be connected to one device at any one time.

However, they support automatic switching between Samsung Galaxy devices using the same Samsung account. But if you want to switch from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to your laptops you need to manually switch using the Bluetooth menu.

Bonus : You can use the SmartThings Find feature to remotely trigger a beeping sound to locate any misplaced earbuds!

Battery Life

The biggest problem I had with the Buds2 Pro was its short battery life of about 5 hours with ANC enabled. I could get about 8 hours with ANC disabled, but that’s still on the low side for premium earbuds.

The good news is – the Galaxy Buds FE actually lasts longer with a similar-sized battery (60 mAh vs 61 mAh in the Buds2 Pro) – about 6 hours with ANC enabled, and 8.5 hours with ANC disabled. Not quite as long as I would like, but still pretty decent at its price point.

Its charging case has an internal 479 mAh battery that provides another 15 hours of extra battery life (ANC enabled), or 24 hours (ANC disabled) – roughly 2.5 full charges.

The good news is – the Galaxy Buds FE supports quick charging – a 5 minute charge will get you about an hour of ANC-enabled battery life.

Pro Tip : Get into the habit of popping these earbuds into their case whenever you are not using, and you will never run out of battery life.

Recommended : Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Battery Review!

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE : Our Verdict

The Galaxy Buds FE is Samsung’s attempt to break into the $100 wireless earbuds market, and is targeted at the large number of Samsung fans who have not yet jumped onto the wireless earbuds bandwagon.

It offers Samsung fans the most important features of the Galaxy Buds2, at a more affordable price point. Now, you won’t get access to premium features like 360 Audio, AKG tuning, or a 2-way dynamic speaker system. But these features are not really deal-breakers for most users.

Dollar-for-dollar – the Galaxy Buds FE definitely offers much better value for your money. In fact, I expect it to cannibalise the sales of the Galaxy Buds2. Samsung fans will either opt to pay more for the premium Galaxy Buds2 Pro, or settle for the cheaper Galaxy Buds FE.

Now, there are slightly cheaper alternatives to be sure, but they won’t come across as well-polished. On top of that, you can count on regular software updates from Samsung.

For those reasons, I think it deserves our Editor’s Choice Award!

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE is priced at RM399 / US$99.99 / £99 / A$199.

Here are some online purchase options (prices accurate as of 31 October 2023) :

Malaysia : RM399 | RM399 | RM399
United States : $99.99 | $99.99
United Kingdom : £99
Australia : $137.76

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Review: 24-bit Audio FTW!

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The Galaxy Buds2 Pro is the latest AKG-tuned TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation from Samsung!

Find out just how good it really is, and why its 24-bit audio support is something audiophiles will love!

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro : What’s In The Box?

First, let’s take a quick look at what’s inside the box.

Samsung kindly provided us with a better unboxing video than we could have done ourselves.

Inside, you will find the following items :

A pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro storage + charging case
Guide Start Guide
USB-C to USB-C charging cable
Two sets of extra ear tips (small and large)

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro : Key Features

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro is the latest AKG-tuned TWS earbuds from Samsung, with a slew of improvements.

Despite its name, it is the second generation version of the ultra-premium Galaxy Buds Pro, and not an improved version of the Galaxy Buds2 we reviewed last year.

Comfort

These are amongst the lightest and smallest earbuds I ever tried. Each earbud weighs just 5.5 grams and are 15% smaller.

They feel less intrusive, and are also more discreet than the last generation Buds Pro – fitting snugly into your ear.

The earbuds come with medium ear tips fitted, but the package includes small and large ear tips, allowing you to swap them out for a snug fit.

IPX7 Water Resistant

Unlike the Galaxy Buds2, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro are IPX7 water-resistant, so you can carry on using them even in the rain!

While they are officially rated to withstand submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes, Samsung do not advise you use them at the beach or in the pool.

I should also point out that the charging case itself is NOT water-resistant, so please make sure you keep it dry. In addition, you must dry the Galaxy Buds2 Pro before you put them back into the charging case.

Even so, water-resistance is one of the things I love about Samsung wearables and smartphones. As a rather clumsy person, I’ve dropped my fair share of gadgets, and more often than not – into pools of rainwater, or even swimming pools!

Active Noise Cancellation

Budget ANC earbuds use one microphone, with mid-range ANC earbuds like the Galaxy Buds2 use up to two microphones to receive ambient noise for cancellation.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro uses three microphones with high signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio to expand the amount of ambient noise it can cancel, and you can tell the difference. Its ANC performance is markedly improved from the last generation.

I managed to test them out on two turboprop flights which are noticeably louder than your typical airliner, and they worked great! The noise outside the planes was greatly muted, and once onboard, it’s like you are in your own oasis of peace and quiet.

If you need to listen to someone speak, there is an Ambient mode that temporarily disables ANC and lets you listen to the outside world. When you take out one earbud, the other earbud cleverly switches to Ambient mode so you don’t get disorientated, and switches back to ANC when you put the earbud back on.

You don’t even have to turn Ambient mode manually like with the Galaxy Buds2. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro comes with the Voice Detect feature, which automatically activates Ambient mode when you start talking! Just make sure you enable it in your Galaxy Wearable app first!

24-bit Audio

If you are an audiophile, you will love the 24-bit audio support in the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

24-bit audio has been around for a while, offering higher audio resolution and fidelity. However, adoption has been limited so far to expensive music players and audio devices.

After all, the entire chain – from the music file to the music player (software or hardware) and the earphones / headphones, plus the connectivity between them – must support 24-bit audio.

So it’s great to see Samsung driving the 24-bit audio effort forward by making sure that its mobile devices support 24-bit audio. Just make sure you upgrade to the One UI 4.0 or higher, to enable its proprietary Samsung Seamless Hi-Fi codec.

Built on the Scalable Codec it introduced several years ago, the Samsung Seamless codec is able to encode full 24-bit audio to transmit to the Galaxy Buds2 Pro wirelessly.

The only downside is that it’s proprietary, and will only work with Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI 4.0 or higher.

360 Audio

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro also supports 360 Audio, which is basically their version of the spatial audio feature in Apple AirPods. It’s not enabled by default, because you may not want to turn it on all the time.

The 360 Audio feature only works with apps and content that support Dolby Atmos surround sound. When enabled, it delivers a 360-degree surround sound effect for a more immersive experience.

On top of that, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro supports head tracking, so the 360 audio you hear will actually change with your head movement!

While it doesn’t do much for music (very few are encoded for Dolby Atmos), you should enable it for movies and games.

Connectivity

The Galaxy Buds2 Pro connects wirelessly to your devices using Bluetooth 5.3, with support for AAC, SBC and Samsung’s new Seamless codec, but not aptX, LDAC or LHDC. Again, please note that the Samsung Seamless codec is proprietary, and will only work with their devices running on One UI 4.0 and above.

These earbuds do not offer Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, which means they can only be connected to one device at any one time.

They support automatic switching between Samsung Galaxy devices using the same Samsung account, but if you want to switch from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to your laptops you need to manually switch using the Bluetooth menu.

Battery Life

The biggest problem I have with the Buds2 Pro though is its short battery life of about 5 hours with ANC enabled. I can get about 8 hours with ANC disabled, but that’s still on the low side for premium earbuds.

This is really a trade off – a larger battery (and consequently, longer battery life) would mean a heavier and more obtrusive earbuds. There is only so much Samsung can squeeze out of the tiny 61 mAh battery in each earbud.

The charging case with an internal 515 mAh battery provides another 13 hours of extra battery life (ANC enabled), or 21 hours (ANC disabled) – roughly 2.5 full charges.

They support quick charging though – a 5 minute charge will get you about an hour of battery life.

Pro Tip : Get into the habit of popping these earbuds into their case whenever you are not using, and you will never run out of battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro : Our Verdict

If you want the very best TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation technology from Samsung, there can be no doubt – the Galaxy Buds2 Pro is it.

It is amazing that such a small package comes with so many great features – 24-bit audio with 360 Audio, active noise cancellation with three SNR microphones, and IPX7 water resistance.

While the Galaxy Buds2 Pro is not cheap, those features do really make a real difference in the enjoyment of your music, videos and games.

For those reasons, I think it deserves no less than our Reviewer’s Choice Award!

Just be aware of its relatively short battery life, lack of Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, and reliance on a proprietary codec which limits 24-bit audio to Samsung devices.

If you are in the Samsung ecosystem and would like to enjoy 24-bit audio and/or surround sound, you can’t go wrong with the Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

But if you are not using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, or do not need 24-bit audio support, then these are not the earbuds you are looking for. You are better off buying the cheaper Galaxy Buds2!

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is priced at RM899 / S$328 / US$229 / £189 / A$349.

Here are some online purchase options (prices accurate as of 11 November 2022) :

Malaysia : RM899 | RM899 | RM899
Singapore : $243 | $279 | $328
United States : $179.99 | $226.49
United Kingdom : £189 | £189
Australia : $301 | $306 | $310

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Review : Great Bang For Your Buck!

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The Galaxy Buds 2 is the latest AKG-tuned TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation from Samsung!

Find out just how good it really is, and why it offers such great bang for your buck!

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 : What’s In The Box?

First, let’s take a quick look at what’s inside the box.

Samsung kindly provided us with a better unboxing video than we could have done ourselves.

Inside, you will find the following items :

A pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 storage + charging case
Guide Start Guide
USB-A to USB-C charging cable
Extra ear tips (small and large)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 : Key Features

The Galaxy Buds 2 is the latest AKG-tuned TWS earbuds from Samsung, and the lightest pair they ever made.

Despite its name, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is not really a second-generation Buds, but a more affordable version of the ultra-premium Galaxy Buds Pro.

Comfort

These are really the lightest and smallest earbuds I ever tried. Each earbud weighs just 5 grams, and if you fit them right – you can hardly feel them.

They come with three sets of ear tips – small, medium and large, allowing you to fit them snugly.

But please note that the Galaxy Buds 2 are not IPX7 water-resistant like the Buds Pro. These earbuds are only IPX2 sweat-resistant, so you should avoid wearing them in the rain.

Active Noise Cancellation

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 has two microphones to constantly monitor ambient noise, 98% of which Samsung says will be cancelled by its Active Noise Cancellation technology.

Its noise cancelling performance is good, delivering much clearer audio while driving (haven’t been flying lately!) and in noisier surroundings. However, don’t expect the same level of noise cancellation as premium over-ear ANC headphones like Sony WH-1000XM4 or Bose QuietComfort 45.

If you need to listen to someone speak, it has an Ambient mode (with 3 levels) that temporarily disable ANC and lets you listen to the outside world.

And when you take out one ear bud, the Buds 2 cleverly switches to Ambient mode so you don’t get disorientated, and switches back to ANC when you put the ear bud back on.

Audio Quality

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 has decidedly better audio quality than the original Galaxy Buds, but I suspect audiophiles will say that it lacks the refinement and richness of more premium earbuds like the Buds Pro or Sony’s WF-1000MX4.

That would not be a fair comparison, and it doesn’t really matter unless you are comparing them side-by-side. The Buds 2 sounds great, and you can further adjust it to suit your proclivities using its equaliser setting.

Instead of worrying about how it compares against its far more expensive competitors, it’s best to learn how to get the best fit possible for the best sound and active noise cancelling.

Connectivity

The Galaxy Buds 2 connects wirelessly to your devices using Bluetooth 5.2, with support for AAC, SBC and Samsung’s proprietary Scalable codecs, but not aptX.

The earbuds support automatic switching between Samsung Galaxy devices, but does not offer true Bluetooth multipoint connectivity – switching from your phone to your computer, for example.

Battery Life

There is a downside of the reduced weight though – a battery life of 5 hours with ANC enabled, and up to 7.5 hours with ANC disabled.

That may seem a little short for some, but it’s really not so bad because the ear buds support quick charging – popping them into the charging case for 5 minutes gets you another hour of use.

The charging case, incidentally, has enough juice for three full charges. That’s 20 hours of battery life in your pocket.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 : Our Verdict

The Galaxy Buds 2 is the cheapest and lightest pair of TWS earbuds from Samsung, and it boasts many of the best features from the far more expensive Galaxy Buds Pro.

Unless you have plenty of cash to splash, the decision is simple – just get the Galaxy Buds 2 and enjoy it!

Battery life is shorter and it’s not water-resistant, but the Buds 2 has a better fit and is both lighter in weight and on your wallet!

For those reasons, I think it deserves no less than our Reviewer’s Choice Award!

Frankly speaking, the Buds2 will kill a lot of budget TWS earbuds. Why settle for less when you can get an affordable pair of AKG-tuned ultra-light earbuds from Samsung?

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is priced at RM499 / S$248 / US$149.99 / £139 / A$219.

Here are some online purchase options (prices accurate as of 28 October 2021) :

Malaysia : RM439 | RM469 | RM499
Singapore : $190 | $192 | $209
United States : $123.49 | $129.99
United Kingdom : £134
Australia : $197 | $197 | $197

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Samsung Galaxy Buds : Get Update For Buds+ Features!

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A new software update for Samsung Galaxy Buds will introduce three new Buds+ features! Here are the details!

Samsung Galaxy Buds : Get Update For Buds+ Features!

Starting today (4 May 2020), you will be able to update your Galaxy Buds with three new features that were hitherto available only in the Galaxy Buds+.

Here are the three new features you can enjoy after updating your Samsung Galaxy Buds!

Microsoft Swift Pair

Microsoft Swift Pair lets you more easily pair your Galaxy Buds to your Windows 10 PC, so that you can use it for remote video meetings, or just listen to music while you work.

Like the Samsung Galaxy Buds+, your Galaxy Buds will also support the capability to pair with multiple devices, allowing you to use them across your mobile and PC devices.

Your PC must be running on Windows 10 version 1830 or above. Go to the Bluetooth & other devices menu under settings to pair your Galaxy Buds.
Samsung Easy Pair is used to quickly pair with mobile devices
Microsoft Switch Pair is used to quickly pair with Windows 10 PCs

Ambient Sound Capability

Ambient Sound lets you hear your surroundings and remain aware of the world around you, even while you are watching movies or listening to music.

You can also choose to experience Ambient Sound with one earbud in, giving you more options on how to tune in, or tune out, of your surrounding environment.

Ambient Sound can be pre-set and enabled through the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app.

Spotify Personalised Playlist

Using a simple ‘Tap & Hold’ gesture, you can launch Spotify and start listening to music wherever you left off.

Tap again, and Spotify will recommend a playlist just for you. This update lets Spotify offer you a personalised playlist with a single press!

Samsung Galaxy Buds : Where To Buy?

Malaysia : White | Black | Black / White
Singapore : Black / Yellow
United States : Black | White
United Kingdom : White | Black
Australia : White | Black

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ : Where To Buy?

If you are looking to upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Buds+, you can buy them from these online stores :

Malaysia : White | Black
Singapore : White | Black | Blue
United States : Black | Pink | Red
United Kingdom : White | Black | Blue
Australia : White | Black | Blue

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus : TWS Earbuds Tuned By AKG!

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One of the best TWS earbuds in the market are the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, which are turned by AKG.

Find out if the new Galaxy Buds Plus (Galaxy Buds+) are TWS earbuds you’re looking for!

True Wireless Stereo : What Is It?

True Wireless Stereo or TWS for short, refers to the ability to transfer stereo music wirelessly through Bluetooth.

The music player (or smartphone) transmits the music to a TWS Master device, which then forwards it to a TWS Slave device. This allows both TWS Master and Slave devices to deliver stereo music to you

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus : TWS Earbuds Tuned By AKG!

Announced together with the Samsung Galaxy S20 family of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus or Galaxy Buds+ is their second-generation TWS earbuds design.

Improving on last year’s Galaxy Buds, it boasts a new 2-way speaker design by AKG, and an adaptive 3-microphone system. Let’s take a closer look at its key features…

2-Way Dynamic Speaker System by AKG

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus features a new 2-way dynamic speaker system, tuned by AKG. It combines a tweeter with a woofer, to deliver both clear high notes and a rich and powerful bass.

Adaptive 3-Microphone System

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also comes with an adaptive 3 microphone system to make sure background noises will never drown out your voice.

The two outer microphones work together with the inner microphone to cancel out background noises, whenever you are on a call.

You can also use it to tune out ambient noise while listening to your music, or whenever you just want some peace and quiet.

Better Battery + Charging!

Samsung greatly improved the battery life on the Galaxy Buds Plus, almost doubling it over its predecessor – from 6 hours to 11 hours!

Even its battery case has a much longer battery life, up from 7 hours to 11 hours! That means you get a total of 22 hours of battery life on-the-go!

Samsung also improved its recharging performance. It now takes just 3 minutes of charging to get you an hour of playback time. That’s 3X faster than its predecessor!

On top of that, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and its battery case are Qi-certified. That means you can recharge either or both using any Qi-compatible charging pad.

Heck, you can even recharge it on smartphones that support Qi reverse charging, like the Samsung Galaxy S20 / Galaxy S20 Plus / Galaxy S20 Ultra… and even the HUAWEI P40 / P40 Pro / P40 Pro Plus smartphones!

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus is available in two colour options – White and Black, with Blue, Red and Pink options in select countries, at recommended retail prices :

Malaysia : RM 599
Singapore : $268
United States : $149.99
United Kingdom : £159
Australia : $299

You can purchase them from these online stores :

Malaysia : White | Black
Singapore : White | Black | Blue
United States : Black | Pink | Red
United Kingdom : White | Black | Blue
Australia : White | Black | Blue

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Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Bundles Revealed!

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Samsung just announced two Galaxy 10th Anniversary Bundles to kick off the holiday sales! Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about these two great offers!

The Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Bundles

The Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Bundles are currently available only in Malaysia, although other countries may have similar bundles or holiday deals.

Samsung Malaysia announced two different Galaxy 10th Anniversary Bundles – an Eco Bundle, and a Premium Bundle.

Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Eco Bundle

The Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Eco Bundle is priced at RM 4,499 (~US$1079 / ~£832 / ~A$1592 / ~S$1473), and consists of :

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ (256 GB) worth RM 4,199
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (44 mm) worth RM 1,099

That’s a total savings of RM 700 (13.5%) from the combined RRP of RM 5,199!

Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Premium Bundle

The Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Premium Bundle is priced at RM 5,599 (~US$1341 / ~£1036 / ~A$1982 / ~S$1833), and consists of :

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ (256 GB) worth RM 4,199
Silicone cover for the Galaxy Note10+ worth RM 109
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (44 mm) worth RM 1,099
Two Galaxy Watch Active2 watch straps worth RM 408
Samsung Galaxy Buds worth RM 499

That’s a total savings of RM 715 (11.3%) from the combined RRP of RM 6,314!

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Colour Comparison

Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Bundles : Where To Get Them?

These two Samsung Galaxy 10th Anniversary Bundles are only available in Malaysia, at :

Online Stores

Lazada : Eco Bundle | Premium Bundle
Shopee : Eco Bundle | Premium Bundle

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Retail Stores

Samsung Experience Stores
Urban Republic stores
Best Denki stores
Courts Mammoth stores
Harvey Norman stores
SenQ stores
Senheng and Grand Senheng stores

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Note 10+ Deals Compared!

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Samsung always rewards early adopters of their flagship devices. The newly launched Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ come with a slew of great deals, if you pre-order them.

Let’s take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ pre-order deals across the world, and see how they differ. Find out which country has the best pre-order deals!

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Models

Unlike last year’s Galaxy Note9, Samsung introduced three main models, with different storage capacities

Samsung Galaxy Note10 (SM-N970)

This will be the base model, with a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display and a 3,500 mAh battery.
It will be powered by the Exynos 9825 / Snapdragon 855 with 8 GB RAM.
It will have 256 GB of internal storage with NO microSD card slot.
It will have a single front camera, with a triple camera system in the back.

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ (SM-N975)

It will have a larger 6.8-inch Super AMOLED display and a 4,300 mAh battery.
It will be powered by the Exynos 9825 / Snapdragon 855 with 8 GB RAM.
It will have 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot (up to 1TB).
It will have a single front camera, with a quad camera system in the back.

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G (SM-N976)

It’s the Galaxy Note10+ with an additional 5G modem

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Colour Options

The Galaxy Note 10 is available in FIVE colours :

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Aura Glow
Aura Pink (exclusive)
Aura Red (exclusive)
Aura Black
Aura White

The Galaxy Note 10+ is available in these FOUR colours :

Aura Glow
Aura Blue (exclusive)
Aura Black
Aura White

To make it easier for you to choose a colour, we created this video comparison of the Aura Glow, Aura Pink, Aura Black and Aura White colour options!

For more details, and two additional colour comparison videos, please see Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Note 10+ Colour Comparisons!

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pre-Order Deals Compared!

To make it easier to compare, we summarised the Galaxy Note 10 pre-order deals for eight countries, with their estimated value in US dollars :

Country	Samsung Galaxy Note 10	Estimated Value In USD
United States	Up to $100 in Samsung store credit Spotify Premium trial (6 months)	$160
Canada	Samsung Galaxy Buds 0% Instalment Plan (Up to 12 months)	$129.99
United Kingdom	0% Instalment Plan (Up to 24 months)	–
Australia	AKG N700 Wireless ANC Headphones 0% Instalment Plan (Up to 24 months)	$337
India	₹5,001 Discount Option to purchase Galaxy Watch Active for ₹9,999 0% Instalment Plan (Up to 9 months)	$130
Malaysia	Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Wireless Battery Pack Samsung Protection Plus Extended Warranty RM 50 off accessories	$252
Indonesia	Samsung Galaxy Buds 1 Year Samsung Smartphone Insurance	$129.99
Singapore	Samsung Galaxy Buds Samsung Wireless Battery Pack	$242

The Australians have the best Galaxy Note 10 deal by value. The AKG N700 wireless ANC headphones is a sweet deal alright!

Malaysians have the next best Galaxy Note 10 deal, with a bunch of great freebies and extended warranty, followed by the Singaporeans.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Pre-Order Deals Compared!

To make it easier to compare, we summarised the Galaxy Note 10 pre-order deals for eight countries, with their estimated value in US dollars :

Country	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	Estimated Value In USD
United States	Up to $150 in Samsung store credit Spotify Premium trial (6 months)	$210
Canada	Samsung Galaxy Buds 0% Instalment Plan (Up to 12 months)	$129.99
United Kingdom	0% Instalment Plan (Up to 24 months)	–
Australia	AKG N700 Wireless ANCHeadphones 0% Instalment Plan (Up to 24 months)	$337
India	₹5,001 Discount Option to purchase Galaxy Watch Active for ₹9,999 0% Instalment Plan (Up to 9 months)	$130
Malaysia	Upgrade to 512 GB storage Samsung Wireless Battery Pack Samsung Protection Plus Extended Warranty RM 50 off accessories	$276
Indonesia	Upgrade to 512 GB storage 1 Year Samsung Smartphone Insurance	$129.99
Singapore	Upgrade to 512 GB storage Samsung Wireless Battery Pack	$266

The Australians have the best Galaxy Note 10+ deal by value as well. The AKG N700 wireless ANC headphones put them ahead of everyone else.

Malaysians have the next best Galaxy Note 10+ deal, with a FREE upgrade to 512 GB, free wireless battery pack and extended warranty, followed by the Singaporeans.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 | Watch Active | Buds BLACKPINK Edition Is Here!

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BLINKs rejoice! To celebrate BLACKPINK’s birthday, Samsung just released a very limited number of the highly-exclusive Samsung Galaxy A80 | Watch Active | Buds BLACKPINK Edition sets!

Find out how to snag the exclusive Samsung Galaxy A80 | Watch Active | Buds BLACKPINK Edition bundle!

The Samsung Galaxy A80 Smartphone

The new Samsung Galaxy A80 is a smartphone specifically designed for spontaneous pictures (selfies), live video streaming (Facebook Live, and Instagram Live. It accomplishes all that with a nifty rotating camera!

Here is a summary of the Samsung Galaxy A80’s key features :

Rotating Cameras : Instead of separate front and rear cameras, its has a single rotating camera module with three cameras, which allows you to take high-quality selfies with Live Focus capability!
Large 6.7-inch Infinity Display with a 1080 x 2400 Super AMOLED panel.
Dolby Atmos audio sound system with a 360-degree audio experience
Large 3,700 mAh battery that supports 25 W Super-Fast Charging!

For more information on the Samsung Galaxy A80 and its full specifications, click here!

Samsung Galaxy A80 | Watch Active | Buds BLACKPINK Edition

Limited to just 300 sets here in Malaysia, this limited edition set consists of :

BLACKPINK Samsung Galaxy A80 (with embedded BLACKPINK stickers),
BLACKPINK Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, and
BLACKPINK Samsung Galaxy Buds

Samsung Galaxy A80 | Watch Active | Buds BLACKPINK Edition Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A80 | Watch Active | Buds BLACKPINK Edition will retail for just RM 3,899 / ~US$933 / ~£770 / ~A$1,373.

It is available for pre-order from 1 to 4 August 2019, so hurry and get your pre-order in before stocks run out!

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Try + Buy Promotion Revealed!

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Samsung Malaysia just unveiled the second part of their iChanged campaign – a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Try + Buy Promotion!

Find out what FREE GIFTS you will get when you try and/or buy a Samsung Galaxy S10!

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Try + Buy Promotion

Samsung Malaysia is offering those who try out the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB) a free gift, with a second free gift if they decide to purchase it!

Free Samsung Galaxy Fit e

Customers who try the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB) for 21 days will receive a FREE Samsung Galaxy Fit e worth RM 139 (~US$33 / ~£26), upon returning the full set in good condition.

Free Samsung Galaxy Fit e + Samsung Galaxy Buds

Customers who try the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB) for 21 days and decide to purchase it will receive a FREE pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds, in addition to a FREE Samsung Galaxy Fit e!

That’s a total value of RM 638 (~US$154 / ~£121)!

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Try + Buy Details

Promotion Period : 14 – 28 June 2019
Location : Samsung Experience Store @ The Gardens
Time : 10 AM to 10 PM daily

Register your interest in this registration form
You will receive a call from Samsung Malaysia customer service from 22 June to 27 June, to confirm that you may visit the Samsung Experience Store at the Gardens between 28 June and 7 July 2019.
At the Samsung Experience Store, you will need to make a full payment of RM 3,699 as deposit for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB).
Samsung staff members will perform Smart Switch for you on the spot.
You will be given 21 days to try out the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB).
If you decide NOT to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB), you must return the unit in good condition and with all accessories by 28 July 2019 for a full refund of the deposit.
If you decide to keep the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB), no further action is required.
Please note that the deposit for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB) will not be refunded, if you decide to return the unit from 29 July onwards.

The Samsung iChanged Campaign

The Samsung iChanged campaign features real Malaysians who experience a transformation of their lives through the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.

Samsung hopes the video will inspire YOU to discover what you can do with the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.

The Samsung iChanged campaign showcases the beauty of breaking away from what people think ‘you should do’, and embraces one’s true self by pushing the boundaries and doing what you think you can’t.

You will be able to catch a glimpse of the iChanged campaign on various billboards, buses and other spaces around KL city.

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Samsung iChanged Campaign + Galaxy S10 Deals Revealed!

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Samsung Malaysia just launched their iChanged campaign, with two Galaxy S10 deals!

Get inspired by the iChanged campaign, and find out what you’ll get when you purchase a new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone!

The Samsung iChanged Campaign

The Samsung iChanged campaign features real Malaysians who experience a transformation of their lives through the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.

Samsung hopes the video will inspire YOU to discover what you can do with the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.

The Samsung iChanged campaign showcases the beauty of breaking away from what people think ‘you should do’, and embraces one’s true self by pushing the boundaries and doing what you think you can’t.

You will be able to catch a glimpse of the iChanged campaign on various billboards, buses and other spaces around KL city.

The Samsung iChanged Galaxy S10 Deals

To celebrate the Samsung iChanged campaign, Samsung Malaysia is offering these Galaxy S10 deals from 31 May until 31 July 2019.

Promotion Type	How To Qualify	Freebie
Trade-In Promotion	Trade in your old device to purchase a Galaxy S10	Free Samsung Galaxy Buds earphones worth RM 499
Purchase Promotion	Purchase a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone	Free Samsung Galaxy Fit-e worth RM 139

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals + Cash Rebate – Don’t Miss ‘Em!

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Samsung is kicking off a massive roadshow from 8 – 10 March 2019, so if you miss the pre-order deals, make sure you grab these special Galaxy S10 deals and cash rebate at their coming roadshows!

Updated @ 2019-03-06 : A major update with changes to the Galaxy S10 roadshow deals, including the cash rebate and deal eligibility details!

Originally posted @ 2019-03-01

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals

From 8 – 10 March 2019, Samsung Malaysia is offering these Galaxy S10 deals if you purchase a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ or Galaxy S10e smartphone from the Samsung Galaxy S10 roadshow,

Make sure you are there EARLY because there are only a limited number of Golden Tickets, each of which will entitle you to the following free gifts for every purchase!

Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB)	Samsung Galaxy S10 or S10+ (128 GB)	Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active + Screen Protection Plus Total Value : RM 1,079	Samsung Galaxy Buds + Screen Protection Plus Total Value : RM 779	Samsung Galaxy Buds Value : RM 499

Samsung Galaxy S10 Cash Rebate!

For the first 500 customers at the Galaxy S10 roadshow, Samsung is offering a very, VERY special deal – RM 1,000 off your second purchase!

Klang Valley : 250 customers
Penang : 150 customers
Johor Bahru : 100 customers

The second device can be different from the first device purchased – either Samsung Galaxy S10e (128GB) or Samsung Galaxy S10 (128GB) or Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128GB) or Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512GB).

Note : Both purchases must be in a single receipt and made either from Samsung Experience Store or Mass Merchant counter only on the same day. This promotion is not valid for purchase at operator / telco counters.

What Is Screen Protection Plus?

Screen Protection Plus covers one-time cracked screen replacement as a result of accidental damage within standard warranty period and the one year extended warranty.

A service fee of RM100 will be charged for the screen replacement.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals Eligibility

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow and its offers are open to all residents of Malaysia, including residents and non-residents, as long as they are 18 years of age as of 8 March 2019.

Only employees and immediate family members of Samsung Malaysia, and their affiliates or related companies, distributors, retailers, advertising and promotion agencies are not qualified for these promotions.

Customers may purchase as many units as they wish, but the free gifts are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Where Is The Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow?

Samsung Malaysia will hold the roadshow at these three locations from 8 – 10 March 2019.

Region	Location	Time
Northern	Queensbay Mall, Penang	10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Central	Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur	10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Southern	AEON Tebrau City, Johor Bahru	10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Friday + Saturday) 10;00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sunday)

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals Worldwide Compared!

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The new Samsung Galaxy S10 deals are some of the best we have seen in recent years, but they vary from country to country.

Let’s take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 deals they are offering worldwide, and see which country has the best Galaxy S10 deals!

Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals Worldwide Compared!

Samsung has always supported the launch of their flagship devices with exciting pre-order deals. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is no different, with a plethora of early bird deals all over the world.

Comparison Of Galaxy S10 Deals

This table compares the various Galaxy S10 deals that are currently on offer for the three Galaxy S10 models.

Model	Samsung Galaxy S10+	Samsung Galaxy S10	Samsung Galaxy S10e
US	Galaxy Buds	Galaxy Buds	None
Canada	None	None	None
UK	Galaxy Buds	Galaxy Buds	None
Europe	Galaxy Buds	Galaxy Buds	None
Australia	Galaxy Buds	Galaxy Buds	Galaxy Buds
India	DISCOUNT OFFER : Galaxy Buds / Galaxy Watch (46 mm)
Malaysia	512 GB : Galaxy Watch (42 mm) + Protection Plus 128 GB : Galaxy Tab A (7.0) + Galaxy Buds + Screen Protection	Galaxy Tab A (7.0) + Galaxy Buds + Screen Protection	Galaxy Buds + Screen Protection
Singapore	Wireless Charger Duo Pad + Galaxy Buds	Wireless Charger Duo Pad + Galaxy Buds	None
Indonesia	Galaxy Watch (42 mm) + Insurance	32″ Samsung Smart TV + Insurance	Galaxy Buds + Insurance
Philippines	1 TB : 43″ Samsung Smart TV 128 GB : 32″ Samsung HD TV	Galaxy Buds + Bluetooth Handgrip	Galaxy Buds
Thailand	1 TB : Galaxy Watch (46 mm) + Galaxy Buds 128 GB : Galaxy Watch (46 mm) / 512 GB upgrade	Galaxy Watch (46 mm)	None

Not all countries are offering Samsung Galaxy S10 deals. Canada, for example, has no pre-order deals on offer.

And in India, they are not giving away anything, but are offering a discount on either the Samsung Galaxy Buds or the Samsung Galaxy Watch (46 mm)

Value Comparison Of Galaxy S10 Deals

We then compared the value of the freebies, or in India’s case – the discounts, to see which country offered the best Galaxy S10 deals.

Model	Samsung Galaxy S10+	Samsung Galaxy S10	Samsung Galaxy S10e
US	$129.99 – 8% to 13%	$129.99 – 11% to 14%	None
Canada	None	None	None
UK	£139 – 10% to 15%	£139 – 10% to 15%	None
Europe	€149 – 9% to 15%	€149 – 14% to 17%	None
Australia	A$249- 10% to 13%	A$249 – 15% to 18%	A$249 – 18% to 21%
India	Galaxy Watch : ₹19,991 – 17% to 36% Galaxy Buds : ₹7,000 – 5% to 12.5%
Malaysia	512 GB : RM 1,479 – 32% 128 GB : RM 1,298 – 35%	RM 1,298 – 39%	RM 659 – 24%
Singapore	S$386 – 18% to 28%	S$386 – 30%	None
Indonesia	Rp 4,299,000 – 18% to 31%	Rp 2,999,000 – 23%	Rp 1,999,000 – 19%
Philippines	1 TB : P28,499 – 32% 128 GB : P13,499 – 24%	P9,100 – 18%	P6,900 – 17%
Thailand	1 TB : THB 17,890 128 GB (Watch) : THB 12,900 (36%) 128 GB (Upgrade) : THB 9,000 (25%)	THB 12,900 – 40%	None

Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals Summarised

Generally, Asian countries have the best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals. Here are some notable deals :

Malaysia : Buying the Galaxy S10+ or S10 will get you either a Galaxy Watch, or a 7-inch Galaxy Tab A tablet + a pair of Galaxy Buds wireless earphones!

Singapore : Buying the Galaxy S10+ or S10 will get you a Wireless Charger Duo Paid + a pair of Galaxy Buds!

Indonesia : You’ll get a free 32-inch Samsung Smart TV with a Samsung Galaxy S10 purchase!

The Philippines : Buying a Samsung Galaxy S10+ will get you either a 42-inch Smart TV or a 32-inch HD TV!

In the US, UK, Europe and Australia, the Samsung Galaxy S10 deals entered around a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds wireless earphones.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 + Galaxy Buds Leaked In This TV Ad!

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Norwegian television channel TV 2 accidentally aired a TV ad spot that revealed both the Galaxy S10 smartphone and the Galaxy Buds wireless earphones.

Find out what it revealed!

Samsung Galaxy S10 + Galaxy Buds Leaked In TV Ad!

Technically, this 30-second ad spot is not a leak, but an accidental airing by Norway’s TV 2 channel.

The TV advertisement basically confirmed every key feature we covered in our article on Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks.

Its display has a punch hole for the front cameras
It comes with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the display
It has a triple camera system at the back
The larger Galaxy S10+ model has five cameras in all – two in the front and three in the back
It will support reverse wireless charging of any WPC Qi-certified devices, including wearables like Gear Sports, Galaxy Watch and the new Galaxy Buds!

For more information, make sure you read our article, Samsung Galaxy S10 – Everything You Need To Know!

Samsung Galaxy Buds!

It also leaked the new Samsung Galaxy Buds. These new wireless earphones are the expected successor to last year’s Gear IconX.

In fact, we believe that Samsung will bundle the Galaxy Buds for free with every Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-order! We also understand that the Samsung Galaxy Buds will b e available in a bright Canary Yellow colour option, as well as Black and White.