Galaxy Buds Live Teardown: The Most Repairable Earbuds Yet?

[@iFixitYourself]

A few notes: 1. @0:16 those are Galaxy Buds+, not Buds Pro. 2. After filming, we learned that we have finally found replacement 1254 button-cell batteries to sell in our store! You can find them at the link in the description. 3. The reassembled buds work perfectly, and the sound quality doesn't seem to have been affected by displacing the speaker driver.

[@E-hab]

You should put the link with second point. Alot of people don't check the description.

[@NaterFernat]

Why 8?

[@ishyj398]

There is no Buds “pro” 👀. But I get it lol

[@shkbh]

HATE TO SEE YOUR VIDEOS JUST BECAUSE OF YOUR VOICE VARIABLES, WHEN YOU RECORD YOURSELF, THE VOICE IS PERFECT BUT WHEN YOU TALK WHILE TEAR DOWN, FEELS LIKE YOU ARE TALKING INSIDE THE WATER

[@m4ki9h76]

@@shkbh / I guess he was on a different mic setup, like pin mic?

[@mlkwy]

the engineering effort they put in that tiny piece of tech is mind blowing

[@SGCSmith]

It's good to see they're not putting it to waste with a glued in battery :)

[@craveleaks8102]

Ya, crazy engineering.

[@namesashhousewares8337]

Sean Smith as if anyone will change the battery

[@wanfahimi]

yup. beautifully done

[@extraglutenplz3758]

Ear phone "crazy engineering" wouldn't entail modular components, crazy engineering is making all the IC's integrated. Using lego-style connectors takes up valuable space.

[@anirudhpuranik5222]

Dang, those parts came out so cleanly and easily. They definitely didn't compromise on repairability with the new design.

[@NaterFernat]

It could have been a 10, why 8?

[@HearMeLearn]

@@NaterFernat probably because of ease of getting the parts that you need and nitpicks like that, an 8 repairability score is really high

[@PokeLoomerTM]

And for some reason they still make the phones hard to repair lmao. Superglued batteries

[@jvsky1140]

@@PokeLoomerTM about the batteries there is a soulution, use some alcohol and the glue will lost its effect,its not that hard

[@UltimateDailga12]

@@PokeLoomerTM they're not the only ones, it's a common problem among manufacturers

[@Dreyzie]

This is good. The fact that you can always replace a broken part on this device is a step ahead. Good job 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴

[@molarrr]

It’s good but I would think that probably 99.99999 percent of people including me would just go buy another pair without trying to fix them and chance scratching the outside or breaking something on the inside or not being able to glue them back good enough to still be water resistant. Or even be able to glue them back at all because of a chance of warping it by using a vise grip.

[@molarrr]

It’s honestly not worth the time and hassle to fix it.

[@burritobunny6901]

@Michael Kevin Millet lmao, repair costs they charge so much. And they be like "oh sorry you cant afford? Its ok oay apple care EVERY MONTH so, the 0.1% chance u spoil your item and want to repair, u can have a small discount"

[@RuudyL]

@@molarrr If it breaks in warranty no problem, and I expect like all products, in months it will also become cheaper, like the Galaxy plus buds

[@ov3rkill]

Yeah, especially for the price. I hate it when they design electronics as a disposable product.

[@dan3a]

I was expecting a destructive opening, and I'm really surprised to see it's not and it's actually pretty easy to open

[@felixwurm1467]

@@AppleReviews the Batterie?

[@nhansgoofyvideos7581]

@@AppleReviews batteries. Thoes die fast if you use them daily, last a year or so.

[@dan3a]

@@AppleReviews most important thing is the battery, the driver and chips are not likely to fail

[@Luffy61C4]

You did not read the title of the video right ?

[@dan3a]

@@Luffy61C4 I did not.

[@IvanTube0]

i love how samsung embraces that they're beans

[@2tonedripgaming420]

Yesssire and I like how they dont copy

[@lucasniamien873]

2 TONEDRIP Gaming *laughs in one plus buds*

[@2tonedripgaming420]

@@lucasniamien873 huh

[@JotaroKujo-gw6ng]

@@lucasniamien873 Frowns in terrible touch controls

[@messerschmitt_bf109]

@@JotaroKujo-gw6ng the touch controls on all 3 generations of the galaxy buds are so damn sensitive, I tend to just turn them off.

[@vcxz127]

High respect to the people engineered that tiny beans

[@jacobnathanielzpayag3885]

I was expecting a clean teardown but not THIS clean. These are really small yet modular on the inside.

[@gt7984]

Pretty much the only buds that look good on the inside as well

[@joelthomson1709]

Am an Apple guy.. But Am pretty damn sure my next earphones gonna be this one... just because of it’s repairability. I have an airpods but the right one battery is facked.. and u know the rest story..

[@RennieAsh]

Hopefully they'll make them more repairable in the future if they're touting being environmentally friendly

[@anhnguyenduy6861]

@@RennieAsh no they won't, if its repairable, its not profitable enough

[@Adam-vx6to]

Most peoplle never need to repair airpods. You are making sure that you will have a worse user expereinnce by sswitching to something that has a feature that you almost certainly wont need

[@Adam-vx6to]

Rafa Waik Who cares if it’s repairable. The software sucks and the integration is trash. iPhone is superior in the actual meaningful cases

[@imamgiuseppe5103]

Not really...please go on

[@loganbrauser3821]

Thank you for this video! I washed and dried my earbuds in the case by accident. The buds were fine, but when I was charging the case it kept saying 0%. I took the whole case apart down to the battery and just had to reconnect the battery connection piece. Put it all back together and they work just like new!

[@theyayoranges]

This video does not have the view count that it deserves, high quality tear-down and camera work as always.

[@SimplyStuart94]

I've been considering getting a pair of wireless earbuds, these are now my #1 pick, but we'll see how repairable the others are

[@DJSH98989]

Best I have had yet! So good I want a second pair

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@DJSH98989 I just bought a second pair after getting my first ones dialed in and proper fitment in my ear. Wow ! They sound good.

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

I'm buying these earbuds now because of this good review

[@kwl189]

Take heed Samsung! And Crapple? You should be ashamed of yourselves.

[@imamgiuseppe5103]

Buy me a pair

[@coffeemakerbottomcracked]

It's pretty ironic when earbuds are becoming more repairable than phones itself lol

[@ungefeiert]

There's a difference between IPX2 and IP68

[@leonfrancis3418]

@@ungefeiert Even phones with no IP rating are less repairable than these. That explanation doesn't even begin to cover it.

[@leonfrancis3418]

@ If you think phones becoming less repairable and less accessible to the user had to do with "complexity" and not widening manufacturer control and reducing the appeal of repairing a device as opposed to buying the new model, I have a bridge to sell you.

[@imamgiuseppe5103]

Where did the irony come from?...

[@ricklagrone]

I bought these explicitly because they were repairable after watching this video...2 weeks later they went through the washer and dryer! omg. noooooo... they still worked but the case's battery wouldn't charge the beans anymore (case would charge beans via USB-C or wireless charging though). I took the case apart, nothing really to see that looked wrong, multimeter said battery had 3.7v...put case back together and it works now! SCHWING. This video rocks! The case battery is EB-BR800ABU, apparently it's the same battery as the 46mm Samsung Galaxy Watch. It'd have been super easy to change out if it had been cooked... Thanks iFixit

[@guino11]

For this Galaxy Buds+ I wasn't expecting this easy teardown, since they came out I thought they were going to be too difficult to get in. It's cool how Samsung combined advanced tech & design with an easy assemble for this high-end product. Since the beginning of the video I was starting to guess the Repairability Score (and I got it right!).

[@syk9855]

These are my everyday go to wireless earphones. I love how the ANC on these remove just the annoying noises you get on train, airplanes, bus, etc without drowning out all noises making them a great pair of earphones to wear while travelling and exercising. Plus this design is genius. I loved the original airpods because of how easily they fit in my ear without having to squeeze in a rubber/foam tip that becomes uncomfortable after couple hours in ear. But this design fits even better and is even more comfortable and can wear all day long without ear fatigue.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Most people don't understand the ANC used. I agree with your comments. From Samsung website Keep the noise out but let the world in with the first Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on these open type, true wireless Galaxy Buds Live. ANC reduces background noises without missing what’s important, like voices and announcements, so you hear more of what you want to hear-with just a long press to turn it on.

[@lucek333]

I love that beans in background! I'm surprised it was this easy to open :O

[@cionheart]

Kudos to Samsung for giving these a more sustainable design.

[@GaudyMarko]

1:25 and so the truth is revealed

[@jacksonmaxwell2876]

The way Taylor enunciates is like ASMR to me

[@xXNitemareXx]

A bit nerve racking trying to hold my phones flashlight as a spot light so I could see the tiny spaces and parts better, but I got the right side done and she sounds brand freakin' new! No more fishbowl distortion. 😅 Note to self: get a lighted magnifying lamp so my old tired eyes can see what the heck I'm doing!! 😅😅😅

[@therepairspecialist1]

So the battery that is used in the case can also been found in de galaxy watch SM-R800 So the replacement batterij can be found easily.

[@brendankiyohara771]

I guess now you could flex on your Samsung galaxy _”beans”_

[@SHUTDOORproduction]

That should be 10/10 really how much more repairable can you expect? over 100%?

[@angelangelo3931]

I washed by mistake my xiaomi airdots....in the washing machine...and now the are dead ...but one of them gives blinks.....is there anyway to fix it????

[@AlineInGreen]

Wow they teardown was sooo easy and clean I took mine apart to clean them out from the inside. Put them back together and they sound pristine. So glad the battery replacement will be easy when that time comes

[@pumpkin7301]

Was expecting my issue to be unrepairable but seeing how simple this is to disassemble is encouraging

[@Mr_Battlefield]

I have the Google Pixel Buds 2nd Gen. Looking forward to seeing a teardown. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (Beans) look kinda goofy. I want someone to model them in there ears to see if they really stay in your ears.

[@howdepressing2495]

Come to think of it, a couple decades back, this would've been considered impossible or (limited to the technology at the time)

[@1179125]

finally an almost mess-less disassembly, it's good to see a product that is repair/recycle-friendly and not drowned in tons of adhesive for monopoly purpose.

[@Bamdeidz]

It worked!!!!! IT WORKED!!!!! It was all gunked up with wax and now its perfectly crispy once more! At first one of the buds went mute after reassembly but it was because the battery wasnt positioned correctly. The black plastic pasrt has to match the gap on the colorful plastic

[@PushyPawn]

I just LOVE the X-Ray images!

[@christianrobin7271]

i accidentally wash my whole case with the beans inside...left bean is not charging and working. is there anything i can do to fix it???

[@liamk1966]

I have the same issue and was wondering what is the most likely component to cause this issue? Thanks for asking the question

[@iamking5103]

Hope you kept your receipt because Bose quiet comfort buds with ANC are finally out. Ps you can't run with the buds live with out loosing Bluetooth connectivity

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

The beans are in a league of their own. Stop trolling. Keep the noise out but let the world in with the first Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on these open type, true wireless Galaxy Buds Live. ANC reduces background noises without missing what’s important, like voices and announcements, so you hear more of what you want to hear-with just a long press to turn it on.

[@proxy9573]

I'm glad it's as simple as that to take apart. One of these suckers "froze", so I had to peel it apart and disconnect the battery to reset it.

[@leocarlos74]

My wife just washed my blue ones with the case.. Tried drying them really good. The case don't charge a the left one wont charge. I'm might too trash them. I probably go to a Ifixit place before I trash them. Man.... love these buds.

[@purpledoge4466]

Pro tip!, you can used the Eve + battery on the regular galaxy buds onto your galaxy buds live

[@2musiclover534]

Well done! Is there any electronic parts in the shell or can I just dunk it in a cup of detergent water to wash out the oils and mesh? Thanks again.

[@croldan42010]

Thanks man , it helped me deep clean them . Now they sound like new 👍

[@gulraizfarrukh]

this must be the most repairable tech out there... id give it a 10/10

[@AniketSen]

I own a galaxy Buds, not the plus, the first gen....these beans, are they an upgrade in audio quality? i don't care about the mic quality or the ANC....I just want an improved audio quality, is that an upgrade? or am i better off with a buds +? or rather, what is the best sounding truly wireless earbuds at this price? please respond...

[@lemster101]

Thank you so much for doing this video. This was the video I was waiting for before deciding in purchasing! Samsung is really putting other brands to shame with how repairable their products are.

[@keonxd8918]

Let's just ignore their smartphone batteries

[@crystalheart8535]

I did this. Tried when there was basically no sound. But that didn't help. Could you tell me what else I can do

[@thankyouverymochi]

what a great review. you guys are really helpful and explains how to disassembly in a detailed way. loved it ! although, it would be nice if you guys mentioned where or if we can find the battery replacement for the case. there's so many tws on the market right now, and they never mentioned about repairability. I follow your teardowns on wireless earbuds and it was an eye-opening to see how most of them designed it to be disposable within 2-3 years. so thanks for this breakdown.

[@AviPars]

Good point

[@moonlitlamp]

Now we just need Apple to label AirPods components “leeks”

[@endosym5023]

It's Apple. That's reason enough for them to be fun killers

[@RennieAsh]

@@mostlymessingabout Hair dryers

[@akashshripal2604]

My GSD chew one of the beans. He basically pop out the covering of it and chew top of the cover whereas bottom part of bud looks pretty intact. It's starting charging but doesn't connect to any device.

[@turphin]

the fact that they said *bean left/right* on the ribbon is the funniest thing i've seen today

[@episteme666]

I've been waiting for the confirmation of its repairability. Buying one right now.

[@chaddavis4988]

After dropping the case with buds in it, the left bud takes a full charge but no longer plays. I have tried the unpair, reset etc. to no avail. What might you think is the best solution, repair or replace?

[@Ethan-lx5fe]

WOW! Well done Samsung! Keep it up! Woohoo!

[@MomenAzkoul]

I have lost my case for the buds, is there a way to make a new case or a cusrom charging solution?

[@QckSilver]

But do they scratch at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7?

[@midegola5623]

i hope these dont have the same problem iv had with all galaxy buds in the past( leading all the way back to icon x 2018) the right ear bud always starts to slow lose sound, even now the galaxy buds i use every day the right ear has about 50-60% volume compared to the left ear

[@dantonchat71]

To go the extra mile, know that the inside of the lid pops as easily as the bottom part. It's extremely handy as a fall can send the magnet responsible to hold the clam shut on the two magnets holding the buds in place. The tape fixing the aforementioned magnet in place is weaker than the magnetic fields of the two magnets. I am so relieved to have been able to fix the thing myself without breaking the case. HUGE KUDOS to Samsung on this one !

[@linksthor]

What about the top of the case? Want to know if there is room to put a Tile Sticker tracker 27mm x 7.3mm inside of the case.

[@pratipalsinhvaghela4782]

Watching this with my buds live

[@ArtByCole]

Wow. This is going to sound terrible, but I've literally dropped the case down an entire flight of stairs, into a hard wall, and then they bounced in a different direction onto laminate. Never caused an issue. The actual buds went flying directly into a wall at the bottom of the stairs because they got ejected halfway down, and bounced pretty fair. I had to search to see where they shot off to. Cat ran under my foot when I got to the top step and I had to catch myself. Dropped the headphone case that was in my hand. It never caused a sound issue, the case doesn't feel loose at the hinge (it was bouncing while open for half of the flight of stairs), there's no rattle from knocking a speaker loose, it had no disconnecting issues, and I have to tilt the case under a light to find the almost non-existent scuff. The fact that it comes apart that easily really surprised me. I only have 2 issues with it. One of my ear canals is wider than the other, so it has to be maneuvered in a little more snug, and this causes buildup which you have to clean every few months. The other complaint is that the touch pad is extremely sensitive, and it isn't obvious where to tap while it is in. I had a pair of original Galaxy buds and they had a flat surface that was obvious. If you touch the bean near the edge of where it detects finger contact, it can read it as a double tap and skip what you're listening to, or a triple tap and go to the beginning. I use them about 2-6 hrs a night. I listen to music or stories while I paint. When they die, I can set them in the case while I go grab a drink and use the bathroom. By the time you get back you have another hours worth of a charge (albeit I keep them at the normal equalizer setting and do not use any of the ambient features. Those drain them faster). Interesting video. Thank you for the info.

[@黃聖皓-n2s]

Hey, I'm a fan from Taiwan. Recently my mom found an old speaker out from cupboard ------ HTC boombass. It was an amazing device with nice bass effect to use with HTC's phones, unfortunately today's phones are not supportable to this speaker, so I'd like to try to disassemble it then change into a real Bluetooth speaker (not only for bass). Wish ifixit could have a video for teardown it. Biggest thanks from Taiwan!!

[@jyesucevitz]

they are way too slippery for my liking. they sound great. I did find myself adjusting them frequently and I'm not entirely sure why. I got some silicone sleeves that make them fit a tiny bit better and doesn't effect charging. my buds plus once I twisted them into place and I never had to adjust them. the live do sound noticeably better. the ANC is impressive to me. a very novice audiophile. (lowers case a.) do to insomnia I sleep in a bed tent. exactly how it sounds. a low profile tent the exact size as the mattress. anyway, I use a small 18650 rechargeable fan in the tent for circulation. when I activate ANC I can clearly hear the difference. I can usually hear the the hum of the motor and sound of air movement. ANC seems to completely cancel out the hum. its really cool. overall I'm glad I got them. I lost my (R) bud+ a few months back and finally decided to just buy a whole new pair. these in black were on sale for $139 so I grabbed them. nice vid. thanks.

[@平和-v1z]

Just what I've bean waiting for! *sorry...* Btw. could you also teardown the new Galaxy Tab S7+ and the Galaxy Tab Active?

[@sachinvarghese2815]

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[@cesarjosueespinosa8424]

I have one but the right earbud stopped working and it got hot from charging What’s the issue?

[@amonguscaptain]

Hi , i have question , can we replace the body of the bud??

[@christophermyslicki3526]

What about changing the case charge pins? I have one that is loose, and you can see the spring underneath exposed? Is there a way to replace the pins?

[@kswis]

I washed mine sadly. The little circuit board on the battery seems to have a fuse of some kind. Everything is dead and won't charge but the battery has 3.8 volts. Whata bummer 😮‍💨

[@otrocanaldecosasquenoconoc6366]

I like your explanation and the video structure, please may you tell me how did your learn to repair or analyze the different parts.

[@ixxhar]

It's so satisfying to watch a smooth teardown.

[@88Petry]

Does the new battery go back in + side up or down?

[@MrBlondyking]

This video has helped me replace the battery on both beans and the case. So helpful. Thank you!

[@richardl3720]

Question: Love my Buds Live with my android phone. Could I use these with an MP3 Player that has bluetooth? Keep in mind I won't be able to download the Samsung App that controls the buds.

[@bubblehead78]

@2:22 "One the other side we can see a bunch of chips." Wow, that was very useful. I remember when iFixit used to color and identify each and every chip in a device. Can we go back to that, please. On the plus side, I appreciated seeing the charger teardown.

[@rockyboy976]

@iFixit - They deliberately put the battery in a place where its hard to replace and could be damaged during the process so that everyone buys a new one. I have bad luck with Bluetooth ear/headphones and battery life. Will this battery last atleast a year?

[@anastasiasolache712]

One of my kids broke the charge pins do you know where I can buy a replacement

[@mohdshakeel5122]

Hi Can A3 battery use for replacement of A2. Can support or not? I want to replace iconx battery but A2 is difficult to find

[@TheColinputer]

Il be honest i was surprised with how good the buds live sound. Sure my sony ones are better but for the size and price these do a great job. I got them for free as well as a redemption for buying the note 20 ultra.

[@derekchristie5109]

Hi , is it possible to replace the spring contacts in the charge case ( one of mine has broken) buds live.?

[@dronesparky501]

Know where to find a new speaker for the buds? The speaker on my right buds live is low.

[@ahmeddeseil]

seeing him unplug cable (( why he doesn't say like a little lego)??! oh wrong channel 😂🤦‍♂️

[@bologna7233]

Quick question on the repair, my sound stopped working in the right one even though nothing was ripped or torn inside. Please help anyone

[@AymenHaily]

I'm impressed by how samsung organized the tech inside making it easier to fix while having an Iprating aswell

[@austenwalsworth1583]

I would love to see the pixel buds teardown.

[@CaylumR]

Any idea on how to fix it when Its just constantly making beebing noises and it wont play anything from the bud

[@YiHungLee]

Hi, you teardown this buds live are awesome and clearly to understand. Thanks for making great video. You are so genius.

[@fawal.1997]

this new teardown video style is Cool. waiting for PS5 Teardown next year :)

[@ScottJWaldron]

Nice to see decent repairability in something so tiny!

[@ricardodelano2205]

hey do you know where i could geta mother board for that samsung bean bud live ?

[@insight9097]

Hey ifixit do you guys have community in India?? I tried looking on website but I didn't found anything relevant about it. Please share some information

[@jahirulislam935]

THanks so much my ear buds were caught in a wash and was unusable, thanks you're a life saver

[@shan4diff13]

I pry opened my buds live rigth side buds because it fell and stopped working , then I found out that the motherboard was damaged ! I can’t seem to find the motherboard , is ther any way I can fix it like, do Samsung replace that motherboard? I need help guys! One of the icu is broken

[@dffmdffm3438]

Mmmm, 8 of 10... after seen this video, what's needed then to get the 10?

[@johannesbinnie4354]

Should I be able to remove all invasive earwax in the speaker?

[@IceColdProfessional]

Help! I accidentally washed mine and now they won't charge. I've taken them apart, soaked in rice, dried, put back together and still nothing!

[@basha191]

I have the left bud totally dead, it doesn't even charge although they are brand new. If I find the battery do you think it's easy to replace them.answer please. Thank you

[@Angel-fb5ri]

Doubt it's the battery. These are lithium ion batteries - unless you smell a "fruity" smell it's not the battery. It's likely a loose contact. Can be repaired with a soldering tool. I would take a voltmeter and test continuity across major parts on the unit.

[@YT-glockstreamer]

I need help my galaxy buds live got washed but the buds work fine but don't charge bc of the case and the case don't even want to charge up still at zero how can I get it fix or what it can be they even connect but idk

[@arjhonc]

so far this is the most satisfying teardown I have ever seen

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Thanks to this guide i fixed my liquid damaged Galaxy beans live thanks.

[@liamk1966]

How did you resolve your issue? My buds live got accidentally washed and the left one won't charge or connect to my phone. The right bud is fine and plays sound no problem. Thanks

[@Denvermorgan2000]

@liamk1966 mine only damaged the case I was able to clean it with alcohol and it worked.

[@liamk1966]

@@Denvermorgan2000 Many thanks for your reply, very much appreciated 👍🏻😎

[@imrangam401]

I'm having confusion which Samsung buds to buy... Buda plus are Buds live???

[@iFixitYourself]

I like Buds Live a lot more than Buds Plus, but they’re both great! -TD

[@imrangam401]

@@iFixitYourself thank you bro...

[@ov3rkill]

I'm curious on the battery. Because as it stands most TWS are disposable especially when the battery dies sooner or later.

[@amadoantonioariasgraciano1653]

Hi from Dominican Republic, bro I want to know if the size of the battery from galaxy Buds Live, Plus or Pro are the same even if the battery capacity is different i mean if I can put out the 61mah battery from my Buds Pro and then change it for other more powerful? Can you tell me that please

[@RAMBOLOGY]

Impressively engineered. Not bad Samsung. Thought they were funky looking at first but I am enjoying them very much.