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Samsung's AirPods Pro-rivaling Galaxy Buds Live are getting ridiculously affordable

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Feb 03, 2021, 6:36 AM

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Samsung's AirPods Pro-rivaling Galaxy Buds Live are getting ridiculously affordable

If you're in the market for a trendy pair of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) on deck and simply can't decide between Apple's industry-leading AirPods Pro and Samsung's hot new Galaxy Buds Pro, you might also want to consider last year's Galaxy Buds Live.

Yes, Samsung's third-ever AirPods-rivaling effort and first to incorporate state-of-the-art ANC technology still looks weird, but the battery life, overall sound quality, and yes, even the noise cancelling functionality are pretty much second to none in the sub-$100 bracket right now.

Technically, the Galaxy Buds Live are priced at $169.99 in brand-new condition and occasionally marked down to $129.99, $119.99, or $109.99, but if you don't have a problem opting for refurbished units, you can pay as little as $59.99 at the time of this writing.

$59 ⁹⁹

$169 ⁹⁹

$110 off (65%)

True Wireless Earbuds, Geek Squad Certified Refurbished, Black

Buy at BestBuy

$79 ⁹⁹

$169 ⁹⁹

$90 off (53%)

True Wireless Earbuds, Geek Squad Certified Refurbished, White

Buy at BestBuy

$79 ⁹⁹

$169 ⁹⁹

$90 off (53%)

True Wireless Earbuds, Geek Squad Certified Refurbished, Bronze

Buy at BestBuy

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You only have 24 hours (or less, depending on when you read this) to score Best Buy's latest discount, which manages to surpass all of the retailer's previous price cuts. The kidney bean-shaped earbuds are reduced by a whopping $110 compared to the regular price of all-new units in a single black hue, with the white and bronze flavors currently fetching $79.99 a pair after solid $90 discounts of their own.

Backed by a 90-day warranty, these unbelievably affordable bad boys are "repaired and restored to a like-new state", which means that apart from the occasional minor scratch, you shouldn't be able to notice any difference compared to an entirely new product from both a cosmetic and functional standpoint.

While slightly inferior to the Galaxy Buds Pro in several departments, obviously starting with the general appearance, the Galaxy Buds Live can objectively be considered a much better value proposition than both their cousins and the aforementioned AirPods Pro at a measly 60 bucks.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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