MEE audio Pebbles True Wireless Earbuds - Bluetooth 5.3 Low Profile in Ear Lightweight Headphones with Headset Microphone & Call Noise Reduction for Gym/Workouts/Sports and Gaming, Sapphire

I'll start this review off by saying that yes, these perform better than the Samsung Live buds. Although the Samsung's do have one feature in the form of the adjustibe ear wing to keep them in place, these Mee Pebbles stay in play just as well and actually don't dig into my ears and cause discomfort.Onto the review. These are fantastic little earbuds. They pair super easy and stay connected to the device they pair with. Sound quality is actually really good but only if you have audio adjustment software that you can use such as the audio settings of a cell phone. I say this because without the adjustments, the sound output is a tiny bit lacking. They really shine with sound customization.That being said, I believe the problem other reviewers have had regarding sound quality have a lot to do with how they are worn. These are meant to be open-ear buds, not in-ear buds. This is evident by how far into your ear canal these go. When you put them on, if you twist them the way the manufacturer shows how to wear them, the go slightly into the canal but stay just outside it to give you situational awareness. This allows you to hear sound outside them. If you keep twisting, the further in they can go, creating a sort of seal like traditional buds do and the sound quality improves greatly. Diminishes their usefulness as pass through earbuds but you can easily just adjust them again without taking them out and can then hear more outside noise. I feel this adds to their versatility.This is essentially the same for the Samsung Live buds but their shape doesn't allow for the same level of adjustment like the Mee pebbles have. I will mention that the further into your ear canal these go, the more bass is present. Don't expect these to have stellar bass without first adjusting your sound settings and wearing them a little farther into the ear.The battery life is ok. And they charge quickly which is nice but don't expect to put them in their charge case for 10 minutes and get 5 hours of use like some other earbud companies claim. USB-C is always a nice addition to any rechargable electronics in 2023. Still surprised mini USB being used on other brands.Another thing I love about these is how small they are. And not just the buds themselves. The charge case is really small. I'd say about the side of my thumb, which is crazy. I don't even feel them in my pocket most of the time and the case hinge is strong enough to keep them closed and secure.As I have mentioned on other earbud reviews, these don't benefit from a dedicated app. This can be seen as a good thing as there won't be any need for software updates and they just work out if the box.All in all, great earbuds for the price. Looking forward to seeing more from Mee in the future.

These have absolutely no business being as good as they are!I am a big fan of the Galaxy Buds Live, and bought these as less valuable substitute (I have been known to misplace TWS earbuds...).While these do not stack up to those as far as sound quality or overall design, they are *excellent* for the price.The sound quality is a 2.5/5 and is not particularly good for music, but does just fine with voice and mid-frequencies. The Galaxy Buds Live struggled a little less here, but if your focus is on sound quality, you need buds that create a seal inside your ear canal. Neither these nor the Galaxys are designed to compete in sound quality.Everything else is at least a 4.5/5:The battery/carrying case is significantly smaller than any other TWS case I've come across (including my friend's Sony WF-1000XM5 buds). It is ideal for carrying around, and so far I have not had any issues with battery life (though I haven't really pushed them, so I cannot comment on how many hours they last).The tap controls are intuitive and every bit as effective as those on my Galaxy Buds Live. This fact blew me away, as I was not expecting these to even HAVE tap controls for the price! You can play, pause, skip, and adjust volume just by tapping your earbud.The fit is different from the Galaxy Buds Live in that they stick out from your ears a bit more, as they rely more on the inner ear for support instead of using a rubber "blade" to anchor to the outer ear like the Galaxy Buds Live. That being said, I actually find them to be more comfortable than the Galaxy Buds Live.The microphone works fine for calls, as well. Maybe not quite as clear as the Galaxy Buds Live, but again, for less than $20 I have absolutely no complaints.For a pair of earbuds that you can quickly pop in and pop out to take a call or listen to a podcast, in my opinion these are a no-brainer. The even use USB-C charging!