Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Users Are Reportedly Getting Ear Infections

Samsunglaunchedthe Galaxy Buds Pro alongside theGalaxy S21 seriesin January. Easily one of thebest AirPods Pro alternatives, the Galaxy Buds Pro packs a variety of attractive features, including ANC, Ambient mode, 28-hours of battery life, and more. However,the Galaxy Buds Pro reportedly causes serious ear infectionsto its users.

Galaxy Buds Pro Ear Infection Issues

According to areportonAndroid Centralandmultiplethreadson the Galaxy Buds subreddit, Galaxy Buds Pro owners are now having ear infections after using the earbuds.The issue doesn’t seem to be related to the ear tips, as users have reported continuing to face the issue even after replacing the stock ear tips with foam ones.

The root cause of the issue seems to be the fact that Samsung has changed some materials in the earbuds. The South Korean tech giant reportedly used Nickel in charging contacts and acrylate on the new Buds Pro, which is likely causing skin irritation to some users.

Samsung has not officially acknowledged the issue but recommends stopping to use the earbuds if a user faces discomfort. Due to these concerns, there’s even aproposed class-action lawsuitagainst Samsung. Going by user reports, Samsung is offering a refund to affected Galaxy Buds Pro users when contacted through the company’s support.

Notably, this is not the first time users are reporting such issues on the Galaxy Buds Pro. Chinese media outletITHomehadreportedsimilar concerns from Galaxy Buds Pro users earlier this year. If you are a Galaxy Buds Pro owner, did you get an ear infection or any other signs of discomfort while using the earbuds? Let us know in the comments below.

Subin B

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.

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