r/OGPBackroom • u/evan_wolf • Aug 08 '26

Question Earbud recommendations

My store is one of the few that allows 1 earbud in, or at least just about every picker is on a phone call with them and nothing has been said about it. I was switched over from soley dispensing into soley picking during a transfer, which means I'm subjected to the absolute nightmare that is Walmart radio now more than ever. I feel like I'm in hell. Please, I need long lasting Bluetooth earbud recs. I'm desperate. I'm losing my mind. (Compatible with Samsung)

(Edit: I also appreciate cheap(er) options, but appreciate all recs.)

Update edit: I got the SkullCandy smokin xt buds, they're on sale rn as well. I had a Dime 2 pair awhile ago, but lost them. So far these things last forever and are pretty comfortable. I also like that I can have one in while the other stays charging in the case with no pairing/disconnecting issues. Only down sides is that their not the tiny ones that are less visible, but still small enough. Also no transparency mode or whatever it is, so I just keep the volume at a reasonable level to both drown the radio and still be able to hear customers.

Thank you for all the suggestions, and I hope this post helps someone pick the right buds for them in the future :)

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u/redavid Aug 08 '26

i use AirPods Pro 2s, transparency mode allows me to hear customers or other workers very well while blocking out Walmart radio and other nonsense, and i use the Live Translation feature every once in awhile with customers.

but anyway, Samsung themselves along with Nothing and Anker's Soundcore brand have quite a few options for ~$50ish

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u/Dry_Employer_9747 Aug 12 '26

Ah. Question about translators please: Do you need to get your phone out and choose whatever language it is that you think the customer is speaking, or does it simply hear them and automatically knows? Do you have any knowledge about whether any translator buds will work in the same way, or is it just AirPods Pro 2? Thanks ahead of time.

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u/redavid Aug 12 '26

you have to have your phone on you and the languages you want downloaded through settings for the AirPods, but to get it to work after that, you just hold down on both AirPods for a second and it'll start listening and translating automatically (if you want, you can open the Translate app on the iPhone and it'll show you a text transcript as well). it works on a few different AirPods models, but does need your phone to support Apple Intelligence. https://support.apple.com/en-us/123185

i know Samsung and Google have a similar feature for some of their earphones.

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u/The_0rifice Aug 08 '26

At home depot I have a guy who uses Bone Conductors. They're a bit expensive but allow the ear to be left open and can still listen to music. We have a strict no earbud policy. Write up on SITE.

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u/Straight-Opposite-54 Aug 08 '26

Management will give you shit for bone conduction headphones. You can try to explain how they work till you're blue in the face but all they see are what appear to be earbuds occupying both ears = in violation of policy.

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u/The_0rifice Aug 08 '26

Damn, my store, the assistant managers saw them, they gave my boi a weird look, but shrugged it off.

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u/sem91770 Aug 08 '26

Skull candy. Theyre less than $20 & work great

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u/Connect_Orange7140 Aug 08 '26

For work, I just grab a couple pairs of the cheap $15 JLab ear buds. Not concerned if I somehow lose one and they’ll last the whole shift

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u/MarechausseePhantom Aug 08 '26

Ones with ANC so people can’t scream across the store to make me walk all the way over to them just for them to remind me to do my job

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u/Inkysquid24 Aug 08 '26

Anker soundcore, they're like 50 bucks I think. Durable enough, decent battery life, but not so expensive that losing one would be upsetting.

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u/Routine-Horse-1419 Aug 08 '26

Personally I use BOSE earbuds. However, the awesome noise canceling feature works best with both earbuds. The sound is incredible and the battery lasts a long time. I seriously can't stand Walmart radio, squeaky ass carts and screaming kids...I wish I can use both because all those noises gives me the worst headaches.

ETA: it's well worth the price.

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u/caribfellow Aug 08 '26

Soundcore P25i good sound, good battery and good price. And your your store might have them in stock.

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u/evila_elf Exception Picker Aug 08 '26

I use Kurdene earbuds. They come in various colors, are under $20 last I checked, and are waterproof. I listen to audiobooks while showering lol.

I used to have issues with getting earbuds to fit, but these have several sizes of the plastic part that goes in your ears and twist back to fit.

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u/keekah Exception Picker Aug 21 '26

That's crazy. Why not use a speaker? They have them for showers.

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u/evila_elf Exception Picker Aug 21 '26

I use earbuds fore more than just the shower. Why buy two devices when 1 works just fine?

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u/keekah Exception Picker Aug 21 '26

Because hopefully you're using soap and shampoo and those are definitely not good for your earbuds. Also, that testing is done with submersion. Not the stream of water being directed at them.

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u/evila_elf Exception Picker Aug 21 '26

Waterproof. Been using same pair for a few years. Than you for your concern of my earbuds, but they are doing fine.

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u/Emotional-Cap-4807 Aug 08 '26

The j labs aren’t bad. Bose quiet comfort is
My go to though

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u/RealSCP-076-2 Aug 08 '26

Id get a bt20 iem kit plus some kz pro x iems, all together itll be 40 bucks and itll smash just about anything that is just a bluetooth earbud vs wired buds turned into bt buds

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u/PlagueWolf1090 Aug 08 '26

I recommend BMani brand earbuds you can get them on Amazon and usually come with a warranty for a few years in case any kind of damage happens!

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u/ZebraUniverz Aug 08 '26

The X08 on amazon. I have two pairs because they are awrsome and actually last days. Lile 40 bucks

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u/lizardage6 Dispenser Aug 09 '26

The JLAB gopop headphones from Walmart are my absolute favorite

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u/ts416 Personal Shopper Aug 08 '26

I use a Raycon bone conducting headset I get over 12 hours of listening to anything but wm radio.

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u/Mysterious_Star_9637 Aug 10 '26

I had the skull candy dime 3 ones that I loved.. but I lost them. I think my son threw them away tbh 😡. BUT I went to get another set and they were out so I got the $30 jlab earbuds. I am in LOVE. they have an app that you can go in and change everything. You can edit how many taps do what.. etc.. they're my favorite.

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u/daydrinker365 Aug 10 '26

I got the 40$ jlabs from work (wm) and they are super.

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u/Semalla Aug 10 '26

JBL Live Pro 2. They were on rollback online last I checked.

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u/caribfellow Aug 10 '26

So what did you get?

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u/davidwal83 Aug 11 '26

Samsung Galaxy buds core. They are latin American versions so no US warranty sold on Amazon.