Received my Gemini today! - first impressions

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UPDATE!!!!

It has been 2 weeks and 2 days since I got these....and I'm torn.

I've messaged support a few times...and at the point of getting a replacement set, or returning them.

I LOVE the sound! They sound amazing!

BUT...

the reliability of connection and charging is a deal breaker for me.

Last night...each bud was at 99%. I plugged the case in so it would be 100% in the morning.

I had a call this morning, get the buds out...and one is at 100%, the other 0%.

I've had this happen 4-5 times now.

Not sure how/why it drains when not connected.

Also have the issue of it connecting to the phone while still in the case...and NOT disconnecting when I put it in the case.

I want to hope it is a software issue....

BUT after looking at the robustness of my galaxy buds (that took 5-6 updates to work great...but sound nowhere near as good as the Gemini), I don't think the size and stiffness of the charging pins...and the size of the contact patch are enough.

My bluetooth instantly breaks connection once the galaxy buds are dropped back in the case. Not so for the gemini.

I've taken eraser, q-tip, etc. to clean the contacts - doesn't help.

As much as I love the sound....I'm thinking of returning them for now, and giving them several months. Watch the forums and see if issues get corrected.

I honestly think better hardware design of the case/charging pins/connectors, not software is the answer in my opinion. But what do I know...

Kind of surprised this product was released as these issues started showing up for me within 2-3 days of getting them.

Again, the SOUND is AMAZING! ...I just can't rely on the crapshoot if my buds are charging or not, or if they will connect or not.

I use them for calls a lot...and I need them to charge when dropped back into the case. Often times, they stay connected even in case...and even with the case closed.

Would love opinions to see if others are having these issues.

Again, the sound is AMAZING....just the reliability of charging/connecting needs work. I have to carry my galaxy buds as backups whereever I go.

Hope this helps...and would love to hear any opinions of whether I got a faulty pair, or if I should just return them and try again in a few months after hopefully some updates.

All I know is that samsung was hitting the galaxy buds with updates pretty quickly and frequently. I know they have a much bigger audience, but still.