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General

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Series

AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2031, A2032, A1938, MRXJ2AM/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Identify your AirPods: A2031/A2032 are second-generation earbuds introduced in 2019. A1938 is the 2019 Qi-compatible Wireless Charging Case. A1602 and later case generations are not represented.20Retailer pagenissei.com/br/fone-de-ouvido-apple-airpods-com-estojo-de-recarga-sem-fio-mrxj2am-aRead 7 October 2026Retailer title and Part Number row: MRXJ2AM/A wireless-case package. Physical earbud A2031/A2032 and A1938 case identifiers retained.

SM-R175NZKAEUA, SM-R1751Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Black model row SM-R175NZKAEUA. Full public API reopened through an ordinary request.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

19019876469020Retailer pagenissei.com/br/fone-de-ouvido-apple-airpods-com-estojo-de-recarga-sem-fio-mrxj2am-aRead 7 October 2026Exact Wireless Charging Case package MRXJ2AM/A, More Information table UPC 190198764690 and part number MRXJ2AM/A. This is not the wired MV7N2 package. Other incorrect marketing claims on regional page are not used.

880609019634819Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-wireless-bluetooth-earphones-black/N602642WRead 7 October 2026Exact original UK Black SM-R175NZKAEUA, corroborated by MobileFun exact part number. Mixed Black/White factory-code listing with 8806090196454 is not a uniquely bound contrary reference.20Retailer pagemobilefun.com/official-samsung-galaxy-buds-true-wireless-earphones-black-80536Read 7 October 2026Key Details explicitly pairs SM-R175NZKAEUA and 8806090196348 with Black. Thirteen-digit GTIN is retained despite the retailer UPC label. Its six-hour prose and generic multi-device wording are not imported.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 March 20193Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 5 October 2026

11 February 20203Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued18Press articlemacrumors.com/2024/09/10/airpods-lineup-streamlinedRead 7 October 2026September 10, 2024 report explicitly says Apple discontinued AirPods 2 and 3 with AirPods 4 launch. Covers marketed AirPods 2 family, not an asserted date for earlier wireless-case bundle withdrawal.

Discontinued9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026October 12, 2022 update explicitly states Samsung discontinued Buds+.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods 13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 5 October 2026Apple's March 2019 release announces the second generation of AirPods and compares it with first generation AirPods.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods 331Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-3rd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the AirPods 3 follow the AirPods 2nd generation.32Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 23 October 2026Apple's October 2021 release announces the third generation of AirPods and cuts the price of AirPods 2nd generation.

Samsung Galaxy Buds217Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Explicit model successor. Existing samsung-galaxy-buds2 record verified. No sibling measurement is imported.33Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 199 USD for the Wireless Charging Case package. The 159 USD standard-case bundle and standalone 79 USD case are different offers. US price before local sales tax. EUR tax scope unproved.

$149.993Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Original US family launch MSRP excluding tax. Reference hardware is the separately identified UK Black SKU.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 5 October 2026

GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Reference is the original UK Black package, excluding BTS bundles and sibling generations.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White4Press articlemacrumors.com/2019/03/26/airpods-2-in-store-pickup-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Same report explicitly says solely white.

Black, White, Blue, Red, Aura Blue, Purple (BTS Edition)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 202617Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public tested-variants section explicitly lists Aura Blue as a later finish. The original maker Blue name is retained for its launch finish. Protected numeric measurement tables were not accessed or used.18Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/i-purple-you-introducing-samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-5g-s20-plus-and-galaxy-buds-plus-bts-editionsRead 5 October 2026Later Purple BTS Edition finish belongs to the same Buds+ generation. The reference Black package does not inherit BTS photo cards or promotional wireless charger. No separate colour variant product is created.

Segment

Music3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 5 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

Semi-in-ear14Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-review-11072Read 5 October 2026Exact 2019 review says the earbuds do not seal the ear canal. Passive awareness is not an electronic Transparency mode.

In-ear6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 202632Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Canal tips seal the ear and are supplemented by wing stabilizers.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem14Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-review-11072Read 5 October 2026

Stemless6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Set the microphone location says either earbud works as the microphone when used alone. No simultaneous independent source playback inferred.

Either bud7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p20 explicitly documents single-earbud mono listening and stereo with both.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact product describes a dynamic woofer and dynamic tweeter per earbud, not two balanced armatures.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Purchased-unit teardown shows one dynamic low/mid transducer and one dynamic high transducer per bud. No published circular diameter. It explicitly rejects the balanced-armature interpretation.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published two-way dynamic transducer technology. Rectangular driver width and thickness are not circular diameters.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz19Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-wireless-bluetooth-earphones-black/N602642WRead 7 October 2026Retailer-published acoustic response range for the exact UK Black package. Tolerance, electrical reference and response test conditions are unstated. This is not a measured response or codec bandwidth. Other conflicting retailer IP and warranty rows do not override maker specifications.

Impedance

23Ω30Reviewheadphonesty.com/2021/07/review-apple-airpodsRead 7 October 2026Bought-and-tested second-generation review, Wireless Charging Case box explicitly identified. Technical Specifications table publishes 23 Ohm. Secondary published internal-driver impedance specification, no maker value found. Not labeled a laboratory measurement, so not put in a measured field. 109 dB sensitivity lacks reference and is omitted. 5 Hz-21 kHz response conflicts Coolblue 61 Hz-21 kHz and is omitted.

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

No17Maker product pageapple.com/ph/airpods/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact AirPods (2nd generation) column, ninth product in public comparison data. Adaptive EQ row explicitly labels Adaptive EQ unavailable.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost21Maker product pagesamsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/how-to-optimize-your-sound-experience-with-galaxy-budsRead 7 October 2026Six named Galaxy Wearable EQ presets. Maker also states availability in Buds+ iOS app on iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or higher. Not custom independently adjustable bands or proof of automatic EQ.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/airpods/dev00eb7e0a3/webRead 5 October 2026Current Spatial Audio/head tracking eligibility names AirPods 3/4/5, Pro and Max. AirPods 2 is excluded. No later-generation spatial or personalised ear-scan feature is inherited.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No14Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-review-11072Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly zero noise cancellation. No noise-control rows copied from Pro.

No32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Exact product test explicitly states no active noise cancellation.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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No32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026No active cancellation hardware means no adaptive active cancellation. Call microphone noise processing is separate.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

No17Maker product pageapple.com/ph/airpods/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact AirPods (2nd generation) column, ninth product in public comparison data. Transparency row explicitly labels Transparency mode unavailable.

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20264Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026Maker lists low, medium, high and extra high. These are ambient volume settings, not ANC strength levels.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp32-33 adjust ambient volume. Extra-high mode is enabled in Labs. This is not adaptive ANC.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

No17Maker product pageapple.com/ph/airpods/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact AirPods (2nd generation) column, ninth product in public comparison data. Adaptive Audio row explicitly labels Adaptive Audio unavailable.

No32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Field requires a blend of active cancellation and ambient sound. Published no ANC precludes that blend. Manual ambient mode alone does not qualify.

Conversation detection

No17Maker product pageapple.com/ph/airpods/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact AirPods (2nd generation) column, ninth product in public comparison data. Conversation Awareness row explicitly labels Conversation Awareness unavailable.

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes30Maker product pager1.community.samsung.com/t5/%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%9F%AC%EB%B8%94-%EC%9B%8C%EC%B9%98-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80/%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%ED%94%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4-galaxy-buds-%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%93%9C-%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4-%EC%97%85%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D-%EC%9E%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/td-p/5238731Read 7 October 2026Samsung product-staff moderator states preceding update improved loud wind during Ambient Sound and ATE3 makes operation more natural. This is firmware processing, not a physical mesh or selectable dedicated wind mode. Authorship and paragraph readable in public index. Direct page returned an access page, without bypass. Independent Notebookcheck ATD3 update reporting corroborates calls/ambient scope.31Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-new-software-update-fixes-major-call-issue-red-versions-launch-in-a-new-market.461701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Independent April 2020 update reporting identifies R175XXU0ATD3 and wind-noise improvements in calls and ambient operation. No GSMArena-only value extraction used.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Measured response has reduced sub-bass and emphasized midrange. The unsealed fit limits low-frequency reproduction.14Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-review-11072Read 5 October 2026Exact model lab curve and discussion. Fixture, target revision, firmware and frequency-test codec unstated. No graph points or rating converted into numerical dB.

Published legacy measurement curve shows modest bass emphasis, with little midrange and treble amplification.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Published legacy testing system response curve and analysis. Not the later B&K 5128 fixture. No numeric target deviation is estimated.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Recorded speech samples cover quiet, street and windy conditions. The review finds voice pickup usable for conference calls.14Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-review-11072Read 5 October 2026Published ideal/street/windy demos. Recording firmware and codec unstated.

Published non-standardized microphone demo. Review reports limited vocal-band distortion and suppression of background noise.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Only non-standardized demo is labelled. Published FAQ describes limited voice-band distortion and environmental rejection. No ideal, street or windy standardized demos are invented.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AApple AirPods 2

Connection	Platform	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	iOS	178

Source29Measurementstephencoyle.net/airpods-proRead 7 October 2026December 21, 2019, exact second-generation AirPods result 178 ms. 2018 iPad Pro running iOS 13 as named by author. Apple Pencil screen tap to audible earbud waveform, shotgun mic recorder. 10 Tapt events plus 9 keyboard events, 90 bpm, average 19. Includes input and software delay, not Bluetooth transport alone and not video lip-sync. Codec, firmware, case edition and loudness unstated. Case edition does not change A2031/A2032 earbud hardware. No dedicated low-latency mode inferred from Tapt's continuous audio session.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods 2

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	AAC	4.12

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-review-11072Read 5 October 2026Objective continuous playback at 75 dB with iPhone X over AAC lasts 4 h 7 min. Test firmware/app unstated. Case recharges excluded. Android 3 h 29 min prose lacks equally clear sample/codec context and is omitted.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

ANC	Hours (h)
No	11.73
No	12.17

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Published 11 hours 44 minutes, one earbud charge. Right bud depleted 24 minutes before the left. No ANC hardware. Exact battery-test host, codec, volume and firmware are unstated. The review discusses S10e pairing and R175XXU0ATA6 in a separate FAQ, which are not silently assigned to the runtime.10Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Exact tested runtime 12 hours 10 minutes at medium volume from one charge. ANC absent. Test codec, firmware and exact runtime host are unstated. Approximate case-total extrapolation is not stored as measured runtime. Latency ranges and approximately 80 ms Gaming mode lack exact test-route conditions and are omitted.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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27.43h28Measurementchip.de/test/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-SM-R175-im-Test_182625709.htmlRead 7 October 2026CHIP exact SM-R175 tested combined earbud playback including case recharge, 27 h 26 min converted to 27.43 h. Not a multiplication of claimed recharge count. ANC absent. Test host, codec, volume, ambient setting, firmware and precise recharge protocol are unstated. Separate one-charge test 13:07 is not substituted for this total.

Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

30min23Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-2nd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Commute/Travel verdict says earbuds take 30 minutes to fully charge. RTINGS tested Qi-case variant, Methodology 1.5, review updated 2021. Charge method defines 0 to 100 using LED time-lapse with no playback load. Firmware, case initial charge, adapter and ambient temperature unstated. This is earbuds charge, not empty-case charge.24Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/active-features/battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Charge Time method: empty to full, time-lapse LED monitoring, no load while charging. Method documented separately from the model's publicly stated 30 minute result. Full lab result blocks were not accessed.

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6.3g(0.2 oz)29Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/samsung/675533_test-samsung-galaxy-buds-plusRead 7 October 2026Actual reviewer scale-stated weight per earbud. Balance model, calibration and tip/wing configuration are unstated. Pair and case weights are separate.

Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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62Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly states both exterior microphones work with the third inner microphone. Six physical call capsules across the pair, not six necessarily active simultaneously.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 explains two exterior mics transmit voice in quiet/normal surroundings, while the inner mic captures voice through inner-ear acoustics when noise is detected. This is physical eligible count, not a constant active count.8Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual three physical microphones per bud collaborate for calls. A vibration sensor is not counted.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Six physical capsules across the pair. The 160 mA bud and 600 mA case label values are charging input currents, not capacities. Actual cell labels 85 mAh and 270 mAh do not justify treating those currents as batteries.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Not available

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Mic noise reduction

Not available

DSP8Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual three-MEMS array and Cirrus Logic CS47L15 audio DSP support call-noise processing. No AI classification is inferred.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

Not available

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Not available

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Touch hold mutes the microphone in mobile calls. This is a mute control, not a dedicated physical button or general PC mute guarantee.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p37 Advanced allows Ambient sound during calls specifically to hear your own voice.

Connectivity

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Chip

H11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

Broadcom BCM43015 and Cirrus Logic CS47L158Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual BCM43015A0WKUBG and CS47L15. MUA01/MUB01 are power management. LIS2DS12TR is a conventional accelerometer for tapping, not independently proved jaw/bone VPU architecture.

Connections

Bluetooth5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1852_airpods-2gen-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth 5.0 with LE up to 2 Mbps is not proof of Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC13Reviewsoundguys.com/airpods-2nd-generation-vs-apple-airpods-3rd-generation-61838Read 5 October 2026Exact second-generation connectivity comparison explicitly names both music codecs. No LE Audio, LC3 or lossless claim from Bluetooth version alone.

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, HSP, HFP, AVRCP25Retailer pagecoolblue.be/fr/produit/828805/apple-airpods-2.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth section explicitly lists all four profiles for second-generation earbuds. This retailer lists wired-case MV7N2ZM/A package, whose A2031/A2032 earbud hardware is shared with A1938 wireless-case package. Only earbud Bluetooth profiles are used, no case facts inherited.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No21Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-review-11072Read 7 October 2026Frequently asked questions explicitly says no Bluetooth multipoint. Apple account automatic switching is a distinct feature, already retained.

No11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026Current maker note explicitly says earbuds cannot connect to multiple sources simultaneously. Original maker-sheet Multi-Point claim is not actual supported functionality.32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Firsthand test states only one Bluetooth source can be connected at a time, despite the initial announcement. Pairing memory and account switching are distinct.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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132Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Firsthand exact Buds+ test proves maximum one concurrent Bluetooth source. Pairing memory, Samsung account handoff and Auto Switch are separate. Initial maker-sheet Multi-Point wording conflicts with actual support and current maker no-simultaneous-source statement.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

Not available

No11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026Explicit no concurrent Bluetooth source connections precludes concurrent LDAC multipoint. This is a necessary negative dependency, not a deduction from an incomplete codec list.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

Not available

Not available

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104988Read 5 October 2026Explicit AirPods 2 compatibility. Latest host operating systems, same Apple Account and two-factor authentication required. This is account-based automatic routing, not proof of generic Bluetooth multipoint.

Yes13Press releaseapi.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-3-1-update-brings-select-powerful-features-from-the-galaxy-s21-to-the-galaxy-s20-galaxy-note20-and-galaxy-z-seriesRead 5 October 2026Original February 18, 2021 One UI 3.1 release explicitly includes Buds+, requiring an earbud software update rolling out from late February. Not a 2020 launch feature.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002627Read 5 October 2026Current exact Buds+ eligibility list and Galaxy One UI 3.1 or later, same Samsung Account conditions. Automatic routing is distinct from generic Bluetooth multipoint.

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1852_airpods-2gen-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 iPhone setup: open case near unlocked iPhone and follow Connect prompt. Requires compatible Apple software. Android pairing remains conventional Bluetooth.

Microsoft Swift Pair22Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-software-updatesRead 7 October 2026Maker April 27, 2020 release explicitly says Buds join already-supported Buds+ for Microsoft Swift Pair. Footnote 2 requires Windows 10 version 1803 or later. Samsung Easy Pair is not stored as Google Fast Pair or Apple one-tap.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Current maker compatibility list explicitly includes all AirPods models. Requires supported iPhone/iPad and another compatible Apple/Beats pair. It is one source shared to two pairs, not multipoint.

Yes15Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a23-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a236-sm-a236blbveueRead 5 October 2026Host Buds Together section explicitly lists Buds+ among eligible Music Share earbuds. This is the host-driven friend listening feature, not a claim of two sources playing into one pair.

Wireless range (claimed)

Not available

10m7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp39-41 give nominal Bluetooth range 10 m, subject to obstructions and environment.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

None22Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-2nd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict explicitly Bluetooth-only headphones. No proprietary 2.4 GHz receiver route. Variants section says actual test unit used Qi wireless charging case.

None17Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Published Bluetooth-only host audio means there is no proprietary 2.4 GHz audio dongle. Generic Bluetooth PC adapters are not such a receiver.

Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

No22Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-2nd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Same Bluetooth-only verdict excludes a concurrent proprietary 2.4 GHz audio route. This does not confuse Bluetooth's radio frequency with a dedicated 2.4 GHz mode.

No17Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth-only host audio precludes simultaneous proprietary 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio. Interbud radio is not a second host-audio path.

Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p38 Labs Gaming mode requires a Samsung Android mobile device.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, Other11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026Explicit Buds+ Android/iOS app and call support, plus PC/TV/watch audio. The other row covers TV/watch, not unsupported game consoles. PC microphone is not inferred from generic mobile call support.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 5 October 2026Mac pairing and Android/non-Apple Bluetooth headset chapter. Siri and Apple integration are unavailable on Android. The Android listen-and-talk statement proves its microphone path. No gaming-console compatibility inferred from generic Bluetooth.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods 2

Feature	Needs
Headphone Accommodations and Custom Audio Setup	Supported iPhone or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 14 or later. Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > Headphone Accommodations.

Source26Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 7 October 2026Exact compatibility list includes AirPods 2. Current Custom Audio Setup compares audio samples and suggests settings based on preferences. This is host accessibility customization, not proof of a hearing threshold test, ear scan or onboard EQ. No Mac support for AirPods 2 inferred from Pro 2-only Mac guide.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

Feature	Needs
Original companion apps	Original mobile requirement is Android 5.0 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM, or iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or later. Galaxy Buds Manager firmware updates support Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, or macOS 10.8 or later. Current mobile app requirements can differ.
Bixby touch activation	Compatible Bixby phone and voice-command hold assignment. Assigning volume to hold uses both sides and prevents Bixby hold activation.
Ambient sound	Adjust in Galaxy Wearable. Extra-high amplification is enabled in Labs. It can cause feedback with poor fitting ear tips.
Hear own voice during calls	Enable Use Ambient sound during calls in Galaxy Wearable Advanced settings.
Gaming mode	Compatible Samsung Android phone with Galaxy Wearable Labs. Not an iOS feature.
Auto Switch	Later earbud firmware and compatible Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 or later, signed into the same Samsung Account. The original 2020 account pairing feature alone was not automatic audio routing.
Buds Together and Music Share	Compatible Galaxy host and software. Current maker host eligibility explicitly includes Buds+. Sharing one stream with another earbud pair is separate from concurrent connections to multiple audio sources.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 version 1803 or later and compatible earbud software. Samsung Easy Pair on phones is a separate pairing route.
SmartThings Find	Registered Samsung account and compatible updated Galaxy apps on Android 8 or later. Buds+ must be charged and out of the case to emit the BLE finding signal. Saved last location can remain available when disconnected. The case is not asserted to broadcast.
Wind noise reduction	Firmware processing described in R175XXU0ATD3 and R175XXU0ATE3 updates. Applies to calls or Ambient Sound operation, not adaptive ANC or a selectable wind mode.

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 still advertises Multi-Point, contradicting actual testing and current maker no-simultaneous-device support. Page 3 describes pairing memory. The old multipoint claim is not retained. Its PSAS description explicitly does not substitute for a medical hearing aid. Its separate 10-minute/3-hour quick charge claim requires under 30 percent battery and cable plus case. That starting-level note is not silently assigned to the different three-minute claim.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p36 switching describes selecting an already paired device. It does not independently prove concurrent source connections. Original Find My Earbuds on p37 is a nearby beep, not proof of a crowd finding network.13Press releaseapi.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-3-1-update-brings-select-powerful-features-from-the-galaxy-s21-to-the-galaxy-s20-galaxy-note20-and-galaxy-z-seriesRead 5 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002627Read 5 October 202615Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a23-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a236-sm-a236blbveueRead 5 October 202622Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-software-updatesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.24Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-smartthings-find-globally-a-new-way-to-quickly-and-easily-locate-your-galaxy-devicesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.30Maker product pager1.community.samsung.com/t5/%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%9F%AC%EB%B8%94-%EC%9B%8C%EC%B9%98-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80/%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%ED%94%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4-galaxy-buds-%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%93%9C-%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4-%EC%97%85%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D-%EC%9E%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/td-p/5238731Read 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.31Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-new-software-update-fixes-major-call-issue-red-versions-launch-in-a-new-market.461701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

Not available

85mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical one-earbud capacity 85 mAh. API annotation separately states minimum rated 82 mAh.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	5
ANC off	Yes	24
Call	No	3

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026Up to 5 h earbuds-only. More than 24 h including case, stored as a lower bound of 24. Maker February 2019 preproduction test paired iPhone Xs Max, 50% volume, 358 iTunes tracks encoded at 256 kbps AAC. File encoding does not establish transmitted Bluetooth codec, so codec omitted. Playback ends when the first earbud stops. Case-inclusive test repeats recharge and playback to empty.28Maker product pageapple.com/eg/airpods-2nd-generation/specsRead 7 October 2026AirPods battery row explicitly up to 3 hours talk time from one earbud charge. Only earbuds-only call row used. This is same A2031/A2032 hardware as the wireless-case package. Page case-inclusive 18 h is labeled Lightning case and is not borrowed for A1938. Test call conditions not exposed in this readable page. No codec, volume, host or firmware inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	11
ANC off	Yes	22
Call	No	7.5
Call	Yes	15

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Footnote 1: pre-production earbuds paired with a recent Galaxy phone at default settings and Ambient Sound off. Exact phone, codec, firmware and volume are unstated. Charging used a Samsung adapter. This applies to music 11/22 hours, not an inferred call condition.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Music 11 hours per charge and 22 total including case recharges. Calls 7.5 hours per charge and 15 total. Buds+ has no ANC. Ambient mode during call testing, host, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

22h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

Not available

Not available

Talk time (claimed)

3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

Not available

Not available

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

Not available

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

15min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

3min2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20264Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026Maker 15 min in the case with drained earbuds provides up to 3 h earbuds-only playback. Same February 2019 iPhone/playlist/50% volume test. Not a claim for charging the case itself.

1h2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Three-minute, approximately one-hour earbud playback claim. Footnote 1 supplies default Ambient Sound off and Samsung adapter charging. The original UK release restricts this claim to wired charging.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026Footnote 3 explicitly restricts the three-minute, one-hour playback claim to wired charging tests. Original US prose also mentions wireless charging, so exact UK condition takes priority.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

398mAh15Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+2+Teardown/121471Read 5 October 2026Steps 4/10 exact A1938 case marking and A1596 battery: 398 mAh, 3.81 V, 1.52 Wh. This is case-cell capacity, not earbuds or output capacity. Earbud 93 mWh is not converted to mAh. Teardown quoted original case 40 g corroborates exact standalone maker case sheet 111860, preferred over shared mixed-case 38.2 g row 111856.

270mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical charging-case cell capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

Not available

Case charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

USB-C7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp7, 10-12 specify case USB-C and supplied USB Type-C charging cable. Opposite cable connector and length are unstated.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

Not available

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

Qi2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

Not available

Not available

Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Not available

Not available

Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Voice commands5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1852_airpods-2gen-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 double tap on an earbud and hands-free Hey Siri. Case pairing button is not an earbud playback control.

Touch, Voice commands7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/03/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-betterRead 5 October 2026Original release explicitly says hands-free Hey Siri can adjust volume. There is no stem swipe or physical volume button.

Touch7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp29-30 assign hold volume down on left and up on right. Page 38 separately supports edge double taps in Labs.

Gestures

Double tap5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1852_airpods-2gen-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Touch and hold to mute or unmute during calls, Double tap earbud edge for volume in Labs7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp26 and 31 explicitly allow holding the touchpad to mute/unmute during a call. Page 38 Labs adds edge double-tap volume.

Remappable controls

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026AirPods 1/2 double-tap action can be selected separately for each earbud. No arbitrary extra gesture or dedicated mute control inferred.

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p27 assigns hold functions per side. Touch lock is separate.

Voice assistant

Siri5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1852_airpods-2gen-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bixby7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p28 proves touch-activated Bixby on a compatible host. No hands-free Bixby wake-up is inferred from the audio-chip capability.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Turn off automatic ear detection describes stop/resume when removed/reinserted. Settings and ecosystem features require supported Apple hosts.

Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 20269Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Audio pauses when both buds are removed. Reinsertion does not resume playback automatically.

Sensors

Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026Published sensor types. Dual beamforming microphones lack an explicit per-earbud count scope, so no physical microphone count is inferred. A speech-detecting accelerometer is not proof of a bone-conduction sensor.

Accelerometer, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026API lists accelerometer, Hall and proximity. Touch is additionally documented in the exact manual and maker sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

No17Maker product pageapple.com/ph/airpods/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact AirPods (2nd generation) column, ninth product in public comparison data. Hearing Health row explicitly labels Hearing health unavailable. Footnote 10 limits Hearing Test and Hearing Aid to AirPods Pro 2 and later. Live Listen is a separate host-microphone accessibility route.

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

No17Maker product pageapple.com/ph/airpods/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact AirPods (2nd generation) column, ninth product in public comparison data. Hearing Health row explicitly labels Hearing health unavailable. Refers to environmental hearing protection, not phone media volume limits.

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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S, M, L1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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Silicone6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 5 explicitly specifies silicone canal tips in S, M and L, with three wing sizes. Separate wings are stabilizers.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Wing tips6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Ear tip fit test

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No23Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10010425Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly excludes Buds+ from the app ear-tip fit test. Trying physical ear tips is not an electronic fit test.

Dust and water rating, buds

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IPX23Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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Galaxy Wearable (Android), Samsung Galaxy Buds (iOS) and Galaxy Buds Manager (Windows and macOS)7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

App platforms

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Android, iOS, Windows, macOS7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p21 Android/iOS. Page 42 Galaxy Buds Manager supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 and macOS 10.8 or later for firmware updates. The newer Galaxy Buds PC app is not substituted.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds Manager section explicitly includes Buds+ on Windows and Mac. The newer Galaxy Buds PC app list excludes Buds+.

User firmware updates

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 5 October 2026Exact AirPods 2 appears in current firmware list at 6F21. Updates are delivered while charging near a Wi-Fi-connected iPhone, iPad or Mac. No Android updater or future feature promise inferred.

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

Finding network

Last location in the app11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026Find My works with all models, but the explicit offline Find My network list excludes AirPods 2. Its app shows the last connected time/place when offline. No crowd-based offline network claimed.

Samsung Find, Last location in the app24Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-smartthings-find-globally-a-new-way-to-quickly-and-easily-locate-your-galaxy-devicesRead 7 October 2026Samsung provider under the legacy SmartThings Find name. UK launch explicitly includes Buds+ in BLE crowd finding. Compatible Galaxy Android 8 or later, registered Samsung account and updated apps required. Charged earbuds must be out of the case to broadcast. Closed-case finding and case UWB are not asserted. Current exact-model maker guide corroborates saved last location.25Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/support/mobile-devices/comment-retrouver-mes-galaxy-budsRead 7 October 2026August 5, 2025 guide explicitly includes Buds+ and last-used location even when no longer connected to the phone. Registration/account/app requirements apply. Nearby Wearable beeping is separate from the network.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

No11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-am/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide reserves UWB case precision finding for AirPods Pro 2/3. It is not supported by A1938.

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4g(0.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

6.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026One earbud, excluding the case.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width16.5Height40.5Depth18mm(0.6 × 1.6 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight explicitly labels width, height and depth for each earbud. These are not dimensions of the pair.

Width17.5Height22.5Depth19.2mm(0.7 × 0.9 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D is 22.5 x 17.5 x 19.2 mm. Unlabeled launch/review tuple 17.5 x 19.2 x 22.5 does not override the exact SKU axes.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

40g(1.4 oz)27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111860Read 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Wireless Charging Case technical sheet: 40 g, empty standalone case, compatible with AirPods 1 and 2. Apple Identify Your AirPods 109525 maps this 2019 Qi case to A1938. More specific A1938-only maker row takes precedence over shared Lightning-or-Wireless 38.2 g row 111856, which remains a documented contradiction. Not applicable to wired A1602. Exact-case primary source resolution approved by manager.

39.6g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Empty charging case, not case plus pair.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width44.3Height53.5Depth21.3mm(1.7 × 2.1 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026Exact published case axis labels. The same body dimensions are listed for both case versions.

Width70Height26.5Depth38.8mm(2.8 × 1 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D is 26.5 x 70 x 38.8 mm.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC Part 15C26Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175LRead 7 October 2026Exact equipment-authorization grant lists FCC Rule Parts 15C. No Canadian ID is guessed from ambiguous OCR.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175RRead 7 October 2026Exact equipment-authorization grant lists FCC Rule Parts 15C. No Canadian ID is guessed from ambiguous OCR.

FCC IDs

BCG-A2031, BCG-A203216Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma1861_airpods-2nd-gen-wireless-case-info.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 20-page Wireless Charging Case package safety/regulatory leaflet. US Certification Number table explicitly gives both earbud FCC IDs. No charging-case FCC identifier inferred.

A3LSMR175L, A3LSMR175R26Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175LRead 7 October 2026Public reproduced FCC/TCB grant identifies Samsung SMR175L Bluetooth Headset, original equipment grant December 20, 2019. Left/right Buds+ hardware within SM-R175 family. Not a claim of market availability or a charging-case FCC identifier.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175RRead 7 October 2026Public reproduced FCC/TCB grant identifies Samsung SMR175R Bluetooth Headset, original equipment grant December 20, 2019. Left/right Buds+ hardware within SM-R175 family. Not a claim of market availability or a charging-case FCC identifier.

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods 2, Wireless Charging Case, Lightning to USB-A cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026Wireless A1938 package only. Cable length unstated. No adapter supplied in the published complete list.

Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Wing tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Accessories-only field excludes the earbuds themselves. Exact EU guide package section supports charging case, tips, wings, quick-start guide and USB-C charging cable. Promotional or seller accessories are excluded.

Cables included

AApple AirPods 2

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Lightning to USB-A cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Buds+

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USB-C charging cable	1

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118561Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Original European Black SM-R175NZKAEUA product page remains fully readable. The old UK business product URL failed.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118561Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111856Read 5 October 2026Exact 2019 AirPods 2. Reference package uses Wireless Charging Case A1938. The standard wired-only A1602 package is excluded from this file. Current shared case weight 38.2 g conflicts with the contemporary A1938 teardown specification of 40 g. Case weight now uses 40 g from the exact standalone Wireless Charging Case maker sheet 111860, which is more specific than this mixed-case row. Contradiction remains source-qualified. No standalone maker PDF datasheet found.

static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdf3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Original Galaxy Buds+ Spec Sheet table provides model-family specifications. The separate full German maker PDF is the stored document link.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung Product Marketing Management seven-page document dated February 11, 2020, mirrored by Mercateo. Downloaded and read, call-role page 4 visually inspected.

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1852_airpods-2gen-qsg.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1852_airpods-2gen-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2019 two-page Quick Start Guide for the Wireless Charging Case package, linked by Apple document identity 300122. Both sides read. Current complete user-guide chapters separately establish remapping and wear detection.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Original SM-R175 EU English July 2020 revision 1.2, 47 PDF pages. Downloaded and read, printed p24 fitting image inspected.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year19Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Accessories, Worldwide English version, November 9, 2023. Apple-branded hardware and included accessories covered for one year from original retail purchase. US reference package, statutory rights separate.

1year16Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK manufacturer Galaxy Buds/wireless headphones warranty is 12 months. Statutory consumer rights are separate.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.