Earbuds / Compare
Beats Studio Buds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Product A: Beats
79 of 166 known
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Product B: Samsung
93 of 166 known
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78 of 157 fields differ
- 44 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Battery lifeA: 8hB: 11hSamsung is 3 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.1g
B6.3g
Case weight
A48g
B39.6g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
5 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
MJ4X3LL/A, A2512, A2513, A2514, MJ4Y3LL/A, MJ503LL/A, MMT93LL/A, MMT73LL/A, MMT83LL/A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Black/White/Red codes and 2022 Moon Gray/Ocean Blue/Sunset Pink codes explicitly published in maker table. All color codes also mapped in flat variants. Factory A2512/A2513/A2514 identifiers preserved.11Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026
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
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.
Announced
Status
Not available
Predecessor
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Successor
Beats Studio Buds +21Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus-a-clear-wireless-earbuds-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Beats Studio Buds Plus the follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds.
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)
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Colours
Black, White, Beats Red, Moon Gray, Ocean Blue, Sunset Pink5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US list page 23 includes six standard finishes. 2022 additional colors are same original hardware generation, not separate catalog products. List pricing dates are not announcement/retail dates.
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
Design
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Form factor
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 shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
Not available
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ABeats Studio Buds
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 8.2 | 1 |
Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026One driver per earbud. Dual-element describes the diaphragm, not two separate drivers. Original press PDF explicitly gives circular driver diameter 8.2 mm. Dynamic technology independently stated by Headphonecheck. Acoustic role omitted because not separately named.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2021 review Technical Specifications states Transducer principle: dynamisch. This supports dynamic type in driver row. Diameter and single-driver construction are maker evidence.
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 type
Driver size
8.2mm
Not available
Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
Not available
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
Not available
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Adaptive EQ
Not available
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Personalised sound
Not available
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Custom EQ bands
Not available
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EQ presets
Not available
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 audio
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Adaptive ANC
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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 blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Not available
Wind noise reduction
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)
Measured response follows the SoundGuys target broadly, with reduced low-mid frequencies.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Original model objective curve. Firmware, fixture, target revision and test codec unstated. Ratings and graph points are not converted to 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)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone recordings.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026
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)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ABeats Studio Buds
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 4.4 |
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 charge
4.4h
12.17h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
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 earbuds
61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 20267Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026
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 sensor
Not available
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Connectivity
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Chip
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Not available
Multipoint
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 with LDAC
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
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Automatic switching between own devices
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 setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026
Audio sharing
No9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact model review explicitly no Apple/Beats tandem audio sharing. Its old iCloud-pairing omission is superseded by January 2022 firmware and is not stored as current capability.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Current maker supported-headphones list includes Studio Buds+ and older Beats families, but excludes original Studio Buds. This corroborates exact original-model review. No sharing support inherited from Plus or account-pairing firmware.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Latency
1 of 3 differ
Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
ABeats Studio Buds
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds+
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Other | Bluetooth | Not available |
Features that need a specific device
ABeats Studio Buds
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Apple one-touch pairing | iOS 14.6 or later |
| Google Fast Pair | Location enabled |
| Full Android feature access | Android 6.0 or newer, Google Play Service enabled and Google Account |
| Hands-free Siri | Internet access required. Availability and features vary by language and area. |
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 bud
60mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds A2512/A2513 teardown explicitly identifies MIC-POWER M1254S2 per-earbud cell, rated voltage 3.7 V and energy 0.222 Wh. Matching exact manufacturer/type/voltage/energy in a published component test summary establishes rated 60 mAh. Not derived by dividing Wh by voltage. Main approved the component identity match. Not Studio Buds Plus or Fit Pro battery inheritance.20Regulatory filingassets.jvc.com/Headphones/2026_Product_Line/SDS/HAA18T/TestSummary_HA-A18T_Earphones_2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact MIC-POWER M1254S2 component. Normal voltage 3.7 V, rated capacity 60 mAh and energy 0.222 Wh. Manufacturer/lab UN38.3 summary issued January 3, 2023. Current published JVC directory links this PDF. The old 2025 path returns 404. Original Beats cell identity is independently stated by 52Audio. Main approved this exact component rating chain. No JVC whole-product facts or Wh/V calculation used.
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Studio Buds
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 24 |
| ANC on | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 15 |
| Transparency | No | 5 |
| Transparency | Yes | 15 |
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Initial earbud charge plus two case recharges. Maker original release groups ANC or Transparency on at 5/15 h, off 8/24 h. Alternative modes, not simultaneous activation. Current FAQ repeats the ANC conditions. Full test source is original maker press release.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 to 3 original maker April 2021 preproduction iPhone 11 Pro Max test at 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. First earbud-stop endpoint. Case-inclusive test repeats recharge/playback to depletion. Exact firmware and ANC-on codec unstated.
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 charge
8h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
5h
Not available
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
8h
11h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
22h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
15h
Not available
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
7.5h
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Not available
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
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 battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Button, Voice commands1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual single/double/triple presses and hold. Current maker support separately establishes later hold-volume remapping. No newer Plus mute-button feature inferred.
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
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker hold action can be remapped to noise control or voice assistant. Later firmware volume remapping is separately sourced. Merely disabling a control is not remapping.13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026
Voice assistant
Siri, Default Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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
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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 sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
None17Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-vs-apple-airpods-3rd-generation-60919Read 7 October 2026Source explicitly distinguishes original Studio Buds from Fit Pro with wing tip. Inspected complete original maker render also shows stock compact buds without fins, hooks, clips or stabilization bands. Separately sold third-party silicone wings are not included fittings.18Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/images/product-hero/set-up-and-use-beats-studio-buds.jpg.large.2x.jpgRead 7 October 2026Complete original black Studio Buds maker render inspected. Stock earbud contours have no stabilization wings, hooks or bands. Paired with explicit SoundGuys distinction from Fit Pro.
Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
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
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
Finding network
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 finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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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 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
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.
Other certifications
ISED Canada 579C-A2512, ISED Canada 579C-A251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Explicit Canadian radio identifiers for original left/right earbuds A2512/A2513. Case A2514 is not assigned a radio identifier. Existing FCC IDs remain separate. This does not add Canadian retail SKU facts.
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In the box
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In the box
Beats Studio Buds earbuds, Matching charging case, Silicone ear tips in S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker, Warranty card3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 lists cable, supplied S/M/L tips with medium preinstalled, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker and warranty card. Matching case also explicitly described. Adapter not in published 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
ABeats Studio Buds
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 0.22 | 1 |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 names one USB-C to USB-C cable. Maker length is unstated. The exact original model review separately describes and tabulates its included 22 cm cable. Review market is unstated.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes included 22-centimetre USB-C to USB-C cable and publishes 22 cm in technical table. Converted to 0.22 m. Existing type/count preserved. This is the included original cable, not an optional replacement.
BSamsung Galaxy Buds+
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
www.beatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact original 2021 Studio Buds support remains live. The original product URL and linked setup article now redirect to Studio Buds+, whose hardware and later software features are not borrowed.
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
media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Saved Apple technical specification for original Studio Buds. Title/photo Black, printed Apple US URL Red, same generation. Original product page now redirects to Plus. All 4 pages read. Maker publishes L/W/H axes, so dimensions are omitted instead of relabeled.
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
device.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdf4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple Support HT212254 French maker manual, published July 21, 2021 and printed August 18, 2021. Four-page original preserved by Coolblue/device.report, independently reopened in peer review. Original English mirror is currently inaccessible. Current HT212254 redirects to the newer Plus guide, which is excluded. No hardware or US box values are transferred from a regional manual.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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