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General

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Series

Studio Buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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-R510, SM-R510NZAAEUA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Graphite reference SKU. Color finishes and shared original hardware generation are not separate catalog products. French, US and newer Buds3/4 SKU numbers are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

19425238829719Retailer pageatt.com/buy/accessories/Headphones/beats-studio-buds-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earphones.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only verified US Black GTIN in the product-level known-identifier collection. Flat Black variant maps it to MJ4X3LL/A. Other colors do not inherit this code. Maker GTIN was not found. AT&T exact original Black product hardware agrees maker original identity.

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

14 June 20212Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

10 August 20224Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

Status

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

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro20Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_pro_review-news-55883.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the Galaxy Buds2 Pro the successor of the Galaxy Buds Pro.21Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-proRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's review says the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro replaces the Galaxy Buds Pro.

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.

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 Buds3 Pro19Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Galaxy Buds3 Pro the 2024 follow-up to the previous Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

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

$149.992Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original three-page Studio Buds-US Press Release.pdf in maker ZIP. Page 2 Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 149.99 USD at US launch. June 14 orders and June 24 shipping are separate from actual retail. Not the current discounted price or a converted EUR price.

$229.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original US generation launch MSRP before sales tax. UK reference SKU price is not converted. August 10 preorder differs from planned August 26 retail.

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.

US5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026

GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK commerce SKU and original August 2022 UK preorder campaign establish GB availability. Other regional prices do not add markets to this SKU.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Graphite, White, Bora Purple1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker release positions the model for everyday music. Its 8.2 mm single-driver construction also supports the separate drivers table. Dynamic technology is independently sourced to the exact technical review.

Music1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 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.

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

In-ear3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Stemless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Stemless3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Either bud1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Either bud3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 18 mono sound with one connected bud. Page 39 accessibility permits single-earbud noise controls. Either bud is not independent playback from two sources.

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.

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 Buds2 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	10	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	5.3	1

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly two transducers per earbud, 10 mm woofer and 5.3 mm tweeter. Dynamic technology is separately backed by exact review technical data. Coaxial 2-way alone is not used to infer technology.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026

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

Dynamic9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds technical data gives dynamic transducer principle. Maker 8.2 mm diaphragm structure alone is not used to establish technology.

Dynamic15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical data explicitly states the dynamic transducer principle (German: dynamisch). Maker two-transducer roles/diameters remain the separate primary source.

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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Impedance

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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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48kHz10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Samsung Electronics 2024 Q4 Business Report PDF page 398 explicitly Buds2 Pro 24-bit/48 kHz. Buds3 Pro 24-bit/96 kHz on same page is separate. UK maker SSC HiFi compatible-device/app requirements apply. Not a lossless claim.

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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24bits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026SSC HiFi, compatible Galaxy One UI 4.0 or later and supported app. This is a maximum supported format, not a lossless or every-host claim.

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

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No10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page explicitly contrasts Buds3 Adaptive EQ with Buds2 Pro Fixed EQ. No newer-generation adaptive feature inherited.

Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

No15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds reviewer expressly reports no EQ adjustments. Host-phone music-app EQ does not imply onboard storage. The review was updated to account for 2022 volume-control firmware, so launch-only controls are not inherited.

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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 boost11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001321Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro equalizer section plus original manual six-option count. Galaxy Wearable Android required. Current slider wording for other models is not a Buds2 Pro custom band count.

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.

Dolby Atmos in Apple Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly automatic playback of Apple Music tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos. Static host/content processing, not dynamic head tracking or an ear/head profile.

360 Audio, Direct Multi-channel 5.1 and 7.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no sensors for spatial head tracking. Maker static Apple Music Dolby Atmos is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current maker describes head movement processing. Selected Samsung TV compatibility is current software support, not a launch promise.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Hybrid7Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026Same exact model report explicitly feedforward and feedback microphones in each bud. Consistent with maker FAQ two dedicated ANC microphones per bud and physical hybrid teardown.

Hybrid4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly gives two exterior and one interior microphone per bud for noise/call features. Teardown identifies feedforward and feedback microphones. ANC physical capsule count remains omitted because shared call roles are not fully resolved.

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.

41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly two microphones dedicated to ANC in each bud, four across pair. A separate voice microphone gives three physical capsules per bud. Shared call use is separately supported by the contemporary maker briefing reported by 9to5Mac.

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

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 real-time adaptive gain control responds to outside noise, including wind. Not proof of an automatic ANC/transparency blend or a selectable strength-level count.

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

115Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026One selectable active cancellation strength. Off and Transparency are excluded from the count. Continuous automatic adaptation is already stored and is separate from selectable 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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33dB6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 maximum manufacturer claim printed as up to -33 dB. Stored positive attenuation magnitude 33. Frequency, fixture and exact test settings unstated. Not reviewer overall attenuation or an ANC strength-level count.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

No16Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer of original 2021 Studio Buds explicitly identifies adjustable ambient levels as missing. No Studio Buds Plus test is inherited. Noise-control mode selection is not transparency strength adjustment.

Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AWF4 July 3, 2023 adds Extra-high ambient volume and expands Ambient sound from 3 to 5 steps. These are transparency levels, not ANC strength levels.

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

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Conversation detection

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Voice Detect disables ANC and activates Ambient sound while lowering music. This is automatic mode switching, not proof of continuous ANC/transparency blending.

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

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly wind-isolating design. No user-selectable wind processing switch inferred.

Measured

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

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.

Default measured response has stronger sub-bass than the SoundGuys target, broadly matching mids and emphasized sound above 10 kHz.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Objective default curve and target comparison. Source fixture/target revision, firmware and exact curve codec unstated. No graph points or aggregate rating converted to dB.

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

Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone recordings.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

Published ideal, office, street and wind microphone recordings. Review reports noise rejection, but voice tone and consonants can sound altered.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026

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

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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.

ABeats Studio Buds

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.4

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact original model, tested one week. Continuous audio at 75 dB SPL, ANC on, right bud stops 4 h 24 min, left 4 h 41 min. First-stop endpoint stores 4 h 24 min. Exact battery-test host/codec/firmware/app unstated. No case total or AAC codec assumed from a separate connectivity paragraph.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.83

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Exact original SM-R510, over one week. ANC-on continuous playback peaking 75 dB SPL lasts 4 h 50 min. Exact battery-test host, codec, firmware and app revision unstated. Review discusses Samsung tablet SSC and iPhone AAC, but does not explicitly tie either to the battery run. Case recharges excluded.

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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4.83h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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

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

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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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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.

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

62Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK model spec states six High-SNR physical microphones across the pair, with three per bud in original maker documents. VPU is a separate sensor. Exact sharing of all capsules for call/beamforming pickup is unproved, so the voice-specific microphone count is omitted. No guessed two/four replacement or ANC-role count stored.

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.

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Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original SM-R510 teardown identifies ST LSM6DSV16BX combined 6-axis IMU/bone-conduction chip and explicitly assigns its bone-conduction function to uplink call noise reduction. This is physical architecture evidence beyond the maker VPU name or a generic speech accelerometer. Cell markings also confirm 515 typical and 500 rated case, 58 rated bud. Teardown introductory ANC total 28 h typo is excluded.17Maker product pagenewsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/n4523.htmlRead 5 October 2026ST original component description explicitly separates head-motion data and dedicated bone-vibration sensing channels in LSM6DSV16BX. Product use is established by exact Buds2 Pro teardown, not inferred from component capability alone.

Mic noise reduction

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AI6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly DNN and personalized beamforming for voice. Shared physical microphones and VPU are counted separately.

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

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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.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 37 Use Ambient sound during calls lets the user hear their own voice. Electronic ambient passthrough, not an analog cable microphone monitor.

Connectivity

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Chip

MediaTek MT2821A10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds versus Fit Pro physical teardown comparison. Studio Buds PCB explicitly MT2821A custom Beats Bluetooth SoC, with separate Cirrus CS47L66 ANC DSP. H1 belongs to Fit Pro and is excluded.

BES2700YP10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same exact-generation table gives BES2700YP one-chip platform, corroborated by physical teardown. Corporate dimension W/H labels conflict with original infographic and UK API and are not used.16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.28Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

5.32Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, AAC, SBC2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026Auracast reception establishes broadcast LE Audio after firmware update. It does not establish generic unicast LC3 audio from every PC/phone. Launch-era eventual-support wording is not treated as delivered at launch.

Auracast

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Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AWI2 October 4, 2023 adds reception of nearby Auracast broadcasts. Requires Auracast Assistant device. UK maker page names supported Galaxy assistant models/One UI 5.1.1 or later. Earbuds are receivers, not broadcast sources. Region rollout varies.

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

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly cannot connect two iPhones simultaneously. No generic audio multipoint inferred from one-touch pairing.

No15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no simultaneous generic multipoint. Samsung Account Auto Switch does not change this.

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

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Review updated July 2024 explicitly no automatic audio switching, despite January 2022 firmware adding iCloud account pairing. Pairing sync is not automatic audio routing.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Samsung Account routing, including supported Galaxy Book. Ordinary Bluetooth multipoint is separate.9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AXB4 March 6, 2024 improves Galaxy Book routing, requiring Samsung Settings 6.0 or later and phone/tablet One UI 4.1.1 or later plus Continuity Service 1.2.16 or later. Same Samsung Account required.

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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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.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 38 Labs Gaming mode is available only with Samsung Android devices. No numerical latency, console compatibility or iOS gaming mode inferred.

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, Android4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

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.

ABeats Studio Buds

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

Source4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual exact iPhone/iPad, Android and Mac pairing and call instructions. Siri/advanced app functions vary by host. No generic gaming-console or USB audio route inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original maker specification lists Android and iOS Bluetooth-only compatibility. Advanced Galaxy Wearable features are unavailable on iOS. EU manual pages 16 to 19 and 31 establish Android audio/call route. Exact supported current host software required. No console route inferred.

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

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.

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds launch requirements. Original earbud model is used, not current support links that redirect to Studio Buds Plus. Apple Music Dolby Atmos requirement remains qualified in existing virtual_surround source note.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Feature	Needs
24-bit Hi-Fi audio	Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi on a compatible Galaxy device with One UI 4.0 or later. App support varies.
360 Audio and head tracking	Compatible Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 3.1 or later and supported content. Selected Samsung TVs also support 360 Audio.
Direct Multi-channel 5.1/7.1	Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 4.1.1 or later. Selected Samsung TV models support 5.1 only.
Auto Switch	Same Samsung Account on supported Galaxy phone/tablet/watch/Book. TV switching is for calls only.
Galaxy AI Interpreter and Live Translate	Compatible Galaxy smartphone and current software. Phone does translation, not the earbuds. Samsung Account and language packs required. Live Translate needs network access and Samsung Phone app.

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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.

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.

61mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity of one earbud. Maker note separately gives rated 58 mAh. Not a pair sum.

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.

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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.

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 Buds2 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	18
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	29
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	14
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	15

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Playback 5/18 h ANC on, 8/29 h off, where totals include buds and case. Call 3.5/14 h ANC on, 4/15 h off. The two pairs of call rows preserve these stated conditions here because call mode does not encode ANC. Preproduction Galaxy smartphone, original default settings. Exact host, codec, volume and firmware unstated. App/network/use affect runtime.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026

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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=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.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=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

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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4h=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.

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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.

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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.

5min2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

5min7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 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.

1h2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original footnote 8: drained earbuds charged 5 min, then play until first bud stops, ANC/Transparency off. Same April 2021 iPhone 11 Pro Max, 50% volume test. Earbud playback, not case-inclusive recharge runtime.

1h7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications infographic gives 1 hour of earbud playback after 5 minutes of charging. Footnote 14 starts charging with the earbuds below 30 percent. Playback duration varies with usage and the number of times charged. Exact ANC, codec, volume, host and firmware are unstated. French maker sheet agrees with 5 minutes and 60 minutes.

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.

400mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original A2514 case cell AEC701346 label: rated 400 mAh, 1.52 Wh, 3.8 V. Cell capacity, not USB output capacity. Earbud M1254S2 energy 0.222 Wh is not converted to mAh. Fit Pro case 600 mAh is separate.

515mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical 515 mAh, rated 500 mAh. The original US launch table labels 500 as typical, conflicting with exact UK table, original maker infographic and photographed case-cell label. Those agree on 515 typical, so 500 is not substituted.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Launch table typical 500 mAh conflicts with same-table rated 500 and later exact UK typical 515. Exact UK table plus original maker infographic and physical cell markings control the stored typical value.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 202616Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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Case charging port

USB-C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

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Wireless charging

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact case charging section explicitly no wireless charging. Studio Buds+ case also lacks it, but not used as this model evidence.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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Qi7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026Original maker infographic explicitly Qi-certified wireless charging. No Qi2, magnetic alignment or case maximum wattage inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-buds2-pro-vs-buds2-vs-buds-proRead 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro comparison column explicitly USB-C, Qi and Wireless PowerShare. Other Buds columns are not inherited.

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

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

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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.

Button, Voice commands1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Touch, Voice commands3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Buttons13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous exact original-model firmware report explicitly adds volume via side buttons, with left/right hold assignment after 10M359/1B56 update. It replaces the selected noise/assistant hold action. Preserved 2021 manual had voice volume only. Current firmware and compatible host settings required.

Touch3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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, Double tap earbud edge in Labs3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 25 to 26 hold action can select noise control, Bixby or volume. Choosing volume assigns opposing controls to both buds. Disabling touch alone is not remapping.

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Bixby3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly music continues after one or both buds are removed. No in-ear detection claimed from button controls.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 21 to 22 touch-sensitive sensors detect wearing. Page 37 supports in-ear call routing. No skin temperature or clinical health sensor inferred.

Sensors

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Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 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

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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

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Health features

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Neck stretch reminders3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 38 reminder after head bent for more than 10 min, both buds worn and calibrated. Consumer posture reminder, not a medical clearance.

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.

S, M, L1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

S, M, L18Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/fe8924747739a7c817a74c5176c6d9390427c2f33249a40da05437d4227a45a9_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker package contents includes S/M/L, not separately sold foam sizes.

Ear tip materials

Silicone2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Silicone14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Original review explicitly silicone supplied tips. Third-party foam replacements are not bundled.

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

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.

None14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no hooks/stabilizers. No new Fit Pro-style wingtip borrowed.

Ear tip fit test

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Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Maker explicitly case not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

IPX73Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 43 fresh water up to 1 m for 30 min. Case explicitly not water resistant. No case IP code or swimming-use promise stored.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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1m3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Companion app

Beats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Wearable3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

App platforms

Android1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Android3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 39 Galaxy Wearable FOTA download/install and auto-update in case. App is Android. Current region build requirements are separately sourced.

Finding network

Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker support and original launch release specify last connected location or a nearby sound. No offline crowdsourced Apple/Google network or case UWB inferred.

Samsung Find12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Maker offline-finding eligibility explicitly includes Buds2 Pro. Requires Samsung Account, compatible Galaxy host and offline finding enabled. Buds must have power. Depleted battery uses last connected location. No case UWB precision capability inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current maker page explicitly covers Interpreter and Live Translate through Buds2 Pro, with translation processed on the paired Galaxy smartphone. Published compatibility names S24 family as of February 2024. Current language/region availability varies.

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.

5.1g(0.2 oz)2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly gives 5.1 g per earbud. Saved Apple shop specification lists 5 g without decimal precision. More precise original maker claim retained. Tip/sample conditions unstated. Pair measured 10.3 g is not divided into measured per-bud mass.

5.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

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Width19.9Height21.6Depth18.7mm(0.8 × 0.9 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact labeled HxWxD values reordered by explicit labels, not appearance. Original maker infographic also explicitly labels W19.9/H21.6/D18.7. Corporate report later reverses W/H labels, and its dimensions are not used.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026

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

48g(1.7 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 explicitly gives 48 g case, 5 g each bud, 58 g total. Case component is excluding earbuds. Original maker launch 5.1 g bud claim is retained at greater precision. No pair-inclusive mass used.

43.4g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Separate case component mass, not total package weight. No measured pair weight divided into a per-bud field.

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

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Width50.1Height50.2Depth27.7mm(2 × 2 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK HxWxD table gives H50.2/W50.1/D27.7. Source axis convention retained, not reoriented by the case photo.

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 IDs

BCGA2512, BCGA251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original-generation safety leaflet ZM034-04312-D, copyright 2022. 20-page PDF, English pages 1 to 5. PDF page 3 prints both earbud FCC IDs without hyphens. Case A2514 has EMC label but no listed FCC ID.

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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.

Galaxy Buds2 Pro left and right earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, USB charging cable, Quick Start Guide18Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/fe8924747739a7c817a74c5176c6d9390427c2f33249a40da05437d4227a45a9_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original EU/UK maker Quick Start Guide GH68-54690D Rev1.0 June 2022, mirrored PDF. English pages 2 to 7 read through web original. Native download unavailable with HTTP 403. Supplied items may vary by region. Exact UK cable length not established, so French 1 m claim is omitted. No power adapter listed.

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 Buds2 Pro

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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/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeua1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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.

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_06Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original two-page Samsung France SM-R510 maker fiche, retailer-hosted. Both pages read and page 2 visually inspected. Shared hardware facts only. Regional French SKUs, GTINs, cable 1 m and Android 7 wording are not borrowed into the UK package. Printed RAM 8 Go is uncorroborated and unused.

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English 09/2022 Rev1.0, linked from exact UK SKU support. All 51 numbered pages read. Source default settings and firmware may differ from current firmware.

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.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 5 October 2026Official Apple accessory limited warranty explicitly includes Beats-branded hardware, one year from original retail purchase. Optional retailer coverage and consumer statutory rights are separate.

1year13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026Current UK Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones category explicitly 12 months. Optional Samsung Care+ and statutory consumer rights are separate.

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