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ABose Sport Open Earbuds (2026)

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General

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Series

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Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026

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

SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN, 901149-0010, 901149-0020, 901149-0030, 445231, 231L, 231R2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Regulatory page 4 and page 7: case model 445231, left earbud 231L, right earbud 231R. SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN is the Bose product code in the file name.6Retailer pageabt.com/Bose-Sport-Open-Earbuds-in-Black-9011490010/p/249076.htmlRead 13 October 2026Abt lists Model # 901149-0010 for black. The sibling listings give 901149-0020 for White Smoke and 901149-0030 for Eucalyptus Green.

SM-R180NZKAEUA, SM-R1801Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK model row SM-R180NZKAEUA. Public API returned complete original specifications through an ordinary request. Web extraction failed.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

017817864787, 017817865418, 0178178654496Retailer pageabt.com/Bose-Sport-Open-Earbuds-in-Black-9011490010/p/249076.htmlRead 13 October 2026UPC 017817864787 for black. The White Smoke listing gives 017817865418 and the Eucalyptus Green listing gives 017817865449.

880609048685221Retailer pageep-online.ch/it/p/1310119/galaxy-buds-live-r180Read 7 October 2026Retailer exact manufacturer article SM-R180NZKAEUA maps EAN 8806090486852. Mystic Black original European reference SKU. Other retailers list multiple undifferentiated codes or combined EUA/EUE identifiers, which are not used. No barcode is inferred for the other finishes.

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

17 September 20261Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026

5 August 20203Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026

Status

Available1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026

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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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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.

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

$1991Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Sport Open Earbuds $199.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026$199.00 on the US page on 2026-10-13.

$169.993Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Original US family launch MSRP, excluding tax. Selected European SKU is separately identified.

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.

€199.954Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Bose Germany store showed 199,95 EUR including VAT on 2026-10-13, twelve days after the October 1 release, with no strike-through price. It is read as the launch list price. The page does not label it as a launch price.

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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.

US, DE, AU4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Bose Germany sells the model.5Retailer pagethegoodguys.com.au/bose-sport-open-earbuds-black-901149-0010Read 13 October 2026Sold in Australia. Model 901149-0010 for black.

GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Reference SKU is the UK Mystic Black package. Hardware values are for this exact UK model row.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke, Eucalyptus Green1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Black or White Smoke. Eucalyptus Green is a limited edition.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Black, White Smoke and limited-edition Eucalyptus Green.

Mystic Black, Mystic White, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue, Onyx Black2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/mystic-blue-statt-winter-blues-galaxy-buds-live-exklusiv-im-samsung-online-shop-in-weiterer-farbe-verfugbarRead 5 October 2026Mystic Blue is a later finish of the same Galaxy Buds Live generation.17Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/kick-start-your-holiday-shopping-list-with-hot-new-holiday-tech-from-samsungRead 5 October 2026October 2020 later Mystic Red and Mystic Blue finishes of the same generation.18Press releasenews.samsung.com/br/fones-de-ouvido-sem-fio-galaxy-buds2-e-galaxy-buds-live-recebem-a-cor-preto-onix-no-brasilRead 5 October 2026June 2022 Brazilian Preto Onix finish, translated as Onyx Black. This is a regional later finish of the original Live, not a separate generation.

Segment

Sport1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 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.

Open-ear1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026

Open-ear4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 22-23 place the wing tip in the upper outer ear and rotate the body to fit. Primary placement and firsthand canal-obstruction evidence support open_ear, beyond lack of a seal alone.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/mystic-blue-statt-winter-blues-galaxy-buds-live-exklusiv-im-samsung-online-shop-in-weiterer-farbe-verfugbarRead 5 October 2026Samsung explicitly says the earbuds lie in the outer ear rather than the ear canal. This supports unobstructed placement, in addition to the open-type label.7Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/25/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-novel-bean-shaped-airpod-rivals-sound-batteryRead 5 October 2026Firsthand fitting review states the ear canal remains unobstructed, with the speaker grille projecting sound towards it.8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026The teardown calls the physical fit semi-in-ear, with the speaker outlet near the canal. Catalog classification follows the more precise unobstructed-canal help and the exact maker fitting evidence. ANC microphone type/count are omitted because chip Hybrid capability does not establish this product implementation.

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

Ear cuff1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026A C-arm cuff with a soft silicone matte finish anchors around the ear.

Stemless7Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/25/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-novel-bean-shaped-airpod-rivals-sound-batteryRead 5 October 2026

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

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Either bud4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly states single-earbud mono listening, with stereo when both are connected.

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.

ABose Sport Open Earbuds (2026)

Type	Count per earbud
Dynamic	1

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Custom-designed dynamic drivers. Count per earbud is read from the owner's guide, which names one earbud speaker. Diameter and acoustic role are not published.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 13: hook the earbud speaker in your ear. One speaker is named per earbud.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Live

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	12	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original purchased-unit teardown shows one 12 mm dynamic transducer per earbud.

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

Dynamic1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026

Dynamic8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original exact Galaxy Buds Live teardown identifies the transducer as a dynamic loudspeaker (Chinese label for a moving-coil speaker) and separately measures approximately 12 mm. This fills the explicit driver technology field without changing the pre-existing driver table.

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

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Yes19Reviewandroidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-liveRead 7 October 2026Exact Pro-versus-Live comparison explicitly calls the equalizer onboard and says both models share six defined presets without creating or saving custom presets. Applies to built-in preset EQ, not a custom multi-band equalizer. No extra onboard user-profile capacity is claimed.

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

31Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Adjustable three-band EQ in the Bose app.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 20: adjust bass, midrange and treble in the Bose app.

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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 boost9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Six named sound presets. No custom adjustable band count is established.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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

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Samsung 360 Audio10Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R180XXU0AVC2, April 4, 2022, adds 360 Audio for Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or later.12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-360-audio-on-galaxy-buds-pro-buds2-and-buds-liveRead 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.

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Yes12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-360-audio-on-galaxy-buds-pro-buds2-and-buds-liveRead 5 October 2026June 15, 2022 exact Buds Live eligibility paragraph requires latest software. The same page defines 360 Audio as following head movement and changing left/right levels. This maker statement takes priority over SoundGuys saying Live lacks head tracking. This is a later firmware feature, not inferred from gyro presence.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Open-ear design with no active noise cancellation.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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

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Measured

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

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Measured response emphasizes bass and high notes. Open fit makes the result sensitive to ear shape and placement.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Published response curve and analysis. Open fit is explicitly sensitive to individual fit. No numeric target deviation or attenuation is inferred. The reviewer withheld ANC curves because unsealed fitting could not be controlled.

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

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Published non-standardized microphone demo. Review reports effective indoor background noise rejection and difficulty with wind.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026The only labelled recording is non-standardized. Review states indoor noise rejection and wind limitations. Its microphone/VPU description conflicts with the separate physical devices shown in the teardown, so it is not used for counts.

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.

ABose Sport Open Earbuds (2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds Live

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.25

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Five hours 15 minutes, ANC on and continuous music peaking at 75 dB SPL. Review used a Galaxy S10e and R180XXU0ATG5 firmware. Test codec and Bixby setting are unstated.

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

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

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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.

21Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026One dedicated microphone and one voice pickup unit in each earbud. The two microphones across the pair are counted. The voice pickup unit is not counted as a microphone.

68Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Final call-noise section explicitly describes three physical MEMS microphones at different positions per earbud collecting speech with the separate bone-vibration sensor. Six physical call capsules across the pair, without claiming all six simultaneously active.

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.

23Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications: 2 Microphones. The release explains one dedicated microphone per earbud.

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Six physical microphones across the pair. The separately listed VPU is not counted as a microphone.8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual teardown identifies two exterior and one interior microphone per bud, plus a separate VPU. Shared roles count once.

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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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Voice Pickup Unit senses jaw movement and converts vibration into voice signals.8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual LIS25BATR bone-vibration sensor supplies a separate voice signal for algorithmic comparison against airborne pickup.

Mic noise reduction

AI1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Bose SpeechClarity is described as AI-enhanced voice isolation.

DSP8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown explains algorithmic attenuation using airborne and bone-vibration signals. No AI architecture is inferred.

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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Connectivity

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Chip

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Broadcom BCM43015 and BES30038Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual BCM43015 Bluetooth controller and BES3003 audio processor. MUB01 is power management and is not stored as the audio chipset.

Connections

Bluetooth3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications: wireless connectivity Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy.

Bluetooth4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Both earbuds use Bluetooth Core 5.4.

5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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

LE Audio

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Auracast

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

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026

No13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Explicit note says Galaxy earbuds cannot connect to multiple source devices simultaneously. Account switching is separate.

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

21Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Multipoint connectivity with two devices.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 34: by default the earbuds connect to up to two devices at a time. Audio plays from one device at a time.

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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.

62Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earbud device list stores up to six devices.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes10Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original R180XXU0AUB5 changelog, February 23, 2021, explicitly adds Auto Switching. Account pairing in the launch manual alone is not automatic switching.11Press 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 One UI 3.1 maker release explicitly includes Buds Live in Auto Switch, with later earbud firmware required. Compatible Galaxy devices use the same Samsung Account. The later US support list omits Live, so availability remains software and regional scope-qualified.

Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Google Fast Pair for quick connections to Android devices.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 36: connect using Fast Pair on Android devices only.

Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026PC pairing section explicitly states Microsoft Swift Pair. Samsung phone pop-up pairing is not relabelled Google Fast Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Not available

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Buds Together shares one phone stream to two Galaxy Buds Live pairs. This European page requires One UI 2.5 or later.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Footnote 13 distinguishes One UI 2.1 sharing from One UI 2.5 scanning.

Wireless range (claimed)

9m2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 33: devices must be within 30 ft or 9 m.

10m4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Original English EU manual page 21 gives Bluetooth connection range 10 m, varying by environment. Troubleshooting also calls 10 m the maximum Bluetooth range. Obstacles and interference can reduce usable range. Not a measured range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Not available

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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Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Footnote 12: Samsung Android P or later, Gaming Optimizing Service 2.1.02 or later, Samsung Scalable Codec and Galaxy Wearable Labs.

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.

Android, iOS3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Pairing FAQ: supported devices include any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer. The Bose app is on Google Play and the App Store. Android and iOS are stored. Computer operating systems are not named.

Android, iOS, Windows, Other13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds Live iOS app and call support, Android audio/calls and generic PC/TV/watch Bluetooth audio. The other platform row describes TV/watch, not game consoles. PC microphone support is not asserted.

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.

ABose Sport Open Earbuds (2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds Live

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

Source13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

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

ABose Sport Open Earbuds (2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds Live

Feature	Needs
Original mobile companion apps	Original manual specifies Android 5.0 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM, or iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or later. Current app requirements can differ.
Bixby voice wake-up	Compatible Samsung phone, Samsung Account and network connection. Enable voice wake-up in Galaxy Wearable.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 April 2018 update or later and Swift Pair notifications enabled.
Gaming mode	Samsung Android P or later host, Gaming Optimizing Service 2.1.02 or later and Samsung Scalable Codec. Enable in Galaxy Wearable Labs.
Buds Together	One source shares audio with a second Galaxy Buds Live pair. Original US release requires One UI 2.1 for sharing and One UI 2.5 for scanning. Exact European product page specifies One UI 2.5.
Auto Switch	Introduced by R180XXU0AUB5 in February 2021. Compatible Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 or later and the same Samsung Account. Availability varies by region and software.
360 Audio and head tracking	360 Audio introduced by R180XXU0AVC2 in April 2022 for Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or later. Samsung UK describes movement tracking for Buds Live with updated software. App and content support vary.
SmartThings Find offline finding	Powered earbuds, Samsung Account and offline finding enabled on a compatible Galaxy phone or tablet. Android 8 or later host. Find nodes do not provide exact precision location.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Bixby requires Samsung Account and network access. Swift Pair requires Windows 10 April 2018 or later and enabled pairing notifications.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 34 Labs includes Relieve pressure with ambient sound only when ANC is off. This does not establish ordinary amplified transparency or a medically cleared hearing-aid function. Those fields are omitted.10Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Later software features are not attributed to 2020 launch firmware. The AUB5 Hearing aid label gives no documented mild/moderate hearing-loss amplification or medical clearance, so that field is omitted.11Press 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 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-360-audio-on-galaxy-buds-pro-buds2-and-buds-liveRead 5 October 202615Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 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.

Not available

60mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity of one earbud.

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.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 3: this product contains non-replaceable batteries. Page 5: do not attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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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.

ABose Sport Open Earbuds (2026)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	7
ANC off	Yes	29

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Up to seven hours of playback on a single charge and up to 22 additional hours in the wireless charging case.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 28 and footnotes 3 and 4. Earbuds up to 7 hours and up to an additional 22 hours from the case, so 29 hours in total. Bose May 2026 test with IEC 60268-1 pink noise over A2DP at -75 dBm RSSI, 75 dBA loudness and 3-band EQ at zero, Auto Volume off. With Auto Volume on the earbuds reach up to 3.9 hours and the case adds up to 11.6 hours. Those rows are not stored because the table has no Auto Volume column. Codec not stated.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026FAQ: up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge with standard streaming, up to 29 hours total with the charging case. The FAQ also gives 18.6 hours total with Auto Volume, which mixes a 7 hour bud figure with the 11.6 hour case figure. It is not stored.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Live

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	21
ANC on	No	5.5
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	29
ANC off	No	6
ANC off	Yes	21
Call	No	4.5
Call	Yes	17
Call	No	5.5
Call	Yes	19

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Internal testing used pre-production earbuds and a recently released Galaxy phone, ANC on and Bixby voice wake-up off. Exact phone, firmware, codec and volume are unstated. The six-hour music figure plus 15 additional case hours is 21 total.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Music rows 1-2: ANC on and Bixby voice wake-up off, 6/21 hours. Rows 3-4: both on, 5.5/20. Rows 5-6: both off, 8/29. Rows 7-8: ANC off and Bixby on, 6/21. Call rows 9-10: ANC on, 4.5/17. Rows 11-12: ANC off, 5.5/19. Case totals include the initial earbud charge. Codec, volume and call Bixby setting are unstated.

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

7h=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.

Not available

6h=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.

7h=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.

29h=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.

Not available

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

60min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 28: earbuds up to 1 hour. Footnote 1: depleted earbuds placed in a fully charged case and charged to 100 percent, tested by Bose in May 2026.

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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.

10min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 28: a 10-minute charge with the case closed powers the earbuds for up to 1.8 hours.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026FAQ: a 10-minute charge can provide up to 1.8 hours of additional play time.

5min2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Five minutes of earbud charging.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 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.

1.8h2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Footnote 1: depleted earbuds in a fully charged case for 10 minutes, then A2DP playback at 75 dBA loudness, 3-band EQ zero, Auto Volume off. Earbuds only.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Same FAQ sentence. Earbuds only, per the owner's guide footnote.

1h2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026One hour with earbuds below 30 percent when charging starts. ANC, Bixby, codec, host and volume are unstated for this claim.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Footnotes 17 and 20 require earbuds below 30 percent when charging starts. Playback mode is unstated.

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.

380mAh2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Regulatory page 6 lists Output Capacity: 380 mAh (charge case) beside the case input rating of 5 V, 1 A and output rating 5 V, 0.08 A x 2 for the earbuds. The label gives no typical or rated qualifier. The case has no USB output, so it is read as the case battery capacity. Not charging input current.

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical cell capacity, not charging output capacity.

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

Not available

Not available

Case charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 25: USB-C port on the side of the charging case. No cable is provided.

USB-C4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 6-8 identify case USB-C and the supplied charging cable. Cable length and the opposite connector are unstated.

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

180min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 28: charging case up to 3 hours (wired). Case charging time with earbuds inside varies. Wireless charging time is not stated.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026The pocket-ready charging case supports wireless charging.2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 26: a compatible third-party wireless charger (not provided) charges the case. The charging standard is not named.

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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

Qi7Revieweftm.com/2026/10/review-bose-sport-open-earbuds-premium-brand-improved-audio-281876/ampRead 13 October 2026Review says the case offers Qi wireless charging. Bose says a compatible third-party wireless charger and does not name the standard.

Qi3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 11-12 show case coil charging and Wireless PowerShare. Original maker spec table explicitly confirms Qi.

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.

Button2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 17: a button on the top of the barrel of each earbud.

Touch, Voice commands4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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

Buttons2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 18: press, then press and hold the right earbud button to raise volume and the left earbud button to lower it.

Touch4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 28: assign volume to touch-and-hold, right increases and left decreases. This occupies both hold assignments.

Gestures

Press, Double-press, Triple-press, Press and hold, Press, then press and hold2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Pages 17 to 20: press, double-press, triple-press, press and hold, and press then press and hold.

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Remappable controls

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 21: assign a shortcut to each earbud in the Bose app. Press and hold uses the shortcut.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 25 assigns distinct touch-and-hold functions to each side. Disabling touch is a separate setting.

Voice assistant

Phone's native voice assistant2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 22: a shortcut accesses the device voice control. Spotify Tap is the other shortcut.

Bixby4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 26-27 document Bixby through hold or Hi, Bixby voice wake-up on a compatible Samsung device.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Removal pauses audio. Reinsertion does not automatically resume it.

Sensors

Voice pickup unit1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 13 October 2026Release: one dedicated microphone and one voice pickup unit in each earbud.

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Grip sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker 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

Not available

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Medical clearances

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Not available

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

Not available

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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

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Ear tip materials

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

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Wing tips4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 5 and 7: wing tips. Small and large wings stabilize the outer ear. They are not canal-sealing ear tips.

Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP542Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 37: the earbuds are rated IP54. The case has no rating and must not be splashed.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026

IPX23Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Bose app3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Galaxy Wearable (Android), Samsung Galaxy Buds (iOS) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 18-19 establish Android and iOS apps. Current Windows app has its own maker source.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds Live supports the Samsung Galaxy Buds iOS app. Android original and current minimum OS requirements differ.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current Galaxy Buds PC app list explicitly includes Buds Live on Windows. The older Galaxy Buds Manager for Mac/Windows explicitly excludes Live and is not inherited.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 39: the earbuds update automatically when connected to the Bose app and an update is available.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202610Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

Finding network

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Samsung Find15Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline finding eligibility explicitly includes Galaxy Buds Live. Powered buds, Samsung Account and enabled offline finding on Android 8 or later Galaxy phone/tablet. Not UWB precision finding.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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

5.9g(0.2 oz)8Reviewsoundguys.com/i-get-the-appeal-of-the-bose-sport-open-earbuds-just-not-at-199-164148Read 13 October 2026Spec box of the SoundGuys review: Weight 5.9g. No Bose page states grams. The Bose metric pages list 0.01 kg and the Bose US page lists 0.013 lb for one bud, which both agree. A Focus Camera listing shows 5.7 g.

5.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026One earbud, not the pair.

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

Width25Height20Depth27.9mm(1 × 0.8 × 1.1 in)3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker-labelled one-bud axes: 0.787 in H x 0.983 in W x 1.098 in D. Converted with 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm.

Width16.5Height27.3Depth14.9mm(0.6 × 1.1 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D: 27.3 x 16.5 x 14.9 mm.

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

47g(1.7 oz)8Reviewsoundguys.com/i-get-the-appeal-of-the-bose-sport-open-earbuds-just-not-at-199-164148Read 13 October 2026Spec box of the SoundGuys review: Case 47g. The Bose metric pages list 0.05 kg and the Bose US page lists 0.104 lb for the case, which both agree. A Focus Camera listing shows 45.4 g.

42.2g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Case mass excludes earbuds.

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

Width67.9Height48.3Depth29.6mm(2.7 × 1.9 × 1.2 in)3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maker-labelled case axes: 1.902 in H x 2.673 in W x 1.166 in D. Converted with 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm.

Width50Height50.2Depth27.8mm(2 × 2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D: 50.2 x 50.0 x 27.8 mm. These unusual published axes agree with the original US specification table and are not reordered by appearance.

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

A94231L, A94231R2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026Regulatory page 4: FCC ID A94231L / A94231R.

A3LSMR180L, A3LSMR180R20Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR180R/User-Manual/user-manual-4797715.pdfRead 7 October 2026Samsung-submitted regulatory user document, PDF page 13, explicitly identifies A3LSMR180L for left ear, A3LSMR180R for right ear and Model Number SM-R180. Pair IDs only. No FCC ID assigned to the non-radio charging case. Original shared SM-R180 hardware, not a later Galaxy Buds model.

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UL Verification for low-frequency active noise cancellation2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Exact original SM-R180NZKAEUA maker page states ANC received UL Verification for cutting background noise by up to 97 percent in low-frequency bands. This is the maker statement of UL verification, not an inferred Hi-Res or medical certification. The percentage is not converted into a claimed decibel value.

In the box

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In the box

2 Bose Sport Open Earbuds, Charging case, Quick start guide, Safety sheet2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Galaxy Buds Live earbuds, Charging case, Wing tips in S and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Cables included

ABose Sport Open Earbuds (2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds Live

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USB-C charging cable	1

Source4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.html3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-open-earbuds/SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 13 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-R180NZKAEUA European product page. The old UK business URL returned 404, while this original same-SKU Irish page remains readable.

Spec sheet

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news.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-20203Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Original Galaxy Buds Live Product Specifications table, distinct from the Galaxy Watch3 table above it.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/9e8c049a-83c5-4ed1-a12f-401c48bd8124/903705_OG_SPORTOPN26-HEADPHONEOPN_ml.pdfRead 13 October 2026

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Original SM-R180 EU English manual, August 2020 revision 1.1. Downloaded and read. Printed page 23 fitting illustration was visually inspected.

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

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Warranty

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

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1year16Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK manufacturer warranty: Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones, 12 months. Statutory consumer rights are not substituted for this warranty.

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