Earbuds / Compare
Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Product A: Google
65 of 166 known
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Product B: Samsung
85 of 166 known
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72 of 157 fields differ
- 40 different values
- 32 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 71 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 3hB: 1hGoogle is 3 times higher.
- Battery lifeA: 5hB: 8hSamsung is 3 h higher.
- With caseA: 24hB: 28hSamsung is 4 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.06g
B6.3g
Case weight
A42.8g
B44.9g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Google Pixel Buds 2a15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro17Reviewgsmarena.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.18Reviewtomsguide.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.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Google Pixel Buds A-Series Specifications: Clearly White, Dark Olive, Charcoal, Sea.
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom White2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)u-techno.fr/media/07/84/4f/1727495431/Fiche-technique-Ecouteurs-True-Wireless-SM-R190NZWAEUB.pdfRead 5 October 2026Updated maker French two-page fiche includes Phantom White SM-R190NZWAEUB alongside original three finishes. White is a finish of the same hardware generation, not an extra product. Availability varies by market.
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Either bud4Reviewtheverge.com/22465651/google-pixel-buds-a-series-earbuds-review-features-priceRead 11 October 2026Review quoting Google: each earbud connects individually to the source device.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page: on the Pixel Buds A-Series all gestures can be performed with either earbud. The Verge adds that each earbud connects individually to the source device.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 12 | 1 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 11 | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 6.5 | 1 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 202612Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual coaxial two-dynamic-driver design: one 11 mm woofer and one 6.5 mm tweeter. Module thickness about 5 mm is not a driver diameter.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026
Driver type
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Driver size
12mm
11mm
Drivers per bud
1
2
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Normal plus five named sound profiles. Explicitly no custom EQ. ANC and ambient levels are separate.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Samsung 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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Hybrid2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly uses microphones inside and outside to monitor noise. High and Low are two selectable ANC strengths. Voice Detect switches ANC off and ambient on when speaking, rather than proving automatic ANC strength adjustment.12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
RTINGS describes a somewhat neutral sound profile with underemphasised bass across the whole range. The Bass Boost EQ adds punch. The mid-treble is slightly underemphasised.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the A-Series. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.
Measured response has emphasized bass and a high-treble peak. Bass-heavy passages can mask some vocal detail.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Exact current published lab curve and prose, updated charts in August 2023. Target revision, original fixture, firmware and codec unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
RTINGS: recording quality is satisfactory, voice sounds somewhat natural but thin. Noise handling is mediocre on a busy street.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.
Published ideal, street and windy microphone demos. Review reports mostly neutral vocal output with some muffling and reduced background noise.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, street and windy samples. Exact recording host, firmware and call codec unstated. Review reports some muffling and reduced background noise.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 4.73 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 4.8 |
Longest tested use per charge
4.73h
4.8h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 36 Gaming mode requires Samsung Android device. No audio milliseconds or Voice Detect switching latency stored as music latency.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, Other8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Other | Bluetooth | Not available |
Features that need a specific device
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Full access to features | Google Account, a companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer with Google Assistant, the Pixel Buds app and an internet connection. Pairs as a plain Bluetooth device with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including iOS. |
| Live translation | Google Assistant on a compatible Android phone, with an internet connection. |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Wearable app | Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for the original app route. No iOS companion app support. |
| Auto Switch | Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later and the same Samsung Account. Device and app availability vary. |
| 360 Audio and head tracking | Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. Device, app and content support vary. |
| Buds Together | Galaxy device running One UI 2.5 or later shares one source to two Galaxy Buds Pro pairs. |
| Voice Detect | Enabled in Galaxy Wearable. Both voice-detection sensors are used. Vibrations such as humming or tooth brushing may trigger ambient mode. |
| Gaming mode | Galaxy Wearable Labs on a compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric audio latency claim. |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 24 |
| Call | No | 2.5 |
| Call | Yes | 12 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 18 |
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC off | Yes | 28 |
| Call | No | 4 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Music 5 hours plus 13 case-recharge hours means 18 total with ANC. Off is 8 plus 20, or 28 total. Preproduction test with recently released Galaxy smartphone. Exact host, volume, codec and firmware unstated.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original default tests have Bixby voice wake-up and Voice Detect off. ANC-on single-charge call claim is 4 hours, matching UK API and both French fiches. Global ANC-off calls 5 hours/17.5 total and ANC-on total 14.5 conflict with French 4.5/17 and 14, so disputed call values are omitted.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original French two-page maker fiche, page 2 visually read because fonts do not extract. Music 5/18 and 8/28 agree. Call ANC-on 4/14 and off 4.5/17 differ from global case totals and off per-charge claim. Only agreed 4-hour ANC-on per-charge call row retained. Original five-minute charge for 55 minutes of playback differs from current UK/global and updated French 60-minute claim.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)u-techno.fr/media/07/84/4f/1727495431/Fiche-technique-Ecouteurs-True-Wireless-SM-R190NZWAEUB.pdfRead 5 October 2026Updated French maker fiche retains original French call 4/14 ANC-on and 4.5/17 ANC-off claims. Its quick charge is now 5 min/60 min. Native request 403, original PDF full text reopened through web. Header IP68 conflicts with detailed IPX7 and applicable UK API/manual, so header is not used.
Longest claimed use per charge
5h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
Not available
5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
5h
8h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
28h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
18h
Talk time (claimed)
2.5h
4h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
1h2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker gives one hour after five minutes. Original French fiche gives 55 minutes, while updated French fiche and global maker table give 60. Current exact UK claim retained. ANC, codec, host and volume are unstated.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original charge footnote begins with earbuds below 30 percent. Usage and recharge count affect duration. No explicit ANC, codec, volume, host or firmware for this quick-charge claim.
Charging case
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Case battery
472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026472 mAh typical case-cell capacity. No USB output capacity used.12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual EB-BR190ABY case battery label 472 mAh, 1.81 Wh, 3.85 V. No USB output-capacity substitution. Earbud rated 58 mAh is separate from maker typical 61.
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Tap once: play or pause, Tap twice: next track, Tap three times: previous track, Touch and hold: Google Assistant9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text: tap once, twice, three times and touch and hold.
Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R190XXU0AUD5 dated May 3, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs. No unsupported launch gesture claim.
Remappable controls
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Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Gemini9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/google-pixel-buds-a-series-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/25832/28723Read 10 October 2026Touch and hold activates the voice assistant. Google Assistant comes from the Google article and the Verge review.13Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 11 October 2026Controls page lists Gemini activation by touch and hold or hotword for Pixel Buds A-Series, next to Hey Google. Gemini needs the latest app and an Android 10 or later phone.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 22 and 23 detect wearing with touch-sensitive sensors. Detection does not promise automatic playback resume. Later call-detection firmware is separately qualified.7Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R190XXU0AUK1 dated December 15, 2021 adds in-ear detection during calls. R190XXU0AUI2 dated September 13 adds one-earbud noise control and ambient during calls. Original both-bud noise requirement is firmware-qualified.
Sensors
Capacitive touch sensors, Single IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor in the case1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice: dual beamforming microphones. Sensors: capacitive touch, single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection, Hall effect sensor in the case. The page does not say if the IR sensor count is per earbud.7Reviewifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_A-SeriesRead 11 October 2026iFixit device page lists a motion-detecting accelerometer in the earbuds along with the touch sensors, the single IR proximity sensor and the case Hall effect sensor. Google's support article does not list the accelerometer for the A-Series.
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch 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 sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Software
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Companion app
Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20269Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly includes Buds Pro in the Galaxy Buds Windows PC app and update route. Android Galaxy Wearable and Windows Galaxy Buds are separate apps. Older Mac Buds Manager is not applied to this model.
App platforms
Android, Windows6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Original Buds Pro is excluded from iOS Buds companion app despite Bluetooth audio and calls.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R190 history reopened. No update-support end date or future feature promise inferred.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026
Finding network
Precision finding
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original French fiche corroborates standard tips and USB-C cable but French references and regional package details are not copied into UK model identity.
Cables included
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-A | 1 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
news.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-moment3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original maker January 2021 specification table. Original and updated French maker PDF fiches also read separately. Global text is dated January 15 in Korea, while US announcement is January 14.
Manual
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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original model-specific EU English June 2021 Rev.1.1. 44-page PDF, numbered pages 1 to 43 plus copyright page, downloaded and read. Charging layout page 8 visually inspected. Separately linked September 2020 generic wearable safety PDF English section read. Its general claims are not model-specific FCC or health certifications.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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