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Google Pixel Buds A-Series vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Product A: Google
65 of 166 known
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Product B: Samsung
79 of 166 known
Change Samsung Galaxy Buds2
68 of 157 fields differ
- 39 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 76 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: 7.5hSamsung is 2.5 h higher.
- With caseA: 24hB: 29hSamsung is 5 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.06g
B5g
Case weight
A42.8g
B41.2g
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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Samsung Galaxy Buds+14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds+ review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.15Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.
Successor
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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 Buds2
| Type | Role | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 1 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Two-way woofer and tweeter. Current maker page explicitly says dynamic. Teardown confirms two separate dynamic transducers. Diameter unstated.11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Separate woofer and tweeter dynamic transducers. J1617G module length about 6.2 mm and thickness 5.89 mm are not circular driver diameters, so not stored as size_mm.
Driver type
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Driver size
12mm
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Drivers per bud
1
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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 boost12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Six named presets. Source explicitly excludes custom EQ. Noise modes and fit test are separate.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker page names Dolby Head Tracking with 360 Audio. One UI 3.1 or later, supported apps and content. Added in 2022, not a launch feature.6Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model-specific R177XXU0AVC8 dated April 4, 2022 adds 360 Audio on One UI 3.1 or higher. Current product page separately proves head tracking.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
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 elevated sub-bass relative to the reviewer target. Bass can mask some midrange detail.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact published lab curve and prose. Firmware, codec, target revision and original fixture are unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB. Numeric measured runtime is omitted because this review and FE comparison give 5 hours 3 minutes while the Pro comparison gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC, without resolving the difference.13Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-61210Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 curve and default-response discussion corroborate relative bass emphasis and midrange masking. Battery paragraph gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC at constant 75 dB SPL, conflicting with standalone review and FE comparison at 5 hours 3 minutes. Numeric measured runtime remains omitted. Sibling Buds Pro attenuation and driver details are excluded.
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, office and windy microphone demos. Review reports keyboard noise pickup and weak wind handling.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, office and windy demos. Exact recording host, firmware and codec are unstated. No subjective votes converted into voice score.
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 Buds2
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
4.73h
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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
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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
Not available
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Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 33 and 35 automatic call switching and seamless connection. Account route is separate from concurrent generic multipoint.
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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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, Other7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy Buds2
| 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 Buds2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Wearable app | Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for original Buds2 app support. No iOS companion app support. |
| Samsung connection popup | Samsung Android 8.0 or later with SmartThings. This is not proof of Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair. |
| Auto Switch | Galaxy phones or tablets with One UI 3.1 or later and same Samsung Account. Supported Galaxy Watch4 or later route. App and device support varies. |
| 360 Audio and head tracking | Current earbud firmware and Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. App and content support varies. Added after launch. |
| Gaming mode | Galaxy Wearable Labs and compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric latency promise. |
| Galaxy AI translation | Paired compatible Samsung Galaxy phone processes Live Translate or Interpreter. Maker names S24 family as of February 2024. Account, software, language and network conditions apply. |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/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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61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical capacity is 61 mAh per bud. Exact teardown cell is rated 58 mAh. These are different capacity scopes.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026
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 Buds2
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 20 |
| ANC off | No | 7.5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 29 |
| Call | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Yes | 13 |
| Call | Yes | 14 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Five hours with ANC plus 15 additional hours from the case means 20 total, not 15 total. Preproduction Buds2 on a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default ANC-on settings. Exact host model, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Music 5/20 hours ANC on and 7.5/29 ANC off. Calls 3.5 hours per charge in both ANC states. Case-inclusive call totals are 13 with ANC and 14 without ANC. The call table mode does not encode ANC, so conditions are kept here.
Longest claimed use per charge
5h
7.5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
Not available
5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
5h
7.5h
Total with case (claimed)
24h
29h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
20h
Talk time (claimed)
2.5h
3.5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical case-cell capacity is 472 mAh. Teardown also prints 472 mAh on the case battery label. Neither is USB output capacity.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 202611Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case cell EB-BR190ABY label: 472 mAh and 1.81 Wh at 3.85 V. Reviewer calls printed capacity rated while maker calls the same numeric case capacity typical. No conversion or USB output-capacity substitution.
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 Labs5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R177XXU0AUH2 dated August 24, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs, ambient during calls and one-earbud noise control. Not copied from a Pro or FE guide.
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
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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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current exact eligibility includes Buds2 in Galaxy Buds PC app from Microsoft Store. Original Galaxy Wearable Android route and Windows route are distinct. Older Buds Manager for Mac belongs to different models.
App platforms
Android, Windows5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Buds2 is excluded from the iOS Buds app despite iPhone Bluetooth audio and call support.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 firmware history lists releases through July 24, 2025. No future update promise, LC3 or Auracast feature inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current manufacturer instructions explicitly update Buds2 through the Windows PC app. No iOS updater or future support promise.
Finding network
Precision finding
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Live translation
Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Width17Height20.9Depth21.1mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. One earbud, not pair.
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 Buds2 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 2026
Cables included
AGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-A | 1 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026
www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5g3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications table read in full. No standalone model-specific maker PDF datasheet found.
Manual
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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English August 2021 Rev.1.0, 45-page PDF with numbered pages 1 to 44 and copyright page. Charging layout page 7 visually inspected. English section of the separately linked September 2021 Hearable Safety Information was also read. Generic safety text does not prove a model-specific FCC ID or IP rating.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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