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AOnePlus Buds 4

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Core

General

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Series

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Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026

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

E513A4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker Safety and Warranty booklet, English page 2, explicitly names OnePlus Buds 4 and E513A. Regulatory radio power and SAR do not establish audio specifications.

SM-R410, SM-R410NZKAINU, SM-R410NZWAINU, SM-R410NZKAASA, SM-R410NZKALTA, SM-R410NZKAMEA, SM-R410NZWAMEA, SM-R410NZKAXFA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026India page lists SM-R410NZKAINU (black) and SM-R410NZWAINU (white). Other regional pages list the remaining suffixes. The suffix is a regional and colour code, not separate hardware.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-white-sm-r410nzwameaRead 13 October 2026Africa page SM-R410NZWAMEA (white). The UAE page lists SM-R410NZKAMEA and the South Africa page SM-R410NZKAXFA. The Philippines page lists SM-R410NZKAASA and the Latin America page SM-R410NZKALTA.

GTIN / EAN

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

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June 20253Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Month only. Samsung unveiled the model on 26 to 27 June 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Available3Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Samsung regional sites still list the model in October 2026.

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

OnePlus Buds 37Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/oneplus-buds-4-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the OnePlus Buds 4 are the successors to last year's OnePlus Buds 3.

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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.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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IN, AE, PH, ZA, MY2Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-white-sm-r410nzwameaRead 13 October 2026Samsung sites for India, the UAE, the Philippines and South Africa list the product with the same specification table. The US page returned no product.8Press releasenews.samsung.com/my/samsung-unveils-galaxy-buds-core-for-the-everyday-userRead 21 October 2026Samsung Malaysia newsroom, 8 Sep 2025: Galaxy Buds Core is now available in black and white at a recommended price of RM199. Malaysia is added to the markets. The release also says three microphones work in unison to capture the voice.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Storm Gray, Zen Green1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Colour chips White and Black.4Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-buds-core-launched-priceRead 13 October 2026Black and White.

Segment

Music2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Music1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Sold as everyday music earbuds in the Galaxy Buds range.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

In-ear6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Box includes ear tips in three sizes. The earbud seals with ear tips and has ANC.

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

Stem3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Stemless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Product photos on the page show a compact body with no stalk and a silicone wingtip.

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

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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.

AOnePlus Buds 4

Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Woofer	11	1
Tweeter	6	1

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes one 11 mm woofer and one 6 mm tweeter per earbud. Transducer technology is not explicitly stated in the selected source, so row type and driver_type remain unknown.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Core

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	6.5	1

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Specifications detail: Speaker 1-way. Read as one full-range driver per earbud. The 6.5 mm diameter comes from the Samsung Latin America launch release and the driver type from EarbudsArena. Samsung India names neither.7Press releasenews.samsung.com/latin/samsung-presenta-los-galaxy-buds-core-con-cancelacion-de-ruido-e-integracion-con-galaxy-aiRead 21 October 2026Launch release of 12 Aug 2025 for Latin America: powerful sound with enhanced bass thanks to the 6.5mm driver. The India page lists Speaker 1-way, so one full-range driver per earbud is stored. The release does not name the driver type.

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

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Dynamic6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec table: Driver 6.55 mm dynamic. Samsung states 6.5 mm and does not name the type. Dynamic is taken from this review.

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

Woofer: 30-layer ceramic-metal diaphragm. Tweeter: flat diaphragm.2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker illustrated driver descriptions explicitly assign ceramic-metal diaphragm to the woofer and flat diaphragm to the tweeter. Flat does not by itself establish planar-magnetic technology.

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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.

Min15 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes acoustic Frequency Response of 15 Hz to 40 kHz. Test method and mode are not stated. LHDC sample rate is separate.

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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.

192kHz2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker LHDC 5.0 high-resolution claim: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, up to 1 Mbps. It does not establish lossless transmission. Compatible LHDC Android host required. iOS native Bluetooth does not support LHDC.

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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.

24bits2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026LHDC 5.0 claim with the same compatible-host and app restrictions as the sample rate.

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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

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

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Onboard EQ

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

62Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Balanced, Serenade, Bass Mode2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

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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.

OnePlus 3D Audio2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Static OnePlus 3D Audio with the published Android/iOS app requirements. Head tracking is not inferred.

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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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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026

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

Hybrid2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker identifies feed-forward and feed-back microphone roles in each earbud. Both microphone placements establish hybrid playback ANC, distinct from its adaptive algorithm.

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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.

42Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Two ANC roles per earbud, feed-forward and feed-back, total four across the pair. The separate talk microphone is not added to this count.

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

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

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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.

55dB1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Up to 55 dB from OnePlus Test Laboratory. The separate maximum cancellation bandwidth is 5500 Hz. This is not an independently measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026

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

The measured default response has increased sub-bass below 100 Hz and otherwise closely follows the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve.5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Written Objective Measurements section describes the measured default curve and explicitly names its target. No numeric graph interpolation or MDAQS score is stored in acoustic deviation fields.

Dark and bassy tuning with strong mid-bass and sub-bass. Laid-back centre mids and smooth treble. The Clear preset lifts mids and reduces bass fullness.5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Reviewer's listening tests with tracks. No frequency response measurement is published.

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

Speech remains understandable in the published voice samples across several noise environments.5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Reviewer microphone demonstrations and written conclusions, not a maker call-noise claim. Firmware and codec are not specified.

Voice is clear with plenty of volume in quiet. With background noise the voice picks up metallic artifacts. Wind makes them stronger.5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Reviewer's call tests in quiet, office, cafe and wind.

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.

AOnePlus Buds 4

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.52

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Storm Gray reviewer unit supplied by the maker and tested for two weeks. ANC-on playback lasted 5 h 31 min, stored as 331/60 hours. Firmware, codec and numeric test level are not stated in the product review and remain unknown. This is one earbud charge, not case-inclusive runtime.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Core

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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.

61Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker states three microphones per side and three-microphone AI calls. Six physical microphones across the pair, not three across the pair.

61Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Highlights: crystal clear calls with a 3 mic setup on each earbud. Specifications: Number of MIC 6. Stored as the 6 voice microphones across the pair. The page does not split ANC and call roles.3Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Article: you get three mics per bud.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker three microphones per side. The product page labels feed-forward, talk and feed-back roles.

61Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Specifications detail: Number of MIC 6. Feature text: 3 microphones per earbud work together for calls. Shared call and ANC roles are not split.

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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Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

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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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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Connectivity section: Bluetooth v5.4. No other connection is listed.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

LHDC, AAC, SBC1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026The source names LHDC 5.0, normalized to the schema codec name LHDC. AAC and SBC are also named. LHDC requires a compatible host.

AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Audio Codec: AAC, SBC, Scalable Codec. Stored as Samsung Seamless, the list name for this codec. Samsung Latin America names it Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) in its launch release.7Press releasenews.samsung.com/latin/samsung-presenta-los-galaxy-buds-core-con-cancelacion-de-ruido-e-integracion-con-galaxy-aiRead 21 October 2026Release: Bluetooth 5.4 and codecs AAC, SBC and Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC).

Bluetooth profiles

HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 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.

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

No5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: no multipoint connection. One device at a time. A second Samsung-account device can switch more easily.

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

21Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Auto Switch shifts the connection from a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to a Samsung Galaxy Tab. It needs Samsung devices.

Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

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Claimed latency

AOnePlus Buds 4

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Low latency mode	47

Source2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker laboratory claim 47 ms in its low-latency feature. Host, codec and firmware are not specified. It is not an independently measured latency or a universal guarantee.

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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, iOS3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Footnote: connecting as Bluetooth audio is available regardless of operating system. Advanced settings need Android 11.0 or above with 1.5 GB of memory. Android and iOS are stored.

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.

AOnePlus Buds 4

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original guide explicitly documents OnePlus Android and other Android/iOS pairing. No USB audio route is assigned to the charging case.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Core

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

AOnePlus Buds 4

Feature	Needs
LHDC 5.0 high-resolution playback	Compatible Android device with LHDC 5.0. OnePlus Android 12 or later uses Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later devices use HeyMelody. Not supported on iOS.
OnePlus 3D Audio and Golden Sound	OnePlus Android 12 or later uses Earbuds Function. Other Android 7.0 or later and iOS devices use HeyMelody.
Steady Connect	Select OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 15.0.0 or later.
AI Translation	Select OnePlus devices with OxygenOS 15.0.1 or later. Supported languages are listed in the app.
Voice assistant shortcut	Enable in OnePlus phone Settings or HeyMelody. Available assistant functions depend on the smartphone and its installed assistant.
Single-tap playback control	Disabled by default. Enable manually in OnePlus phone Settings or HeyMelody.
47 ms low-latency mode	Automatically enabled for OnePlus phone users. Other brands require manual activation in HeyMelody.

Source2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Exact footnotes 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 of the US maker product page. These limit advanced features, not ordinary Bluetooth audio compatibility.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Core

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable settings	Advanced settings need a smartphone with Android 11.0 or above and at least 1.5 GB of memory. Bluetooth audio works with any operating system. A Samsung account login is required to activate and change settings.
Interpreter and Live Translate	Compatible Samsung Galaxy device with Galaxy AI. Interpreter needs a Samsung account login and some languages need a language pack. The translation runs on the phone.
Auto Switch	Moves the connection between Samsung Galaxy devices, for example from a Galaxy smartphone to a Galaxy Tab.

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 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.

62mAh1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker unqualified cell capacity of one earbud. Typical versus rated is not identified.

65mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Earbud Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) 65. A leak quoted 200 mAh for both earbuds and is not used.

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.

No4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original safety instructions explicitly prohibit replacing or disassembling the battery. No manufacturer-approved normal replacement procedure was found.

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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.

AOnePlus Buds 4

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	11
ANC off	AAC	Yes	45
ANC on	AAC	No	6
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	LHDC	No	9
ANC off	LHDC	Yes	37
ANC on	LHDC	No	5.5
ANC on	LHDC	Yes	22
Call	Not available	No	6
Call	Not available	Yes	24
Call	Not available	No	4
Call	Not available	Yes	17

Source1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026All rows use 50% volume. AAC playback claims: ANC off 11 h buds / 45 h total and ANC on 6 h / 24 h. LHDC playback: off 9 h / 37 h and on 5.5 h / 22 h. Call rows 6 h / 24 h are ANC off, and 4 h / 17 h are ANC on. The maker labels those calls HFP, a profile rather than an actual speech codec, so codec is omitted for call rows. The call mode cannot encode ANC, so those conditions remain here. with_case includes the initial earbud charge.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Core

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Yes	35
ANC on	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Specifications and footnote 8: with ANC off the earbuds and case provide up to 35 hours of play time. With ANC on they provide up to 20 hours. Tested by Samsung with pre-produced units paired to a recent Galaxy smartphone at default settings. Earbuds-only runtime is not published.

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.

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

45h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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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.

50min1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker specifies earbuds-only charge time about 50 minutes. The separate about-80-minute result includes both earbuds and case, so it is not stored as case_charge_time_min.

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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.

10min1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

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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.

3.5h1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker earbuds-only claim is 3.5 hours after ten minutes. Conditions ANC off, AAC, 50% volume. The eleven-hour quick-charge headline includes case recharges and is not stored here.

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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.

530mAh1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker unqualified charging case cell capacity. It is separate from one-bud capacity.

500mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Case Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) 500.

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.

No4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same original safety rule covers the device and accessories, including charging case batteries. Service repair and disposal are not routine user replacement.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

USB-C4Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-buds-core-launched-priceRead 13 October 2026Case has a USB Type-C port for charging. The same article also says the case features wireless charging. Samsung does not list it and two hands-on reviews say there is none, so wireless_charging is stored as false.

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

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Wireless charging

No5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states the USB-C case does not support wireless charging.

No3Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Article: the Buds FE lacked wireless charging and that does not seem to have been added in the Buds Core. Soft wording, so it backs the two reviews that state there is none.5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec list: wireless charging not supported.6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec table: USB-C charging, no wireless charging. Scarbir also lists wireless charging as not supported. SamMobile launch coverage says the case has wireless charging, but Samsung lists none and two hands-on reviews say there is none.

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

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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.

Touch, Swipe2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Touch5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Touch controls. Long-press can be set to volume, ANC modes, Spotify or the voice assistant.

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

Swipe2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Touch5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Long-press options in the app: volume, ANC modes, Spotify or the voice assistant. Volume on touch and hold is therefore possible only when that gesture is assigned to volume.

Gestures

Single tap, Double tap, Triple tap, Touch and hold for one second, Slide up and down3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original English touch table. Single-tap playback is disabled by default and must be enabled in app settings.

Single tap: pause or resume music, Touch and hold: switch the noise control mode, configurable in the Galaxy Wearable app1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Feature text: pause the song with a single tap and play on with the same gesture. A footnote names touch and hold for ANC. Double and triple tap functions are not stated on the maker page and are not stored.

Remappable controls

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Page footnote: ANC is on by default and the touch and hold gesture for ANC can be configured in the Galaxy Wearable app. Only that gesture is stated as configurable.

Voice assistant

Google Gemini, Google Assistant, Apple Siri2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026App options include activating or deactivating auto-pause and play.

Sensors

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Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Sensors: Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

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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.

S, M, L1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

S, M, L6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Box lists small, medium and large ear tips and wing tips.

Ear tip materials

Silicone4Owner's manualoneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2024/eu/store/safety_guide/OnePlus_Buds_4_Safety_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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Wing tips1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Feature text: silicone wingtips for a pressure-free fit.

Ear tip fit test

Yes3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Yes6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026App includes a fit test for ear tips.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP551Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

IP541Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Durability IP54.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

HeyMelody and OnePlus Wireless Earphones3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Original guide names built-in Wireless Earphones / OnePlus Buds settings on OnePlus phones and HeyMelody for other Android/iOS phones. Current US footnotes take precedence for advanced feature OS requirements.

Galaxy Wearable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Footnote names the Galaxy Wearable app for advanced settings.

App platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026

Android5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: app support on Android only. Galaxy Wearable plus a dedicated earbud plug-in. The app does not work on iPhone.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Yes5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026App can update the firmware.

Finding network

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Samsung Find1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Samsung Find shows the last known location and rings the case when it is open. Services and Applications: Samsung Find Yes.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Interpreter supports on-the-spot translation through the earbuds with a connected Galaxy smartphone. The translation is provided by the phone.

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.

4.73g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker single-earbud mass 4.73 ± 0.2 g. Empty-case mass is omitted because the linked workbook has 39.97 g and 39.57 g on differently keyed sheets without an exact colour/configuration bridge. Unlabelled dimension tuples do not establish axes.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Earbud Weight 5.3 g.

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

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Width17.1Height19.2Depth22.2mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Earbud Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 19.2 x 17.1 x 22.2.

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

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31.2g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Case Weight 31.2 g.

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

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Width50Height50Depth27.7mm(2 × 2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Case Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4Read 8 October 2026Maker displays Hi-Res Audio Wireless branding and describes compatible LHDC 5.0 high-resolution playback.

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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

OnePlus Buds 4 (one pair), OnePlus Buds 4 Charging Case, Type-C Charging Cable, Ear Tips (S, M, L pairs, M pre-installed), User Manual and Safety and Warranty1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips (small, medium, large), Wing tips, User manual6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Unboxing list: earbuds, charging case, small, medium and large ear tips, wing tips, user manual. No charging cable in the box.

Cables included

AOnePlus Buds 4

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/oneplus-buds-4-review-142159Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly identifies the supplied cable as USB-A to USB-C. Length is not stated.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Core

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Links

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Product page

www.oneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-41Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026

www.samsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainu1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.oneplus.com/content/dam/oneplus/2025/specs/buds4/parameter-na-buds4-0701.xlsx1Maker product pageoneplus.com/us/oneplus-buds-4/specsRead 8 October 2026Public maker workbook linked by the page. Rendered specifications select sheet P000001. The workbook also includes unselected P000002 with differing case mass and call-profile labels, so no exact colour-dependent case mass is inferred.

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Manual

media.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20Manual3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Wearable/Wearable%20Devices/User%20Manual/316448_User%20ManualRead 8 October 2026Maker-authored original two-page English/Hindi user guide hosted by the retailer. Its English page was read in full. Global model identity is separately confirmed by the original OnePlus safety document E513A.

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