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Series

Hammerhead1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026The maker's Hammerhead V3 line. The newsroom post names the line Hammerhead V3.

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

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

RZ12-05610100-R3U1, RZ12-05610100-R3G1, RZ12-05610100-R3A11Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026US store SKU RZ12-05610100-R3U1 in the page product data. The EU and Japan models are in the other sources.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Japan model RZ12-05610100-R3A1.12Retailer pagenordicgamesupply.com/products/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Retailers list the European model RZ12-05610100-R3G1 in black.

SM-R420, SM-R420NZKAXAC, SM-R420NZKAXEF, SM-R420NZAAXEF, SM-R420NZAAEUA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Canada business product header and URL explicitly identify SM-R420NZKAXAC.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies SM-R420.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Exact France product identifiers in Page 2 Logistics.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-grey-sm-r420nzaaeuaRead 7 October 2026UK maker header explicitly identifies SM-R420NZAAEUA.

GTIN / EAN

8887910061732, 45736267306766Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026JAN code 4573626730676 for the Japan model R3A1.12Retailer pagenordicgamesupply.com/products/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Nordic Game Supply product data lists the barcode 8887910061732. Scan UK, Komputronik and a French price site give the same EAN with model R3G1.

8806097620952, 88060976211647Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Logistics. France Black SM-R420NZKAXEF EAN 8806097620952. Gray SM-R420NZAAXEF EAN 8806097621164. Each check digit verified.

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

9 April 20264Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/hammerhead-v3-lineRead 15 October 2026Razer newsroom post dated 9 April 2026.5Press releasezaikei.co.jp/releases/3387757Read 15 October 2026Release dated 9 April 2026 from Irvine, California.

18 August 20252Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Buy button live at US$129.99 and the product data shows the item in stock.4Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/hammerhead-v3-lineRead 15 October 2026Launch post and the store page show the product on sale.

Available8Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxefRead 7 October 2026Exact France SM-R420NZKAXEF Product offer identifies availability inStock. Product CTA marks this SKU saleable true. Generic hidden out-of-stock template text is not treated as current product availability.

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

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Samsung Galaxy Buds FE19Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_fe_announced_with_spatial_audio_galaxy_ai_and_up_to_30_hours_of_battery_life-news-69092.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the Galaxy Buds3 FE is the successor to the original Galaxy Buds FE.20Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-145735Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys says the Galaxy Buds 3 FE succeed the Galaxy Buds FE.

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.

$129.991Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026US page price US$129.99. The launch release gives the same US$129.99 recommended price. Excludes sales tax.5Press releasezaikei.co.jp/releases/3387757Read 15 October 2026Japanese translation of the Razer global release: recommended price 129.99 USD.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: original price 129.99 USD.

$149.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

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.

€139.993Maker product pagerazer.com/de-de/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German maker page price 139,99 EUR including VAT. The launch release gives the same 139.99 EUR recommended price.5Press releasezaikei.co.jp/releases/3387757Read 15 October 2026Same release: recommended price 139.99 EUR. Tax treatment is not stated and the German store price is incl. VAT.

€1494Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/ikonisches-design-satter-klang-und-komfortable-nutzung-die-samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-mit-galaxy-aiRead 7 October 2026German launch UVP 149 EUR. German availability September 5 is not substituted for earlier Polish retail.

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

US, EU, JP1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026US store page.3Maker product pagerazer.com/de-de/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German page of the Razer EU store. The EU English page shows the same price.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Japan retail launch from 10 April 2026.

CA, US, FR, DE, PL, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Canada regional business store for exact SM-R420NZKAXAC.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Explicit regional retail availability in this maker launch publication. US September 4.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/pl/ruszyla-sprzedaz-samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-inteligentny-dzwiek-i-odwazny-styl-w-atrakcyjnej-cenieRead 7 October 2026Explicit regional retail availability in this maker launch publication. Poland August 19 2025.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/ikonisches-design-satter-klang-und-komfortable-nutzung-die-samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-mit-galaxy-aiRead 7 October 2026Explicit regional retail availability in this maker launch publication. Germany September 5.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Samsung France branded publication and exact XEF retail codes, corroborated by France Samsung store.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxefRead 7 October 2026France store offers exact Black SM-R420NZKAXEF and Gris choice. Country confirmed by sale/store, not page language.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-grey-sm-r420nzaaeuaRead 7 October 2026UK store exact Grey SM-R420NZAAEUA offered with local delivery/store information. Current stock status is not a global lifecycle claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Colour row: black. The US product data shows one colour.

Black, Gray2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page title: Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed Gaming Earbud. The maker sells it as gaming earbuds.

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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-ear6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Headset type row: canal type, which is in-ear.

In-ear2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

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

Stem8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a basic stemmed in-ear design with a bulbous body.

Stem2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

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

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Either bud5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly permits either earbud alone for calls or music while the other charges.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026The case has a Chroma LED bar. It shows pairing, charging and alerts and TechRadar describes a rainbow pattern when the case opens. The earbuds have no lighting.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: an RGB strip on the case lights in a rainbow pattern when the case opens and shows pairing and charging status. The Razer logo on the earbuds does not light.

No12Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says high-tech LED Blade Lights are gone. Status LED in case is not decorative RGB lighting.

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.

ARazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	11

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Driver type row: 11 mm dynamic. The sheet does not state a count per earbud or a role, so those are left out.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Music and Voice. One-way 11 mm Dynamic Driver. Diameter 11 mm is explicit. No diaphragm material or named acoustic role is inferred.

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

Dynamic6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Driver type row: dynamic.

Dynamic2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Headphone Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Test conditions are not stated.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Frequency response row: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Premium-mid-range-headphones-with-bargain-appeal-Samsung-Galaxy-Buds3-FE-review.1211124.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications table Speaker row directly publishes 20 to 20000 Hz for the dynamic one-way speaker. Acoustic range claimed by reviewer, not graph-derived. Tolerance and level not stated. No codec bandwidth inference.

Impedance

32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Headphone Impedance 32 ohm.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Impedance row: 32 ohm at 1 kHz.

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

105dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Headphone Sensitivity 105 dB. The Japan spec sheet gives the reference as dB SPL per mW at 1 kHz.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity row: 105 dB SPL per mW at 1 kHz.

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Sensitivity reference

Per 1 mW6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity row: dB SPL per mW at 1 kHz.

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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

67Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review, Razer Audio app version 10.32: no parametric EQ, but a custom preset can be built on a 6-band EQ.

95Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026App section and screenshots explicitly show nine-band custom EQ. No proof that EQ is stored on the earbuds, so onboard_eq is omitted.

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

Gaming, Music, Movie2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Synapse, Audio equalizer: presets for gaming immersion, movie viewing and music. A manual change sets the preset to Custom, which is not stored as a preset.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review names the Music, Gaming and Movie presets. TechRadar and CGMagazine count three presets plus a custom one.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: three default EQ profiles for gaming, music and movies, plus a custom one.

Bass boost, Treble boost, Smooth, Dynamic, Clear, Balanced5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026

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.

THX Spatial Audio1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: THX Spatial Audio on PC, integrated in Razer Synapse, with 7.1 surround sound.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Activate THX Spatial Audio: 360 degree positional audio through Razer Synapse.

Samsung 360 Audio1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

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

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No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026360 Audio footnote explicitly says head tracking is not supported.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using your earbuds, Utilizing the Active Noise Cancellation: a 2 second hold switches ANC on, ANC off and Ambient mode.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026ANC row: equipped.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

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

Hybrid1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026The maker names the system Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation. Stored as hybrid on that wording. The page does not describe the microphone layout.4Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/hammerhead-v3-lineRead 15 October 2026Launch post: Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation with up to 50 percent better noise reduction than the previous generation.

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

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

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

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

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32dB7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Everyday features. Maker claims active reduction up to 32 dB. Maximum claimed attenuation only. Frequency, fixture and method are unstated.

Transparency mode

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Utilizing the Active Noise Cancellation and the Enhancement subtab: Ambient mode lets external sounds in.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Controls row: touch control switches between ANC and ambient mode.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the earbuds support ANC and a transparency mode.10Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table lists a transparency mode.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Adjusting noise control intensity. Ambient sound volume and ANC strength can be adjusted.

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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No12Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly says these buds do not have a conversation awareness sensor. ANC levels are manually adjusted.

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

In the default Music preset the bass is slightly above the SoundGuys preference curve and the mids are slightly below it. The treble is raised from 4 kHz to 8 kHz and lowered from 9 kHz to 15 kHz. The reviewer finds the Gaming preset better tuned for competitive play.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Lab frequency response in the default Music preset against the SoundGuys preference curve. Reviewer notes only, no dB value stored. Unit supplied by Razer.

Default tuning closely follows the SoundGuys preference curve, with elevated bass and no pronounced emphasis from 4 to 9 kHz.5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Published default frequency-response discussion against SoundGuys house target. B&K 5128 fixture and SoundCheck per linked test method. Codec, firmware and exact ANC state for this curve are unstated.10Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Standard frequency-response procedure uses B&K 5128 artificial head and SoundCheck against the SoundGuys preference curve.

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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5dB5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Published default tuning is 5 dB above SoundGuys house target in bass. No graph estimate. B&K 5128 and SoundCheck per method page. Exact frequency interval, codec, firmware and ANC state unstated.10Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Same published frequency-response method and house preference target. Product review supplies the 5 dB number.

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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0.1%15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Premium-mid-range-headphones-with-bargain-appeal-Samsung-Galaxy-Buds3-FE-review.1211124.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Loudspeakers THD table explicitly Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE 0.1 percent at RMS -1.0 dBFS. Published method uses low-harmonic 1 kHz sine above 0 dB, linear microphone about 1 cm from driver in artificial head. Firmware R420XXU0AYH1. Codec and ANC state not stated. THD+N 0.31 percent remains separate and is not stored as THD. Public web text readable, raw curl 403. Review adaptive/head-tracking/IP-case claims rejected against maker or trusted conflicts.

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

The reviewer calls the microphone quality great. Voices come in loud and clear and background noise sounds naturally distant. The test uses ideal, office, reverberant, street and windy conditions.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Reviewer microphone demos in ideal, office, reverberant, street and windy conditions. No numeric value stored.

SoundGuys recorded quiet, office, street, windy and reverberant samples. Office and street noise remained audible. Very strong wind reduced voice clarity.5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Published recorded microphone demos and commentary. Quiet, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. No calibrated speech-to-noise value is inferred.

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.

ARazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Hours (h)
15.47

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Lab test: 15 hours 28 minutes over the 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed dongle, firmware version not stated, ANC state not stated, volume from the SoundGuys lab method. The claim is 10 hours. The reviewer calls the lab result much better than the claim and measured 7.5 hours in daily use with the dongle.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.43

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly reports 4 h 26 min with ANC enabled. Earbuds only, not case-inclusive. Codec and firmware are not stated. ANC-off result is only just under six hours, so no exact number is stored. Linked standard method plays music peaking at 75 dB SPL. This is playback-level peak, not 75 dBA average. Codec, firmware and phone unstated.10Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Standard battery procedure plays music peaking at 75 dB SPL and tracks the recorded waveform until playback stops. Product review reports ANC on 4 h 26 min.

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

15.47h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

4.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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

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61Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Specifications lists six physical microphones across the pair. Launch table lists three per earbud. ANC and voice-role counts are not inferred.

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

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AI2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Crystal Clear Call uses a pretrained machine-learning model to isolate voice.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: a 2 second press on either earbud mutes or unmutes the microphone. The master guide names the right earbud only.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference: tap and hold for 2 seconds on the right earbud mutes or unmutes the earbud microphone.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Use Ambient sound during calls explicitly makes own voice audible to prevent raising voice.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 6.0.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your earbuds: Bluetooth, the wireless dongle (2.4 GHz) and the charging case with the dongle.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Connection row: Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

6.01Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text and Tech Specs: Bluetooth 6.0.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Connection row: Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 6.0.

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review: the Bluetooth 6.0 connection supports the AAC and SBC codecs and has no higher bitrate codec. The Razer Japan spec sheet lists LC3+ as an audio codec without naming the link. SoundGuys names LC3+ as missing on Bluetooth, so LC3+ is not stored here.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: audio codecs AAC and SBC.

AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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No5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly says Buds3 FE does not support Auracast.

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

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No5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section distinguishes absent multipoint from supported account-based Auto Switch.

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

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth precautions, page 16. Maximum Bluetooth connection range 10 m. Actual distance varies with environment.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

Included1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: a compact, removable dongle sits inside the HyperSpeed case.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: the charging case comes with a USB Type C wireless dongle.

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Receiver connector

USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: the dongle is a USB-C dongle with USB C passthrough on the case. The Japan spec sheet names a USB-C dongle.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: USB Type C wireless dongle.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Accessories row lists a USB-C dongle.

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Labs, page 33. Gaming mode reduces audio delay. Only Samsung Android mobile devices are supported.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Windows, macOS, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: iOS and Android phones, PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and other handhelds. Steam Deck is stored as SteamOS. Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the TechRadar spec table.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: PC, PS5, mobile, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

Android, iOS2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth audio is supported regardless of operating system. Advanced features and settings require supported Galaxy or Android device.5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026App section says iPhone supports basic Bluetooth only.

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.

ARazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
PS5	2.4 GHz
SteamOS	2.4 GHz
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: 2.4 GHz audio with phones, tablets, PCs, Steam Deck and PlayStation 5. Bluetooth for Bluetooth audio devices. The Japan spec sheet lists Android and iOS phones over Bluetooth and Windows PCs through the USB-C dongle. The connection for Mac and Nintendo Switch is not stated, so those platforms have no row.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup steps for PC sound settings and PS5 audio output, both over the dongle or the case. Bluetooth is described for mobile devices.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source14Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says iPhone and non-Samsung Android phones pair and play through Bluetooth. Advanced Galaxy functions are not promised. Microphone flags omitted without separate platform-specific test proof.

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

ARazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Feature	Needs
THX Spatial Audio	Available on PC through Razer Synapse 4 on Windows 11 or higher. The virtual 7.1 surround sound needs Windows 11 version 23H2 or higher.
Razer Audio app	iOS 18 or Android 14 or higher with Bluetooth. The earbuds must be connected to the phone by Bluetooth to be configured in the app.
Razer Synapse settings	Windows 11 or higher. The earbuds cannot be configured in Synapse while the input source is set to Bluetooth.
Do Not Disturb	Blocks phone calls only while the earbuds are connected to the wireless dongle and to a mobile device at the same time.

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: 7.1 surround sound support needs Razer Synapse on Windows 11 version 23H2 or higher.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's needed and the Activate THX Spatial Audio note: only available on Windows 11 and above. Synapse section: Input Source set to Bluetooth cannot be configured in Synapse. Do Not Disturb works only when the earbuds are connected to the dongle and a mobile device at the same time.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Surround row: THX Spatial Audio only on Windows 11 version 23H2 or later.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Feature	Needs
Auto Switch	Supported Galaxy devices signed into the same Samsung Account. This is automatic switching, not simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.
Galaxy Wearable settings	Android 11 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM and Samsung Account.
360 Audio	Compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet with Android One UI 3.1 or later. Head tracking is not supported.
Live Translation and Interpreter	Compatible Samsung Galaxy device with Galaxy AI. Samsung Account and supported language packages. Processing is on the phone.
Google Gemini voice wake-up	Compatible phone with One UI 8.0 or later. Google Account and network can be required.
Gaming mode	Samsung mobile device running Android. Enable Gaming mode under Labs. Other Bluetooth devices do not establish this mode.

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Gaming mode is only available with a Samsung mobile device running Android. Settings options can vary by mobile device.

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.

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53mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Typical 53 mAh per earbud. US maker footnote gives rated 50 mAh separately. Typical capacity retained.

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

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ARazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40
ANC on	No	7

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text and Tech Specs: up to 10 hours from the earbuds plus 30 hours from the case, up to 40 hours total. The page does not state the ANC setting, volume or codec. The 10 hour and 40 hour rows are stored as ANC off, as in the inside-digital data sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Battery row: up to 10 hours, plus 30 hours with the charging case, 40 hours in total.10Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: up to 10 hours without ANC and up to 7 hours with ANC, 40 hours with the case. The maker page gives no ANC-on figure. The table also gives a 1.5 hour charging time that mentions wireless charging, which the master guide does not support, so that line is not used.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: battery life with ANC off 10 hours.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC off	No	8.5
ANC on	Yes	24
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	18

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Specification table. Earbuds 6 h ANC on or 8.5 h off. Totals 24 or 30 h include earbuds and case. Call 4 h and total 18 h in either ANC state, so only one call condition is stored. Default settings on preproduction Galaxy phone, codec unspecified.

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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

The master guide says a depleted battery is fully charged in approximately 2 hours. It advises charging with the supplied cable from a computer USB port and avoiding fast chargers or wall adapters. The guide does not separate the earbuds and the case.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Getting started, Charge your devices: connect the charging case to a computer USB port with the supplied cable, avoid fast chargers and wall adapters, and a depleted battery is fully charged in approximately 2 hours. The guide does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both. A review table that gives 1.5 hours is not used.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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515mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Typical 515 mAh case cell. US maker footnote gives rated 500 mAh separately. Typical capacity retained.

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

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Case charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside lists a USB Type C charge/data port on the charging case.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: the case has a single USB-C port on the bottom.

USB-C6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Device layout labels charging case USB Type-C port.

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

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No5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly says not supported.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: the HyperSpeed case is both a charging case and a 2.4 GHz wireless receiver when the dongle is inside. Plugging the case into a device passes audio to the earbuds.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your earbuds, option C: the charging case with the USB Type C wireless dongle inside connects to a device over 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed Wireless.

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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.

Touch1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ gesture list covers touch taps and presses on each earbud.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference: tap, double tap, triple tap and hold gestures on the touch sensor of each earbud.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Controls row: touch operation for play and pause, skip, calls, ANC and ambient mode, and wireless switching.

Pressure, Swipe, Voice commands6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Using earbuds and Listening to music. Pinch controls and volume swipe.

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

Touch1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: double tap and hold for 2 seconds raises volume on the right earbud and lowers it on the left. The master guide describes it as a double tap, then hold the last tap.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference: double tap, then hold the last tap. Left lowers volume and right raises it.

Swipe6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Gestures

Tap: play or pause, Double tap right: next track, Double tap left: previous track, Double tap, then hold the last tap, right: volume up, Double tap, then hold the last tap, left: volume down, Tap and hold for 2 seconds, left: cycle between ANC on, ANC off and ambient mode, Tap and hold for 2 seconds, right: mute or unmute the microphone, Triple tap: switch between wireless modes, Triple tap, then hold the last tap for 3 seconds: restart Bluetooth pairing, Tap during a call (Bluetooth mode): accept or end a call, Double tap during a call (Bluetooth mode): reject an incoming call, end the call or switch between calls1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ touch gesture list. The master guide is preferred where they differ. The page says a 2 second press mutes the microphone on both earbuds. The guide puts mute on the right earbud and the ANC cycle on the left earbud.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference. Call gestures marked as only available in Bluetooth mode. The guide lists the right earbud for next track and volume up, the left for previous track and volume down. Gestures can be switched on or off in Synapse.

Single pinch: play or pause, answer or end a call, Double pinch: next track, Triple pinch: previous track, Pinch and hold: selected action or decline a call, Swipe up or down: volume6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Understanding gestures, page 21. Single, double and triple pinch, pinch and hold, and vertical volume swipe. Call mute is not stated.

Remappable controls

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Voice assistant

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Bixby, Google Gemini, Google Assistant2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 stem controls lists Gemini, Bixby and Google Assistant. Assistants depend on paired compatible device and account/software conditions.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Synapse, Enhancement, Auto Pause: audio pauses when an earbud is removed and resumes when it is put back.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: automatic pausing when the earbuds are removed from the ears.10Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table lists wear detection. The reviewer notes the sensor can trigger by mistake.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Wearing the earbuds. Touch-sensitive sensors detect insertion. This is not a claim of automatic playback pause on every removal.

Sensors

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Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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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, L2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: S, M and L. M is pre-installed with the earbuds.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Accessories row: S, M and L. The M tips are fitted at shipping.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: three earbud tip sizes.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: S, M and L.

S, M, L7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Box contents explicitly three pairs S/M/L. Includes fitted pair, not separately sold sizes.

Ear tip materials

Silicone2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: silicon ear-tips. The maker's word silicon means silicone.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: the silicone ear tips are soft and comfortable.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: silicone ear tips.

Silicone11Reviewsoundguys.com/product/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-feRead 7 October 2026Design table lists plastic and silicone chassis materials. Exact Notebookcheck review separately identifies the supplied S/M/L tips as silicone. Passive isolation 66 dB database cell conflicts with original review 66 percent and is not used.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Premium-mid-range-headphones-with-bargain-appeal-Samsung-Galaxy-Buds3-FE-review.1211124.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Buds3 FE specifications Included in the box row explicitly names silicone ear tips in three S/M/L sets. Body and ergonomics paragraph independently calls the three tip sizes silicone.

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

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None12Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says no silicone stability fin. Maker device-layout drawings show tips and stems with no fins, bands, hooks or wings.

Ear tip fit test

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Sound quality and effects, page 30. Earbud fit test checks fit for sound and ANC.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: IPX4 water-resistant design for the earbuds. No rating is stated for the case.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Water resistance row: IPX4.

IP542Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Water Resistance footnote applies to earbuds only. No case IP rating is inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Razer Audio app and Razer Synapse 41Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: customisation in the Razer Audio App.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Set up for mobile: the Razer Audio app. Personalize your PC experience: Razer Synapse.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Software row: Razer Synapse for Windows and the Razer Audio App for iOS and Android.

Galaxy Wearable6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS, Windows2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's needed: Razer Audio app on iOS 18 or Android 14 or higher, Razer Synapse on Windows 11 or higher.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Software row: Razer Synapse for Windows and the Razer Audio App for iOS and Android.

Android6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Earbuds software update section explicitly allows Download and install updates.

Finding network

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Samsung Find1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Services and Applications explicitly names Samsung Find.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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

5.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 5.6 g per side and 63 g system.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Body weight row: 5.6 g per earbud.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Physical specifications and launch table. One earbud with M ear tip.

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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Width18Height21.1Depth33.8mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Launch table labels width 18.0, height 21.1 and depth 33.8 mm, excluding ear tips. French sheet labels its 18 x 21.1 x 33.8 tuple Lxlxh, conflicting with the directly labelled Canada and US width/height/depth. Retained direct W/H/D labels. No tuple reordering by appearance.

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

49g(1.7 oz)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Body weight row: charging case 49 g. Razer's own page lists 63 g for the system. The sheet does not say whether the dongle sits in the case.

41.8g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

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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Width58.9Height48.7Depth24.4mm(2.3 × 1.9 × 1 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Certifications

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

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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A3LSMR420L, A3LSMR420R16Owner's manualmanuals.plus/samsung/sm-r420-galaxy-buds3-fe-wireless-earbuds-manual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Republished Samsung US quick-start legal text page 4 identifies exact SM-R420 and A3LSMR420L left/A3LSMR420R right. Public indexed PDF opened. Right ID independently corroborated by FCC grant mirror. Applies to US SM-R420 radio hardware, not a claim of France FCC certification.17Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR420RRead 7 October 2026Samsung applicant FCC grant entry explicitly A3LSMR420R for SMR420R Bluetooth headset. US grant 2025-08-01. Left ID is separately stated in republished manufacturer quick-start legal text.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed, Charging case with USB Type C wireless dongle, USB Type C cable, Silicon ear-tips in 3 sizes (S, M*, L). M is pre-installed with the earbuds, Important Product Information Guide2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: the earbuds, the charging case with USB Type C wireless dongle, a USB Type C cable, silicon ear-tips in 3 sizes (S, M*, L) with M pre-installed, and the Important Product Information Guide.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Accessories row: charging case, USB-C dongle, ear tips S, M and L, USB-C cable and the important product guide. The M tips ship on the earbuds.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: charging case, USB-C wireless dongle (2.4 GHz), USB-C charging cable and silicone ear tips in S, M and L.

Galaxy Buds3 FE earbuds, Charging case, Three pairs of ear tips (S, M, L), User documentation7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 France box contents: earbuds with case, three S/M/L tip pairs and user documentation. Applied only to the two France variants. No included cable or charger claimed.

Cables included

ARazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	0.42	1

Source2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: one USB Type C cable. The 42 cm length comes from the Tech Specs and the Japan spec sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Cable length row: 420 mm. The Razer page lists 42 cm. CGMagazine calls it a 16.5 inch USB-C cable.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: a 16.5 inch USB-C cable for charging and communication. That is about 42 cm.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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Links

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Product page

www.razer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxac1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

prtimes.jp/a6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Razer Japan spec sheet for the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed and V3 X, published with the Japanese launch release. The sheet is in Japanese.

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_07Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Two-page Samsung France product sheet. Page 1 identifies SM-R420 and Samsung France. Page 2 visually checked.

Manual

dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdf2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026English master guide for the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed from the Razer download server.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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.

2years1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: up to 2 years of warranty. The Japan spec sheet gives 24 months.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Warranty row: 24 months for Japan.

2years18Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Samsung France commercial warranty lists Galaxy Buds at 24 months. This value is for the proved France SKUs SM-R420NZKAXEF and SM-R420NZAAXEF. It does not describe Canada or other markets. Statutory consumer rights are excluded.

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