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General

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Series

Galaxy Buds1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

SM-R400N5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies SM-R400N.

YY29688Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Cover: model YY2968, WF-C700N.

GTIN / EAN

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

3 October 20232Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

3 April 202311Press articleexpertreviews.co.uk/sony/1418291/sony-unveils-the-wf-c700n-and-midnight-blue-wh1000xm5Read 11 October 2026Expert Reviews, 3 April 2023: Sony unveils the WF-C700N. Trusted Reviews also dates its announcement news 3 April 2023 and Tom's Guide 4 April 2023.12Press articletrustedreviews.com/news/sony-announces-wf-c700-true-wireless-and-new-colour-for-wh-1000xm5-4314406Read 11 October 2026Trusted Reviews, 3 April 2023: Sony announced the WF-C700N.15Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026GIGA article dated 3 April 2023 reports the announcement.

Status

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

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE15Reviewgsmarena.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.16Reviewsoundguys.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.

Sony WF-C710N14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 11 October 2026Editor's note: the Sony WF-C710N are the successors of the WF-C700N.

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

$99.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

$119.999Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists original price $119.99 and its product box shows MSRP $129.99. The $119.99 launch price is stored.

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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€129.9915Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026GIGA, 3 April 2023: 129,99 EUR (UVP) in Germany, incl. VAT. Trusted Reviews quotes about 120 EUR next to 100 GBP, which reads as a rounded conversion. The German sources cite the maker price.16Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/sony-wf-c700n-guenstige-true-wireless-earbuds-vorgestellt-wh-100xm5-in-neuer-farbenRead 11 October 2026Basic Tutorials, 4 April 2023: the maker's recommended retail price is 129,99 EUR, available from April 2023.

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

DE, US2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Original US availability section names Samsung.com, Experience Stores and major retailers.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-und-galaxy-buds-fe-machen-spannende-funktionen-fur-viele-nutzerinnen-erlebbarRead 7 October 2026Maker German launch release gives German e-store availability. Existing original US maker launch confirms US retail. Other markets are not inferred from language-only pages.

JP, US, DE2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Japan open-price listing. Documented subset. The page says the item is currently not handled in the Sony Store.9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys is a US outlet and quotes US prices in dollars. Documented subset together with the Japan open-price listing.15Press articlegiga.de/news/sony-sagt-klobigen-in-ear-kopfhoerern-den-kampf-anRead 11 October 2026German launch price in euros. Documented subset.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Graphite, White1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Black, White, Lavender, Sage Green2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Lavender, Sage Green, White and Black, translated from the Japanese page.

Segment

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Music1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Sony Japan lists the model under headphones as a wireless noise canceling stereo headset for music. The page shows no sport, gaming, office or sleep positioning.

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-ear2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

In-ear10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Comfort and Stability text: deep in-ear fit.

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

Stemless2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

Stemless10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Style text: round buds with a minimalist profile.

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

Either bud5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 16 says a single connected earbud plays mono and both together stereo. Page 35 left/right balance permits either side and noise controls with one earbud. No fixed master bud restriction.

Either bud7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Either the left or the right earbud can be used alone while the other stays in the case.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6.5	1

Source8Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Headphones.com explicitly says single dynamic driver IEM. Diameter 6.5 mm comes independently from the Android Central exact statement about the older 2023 Galaxy Buds FE, not the 11 mm Buds3 FE. Acoustic role not named and omitted. Maker 1-way supports architecture, not diameter.14Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-vs-galaxy-buds-3-proRead 7 October 2026Sound quality/specs paragraph explicitly says the older Galaxy Buds FE used a 6.5 mm driver in each earbud. The new Buds3 FE 11 mm is not inherited. Single dynamic count/type supported by separate purchased Headphones review.

BSony WF-C700N

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	5	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Japanese spec table, Headphone section: driver unit 5 mm, closed type. The page names no driver technology. Tom's Guide launch news says Sony describes a 5 mm dynamic driver, which sets the type. One driver unit per earbud is read from the single value.

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

Dynamic8Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Exact purchased Galaxy Buds FE review explicitly dynamic driver. No type inferred from material.

Dynamic13Press articletomsguide.com/news/sony-WF-C700NRead 11 October 2026Launch news: Sony says the earbuds are fitted with a 5 mm dynamic driver.

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

6.5mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

5mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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 kHz9Reviewroot-nation.com/en/audio-en/headphones-en/en-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 product review technical specification states acoustic frequency response 20 Hz to 20000 Hz. Maker does not publish range. Tolerance, SPL and codec not stated. Not a Bluetooth bandwidth claim.

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Impedance

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

No8Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Purchased review explicitly says no personalized audio feature measuring the ear to create an automatic EQ profile. Tested firmware R400NXXU0AWHF, Samsung S21 FE using SSC. This is a reviewed feature absence, not a claim about every future firmware.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio personalisation analyses the ear shape in the Sound Connect app.

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.

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

Bass Boost, Clear, Dynamic, Soft, Treble Boost4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review-101795Read 5 October 2026Equalizer chart sections explicitly name Bass Boost, Clear, Dynamic, Soft and Treble Boost. The manual mentions six options, but no additional preset name is inferred.

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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.

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360 Reality Audio4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio certified model. Needs a compatible streaming service.

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

No10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public introduction explicitly says no head-tracking feature. No 360 Audio is also stated. Current review Test Bench 2.3.

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Virtual Soundstage text: 360 Reality Audio without head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026

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

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Feedforward12Press articletrustedreviews.com/news/sony-announces-wf-c700-true-wireless-and-new-colour-for-wh-1000xm5-4314406Read 11 October 2026Launch news: Ambient Sound Mode and noise canceling work with the aid of feedforward microphones. The Sony help guide lists a single left and right microphone pair for calls and noise.17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Sony EU marketing text on the retailer page: Ambient Sound mode captures sound through the feedforward mics.

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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28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The same left and right microphones serve calls and noise canceling, so they count once.

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

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

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

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Accessibility: Amplify ambient sound lets the user adjust Ambient sound volume and Ambient sound tone.

Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026Ambient Sound Mode level can be adjusted in 20 steps.

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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Yes3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026A mesh around the internal microphone reduces wind noise during noise canceling and ambient sound. A fixed physical design, not selectable processing.

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

Bass emphasis, relaxed upper mids and reduced upper treble in the stock tuning.12Measurementheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Purchased review, Samsung S21 FE with SSC, firmware R400NXXU0AWHF, stock Android settings. IEC 711 clone coupler, compensated modified DF HRTF plus 10 dB preference slope. Reviewer warns measurements above 8 kHz are inaccurate and the 8-10 kHz peak can be a rig artifact. No numeric bass-deviation amount inferred from target slope. Treble-rolloff text is a qualitative result. No quantitative extension above the reviewer-stated 8 kHz rig limit is inferred.

RTINGS describes a warm sound profile. Bass has plenty of thump, the treble is underemphasised so sibilants sound dull and veiled. SoundGuys measures bass under 100 Hz more than 6 dB below its preference curve and treble above 5 kHz underemphasised.9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys frequency response against its preference curve: bass under 100 Hz more than 6 dB quieter, treble above 5 kHz underemphasised.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the Sony WF-C700N. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so none are stored.

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

RTINGS tests found limited vocal treble with strong suppression of surrounding noise.13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Microphone verdict identifies own tests. Test Bench 2.3, tested White unit. Public codec, firmware, volume and microphone test settings not specified. Reader-reported real-world problems are not stored as lab measurements and are noted as a limit.

RTINGS: voice is clean and understandable but somewhat thin. Noise handling is unremarkable and sudden loud noise drowns out most of the voice.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text. Numeric results are locked.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Hours (h)
4.63

Source4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review-101795Read 5 October 2026Battery test 4 h 38 min continuous music peaking at 75 dB SPL. ANC mode, codec and firmware are not explicitly stated for that result, so omitted from row. Not case-inclusive.

BSony WF-C700N

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.22

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c700n-101531Read 10 October 20267 hours 13 minutes with ANC on in the SoundGuys standardized battery test, firmware 2.0.0. The method plays continuous music at 75 dB(SPL).

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.

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28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list: Microphones (left, right), one per earbud. They pick up the voice during calls and noise for the noise canceling function.

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 spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 lists three microphones, two outer and one inner, per earbud. Six total across pair. Voice and ANC role counts not inferred.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Technical table Anzahl Mikrofone explicitly states 6 across the product pair.

28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list shows one microphone item per earbud, shared by calls and noise canceling. No other microphone is listed.

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

AI3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Call section explicitly identifies the DNN solution that removes background noise from calls. DNN is a deep neural network.

DSP7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Call performance page: noise suppression picks up sound while suppressing ambient noise, plus a mesh in front of the microphone against wind noise. No AI claim.

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Use Ambient sound during calls lets the user hear their own voice clearly while calling.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Call notes: your voice is heard from the headset through the headset microphone (Sidetone function).

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth standard Ver. 5.2, Power Class 1.

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC, Samsung Scalable Codec4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review-101795Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly says SBC, AAC and Samsung Scalable. Stored as Samsung Scalable Codec, the name used for the other Galaxy Buds. Launch table typo AAA is not retained.

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP11Maker product pagesamsung.com/nz/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaaasaRead 7 October 2026Exact model SM-R400N NZ product Connectivity specification. Same marketed hardware, regional box details not inherited.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 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.

No10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public introduction/office verdict explicitly no multi-device pairing. Maker Auto Switch remains separate account-mediated handoff.

Yes6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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

19Reviewroot-nation.com/en/audio-en/headphones-en/en-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly cannot connect to two source devices simultaneously. One source connection at a time, not pairing-memory capacity. Maker Auto Switch changes active source, rather than simultaneous multipoint.

28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint connection chapter: connects the headset to 2 devices simultaneously, switched on in the app.

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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86Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Multi-pairing with up to 8 devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows 10 and 11.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 17 Precautions for Bluetooth maximum 10 m, environment can reduce distance. Maker claim, not measured distance.

10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Maximum communication range 10 m, line of sight.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

None10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict says Bluetooth-only headphones. No proprietary 2.4 GHz receiver audio route. Ordinary host Bluetooth adapters are separate.

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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.

No10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly Bluetooth-only connection. No 2.4 GHz audio connection to combine with Bluetooth.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 34 Labs explicitly Gaming mode to minimize video/audio delay. Only Samsung Android mobile devices. No numeric latency claim inferred.

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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

Android, iOS, Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows 10, Windows 11 and Mac.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact US datasheet states Android: Galaxy Wearable, iOS: Bluetooth only and Windows 10: Galaxy Buds app. Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2. Route corroborated by the user manual and by a reviewer who paired a PC. Microphone behavior per platform not stated, so omitted. Samsung TV is supported but the platform list has no Samsung TV.

BSony WF-C700N

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

ASamsung Galaxy Buds 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 8 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Advanced features can require Samsung Galaxy devices.
Live translation	Translation is performed by a supported Galaxy S24, S24+ or S24 Ultra phone with Galaxy AI software. A network connection and Samsung Account are required. Some languages require a downloaded language package. The latest phone software update may be required.
Gaming mode	Available only with a Samsung mobile device running Android. Enable it in Galaxy Wearable under Earbuds settings, then Labs.

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Supports the added Gaming mode row from printed page 34 Labs. Other existing rows have separate maker sources.

BSony WF-C700N

Feature	Needs
Multipoint connection	Turn on Connect to 2 devices simultaneously in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Multipoint came with a firmware update after launch.
360 Reality Audio	Needs a compatible streaming service. Personalisation analyses the ear shape in the Sound Connect app.
Adaptive Sound Control	Set in the Sony app. It uses the paired smartphone motion sensor and GPS to switch noise canceling, Ambient Sound Mode and equalizer settings by activity and place.

Source3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_1.htmlRead 11 October 2026Adaptive Sound Control section: the paired smartphone accelerometer detects stopped, walking, running and in-vehicle states and the phone GPS recognises frequent places. The headphones then switch to the noise canceling, Ambient Sound Mode and equalizer settings the user registered for each case.4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026360 Reality Audio certified model. Needs a compatible streaming service. Personalisation in the Sound Connect app.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint chapter and the app function list. Multipoint is switched on in the app.

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.

60mAh2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds FE table lists typical 60 mAh per earbud. Rated 58 mAh is not substituted.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Akku table explicitly labels 60 mAh typical earbud cell, not charging current.

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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.

ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC off	No	9
ANC on	Yes	21
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	14

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Battery and footnote 3: 6 h ANC on, 9 h off, total 21/30 h including earbuds and case. Current launch table and page say 8.5 h off. Datasheet retained. Call rows come from separate launch table.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Talk Time table: ANC-off single charge 4 h, total 14 h including case. ANC-on 3.5/13 h cannot be separated by the call enum, so omitted.

BSony WF-C700N

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	7.5
Transparency	AAC	No	7.5
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC on	SBC	No	7
Transparency	SBC	No	7
ANC off	SBC	No	9
ANC on	AAC	Yes	15
ANC off	AAC	Yes	20
Call	Not available	No	5

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Continuous music playback up to 7.5 h with NC on and up to 10 h with NC off. Continuous talk time up to 5 h with NC on or off. Codec rows come from the Help Guide table.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Available operating time table: AAC NC ON 7.5 h, Ambient Sound Mode 7.5 h, OFF 10 h. SBC NC ON 7 h, Ambient 7 h, OFF 9 h. Communication time max 5 h in every mode. With-case totals come from the maker feature page.

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.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=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.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=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.

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=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.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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90min8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications: charging time approx. 1.5 hours (headset). Exact conversion to 90 minutes.

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.

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10min6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 202610 minutes of charging gives 1 hour of playback.

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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1h6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_4.htmlRead 10 October 2026Footnote: AAC, noise canceling ON, DSEE and equalizer OFF, other features at default settings. Earbuds-only playback.

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.

479mAh2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Typical 479 mAh. Launch footnote incorrectly gives rated 500 mAh greater than typical, so rated capacity is not stored.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

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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-C5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Device layout labels charging case USB Type-C port.

USB-C8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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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180min8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications: charging time approx. 3 hours (charging case). Exact conversion to 180 minutes.

Wireless charging

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Charging explicitly says Wired. No Qi charging support.

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Base/Dock text: the case does not support wireless charging.

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.

Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Pages 20-25. Touch, double touch, triple touch and hold. Hold can control volume after customization.

Button8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Buttons on both earbuds, with press counts and press and hold.

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

Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Buttons8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Press 4 or more times: left decreases, right increases the volume.

Gestures

Single touch to play or pause, Double touch for next track and answer or end calls, Triple touch for previous track, Touch and hold for the assigned feature5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 21 Understanding touch actions. Single touch and hold enabled by default. Double/triple touches must be enabled through touch controls settings. Hold configurable for noise control, Bixby, volume or Spotify. Maker mapping takes precedence over simplified review table.

Press once, Press twice, Press 3 times, Press 4 or more times, Press and hold8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Remappable controls

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Voice assistant

Bixby2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

Google app, Siri8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Press and hold on the right earbud for the Google app on Android or Siri on iPhone.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Wearing the earbuds. Sensors detect insertion and emit a tone. Not an automatic-pause guarantee.

No14Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-wf-c700nRead 11 October 2026Review: there is no auto-pause or play when you take the buds out or put them in.17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Retailer spec table, Sony EU text: automatic pause and play No.

Sensors

Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

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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, L2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

SS, M, LL8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips, SS, M and LL, 2 each. M tips come attached.

Ear tip materials

Silicone9Reviewroot-nation.com/en/audio-en/headphones-en/en-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly regular silicone tips of various sizes. Headphones reviewer describes different feel but does not establish a different material composition.

Silicone8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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

Wing tips1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

None10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wf-c700n-truly-wireless-vs-sony-wf-c500-truly-wireless/39641/28723Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Stability text: they lack stabilizers.

Ear tip fit test

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 33 Earbud fit test explicitly starts acoustic check with both earbuds and asks adjustment if needed. Compatible Galaxy Wearable host required.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX22Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

IPX48Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Water resistance equivalent to IPX4 in IEC 60529 for the headset only. The charging case is not water resistant.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Galaxy Wearable5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Galaxy Wearable app section. Android compatibility and feature limitations apply.

Sony | Sound Connect8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The 2023 guide names the app Sony | Headphones Connect. The maker's Japanese pages say it was renamed Sound Connect.

App platforms

Android5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Android, iOS8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The guide says Android smartphones and iPhone/iPod touch both support the app.

User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Earbuds software update section allows Download and install.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026App function list: update the headset software.

Finding network

Samsung Find2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

Last location in the app17Retailer pagecenter.lv/en/sony/Audio/Headphones/4072-WF-C700N-G-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 11 October 2026Sony EU marketing text on the retailer page: Fast Pair lets you check where you last placed the headphones. Sony Japan describes a ring function on the Fast Pair device. Stored as last-location finding through the phone, as for the LinkBuds S. No crowd network is claimed.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Live translation section explicitly names Galaxy Buds FE receiving translated audio from a Galaxy S24 phone. Footnotes name Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra support from February 2024, network connection, Samsung Account, possible language package and latest software requirements. This is a connected phone feature, not autonomous earbud translation.

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Dimensions and weight

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

5.8g(0.2 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Weight says 5.8 g. Current maker webpage and launch table say 5.6 g. Datasheet retained.

4.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Approx. 4.6 g x 2 including ear tips (M).8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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

Width17.3Height19.3Depth22.2mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Dimensions gives W17.3/H19.3/D22.2 mm. Conflicts with current maker webpage W17.1/H19.2/D22.2. Exact maker datasheet takes precedence.

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

40.2g(1.4 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Weight says 40.2 g. Current maker webpage says 40 g. Datasheet retained.

31g(1.1 oz)5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_3.htmlRead 10 October 2026Charging case approx. 31 g.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 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.

Width50Height27.5Depth50mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Dimensions explicitly labels W50.0/H27.5/D50.0 mm. Webpage axes and 27.7 mm conflict, so the datasheet is retained.

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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

A3LSMR400NL, A3LSMR400NR7Owner's manualmanualsfile.com/product/k5dwag89ie0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same original Samsung US QSG page 2 explicitly gives A3LSMR400NL (Left ear), A3LSMR400NR (Right ear) and model SM-R400N. No case or previous-generation identifier inferred.

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Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio certified4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/feature_2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Page heading: 360 Reality Audio certified model.

In the box

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In the box

Galaxy Buds FE, Charging case, Ear tips (S, M, L), Wing tips (S/M, M/L), USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Artikelinformationen Lieferumfang lists ear tips, wing tips, USB-C to USB-C cable and Quick Start Guide. Regional contents can vary.

Wireless noise canceling stereo headset (earbuds), Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS, M, LL, 2 each), Charging case, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), approx. 20 cm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026Included items: hybrid ear tips (SS, M, LL, 2 each), charging case, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, approx. 20 cm), warranty card.8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026

Cables included

ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Exact German Artikelinformationen Lieferumfang says C zu C Kabel. Complete box contents lists one cable. Length not published. Regional contents can differ.

BSony WF-C700N

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), approx. 20 cm.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbt3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700NRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C700N/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026

Manual

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdf8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2968/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 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.

1year7Owner's manualmanualsfile.com/product/k5dwag89ie0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Genuine Samsung US Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions, GH68-55561A Rev.1.1, copyright 2023, page 2. Exact SM-R400N / SM-R400NZAAXAR. Explicit Standard One-year Limited Warranty, US only. Public ManualsFile reproduction independently read after ManualOwl direct access failed.

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