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General

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Series

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

SM-R180NZKAEUA, SM-R1801Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK model row SM-R180NZKAEUA. Public API returned complete original specifications through an ordinary request. Web extraction failed.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

SM-R190NZKAEUA, SM-R1902Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Original 2021 UK Phantom Black SM-R190NZKAEUA. SM-R190 is the exact manual identity. Buds2 Pro and later Pro generations are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

880609048685221Retailer pageep-online.ch/it/p/1310119/galaxy-buds-live-r180Read 7 October 2026Retailer exact manufacturer article SM-R180NZKAEUA maps EAN 8806090486852. Mystic Black original European reference SKU. Other retailers list multiple undifferentiated codes or combined EUA/EUE identifiers, which are not used. No barcode is inferred for the other finishes.

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

5 August 20203Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026

14 January 20214Maker product pagenews.samsung.com/us/infographic-galaxy-buds-pro-introducing-samsungs-most-premium-earbuds-yetRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous US maker introduction dated January 14, 2021. Korean global release is dated January 15 by time zone. Announcement is separate from confirmed retail availability.

Status

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Discontinued16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_pro_review-news-55883.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the Galaxy Buds2 Pro the successor of the Galaxy Buds Pro.18Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-proRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's review says the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro replaces the Galaxy Buds Pro.

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

$169.993Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Original US family launch MSRP, excluding tax. Selected European SKU is separately identified.

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

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

GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Reference SKU is the UK Mystic Black package. Hardware values are for this exact UK model row.

GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Mystic Black, Mystic White, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue, Onyx Black2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/mystic-blue-statt-winter-blues-galaxy-buds-live-exklusiv-im-samsung-online-shop-in-weiterer-farbe-verfugbarRead 5 October 2026Mystic Blue is a later finish of the same Galaxy Buds Live generation.17Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/kick-start-your-holiday-shopping-list-with-hot-new-holiday-tech-from-samsungRead 5 October 2026October 2020 later Mystic Red and Mystic Blue finishes of the same generation.18Press releasenews.samsung.com/br/fones-de-ouvido-sem-fio-galaxy-buds2-e-galaxy-buds-live-recebem-a-cor-preto-onix-no-brasilRead 5 October 2026June 2022 Brazilian Preto Onix finish, translated as Onyx Black. This is a regional later finish of the original Live, not a separate generation.

Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom White2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)u-techno.fr/media/07/84/4f/1727495431/Fiche-technique-Ecouteurs-True-Wireless-SM-R190NZWAEUB.pdfRead 5 October 2026Updated maker French two-page fiche includes Phantom White SM-R190NZWAEUB alongside original three finishes. White is a finish of the same hardware generation, not an extra product. Availability varies by market.

Segment

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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.

Open-ear4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 22-23 place the wing tip in the upper outer ear and rotate the body to fit. Primary placement and firsthand canal-obstruction evidence support open_ear, beyond lack of a seal alone.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/mystic-blue-statt-winter-blues-galaxy-buds-live-exklusiv-im-samsung-online-shop-in-weiterer-farbe-verfugbarRead 5 October 2026Samsung explicitly says the earbuds lie in the outer ear rather than the ear canal. This supports unobstructed placement, in addition to the open-type label.7Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/25/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-novel-bean-shaped-airpod-rivals-sound-batteryRead 5 October 2026Firsthand fitting review states the ear canal remains unobstructed, with the speaker grille projecting sound towards it.8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026The teardown calls the physical fit semi-in-ear, with the speaker outlet near the canal. Catalog classification follows the more precise unobstructed-canal help and the exact maker fitting evidence. ANC microphone type/count are omitted because chip Hybrid capability does not establish this product implementation.

In-ear2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Stemless7Reviewtheguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/25/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-novel-bean-shaped-airpod-rivals-sound-batteryRead 5 October 2026

Stemless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Either bud4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 18 explicitly states single-earbud mono listening, with stereo when both are connected.

Either bud16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026

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 Live

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	12	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original purchased-unit teardown shows one 12 mm dynamic transducer per earbud.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	6.5	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 202612Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual coaxial two-dynamic-driver design: one 11 mm woofer and one 6.5 mm tweeter. Module thickness about 5 mm is not a driver diameter.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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

Dynamic8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original exact Galaxy Buds Live teardown identifies the transducer as a dynamic loudspeaker (Chinese label for a moving-coil speaker) and separately measures approximately 12 mm. This fills the explicit driver technology field without changing the pre-existing driver table.

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

12mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

11mm=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.

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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

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Onboard EQ

Yes19Reviewandroidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-liveRead 7 October 2026Exact Pro-versus-Live comparison explicitly calls the equalizer onboard and says both models share six defined presets without creating or saving custom presets. Applies to built-in preset EQ, not a custom multi-band equalizer. No extra onboard user-profile capacity is claimed.

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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.

Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Six named sound presets. No custom adjustable band count is established.

Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Normal plus five named sound profiles. Explicitly no custom EQ. ANC and ambient levels are separate.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Samsung 360 Audio10Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R180XXU0AVC2, April 4, 2022, adds 360 Audio for Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or later.12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-360-audio-on-galaxy-buds-pro-buds2-and-buds-liveRead 5 October 2026

Samsung 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-360-audio-on-galaxy-buds-pro-buds2-and-buds-liveRead 5 October 2026June 15, 2022 exact Buds Live eligibility paragraph requires latest software. The same page defines 360 Audio as following head movement and changing left/right levels. This maker statement takes priority over SoundGuys saying Live lacks head tracking. This is a later firmware feature, not inferred from gyro presence.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking. Galaxy One UI 3.1 or later and supported device, apps and content.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 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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Hybrid2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly uses microphones inside and outside to monitor noise. High and Low are two selectable ANC strengths. Voice Detect switches ANC off and ambient on when speaking, rather than proving automatic ANC strength adjustment.12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ANC microphones in both 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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412Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual outer feedforward and inner feedback microphones, plus final summary two ANC capsules per earbud, prove four across the pair. Shared call/ANC capsules count once in total 6.

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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22Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact original manual documents adjustment of ambient sound volume. These are transparency settings, not ANC strength levels.

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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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Voice Detect recognizes speaking, lowers music, disables ANC and enables Ambient sound. This is conversation-triggered mode switching, not continuous blending of cancellation and transparency.

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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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Documented Wind Shield chamber and mesh plus less-protruding physical design. This is distinct from a selectable wind-processing mode.

Measured

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

Measured response emphasizes bass and high notes. Open fit makes the result sensitive to ear shape and placement.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Published response curve and analysis. Open fit is explicitly sensitive to individual fit. No numeric target deviation or attenuation is inferred. The reviewer withheld ANC curves because unsealed fitting could not be controlled.

Measured response has emphasized bass and a high-treble peak. Bass-heavy passages can mask some vocal detail.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Exact current published lab curve and prose, updated charts in August 2023. Target revision, original fixture, firmware and codec unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB.

Bass amount (measured)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

Published non-standardized microphone demo. Review reports effective indoor background noise rejection and difficulty with wind.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026The only labelled recording is non-standardized. Review states indoor noise rejection and wind limitations. Its microphone/VPU description conflicts with the separate physical devices shown in the teardown, so it is not used for counts.

Published ideal, street and windy microphone demos. Review reports mostly neutral vocal output with some muffling and reduced background noise.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, street and windy samples. Exact recording host, firmware and call codec unstated. Review reports some muffling and reduced background noise.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)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 Live

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.25

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Five hours 15 minutes, ANC on and continuous music peaking at 75 dB SPL. Review used a Galaxy S10e and R180XXU0ATG5 firmware. Test codec and Bixby setting are unstated.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.8

Source16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Continuous music peaking 75 dB SPL with ANC enabled lasts 4 h 48. Exact host, codec, firmware, app and ANC strength level are unstated. Case recharges excluded. Pro/Buds2 comparison independently reports the same Buds Pro runtime.

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.

68Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Final call-noise section explicitly describes three physical MEMS microphones at different positions per earbud collecting speech with the separate bone-vibration sensor. Six physical call capsules across the pair, without claiming all six simultaneously active.

612Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Full original HTML final summary explicitly assigns three physical microphones in one earbud plus the ST voice sensor to call noise reduction. All three participate in the call system, so six across the pair. It separately assigns two per bud to ANC. Not an active-simultaneous count. Web extraction omits this original role sentence, but ordinary curl returns it.

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

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Six physical microphones across the pair. The separately listed VPU is not counted as a microphone.8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual teardown identifies two exterior and one interior microphone per bud, plus a separate VPU. Shared roles count once.

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Phantom Black row gives six physical microphones. Voice Pickup Unit is a separate vibration sensor. Actual call and ANC roles are established by the exact teardown, not inferred from this total.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Voice Pickup Unit senses jaw movement and converts vibration into voice signals.8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual LIS25BATR bone-vibration sensor supplies a separate voice signal for algorithmic comparison against airborne pickup.

Yes12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual ST LIS25BATR explicitly described as bone-vibration speech sensor for voice detection and call noise suppression. Dedicated sensor architecture, not inferred from an unspecified accelerometer.

Mic noise reduction

DSP8Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown explains algorithmic attenuation using airborne and bone-vibration signals. No AI architecture is inferred.

DSP12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Cirrus Logic CS47L63 audio DSP and algorithmic three-mic/VPU call noise reduction. No Buds2 DNN algorithm or Voice Detect AI classifier borrowed as call-AI proof.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

Broadcom BCM43015 and BES30038Review52audio.com/archives/55430.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual BCM43015 Bluetooth controller and BES3003 audio processor. MUB01 is power management and is not stored as the audio chipset.

BCM4301513Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2022-4q-Business-Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer business report page 402, exact Galaxy Buds Pro January 2021 row, explicitly BCM43015 and RTOS. PDF downloaded and row visually inspected. Its incorrect width/height ordering is not used. DNN description belongs to the following Buds2 row and is excluded.

Connections

Bluetooth4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly Scalable, AAC and SBC. Later 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec, LC3 and Auracast are not inherited.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 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.

No13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Explicit note says Galaxy earbuds cannot connect to multiple source devices simultaneously. Account switching is separate.

No8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly says earbuds cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Same-account Auto Switch is separate.

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

Yes10Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original R180XXU0AUB5 changelog, February 23, 2021, explicitly adds Auto Switching. Account pairing in the launch manual alone is not automatic switching.11Press releaseapi.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-3-1-update-brings-select-powerful-features-from-the-galaxy-s21-to-the-galaxy-s20-galaxy-note20-and-galaxy-z-seriesRead 5 October 2026Original One UI 3.1 maker release explicitly includes Buds Live in Auto Switch, with later earbud firmware required. Compatible Galaxy devices use the same Samsung Account. The later US support list omits Live, so availability remains software and regional scope-qualified.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Fast pairing

Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026PC pairing section explicitly states Microsoft Swift Pair. Samsung phone pop-up pairing is not relabelled Google Fast Pair.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Buds Together shares one phone stream to two Galaxy Buds Live pairs. This European page requires One UI 2.5 or later.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Footnote 13 distinguishes One UI 2.1 sharing from One UI 2.5 scanning.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Buds Together explicitly connects two Galaxy Buds Pro pairs to one Galaxy phone. One UI 2.5 or later required. Not generic multipoint.

Wireless range (claimed)

10m4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Original English EU manual page 21 gives Bluetooth connection range 10 m, varying by environment. Troubleshooting also calls 10 m the maximum Bluetooth range. Obstacles and interference can reduce usable range. Not a measured range.

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Footnote 12: Samsung Android P or later, Gaming Optimizing Service 2.1.02 or later, Samsung Scalable Codec and Galaxy Wearable Labs.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 36 Gaming mode requires Samsung Android device. No audio milliseconds or Voice Detect switching latency stored as music latency.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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

Android, iOS, Windows, Other13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds Live iOS app and call support, Android audio/calls and generic PC/TV/watch Bluetooth audio. The other platform row describes TV/watch, not game consoles. PC microphone support is not asserted.

Android, iOS, Windows, Other8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

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 Live

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Supported-model sections explicitly include Buds Pro. Android and iPhone music and calls, Windows PC pairing, compatible Samsung TV and Galaxy watch audio are documented. Other means TV or Galaxy watch. PC/TV microphone route and gaming consoles not inferred.

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

ASamsung Galaxy Buds Live

Feature	Needs
Original mobile companion apps	Original manual specifies Android 5.0 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM, or iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or later. Current app requirements can differ.
Bixby voice wake-up	Compatible Samsung phone, Samsung Account and network connection. Enable voice wake-up in Galaxy Wearable.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 April 2018 update or later and Swift Pair notifications enabled.
Gaming mode	Samsung Android P or later host, Gaming Optimizing Service 2.1.02 or later and Samsung Scalable Codec. Enable in Galaxy Wearable Labs.
Buds Together	One source shares audio with a second Galaxy Buds Live pair. Original US release requires One UI 2.1 for sharing and One UI 2.5 for scanning. Exact European product page specifies One UI 2.5.
Auto Switch	Introduced by R180XXU0AUB5 in February 2021. Compatible Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 or later and the same Samsung Account. Availability varies by region and software.
360 Audio and head tracking	360 Audio introduced by R180XXU0AVC2 in April 2022 for Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or later. Samsung UK describes movement tracking for Buds Live with updated software. App and content support vary.
SmartThings Find offline finding	Powered earbuds, Samsung Account and offline finding enabled on a compatible Galaxy phone or tablet. Android 8 or later host. Find nodes do not provide exact precision location.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Bixby requires Samsung Account and network access. Swift Pair requires Windows 10 April 2018 or later and enabled pairing notifications.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 34 Labs includes Relieve pressure with ambient sound only when ANC is off. This does not establish ordinary amplified transparency or a medically cleared hearing-aid function. Those fields are omitted.10Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Later software features are not attributed to 2020 launch firmware. The AUB5 Hearing aid label gives no documented mild/moderate hearing-loss amplification or medical clearance, so that field is omitted.11Press releaseapi.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-3-1-update-brings-select-powerful-features-from-the-galaxy-s21-to-the-galaxy-s20-galaxy-note20-and-galaxy-z-seriesRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-360-audio-on-galaxy-buds-pro-buds2-and-buds-liveRead 5 October 202615Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable app	Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for the original app route. No iOS companion app support.
Auto Switch	Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later and the same Samsung Account. Device and app availability vary.
360 Audio and head tracking	Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. Device, app and content support vary.
Buds Together	Galaxy device running One UI 2.5 or later shares one source to two Galaxy Buds Pro pairs.
Voice Detect	Enabled in Galaxy Wearable. Both voice-detection sensors are used. Vibrations such as humming or tooth brushing may trigger ambient mode.
Gaming mode	Galaxy Wearable Labs on a compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric audio latency claim.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

60mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity of one earbud.

61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 202661 mAh typical per earbud. Teardown cell is rated 58 mAh, a different capacity scope.

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 Live

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	21
ANC on	No	5.5
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	29
ANC off	No	6
ANC off	Yes	21
Call	No	4.5
Call	Yes	17
Call	No	5.5
Call	Yes	19

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Internal testing used pre-production earbuds and a recently released Galaxy phone, ANC on and Bixby voice wake-up off. Exact phone, firmware, codec and volume are unstated. The six-hour music figure plus 15 additional case hours is 21 total.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Music rows 1-2: ANC on and Bixby voice wake-up off, 6/21 hours. Rows 3-4: both on, 5.5/20. Rows 5-6: both off, 8/29. Rows 7-8: ANC off and Bixby on, 6/21. Call rows 9-10: ANC on, 4.5/17. Rows 11-12: ANC off, 5.5/19. Case totals include the initial earbud charge. Codec, volume and call Bixby setting are unstated.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	18
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	28
Call	No	4

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Music 5 hours plus 13 case-recharge hours means 18 total with ANC. Off is 8 plus 20, or 28 total. Preproduction test with recently released Galaxy smartphone. Exact host, volume, codec and firmware unstated.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original default tests have Bixby voice wake-up and Voice Detect off. ANC-on single-charge call claim is 4 hours, matching UK API and both French fiches. Global ANC-off calls 5 hours/17.5 total and ANC-on total 14.5 conflict with French 4.5/17 and 14, so disputed call values are omitted.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original French two-page maker fiche, page 2 visually read because fonts do not extract. Music 5/18 and 8/28 agree. Call ANC-on 4/14 and off 4.5/17 differ from global case totals and off per-charge claim. Only agreed 4-hour ANC-on per-charge call row retained. Original five-minute charge for 55 minutes of playback differs from current UK/global and updated French 60-minute claim.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)u-techno.fr/media/07/84/4f/1727495431/Fiche-technique-Ecouteurs-True-Wireless-SM-R190NZWAEUB.pdfRead 5 October 2026Updated French maker fiche retains original French call 4/14 ANC-on and 4.5/17 ANC-off claims. Its quick charge is now 5 min/60 min. Native request 403, original PDF full text reopened through web. Header IP68 conflicts with detailed IPX7 and applicable UK API/manual, so header is not used.

Longest claimed use per 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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=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

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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=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.

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

28h=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

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

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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.

5min2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Five minutes of earbud charging.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026

5min2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026

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.

1h2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026One hour with earbuds below 30 percent when charging starts. ANC, Bixby, codec, host and volume are unstated for this claim.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Footnotes 17 and 20 require earbuds below 30 percent when charging starts. Playback mode is unstated.

1h2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker gives one hour after five minutes. Original French fiche gives 55 minutes, while updated French fiche and global maker table give 60. Current exact UK claim retained. ANC, codec, host and volume are unstated.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original charge footnote begins with earbuds below 30 percent. Usage and recharge count affect duration. No explicit ANC, codec, volume, host or firmware for this quick-charge claim.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical cell capacity, not charging output capacity.

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026472 mAh typical case-cell capacity. No USB output capacity used.12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual EB-BR190ABY case battery label 472 mAh, 1.81 Wh, 3.85 V. No USB output-capacity substitution. Earbud rated 58 mAh is separate from maker typical 61.

User-replaceable case 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-C4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 6-8 identify case USB-C and the supplied charging cable. Cable length and the opposite connector are unstated.

USB-C6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 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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Wireless charging

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Qi3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 11-12 show case coil charging and Wireless PowerShare. Original maker spec table explicitly confirms Qi.

Qi3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Voice commands4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Touch, Voice commands6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Touch4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 28: assign volume to touch-and-hold, right increases and left decreases. This occupies both hold assignments.

Touch6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 30 maps left hold down and right hold up. No pressure stem or physical button inherited.

Gestures

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R190XXU0AUD5 dated May 3, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs. No unsupported launch gesture claim.

Remappable controls

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 25 assigns distinct touch-and-hold functions to each side. Disabling touch is a separate setting.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 25 and 26 touch-and-hold selects noise modes, Bixby or volume. Selecting volume on one side assigns opposite volume to the other. Disabling touches is not the remapping proof.

Voice assistant

Bixby4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 26-27 document Bixby through hold or Hi, Bixby voice wake-up on a compatible Samsung device.

Bixby6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 28 Bixby via touch-and-hold or Hi Bixby on compatible connected Galaxy host. Language and region conditions apply.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-37245Read 5 October 2026Removal pauses audio. Reinsertion does not automatically resume it.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 22 and 23 detect wearing with touch-sensitive sensors. Detection does not promise automatic playback resume. Later call-detection firmware is separately qualified.7Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R190XXU0AUK1 dated December 15, 2021 adds in-ear detection during calls. R190XXU0AUI2 dated September 13 adds one-earbud noise control and ambient during calls. Original both-bud noise requirement is firmware-qualified.

Sensors

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Grip sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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Not available

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

Not available

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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.

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S, M, L1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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Silicone16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026

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

Wing tips4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 5 and 7: wing tips. Small and large wings stabilize the outer ear. They are not canal-sealing ear tips.

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Ear tip fit test

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No16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly says the electronic Earbud Fit Test is present on Buds2 but absent on original Buds Pro. Physical ear-tip choices do not qualify.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX23Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026

IPX71Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026IPX7 applies to earbuds only. No charging-case IP code inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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1m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Earbuds tested in fresh water to 1 metre for 30 minutes. Not swimming or salt-water approval. Case explicitly not water resistant.

Software

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Companion app

Galaxy Wearable (Android), Samsung Galaxy Buds (iOS) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20269Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly includes Buds Pro in the Galaxy Buds Windows PC app and update route. Android Galaxy Wearable and Windows Galaxy Buds are separate apps. Older Mac Buds Manager is not applied to this model.

App platforms

Android, iOS, Windows4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 18-19 establish Android and iOS apps. Current Windows app has its own maker source.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds Live supports the Samsung Galaxy Buds iOS app. Android original and current minimum OS requirements differ.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current Galaxy Buds PC app list explicitly includes Buds Live on Windows. The older Galaxy Buds Manager for Mac/Windows explicitly excludes Live and is not inherited.

Android, Windows6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Original Buds Pro is excluded from iOS Buds companion app despite Bluetooth audio and calls.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202610Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R180/013264200805/eng.htmlRead 5 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R190 history reopened. No update-support end date or future feature promise inferred.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

Finding network

Samsung Find15Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline finding eligibility explicitly includes Galaxy Buds Live. Powered buds, Samsung Account and enabled offline finding on Android 8 or later Galaxy phone/tablet. Not UWB precision finding.

Samsung Find10Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline-finding eligibility explicitly includes Galaxy Buds Pro. Powered buds, enabled offline finding, compatible Galaxy host and Samsung Account required. No case UWB precision finding inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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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.

5.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026One earbud, not the pair.

6.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

Width16.5Height27.3Depth14.9mm(0.6 × 1.1 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D: 27.3 x 16.5 x 14.9 mm.

Width19.5Height20.5Depth20.8mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker HxWxD labels retained. Corporate report reverses its width and height labels, so its dimensions are excluded. One earbud, not the pair.

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

42.2g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Case mass excludes earbuds.

44.9g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 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.

Width50Height50.2Depth27.8mm(2 × 2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D: 50.2 x 50.0 x 27.8 mm. These unusual published axes agree with the original US specification table and are not reordered by appearance.

Width50Height27.8Depth50.2mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD axis labels retained. Empty-case 44.9 g is separately confirmed by teardown.

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

A3LSMR180L, A3LSMR180R20Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR180R/User-Manual/user-manual-4797715.pdfRead 7 October 2026Samsung-submitted regulatory user document, PDF page 13, explicitly identifies A3LSMR180L for left ear, A3LSMR180R for right ear and Model Number SM-R180. Pair IDs only. No FCC ID assigned to the non-radio charging case. Original shared SM-R180 hardware, not a later Galaxy Buds model.

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Other certifications

UL Verification for low-frequency active noise cancellation2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Exact original SM-R180NZKAEUA maker page states ANC received UL Verification for cutting background noise by up to 97 percent in low-frequency bands. This is the maker statement of UL verification, not an inferred Hi-Res or medical certification. The percentage is not converted into a claimed decibel value.

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In the box

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In the box

Galaxy Buds Live earbuds, Charging case, Wing tips in S and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original French fiche corroborates standard tips and USB-C cable but French references and regional package details are not copied into UK model identity.

Cables included

ASamsung Galaxy Buds Live

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 10 names supplied USB Type-C cable and separately sold chargers. Exact UK API lists one USB cable. CN teardown USB-A end and unproved cable length are excluded.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-live-r180-sm-r180nzkaeuaRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-R180NZKAEUA European product page. The old UK business URL returned 404, while this original same-SKU Irish page remains readable.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

news.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-20203Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-watch3-buds-live-available-unpacked-2020Read 5 October 2026Original Galaxy Buds Live Product Specifications table, distinct from the Galaxy Watch3 table above it.

news.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-moment3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original maker January 2021 specification table. Original and updated French maker PDF fiches also read separately. Global text is dated January 15 in Korea, while US announcement is January 14.

Manual

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Original SM-R180 EU English manual, August 2020 revision 1.1. Downloaded and read. Printed page 23 fitting illustration was visually inspected.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original model-specific EU English June 2021 Rev.1.1. 44-page PDF, numbered pages 1 to 43 plus copyright page, downloaded and read. Charging layout page 8 visually inspected. Separately linked September 2020 generic wearable safety PDF English section read. Its general claims are not model-specific FCC or health certifications.

EPREL registration 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.

1year16Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK manufacturer warranty: Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones, 12 months. Statutory consumer rights are not substituted for this warranty.

1year11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK Galaxy Buds category 12-month manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

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