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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

OpenDots1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The compare table sets OpenDots Air against OpenDots 2 and the FAQ names OpenDots ONE. The OpenDots line is stored as the series.

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

E210, E210-ST-PR-US, E210-ST-BK-US, E210PR, E210BK3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: SHOKZ E210.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: SHOKZ E210.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026US store product data: SKUs E210-ST-PR-US (Daybreak Purple) and E210-ST-BK-US (Black), both at 129.95 USD. The store lists no barcode.8Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026German store product data: SKUs E210PR (Morgenlila) and E210BK (Schwarz) at 139.00 EUR. The store lists no barcode.

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.

810202687400, 8102026874179Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026UK store product data: SKU E210PR Daybreak Purple barcode 810202687400 and SKU E210BK Black barcode 810202687417 at 129 GBP.10Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Black-E210STBKUS/p/244921.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E210-ST-BK-US, UPC 810202687417.11Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Daybreak-Purple-E210STPRUS/p/244920.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E210-ST-PR-US, UPC 810202687400.

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

4 June 20265Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Maker launch post dated 4 June 2026 introduces OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026SoundGuys, 4 June 2026: OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air go on sale today.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US store lists both colours as in stock on 2026-10-16.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Both US SKUs are available.

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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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.

$129.9512Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026OpenDots Air at 129.95 dollars. The article names no currency and is a US outlet.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Price and availability: 129 dollars, with the retailer boxes at 129.95 USD.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Sells for 129.95 USD, 129.99 GBP and 219 AUD.

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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€13917Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026German press, 12 June 2026: the OpenDots Air cost 139 EUR and are available from now on. The shop price is incl. VAT.

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.

US, DE, GB, AU9Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026UK store with pound prices. Documented subset.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Launch prices of 129 USD and 129 GBP.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Prices for the US, UK and Australia.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026UK review: priced at 129 GBP.17Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026Germany, in Black and Daybreak Purple.18Reviewdigitalreviews.net/reviews/audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Australia: RRP 219 AUD.

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.

Daybreak Purple, Black1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Store variants and page: Daybreak Purple and Black.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Available in Classic Black and Daybreak Purple. The store calls the black Black.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Daybreak Purple and Black.8Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Morgenlila is the German name of Daybreak Purple. Schwarz is Black.17Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026Black and Daybreak Purple. The Amazon listing calls the purple Morgenlila.

Segment

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

Sport1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The Shokz product list groups OpenDots Air under Workout and Lifestyle open earbuds, the same group as OpenDots 2 and OpenFit 2. The page names workouts and daily wear.

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.

Open-ear1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Open-ear clip-on design. The round speaker rests against the inner ridge of the ear and the battery compartment sits behind the ear. The speaker sits in front of the ear canal.

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

Clip1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Clip-on earbuds with a flexible nickel-titanium JointArc.

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 bud1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026FAQ: yes, you can listen to music or take calls with one earbud. Some app features such as firmware updates can be limited.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The earbuds are symmetrical and interchangeable left and right. Each earbud has its own tap and pinch controls.

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.

BShokz OpenDots Air

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.8	2

Source12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026Dual 11.8 mm drivers with the older Bassphere tuning.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: drivers 2x 11.8 mm. The text says the two drivers split their work, but the maker does not name the roles, so no role is stored.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Two 11.8 mm dynamic drivers operating in tandem per side in the Bassphere arrangement.

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.

Dynamic15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The review calls the two 11.8 mm drivers dynamic. The maker does not name the driver technology.

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

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

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Diaphragm material

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

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Min100 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Frequenzgang: 100 to 20 kHz. Codec and conditions are not stated. TechRadar prints 100 Hz to 40 kHz and a retailer prints 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The maker value is stored.

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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514Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Review: a five-band custom EQ next to four presets.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The app has a built-in five-band graphic equaliser with presets and custom settings.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Four presets plus a five-band custom equaliser.

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.

Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: 4 preset EQ modes in the Shokz App. The FAQ names Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private. A Customize option sits next to them.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EQ Adjustments page: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private, plus Customize. Customize is not a preset.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Four preset EQ modes: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Four presets in the app. TechRadar calls the fourth an audio leakage reduction mode, which is the maker's Private mode.

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

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

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.

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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

No10Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Black-E210STBKUS/p/244921.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Noise Cancelling: No.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026The review notes the earbuds have no noise cancellation.

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

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

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

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

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

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Measured

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

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.

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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.

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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.

BShokz OpenDots Air

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

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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

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.

41Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: Dual AI Noise-Canceling Microphones per earbud, so four across the pair.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered dual microphones with adaptive beamforming. The microphone count is per earbud.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026Two microphones per earbud, where the OpenDots 2 has three.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026For calls the earbuds use two microphones per clip.

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.

41Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Two microphones per earbud, four across the pair. No other microphone is named.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review spec list: four microphones in 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.

No1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: OpenDots 2 has two air-conduction microphones plus one bone-conduction microphone per earbud. OpenDots Air has dual AI noise-canceling microphones and no bone-conduction microphone is named.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: no bone-conduction microphones, unlike the OpenDots 2.

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.

AI1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered noise reduction for calls.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered dual microphones reduce background noise for calls.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Integrated noise cancellation system with AI-assisted filtering. It can be switched off in the app.

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.

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Connections

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

Bluetooth1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth only.

Bluetooth

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

6.12Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Bluetooth Version: 6.1.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth 6.1.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth 6.1.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Audio-Codecs: AAC, SBC.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026SBC and AAC only, no higher-resolution codec.

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App: multipoint connection and dual-device connection.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page: turned on in the Shokz App to connect two devices.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing.

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

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23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page: your earbuds are connected to two devices.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Multipoint pairing for up to two devices.

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.

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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.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: Fast Pair on Android 11 or later and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows 10 or later.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

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.

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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.

10m2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Kabellose Reichweite: 33 ft (10 m).4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Auto Reconnect page: connection range 10 m.

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.

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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, 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.

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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

BShokz OpenDots Air

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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 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

BShokz OpenDots Air

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 11 or later.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 or later.
Custom EQ, MultiPoint Pairing, Smart Wear Detection and touch control customization	Turned on or set in the Shokz App with the earbuds connected to the phone.
10-minute quick charge for 2 hours of playback	The charging case must show the green light state. Wireless chargers are not supported.
Battery test	Shokz lab at 25 +/- 2 C, AAC audio at 50 percent volume, other functions in standard mode.

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Fast Pair footnote, the Shokz App section and the quick charge footnote. The battery test conditions come from the German spec page.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Footnote 3 gives the battery test conditions and footnote 4 the quick charge conditions.

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.

56mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: earbuds 56 mAh (minimum).

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.

BShokz OpenDots Air

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9
ANC off	Not available	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	8
Call	Not available	Yes	32

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Up to 9 hours per charge and up to 36 hours in total with the charging case, under ideal conditions. The call rows and the AAC test condition come from the German spec page.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkulaufzeit: up to 9 hours of music per charge and up to 36 hours with the case. Up to 8 hours of talk time per charge and up to 32 hours with the case. Footnote 3: measured in the Shokz lab at 25 +/- 2 C with AAC audio at 50 percent volume and other functions in standard mode. The with-case rows state no codec.

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

9h=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

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

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9h=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

36h=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

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Talk time (claimed)

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=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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60min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charge time for the earbuds is 1 hour.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: earbuds in the charging case 60 minutes.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging page: the earbuds are fully charged after about 60 minutes in the case.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026It takes about 1 hour to fully charge the earbuds.

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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The charging case takes a standard USB input of 5 V plus or minus 5 percent. The user guide advises against higher-voltage power sources and says third-party cables can lengthen charging. The case does not support wireless charging and must not be placed on a wireless charger. The USB-C cable is not in the box.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladespannung: 5 V +/- 5 percent. The note that wireless charging is not supported and that the cable is not included is on the page.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging page: standard USB voltage of 5 V +/- 5 percent. A higher-voltage source is not recommended. Third-party cables can lengthen charging.

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

10min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page and FAQ: a 10-minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback. Not compatible with wireless chargers.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Schnellladen: 10 minutes of quick charge give up to 2 hours of music playback.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Quick Charge: 10 minutes gets 2 hours of listening.

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.

2h1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Up to 2 hours of listening after 10 minutes. The German footnote says SBC at 50 percent volume, earbuds only.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Footnote 4: lab test, 10 minutes in the case gives up to 120 minutes of playback in SBC mode at 50 percent volume. The case must show the green status light.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Quick Charge: 10 minutes gets 2 hours of listening.

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.

590mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: charging case 590 mAh (minimum).

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Insert the USB-C charging cable into the charging case.

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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120min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charging case 2 hours with wired charging.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: empty charging case 120 minutes wired.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging the case by cable takes about 2 hours.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the case.

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

No1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026FAQ: no, OpenDots Air does not support wireless charging.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The product does not support wireless charging. Do not place it on a wireless charger.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026The charging case supports wired charging through USB-C only.

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.

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

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

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Screen on case

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

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Controls

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

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

Touch, Pressure1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Tap on the JointArc or battery compartment and a pinch with a force sensor.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Single-finger tap on the JointArc or battery compartment and a two-finger pinch on both ends of the battery compartment. The maker page calls the pinch a force-sensor gesture.

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.

Pressure3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Right pinch once raises the volume and left pinch once lowers it.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026A single pinch on the right earbud raises the volume and on the left lowers it.

Gestures

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

Tap twice: play or pause, answer or end a call, Pinch twice: reject a call, Right pinch once: volume up, Left pinch once: volume down, Left pinch twice: previous track, Right pinch twice: next track3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Audio Control and Call Management pages: Tap x2 play or pause, R Pinch x1 volume up, L Pinch x1 volume down, L Pinch x2 previous track, R Pinch x2 next track, Tap x2 answer or hang up, Pinch x2 reject a call.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026How to Control: double-tap plays or pauses and answers or ends calls, double-pinch rejects a call, double-pinch left or right skips back or forward, single-pinch right raises and left lowers the volume.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Gesture functions can be customised in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App page: customize touch controls.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Choose different pinch or tap combinations in the Shokz App.

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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Dynamic Ear Detection Technology and Smart Wear Detection, which plays or pauses audio and can be turned off in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wear Detection page: the earbuds detect whether they are worn and play or pause. It can be turned off in the Shokz App.

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

Force sensor1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: the force sensor responds to your pinch.

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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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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Ear tip materials

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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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Dust and water rating, buds

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

IP551Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Earbuds IP55. The charging case is not waterproof.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Schutzklasse: earbuds IP55, charging case not waterproof.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026IP Rating page: the earbuds meet IP55 under IEC 60529. It does not apply to the charging case.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: IP55.

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Water resistance depth

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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

Shokz App1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App.

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, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The guide shows the Apple and Google Play download for the Shokz App.

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

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App: firmware updates and battery status.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App page: update firmware.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App lets you download firmware updates.

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.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live 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.

5.6g(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 pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: earbuds 6.3 g plus or minus 0.2 g.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: earbuds 6.3 g +/- 0.2 g.

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.

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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.

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

37.3g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charging case 37.3 g plus or minus 2 g. Total 49.9 g plus or minus 2.4 g, which equals the case plus two earbuds, so this is the empty case.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: charging case 37.3 g +/- 2 g.

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

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.

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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

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

OpenDots Air Earbuds, Charging Case, User Guide, Legal Information, App Card, Warranty Card1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026What's in the box list. No USB-C charging cable is included.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026What's in the Box page: earbuds, charging case, user guide, legal information, warranty card and app card.

Cables included

ASamsung Galaxy Buds Live

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USB-C charging cable	1

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

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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.

shokz.com/products/opendots-air1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US maker product page.

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.

de.shokz.com/products/opendots-air2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The German product page holds the full spec table.

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Online user guide, English. The PDF text extraction drops digits, so numbers were read from the German edition.

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.

2years1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US store: 2-year warranty.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Garantie: 2 Jahre.

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