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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

LinkBuds1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 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

WF-L910, YY2964, WFL910/W3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 202624Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Sony authored document heading WFL910/W LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbuds White. Exact US white identifier added to align stored UPC and warranty scope. Other undocumented colour and regional SKUs omitted.

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.

02724292870115Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/687347/sony-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Product Information table explicitly UPC 027242928701 tied to US White maker part WFL910/W. Only this proved regional finish code stored. Best Buy and B&H exact same SKU corroborate. Not a UPC for every finish or region.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1857996-REG/sony_wfl910_w_linkbuds_open_truly_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MFR WFL910/W and UPC 027242928701 in overview. Corroborates Micro Center.

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

1 October 20245Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026October 1 opens preorder. Actual October retail month independently established below.

Status

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Available12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Current maker Singapore exact WF-L910 store offers Black and White with Add to cart and public product availability=true. Status applies to currently sold regular models. Singapore labels Violet DISCON, which is not treated as global discontinuation of Violet or the whole model.

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.

$199.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch MSRP 199.99 USD, before US local sales tax. No speaker MSRP or later street price substituted. EUR VAT scope unproved.

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.

GB, US, JP, SG2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 5 October 2026This exact UK page establishes GB. US launch and Japanese product pages separately establish their own markets.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_OpenRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Singapore store establishes SG sale of the regular WF-L910. Existing GB/US/JP markets retained. No page-language inference.

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.

Black, White, Violet5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch lists Black, White and US-only Violet Olivia edition. Separately sold accessory-cover colours are not earbud finishes.6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_OpenRead 5 October 2026Japanese current product lists base finishes. Original US maker release separately proves US Violet Olivia edition.

Segment

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

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 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.

Open-ear2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 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 pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 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 bud3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 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.

BSony LinkBuds Open

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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.

Dynamic17Retailer pagedell.com/en-us/shop/sony-linkbuds-earset/apd/ad433579/audioRead 7 October 2026Exact Sony LinkBuds Open White device Technical Information Features includes Dynamic Driver. Separate corroboration, not a derivation from neodymium material.18Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/sony-wfl910-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WFL910B retailer Driver table explicitly Dynamic and 11 mm. Independently corroborates Dell US White WFL910/W Dynamic Driver. Unrelated mislabeled SPL frequency row and ambiguous microphone scope are excluded.

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

12mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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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.

1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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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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Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Certified earbuds for a personalised experience explicitly says individual ear-shape analysis through Sound Connect. Separate 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer captures ear images for compatible BRAVIA TVs. Ear-scan spatial profile, not a hearing-threshold test.

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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59Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-linkbuds-open-reviewRead 5 October 2026Explicit five-band custom EQ. App/firmware version unknown.

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.

Bright, Excited, Bass Boost, Speech, Relaxed, Mellow23Reviewsmartprix.com/bytes/sony-linkbuds-open-wf-l910-very-niche-earphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact Open Sound section expressly names these six sound presets. Maker app EQ article corroborates names and explicitly lists LinkBuds Open but warns presets differ by model, so generic list not copied wholesale. No game/ANC mode represented as EQ. Software version unknown.

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

360 Reality Audio, Android Spatial Audio8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026Compatible Android spatial services or named Sony 360 service required. No audio-specific Dolby licence invented.

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.

Yes8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026Exact software section Android Spatial Audio head tracking on select devices, tested firmware 1.2.0. No universal Apple Dolby Atmos route.

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

No8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026Exact noise cancellation section explicitly no ANC. Open ring physical awareness does not become an electronic transparency mode.

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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No8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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

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Conversation detection

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses/mutes music when wearer speaks. Does not imply a medical hearing feature.

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.

Lab response falls below the reviewer preference curve in bass and emphasizes parts of the highs. Open fit allows substantial ambient noise.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Exact lab commentary. No graph extraction, ratings or MOS converted into dB.11Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck and source preference curve.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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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.

Standardized recordings show mixed call quality and pronounced wind sensitivity.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Exact recorded ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant speech samples. No numerical capsule count inferred.11Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth with simulated noise, wind and reverberation.

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.

BSony LinkBuds Open

ANC	Hours (h)
No	9.5

Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Provided Open sample, three days, firmware 1.0.4/app 1.1.0 as published, ran 9 h 30 min. Codec not stated. GSMArena 8 h 18 min has different unspecified conditions and is not combined.11Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks 75 dB SPL. This does not establish an unstated ANC/codec for a particular sample.

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

5.25h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

9.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

AI7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Open/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker call paragraph explicitly AI-trained separation of wearer voice and environmental noise. Published physical voice/total capsule counts not found.

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.

Sony Integrated Processor V25Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Exact product launch explicitly names Integrated Processor V2 in this model, not inferred from sibling hardware.

Connections

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

Bluetooth3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact manual printed pages 145-146 explicitly publish Bluetooth 5.3, named codecs and profiles.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026LC3 needs compatible LE Audio Android hardware and app setup. No Auracast inferred from LC3 or Bluetooth 5.3.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Auracast

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Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Next-generation Bluetooth audio explicitly compatible with Auracast broadcast audio. LE Audio is described as Beta. Compatible LE Audio/Auracast source hardware/software required. No compatibility inferred solely from Bluetooth 5.3 or LC3. Original Sony US specification PDF corroborates.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony Electronics authored WFL910/W six-page original specification PDF. Next-generation Bluetooth audio paragraph explicitly Supports Auracast broadcast audio, LE Audio Beta. Retailer host does not turn this into a retailer-authored claim.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two concurrent sources in Classic Audio, one playing stream. App list marks multipoint unavailable during LE Audio. No simultaneous LC3 multipoint claim.

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

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23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 83 explicitly Google audio switch on compatible Android 8+ devices, using Fast Pair. Separate from Sony Auto Switch to LinkBuds Speaker.

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 Pair3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android Google audio switch chapter explicitly requires Google Fast Pair. Windows 10/11 chapters explicitly document 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.

Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Same paragraph explicitly shares music from one smartphone to multiple headphones via Auracast. Not multipoint or the Auto Switch speaker handoff.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same maker paragraph expressly sharing music from one smartphone to multiple headphones.

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.

10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate line-of-sight 10 m. Obstacles, interference, antenna, reception and software conditions affect actual range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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None20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete What's in the box list on printed page 9 shows headset, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, charging case and documents. Bluetooth-only communication specification and charge-only USB route identify no proprietary 2.4 GHz audio dongle. This is a complete box and connection scope, not an inference from the 2.4 GHz radio band. Sold-separately transmitters would be Bluetooth accessories, not a proprietary receiver.

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.

Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Same maker paragraph expressly LE Audio Beta for ultra-low latency gaming. Exact manual Supported codecs chapter confirms LC3 low-latency transmission. Compatible source and LE Audio setup required, no separate proprietary game-toggle or numerical delay invented.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same paragraph LE Audio Beta ultra-low latency ideal for gaming. No claimed millisecond scalar published.20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current exact guide printed page 39 expressly connects LE Audio to less sound delay and instructs selecting LE Audio connection setting for headphones > LE Audio Priority. This is a selectable connection mode. Printed page 87 names LC3 low-latency transmission. Requires compatible Android/LE Audio source. No separate gaming toggle or numerical delay claimed.

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, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 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

BSony LinkBuds Open

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac pairing chapters and computer calls chapter. Classic phone/desktop calls need compatible HFP/HSP app settings. LE Audio availability is separately restricted.

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

BSony LinkBuds Open

Feature	Needs
LE Audio / LC3	Compatible Android smartphone and Sound Connect LE Audio setup. Classic-only multipoint, Quick Access and some voice-assistant functions become unavailable.
Google audio switch	Compatible Android 8 or later devices connected through Google Fast Pair.
Head tracking	Compatible source device, spatial content and application. Availability varies by platform.
Auracast audio sharing	Compatible smartphone broadcast source and LE Audio/Auracast hardware and software. Maker describes the LE Audio path as Beta.
Ear-shape sound personalization	Sony | Sound Connect ear-image analysis with supported 360 Reality Audio service. BRAVIA TV personalization separately uses Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer and compatible television.
Google Find My Device / Find Hub	Updated headset software with added network support, compatible Android device and dedicated Classic Audio connection. Finding support is unavailable through the LE Audio path.

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual Classic/LE Audio and Google audio switch conditions. Spatial phone/content requirements independently retained in the source describing tracking.13Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Auracast/LE Audio and certified ear-scan/BRAVIA paragraphs. Existing Classic-only multipoint restrictions retained. New requirement rows reflect source prose without adding unproved OS/firmware minima.25Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/software/00347092Read 7 October 2026Exact release notes specify new Google Find My Device only during dedicated Classic Audio connection. Firmware 1.5.1 includes that prior feature. LE Audio Fast Pair addition is a separate feature, not proof of LE Audio finding network support. Independent direct fetch blocked. Complete public indexed exact update text read, including Applicable Model WF-L910 and the previous-benefits Classic Audio-only clause. No login or access workaround.

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.

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

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

ASamsung Galaxy Buds 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.

BSony LinkBuds Open

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC off	SBC	No	8
ANC off	LC3	No	8
Call	Not available	No	4.5
ANC off	Not available	Yes	22

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact page 27 music runtime 8 h with AAC/SBC/LC3. EQ, DSEE, Speak-to-Chat, voice wake, Service Link and Adaptive Volume Control shorten runtime. ANC-off represents ordinary music playback on a device explicitly without ANC. Call 4.5 h and standby 13 h are separate. Standby excluded.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 22 h including case. Footnote 12 gives 8 h earbuds + 14 h case, with Bluetooth. Codec unstated. No charging-case capacity derived.

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

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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

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

22h=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

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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90min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Approximate earbuds-only full charge in case. Case-only charging is separately published.

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

3min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 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.

1h3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately one hour of earbud music after three-minute charging. Codec/volume unspecified for this quick-charge claim. Excludes case-inclusive runtime.

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.

300mAh18Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/sony-wfl910-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WFL910B table: Charging Case Battery Capacity 300 mAh, lithium-ion cell. Typical versus rated designation unstated. Not case USB output capacity or bud capacity. Walkman exact-model technical report separately names Springpower 442129 300 mAh 3.85 V. Maker manuals/spec sheet omit capacity. Earbud 54 mAh here conflicts with other stated 56 mAh and remains absent.19Press articlethewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/09/sony-announces-new-linkbuds-line-featuring-linkbuds-open-fit-and-a-wireless-speakerRead 7 October 2026Open-specific FCC teardown discussion explicitly names case Springpower 442129 300 mAh 3.85 V. Rating designation unstated. Corroborates retailer case cell figure. Later Fit 500 mAh paragraph excluded. Bud 56 mAh is described alongside 0.216 Wh and may be arithmetic, so not stored.

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 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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150min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Exact Open review charging paragraph explicitly says the USB-C case does not support wireless charging. This is corroborated by exact maker table/manual wired charging method.

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, Head gestures, Voice commands3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 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.

Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Gestures

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

Wide Area Tap on earbud or nearby skin, Head nod to accept a call, Head shake to reject a call3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App reassigns left/right function groups, voice functions and Quick Access. No arbitrary individual-gesture remapping inferred.

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.

Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Separate Amazon Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri chapters. Cloud/device/app/region restrictions apply. Some voice routes and Quick Access are unavailable under LE Audio. On-device playback Voice Control is represented in control_types, not invented as a cloud assistant.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts diagrams name built-in IR sensors. App enables automatic pause/resume and power-off when removed.

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

Infrared wear sensors3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Safe Listening12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Total convenience, total customisation explicitly Safe Listening checks WHO healthy listening habits. Exposure-awareness function, not medical hearing aid, hearing test, skin sensor or automatic sudden-sound suppression.

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.

Fins3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

IPX4 equivalent4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Exact Open claim is IPX4 equivalent, without inferring independent certification. Charging case explicitly not water resistant.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Galaxy 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

Sony | Sound Connect3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 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

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 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.

Google Find Hub25Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/software/00347092Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-L910 firmware 1.5.1 published 22 April 2026 lists prior included addition of the new Google Find My Device under dedicated Classic Audio only. Schema current Google Find Hub enum identifies this renamed Google finding network. No inference from Fast Pair alone. Independent direct fetch blocked. Complete public indexed exact update text read, including Applicable Model WF-L910 and the previous-benefits Classic Audio-only clause. No login or access workaround.

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.

5.1g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Approximate one-earbud mass including attached fitting supporter. Pair mass is not stored.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate one-earbud weight including fitting supporter.

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.

30.6g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact charging-case mass, separate from earbuds.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual separately publishes charging-case weight, excluding earbud mass.

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.

AK8YY296421Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3e695feadcd6e23333de6773d2a93fffd2caa8dace4aaf25fe4135cf858ad63b_optim.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony-authored Reference Guide 5-056-449-12(1), original reference page 1, compilation PDF page 1. Exact LinkBuds Open YY2964 label explicitly FCC ID AK8YY2964 and IC 409B-YY2964. The previous mirror returned a challenge page. This ordinary public PDF compilation begins with the same manufacturer guide. No separate case FCC ID inferred.

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.

360 Reality Audio certified, ISED IC: 409B-YY2964, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED RSS-10212Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Exact model paragraph expressly 360 Reality Audio certified earbuds. Separate from Hi-Res Audio certification, licensing for game consoles or Dolby branding.22Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3e695feadcd6e23333de6773d2a93fffd2caa8dace4aaf25fe4135cf858ad63b_optim.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony reference guide page 1 identifies IC 409B-YY2964. Reference page 2 explicitly states FCC Part 15 Class B compliance and ISED RSS-102 RF exposure compliance. Same opening pages in this public compilation. Standards/identifier are stated compliance evidence, not medical clearance.

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

Sony LinkBuds Open earbuds with Air Fitting Supporters, Charging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Documents3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete standard box list. Factory Air Fitting Supporters are attached. Separately sold covers/supporter colours and Olivia edition promotions excluded.

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

BSony LinkBuds Open

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

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-open2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker product page. Open ring admits sound physically, without electronic transparency mode.

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.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Full exact maker support technical table. Bluetooth communication range is not acoustic frequency response. Unlabelled case dimensions are not assigned to width/height/depth. Exact published 11 mm ring driver diameter describes its outer ring, not a solid 11 mm diaphragm. Physical driver count per earbud was not explicitly found. The optional driver table is omitted because an uncounted row would derive a count of one. Diameter remains documented here rather than creating an unsupported derived count.

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.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact English guide 148 pages. Box page 9, runtime page 27, specifications pages 145-146, app pages 115-116 inspected.

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.

1year15Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/687347/sony-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026US exact White WFL910/W Vendor Warranty table parts 1 Year Limited and labor 1 Year Limited. B&H explicitly Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty corroborates. Maker exact US support links a warranty PDF but fetch did not resolve that file. Retailer source explicitly vendor warranty, excludes retail return policy, statutory rights, UK registration promotion and JP Sony-store 3 year promotion.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1857996-REG/sony_wfl910_w_linkbuds_open_truly_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Items Included explicitly Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty for US WFL910/W. No other regional warranty generalized.

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