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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

AeroClip1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Listed by the maker as AeroClip. AeroClip 2 is the second model of the line.

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

A3388, A3388Z11, A3388Z21, A3388Z31, A3388Z511Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store SKUs A3388Z11, A3388Z21, A3388Z31 and A3388Z51. A3388 is the base model on the EU declaration. The UK and EU stores use A3388G11, G21, G31 and G51 with the same barcodes. Those codes are not stored.

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.

194644224820, 194644224851, 194644225032, 1946442250251Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store product data barcodes, one per colour: 194644224820 Midnight Black, 194644224851 Champagne Mist, 194644225032 Glacier Blue and 194644225025 Rosy Brown.

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

7 January 20258Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-debuts-new-aeroclip-clip-on-style-open-earbuds-130376Read 15 October 2026Article dated 7 January 2025, the day of the announcement.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026The maker US store showed every colour sold out on the day it was read. The product is still listed and sold by retailers.

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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soundcore AeroClip 215Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the AeroClip 2 the sequel and an upgrade over its predecessor, the original AeroClip.

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.

$129.998Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-debuts-new-aeroclip-clip-on-style-open-earbuds-130376Read 15 October 2026Article: $129.99. Excludes sales tax. The US store now lists $169.99. That later price is not stored.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: launched with a list price of $129.99 and 129.99 GBP.

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

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€129.9910Press articleifun.de/soundcore-aeroclip-neue-open-ear-ohrhoerer-starten-252189Read 15 October 2026German report dated 7 April 2025 on the start of sales: 129.99 EUR on Amazon.de, sold by Soundcore. WinFuture also calls 129.99 EUR the UVP. VAT is included as is usual for German retail prices.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026WinFuture lists 129.99 EUR as UVP.

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, DE1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US from the maker US store and Germany from the German launch reports. Other markets are not verified.10Press articleifun.de/soundcore-aeroclip-neue-open-ear-ohrhoerer-starten-252189Read 15 October 2026German launch report.

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.

Midnight Black, Champagne Mist, Glacier Blue, Rosy Brown1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store colour selector. TechRadar lists only three colourways at launch. Glacier Blue came later.

Segment

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

Music1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Maker page: for every outdoor venture and all-day wear. No maker category matches the enum exactly, so music is the closest option.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: open-ear clip-on earbuds. Nothing goes into 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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: adaptive open-ring clip-on design.

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.

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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.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	1

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026One dynamic full-range driver per earbud. Role is entered as full range because there is one driver.

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.

Dynamic14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: dynamic driver, 12 mm. The maker gives the driver as a 12 mm by 12 mm titanium-coated unit and the manual lists 12.8 mm by 12.8 mm. The driver is square, so no circular diameter is stored.

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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Titanium-coated1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 12 mm titanium-coated driver. The page does not name the diaphragm material.

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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Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Test conditions are not stated.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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16Ω2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: impedance 16 ohm.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 16 ohm. This matches the manual.

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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

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

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

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

soundcore Signature, Bass Booster, Volume Booster, Classical, Podcast, Treble Booster3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: default soundcore Signature. Others are Bass Booster, Volume Booster, Classical, Podcast, Treble Booster and Custom EQ. Custom EQ is not stored as a preset.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Six sound effects and a custom EQ in the app.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists Bass, Treble and Volume Booster, Classical and Podcast presets plus custom EQ and the Soundcore Signature default.

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

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: there is no ANC.

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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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 4 beamforming mics and wind-blocking meshes. This is a physical mesh, not selectable processing.

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.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	AAC	8.68

Source13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Continuous playback with the AAC codec at about 50 percent volume lasted 8 hours 41 minutes, stored as 8.68 h. At about 60 percent it ran a little over 8 hours. LDAC at 70 to 75 percent volume gave 6.5 to 7 hours. The LDAC range is not stored. The reviewer names no tool or content. ANC does not exist.

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)

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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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35min13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Review: charging the earbuds in the case from 0 to 100 percent takes 35 minutes. The maker FAQ says 50 minutes.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: 4 beamforming mics. WinFuture and PurePC say two per earbud.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 4-mic AI call clarity.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Four microphones in total, two per earbud.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026Review text: two beamforming microphones per earbud.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Four across the pair.

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.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: advanced AI for calls.

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

Bluetooth2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Powering on and pairing section: Bluetooth pairing is the only connection. There is no cable or dongle audio input.

Bluetooth

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

5.42Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth version 5.4.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: AeroClip 5.4. The list also names an AeroClip Special with 6.1, which is a different product.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, LDAC3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: SBC and AAC. The maker comparison page adds LDAC on Android, so LDAC is stored too.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: SBC, AAC.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Text: AeroClip supports Hi-Res Wireless and LDAC through the soundcore app on Android. WinFuture lists SBC, AAC and LDAC.11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Codecs SBC, AAC and LDAC.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026LDAC is the highest quality codec in the app.

Bluetooth profiles

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

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections section: two Bluetooth devices at the same time, on by default.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Dual Connections is enabled by default and plays audio from the device that starts playback last.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026FAQ: both models support multipoint.

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

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22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Connections connects the earbuds to two Bluetooth devices at once.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: multipoint 2 devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No11Reviewwinfuture.de/news,151102.htmlRead 15 October 2026Using LDAC disables multipoint.

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.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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

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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.

15m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: Bluetooth range 15 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.

Android, iOS5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026The maker names iPhone and Android for the app. The FAQ also covers calls on an iPhone. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

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

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth is the only connection.

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

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Feature	Needs
LDAC and Hi-Res Wireless	Android phone with LDAC support. The maker says it is enabled through the soundcore app. Turning it on installs a separate firmware per the PurePC review. Using LDAC turns multipoint off per WinFuture. iPhones use AAC.
Dual Connections	On by default. It can be turned off in the soundcore app. Notification sounds from one device can interrupt playback from the other.
Volume control by tap	Off by default. Assign volume up or down to a tap gesture in the soundcore app.
Voice assistant by tap	Off by default. Turn it on in the Controls settings of the soundcore app.

Source3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: dual connection behaviour, volume control and voice assistant defaults.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Text: LDAC is Android only and set up in the app.13Reviewpurepc.pl/soundcore-aeroclip-recenzja-test-opinia-specyfikacjaRead 15 October 2026LDAC is turned on in the app connectivity settings and downloads a separate firmware version.

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.

60mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: earbud 60 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

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.

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: up to 8 hours, 32 hours in total with the charging case. The FAQ states 50 percent volume and the default soundcore Signature effect. No codec is stated.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: about 8 hours of continuous music at 50 percent volume with the default soundcore Signature effect. Extra app features can shorten it.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 8 h per charge and 32 h with case.

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

32h=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

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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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50min3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: charging time earbuds 50 minutes. PurePC measured 35 minutes.

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

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The manual gives the case input as 5 V 0.9 A and the support spec list gives 5 V 1 A. The manual says a full recharge of the case takes about 2 hours.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: input 5 V 0.9 A, output 5 V 0.25 A. The support product page lists 5 V 1 A. The SPECS charging time of 2 h matches the case figure in the charging section.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: input 5 V 1 A, output 5 V 0.25 A. The manual prints 5 V 0.9 A.

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

10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes of charging offers 3 hours of playtime. The overview diagram reads 10 mins = 3 hrs.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 10 min = 3 h.

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.

3h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes of charging offers 3 hours of playtime. Earbuds only.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 10 min = 3 h.

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.

580mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPECS: charging case 580 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

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-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists a USB-C charging port on the case. The manual refers to the provided USB-C charging cable.

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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120min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: a full battery recharge of the charging case takes about 2 hours. The FAQ also says 2 hours for the case.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ spec box: charging case 2 hours.

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

No12Reviewnetzwelt.de/soundcore-aeroclips/testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Data sheet: charging by USB-C and no Qi. The maker AeroClip 2 FAQ lists wireless charging as new on that model.

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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No2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists an LED indicator, a USB-C port and a charging case button. No screen is listed.

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

Touch2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview: the tap control area covers the entire C-bridge. Controls are double and triple taps.

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.

Touch3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: volume by tap is off by default and is enabled by customising the tap controls in the app. Stored as touch because the earbud tap sets volume once assigned.

Gestures

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

Double tap: play or pause, answer a call, hang up a call, Triple tap: next track, reject an incoming call2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls table: double tap plays or pauses and answers a call, triple tap plays the next track and rejects a call. The table prints hang up as a double press. The maker FAQ says double tap. Single tap does nothing.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: double tap plays or pauses, answers and hangs up. Triple tap skips to the next track and rejects a call.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual says tap controls can be customised in the soundcore app.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the controls can be customised in the soundcore 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.

Voice assistant of the connected phone3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: voice assistant support is off by default and is turned on in the Controls settings of the app. The assistant is the connected phone's.

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.

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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

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Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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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

IP553Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroClip-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ: IP55. The maker says AeroClip was upgraded to IP55 and some older packaging may still show IPX4. The manual SPECS table says IPX4 and the support spec list says IPX5. The maker comparison page and the Good Guys listing say IP55.6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: IP55.

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

soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026App section: the soundcore app checks battery level, customises controls, sets dual connections and updates firmware.

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, iOS5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Download the soundcore app from the App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android.

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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update section: the app notifies when a new firmware version is found.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026Update AeroClip's firmware to the latest version for free in the soundcore app.

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.

6g(0.2 oz)6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 6.0 g. The body text of the same page says 6.2 g, which is the AeroClip 2 figure, so the table is used.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 g per bud. The charging case figure of 42 g is not stored because it may include the earbuds.14Reviewsoundguys.com/product/soundcore-aeroclipRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 g per earbud.

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.

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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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 15 October 2026Comparison table: 12 mm titanium-coated driver with Hi-Res Wireless. Read as the Hi-Res Audio Wireless mark. The page does not show the logo.

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

AeroClip earbuds, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, Ear grips, medium and large2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing section: medium and large ear grips come with the package. Charging section: the provided USB-C charging cable. The earbuds and case are the product itself.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Tips-for-Using-Your-New-soundcore-AeroClipRead 15 October 2026M and L ear grips are in the accessory box.

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

Bsoundcore AeroClip

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: the provided USB-C charging cable. Length and the other connector are not stated.

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.

us.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbuds1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3388-aeroclip-open-earbudsRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

service.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIAS4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08J1000000Y0bGIASRead 15 October 2026Support product page for the AeroClip with a short spec list and the manuals. No standalone datasheet exists.

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.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdf2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000023782/en_US/000023782.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide for A3388, 8 pages. The SPECS table is on page 8.

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.

1.5years7Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US store warranty page: Headphones, all series, 18 months. The page is a general policy and does not name the AeroClip. US market.

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