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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

AeroFit1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Listed in the AeroFit line of open-ear earbuds.

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

A3875, A3875Z11, A3875Z21, A3875ZQ1, A3875Z31, A3875G11, A3875G21, A3875GQ12Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 15 October 2026US store SKUs A3875Z11 Matte Black, A3875Z21 Gloss White, A3875ZQ1 Matte Purple and A3875Z31 Gloss Blue.3Maker product pageeu.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 15 October 2026EU store SKUs A3875G11, A3875G21 and A3875GQ1. The EU store has no blue SKU.9Regulatory filingsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036614/en_US/000036614.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity: product soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro, model A3875.

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.

194644317744, 194644274528, 194644274535, 194644274542, 1946442745112Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes in the US store product data: 194644317744, 194644274528, 194644274535 and 194644274542.3Maker product pageeu.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 15 October 2026EU black barcode 194644274511. The EU white and purple SKUs list the same barcodes as the US rows.

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

6 January 202611Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Maker blog dated 15 January 2026 about the CES 2026 Innovation Awards honoree. SoundGuys dates the CES announcement to 6 January 2026.14Reviewsoundguys.com/the-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-are-open-earbuds-that-transform-into-anc-earbuds-150692Read 15 October 2026Article dated 6 January 2026: announced at CES 2026.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Store product data shows all four colours available. The store page HTML showed a sold-out label when fetched, while the product data feed marked every variant available. The maker blog and reviews say it is on sale.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: available now in Matte Black, Matte Purple and Gloss White.

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.

$179.991Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026US store price 179.99 USD. Excludes sales tax.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: regular MSRP 179.99 USD. A launch promotion of 149.99 USD through 31 March 2026 is not an MSRP and is not stored.14Reviewsoundguys.com/the-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-are-open-earbuds-that-transform-into-anc-earbuds-150692Read 15 October 2026Article: 179.99 USD, the same as the AeroFit 2 at launch.15Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 179.99 USD and 179.99 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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€179.993Maker product pageeu.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 15 October 2026EU store price 179.99 EUR including VAT, no compare-at price. The German review price is the same. The EU store listing is dated April 2026, after the January launch, so the German review gives the launch evidence.16Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/soundcore-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026German review dated 21 January 2026 gives 179,99 EUR for the AeroFit 2 Pro.

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, EU1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026US store. The EU store lists the product too.3Maker product pageeu.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 15 October 2026EU store product data.

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.

Matte Black, Gloss White, Matte Purple, Gloss Blue1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Colour selector: Matte Black, Gloss White, Matte Purple and Gloss Blue.2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc.jsRead 15 October 2026Colour option values in the product data.

Segment

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

Sport1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Page: use during workouts or the commute. The maker blog calls it suited to jogging and cycling. Stored as sport like the AeroFit 2.

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/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Page title and text: 2-in-1 earbuds that switch between open-ear and ANC modes. The product is dual-form. The open-ear form is stored because the store sells it as open-ear earbuds with ANC. In ANC form the maker calls it semi-in-ear.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Port double section: two wearing forms, Open-Ear and ANC. In Open-Ear form the earbuds rest on the ears and leave the ear canals clear.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: Open-Ear form keeps the drivers outside the ear canal. ANC form pivots the hooks inward to create a seal and the maker calls it Semi-In-Ear ANC.

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

Ear hook6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview and wearing sections: an ear hook with five levels over the outer ear.

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 bud5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 26: single-ear use is supported. Dual-ear pairing, reset and custom EQ cannot be used with one earbud.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls and power sections: hold one earbud button for 3 seconds to power on a single earbud.

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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 AeroFit 2 Pro

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.8	1

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Page text: 11.8 mm composite drivers. The type and count come from the Anker Japan page and TechRadar.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: speaker 11.8 mm.10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3875Read 15 October 2026Page: 11.8 mm dynamic driver with an LCP diaphragm.15Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a custom-built 11.8 mm driver in each earbud. The review spec table also says 11.8 mm and one passage says 10.8 mm, which is read as a typo.

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.

Dynamic10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3875Read 15 October 2026Page: 11.8 mm dynamic driver.

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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LCP10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3875Read 15 October 2026Page: LCP coated diaphragm.

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 HzMax40 kHz6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and 40 kHz with LDAC enabled. The upper limit is stored with LDAC.

Impedance

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16Ω6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 16 ohm.

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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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hear ID section: a short in-app test of preferred music styles and sound types builds a profile. It is a preference test, not a hearing 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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86Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026EQ section: eight sliders in the custom equalizer. The guide also lists 22 EQ presets, which are not named, so no preset list is stored.

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.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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

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

Spatial Audio6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Spatial audio section: Head Tracking with Music and Movie modes, or Fixed spatial sound.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: spatial audio with head tracking.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Page text: dynamic head tracking moves the sound around you.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Spatial audio section: surround sound that follows head movement.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: spatial audio with head tracking.

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

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026ANC section: ANC and Normal modes in the soundcore app, or hold an earbud for 2 seconds. It works only when both earbuds are in ANC form.

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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613Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-vs-powerbeats-pro-2Read 15 October 2026German maker blog: a precise acoustic system with six ambient noise sensors. SoundGuys calls it a six-microphone array. The split between earbuds is not stated.14Reviewsoundguys.com/the-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-are-open-earbuds-that-transform-into-anc-earbuds-150692Read 15 October 2026Article: in sealed earbud mode a six-microphone array with Adaptive ANC 3.0.

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

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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026ANC section: the app ANC mode adapts to your ears and your environment. Tips text: adaptive noise cancellation turns on in ANC form.12Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-vs-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026Blog: adaptive ANC using four integrated microphones and AI algorithms.14Reviewsoundguys.com/the-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-are-open-earbuds-that-transform-into-anc-earbuds-150692Read 15 October 2026Article: Adaptive ANC 3.0 adjusts noise canceling up to 180 times per second.

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

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

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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

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Conversation detection

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

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Measured

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

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

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

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASamsung Galaxy Buds Live

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.25

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

Bsoundcore AeroFit 2 Pro

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

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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

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

41Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Page text: 4 mics with AI-boosted call technology. The split between earbuds is not stated.12Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-vs-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026Blog: four integrated microphones with AI algorithms for adaptive ANC. The German blog says four microphones for calls.13Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/blogs/earbuds/soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-vs-powerbeats-pro-2Read 15 October 2026German maker blog: four microphones with AI noise reduction for calls.

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.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 15 October 2026Page text: AI-boosted call technology.

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

Bluetooth6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power on and pairing section and specifications: Bluetooth 6.1 only.

Bluetooth

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

6.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e2000006OrpTAASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth version 6.1.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1: Bluetooth 6.1.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 6.1.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, LDAC4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e2000006OrpTAASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: supported Bluetooth codecs LDAC, SBC, AAC.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 2: SBC, AAC and LDAC.16Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/soundcore-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026Review: SBC and AAC plus LDAC as the Hi-Res codec.

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.

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 21: Dual Connections connect two devices.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual connection section: connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Dual connections are on by default.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint connection.

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

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25Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 21 and 22: two devices at once. A third device needs one removed first.12Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-vs-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026Blog: connect to two devices simultaneously.16Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/soundcore-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026Review: up to two sources at the same time.

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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85Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 12: up to 8 Bluetooth devices remembered.

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.

10m5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 18: 33 ft or 10 m.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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

Yes15Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the app brings a low-latency mode and a spatial audio mode.16Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/soundcore-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026Review: the app has a gaming mode that reduces latency.

Claimed latency

ASamsung Galaxy Buds Live

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Bsoundcore AeroFit 2 Pro

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	200

Source5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 31: about 200 ms. The connection is Bluetooth. No mode is stated.

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, iOS6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Pairing and volume sections give Android and iOS steps, and the LDAC section names Android 8.0 or later. FAQ 7 names the App Store. A support article about a MacBook exists, but its text could not be read, so macOS is not stored.

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 AeroFit 2 Pro

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

ASamsung Galaxy Buds Live

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

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

Bsoundcore AeroFit 2 Pro

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Sound Mode, Preferred audio quality. It shortens playback time.
Active noise cancelling	Works only when both earbuds are in ANC form. It cannot be turned on in Open-Ear form. Automatic switching is on by default and Smart Toggle in the app turns it off.
Hear ID	Set up in the soundcore app under Sound Effects, EQ, Preference. The Open-Ear form does not support the Hear ID test, so keep the earbuds in ANC form.
AI translation	The phone must be connected to the soundcore app, version 3.8.7 or higher, and Dual Connections must be turned off.
Anka AI assistant	Latest soundcore app with the earbuds connected to the app. The assistant cannot open or control other apps.

Source5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 7: the AI translation feature needs soundcore app version 3.8.7 or higher.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026ANC, Hear ID, AI assistant, AI translation and LDAC sections.

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.

60mAh5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 3: 60 mAh for each earbud. Typical or rated basis is not stated. The safety sheet gives a nominal battery voltage of 3.85 V. A German comparison page lists a different figure for the earbuds, so the FAQ is used.

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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No8Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3875Safety.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety sheet: the product contains non-replaceable lithium ion batteries, nominal 3.85 V, and the user should not replace them.

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 AeroFit 2 Pro

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	7
ANC off	Not available	Yes	34
ANC on	Not available	No	5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	24
ANC on	LDAC	No	3
Call	Not available	No	4
Call	Not available	Yes	20

Source5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 9, 10 and 11, with music at 50 percent volume and calls at 60 percent volume. Open-Ear form 7 hours and 34 hours with the case. ANC form 5 hours and 24 hours with the case. With LDAC the ANC form gives about 3 hours. The FAQ also gives 6 hours with LDAC in the Open-Ear form, but the CES blog says LDAC cuts about 3 hours in that form, so that row is not stored. Calls are about 4 hours in both forms. Open-Ear form is stored as ANC off because ANC cannot be turned on there. ANC form is stored as ANC on.10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3875Read 15 October 2026FAQ on the page: ANC off 7 hours and 34 hours with the case in Open-Ear form, 5 hours and 24 hours in ANC form, calls about 4 hours.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog footnote, internal lab testing: Open-Ear form 7 hours and 34 hours with the case, ANC form 5 hours and 24 hours with the case. Calls up to 4 hours in Open-Ear form with 20 hours with the case. In ANC form calls are up to 4 hours with ANC on and 5 hours with ANC off, about 20 and 25 hours with the case. The call mode cannot split ANC on and off, so the 4 and 20 hour rows are stored. LDAC cuts about 3 hours in Open-Ear form and 2 hours in ANC form.

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

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=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

34h=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

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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60min5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 3: a full earbud charge takes about 1 hour. The French and Japanese spec tables agree.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: earbuds 1 hour.

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 maker documents disagree on the charging times that include the case. The French guide gives 1.7 hours for the case and earbuds by cable and 2.6 hours wirelessly. The Japanese guide gives about 2 hours by cable and about 3 hours wirelessly in its text and 3.5 hours wirelessly in its spec table. The FAQ gives about 2 hours for the case and about 4 hours wirelessly. The case input is 5 V 0.8 A. The FAQ says a fully charged case recharges the earbuds 3 times.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 4, 14 and 8.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section and specifications: case wired 0.7 hour, case and earbuds 1.7 hours wired and 2.6 hours wireless. Input 5 V 0.8 A.7Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3875Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Japanese guide: case full charge about 2 hours by cable and about 3 hours wirelessly in the text. Its spec table gives earbuds and case about 2 hours by cable and about 3.5 hours wirelessly.

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

10min5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 16: a 10 minute recharge gives up to 3.5 hours of playback. The charging case does not support this feature.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 3.5 hours of playback.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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.

3.5h5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 16: up to 3.5 hours of playback after 10 minutes. This is earbud playback. Form, volume and ANC are not stated.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: up to 3.5 hours of playback after 10 minutes of charging.

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.

750mAh5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 4: 750 mAh for the charging case. The user guides list 750 mAh in the spec table without naming the part.

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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No8Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3875Safety.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same sentence covers the product, including the charging case.

Case charging port

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

USB-C6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview: USB-C charging port on the case.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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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

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 6 and 13: the charging case supports wireless charging.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: place the case on a wireless charger for wireless charging.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: wireless charging supported.15Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the case facilitates wireless charging.

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.

Qi5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 6: wireless charging supports the Qi protocol. The FAQ also gives a maximum power output of 3 W. That figure is not stored because the safety sheet gives a different 0.005 to 5 W charger range and the field counts case input only.

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

Button6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists an earbud button. Controls table uses presses and holds.15Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: each earbud has a physical button with a click, not a touch area.16Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/soundcore-aerofit-2-proRead 15 October 2026Review: controlled through an integrated button on the back of each earbud.

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.

Buttons6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls table: one press on the right earbud raises volume and one press on the left lowers it.

Gestures

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

Press twice (left or right): play or pause, Press once (right): volume up, Press once (left): volume down, Press once (left or right): answer a call, Hold for 2 seconds (left or right): reject an incoming call or end a call, Hold for 2 seconds (left or right): turn ANC on or off, Hold for 3 seconds (left and right): power off, Hold for 3 seconds on one earbud: power on that earbud6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls table with default button settings. L is left and R is right.

Remappable controls

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

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls section: touch and button controls can be customised in the app for volume, skip track, play or pause, and the voice assistant.

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.

Anka6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Smart assistant section: Anka, started by saying Hey Anka.

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.

No5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 15: the AeroFit 2 Pro does not feature wearing detection.

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

Sensors that detect Open-Ear or ANC form6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing section: built-in sensors detect which form is in use from whether the earbuds cover the ear canals. SoundGuys says two sensors in each earbud.14Reviewsoundguys.com/the-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-are-open-earbuds-that-transform-into-anc-earbuds-150692Read 15 October 2026Article: two sensors in each earbud detect Open-Ear or sealed mode and recalibrate the EQ.

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.

Ear hook6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wearing sections: an ear hook that slides between five levels.

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

IP554Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e2000006OrpTAASRead 15 October 2026Spec list: waterproof rating for the earbuds IP55.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-AeroFit-2-Pro-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ 5: earbuds IP55. The charging case is not water resistant, so no case rating is stored.6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: IP55.11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: rated IP55 for water and dust resistance.

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

soundcore6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026ANC, Hear ID and EQ sections refer to the soundcore app.

App platforms

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

Android, iOS6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Smart assistant section: Android users adjust system settings so the app runs in the background. FAQ 7 names the App Store for iOS.

User firmware updates

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

Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update section: the app announces new firmware and updates the earbuds.

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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Yes6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026AI translation section: real-time and face-to-face translation in 100 languages.

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.

10.5g(0.4 oz)10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3875Read 15 October 2026Spec table: about 10.5 g per earbud and about 109 g for the charging case with the earbuds. TechRadar gives 10.4 g in its preview and 11 g in its review. The case-only weight is not stated by the maker, so it is not stored.

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 Wireless11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aerofit-2-pro-ces-2026-awardRead 15 October 2026Blog: Hi-Res Audio certified with LDAC support on Android. The blog does not name the wireless logo. TechRadar names Hi-Res Audio Wireless, which is stored.15Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aerofit-2-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and LDAC support.

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.

CE, UKCA9Regulatory filingsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036614/en_US/000036614.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration lists Directive 2014/53/EU for the EU and UK. CE and UKCA marks follow from the declaration.

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

Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C and USB-A cable, Quick start guide10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3875Read 15 October 2026Spec table package list for Japan: the unit, charging case, USB-C and USB-A cable and quick start guide. The Japan model numbers A3875N11, N21, N31 and NQ1 are not stored.

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

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USB-C and USB-A cable

Source10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3875Read 15 October 2026Package list: one USB-C and USB-A cable. The length is 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/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-anc1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3875-aerofit-2-pro-open-ear-earbuds-with-ancRead 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/a08e2000006OrpTAAS4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e2000006OrpTAASRead 15 October 2026Soundcore support product page for the AeroFit 2 Pro. It lists a short spec list, the user guides and the EU declaration.

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/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdf6Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038533/en_US/000038533.pdfRead 15 October 2026French user guide A3875 from the Soundcore knowledge base. No English PDF was found. The English guide is a support article that has no readable text.

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.

1.5years8Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3875Safety.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety sheet: 18-month limited warranty, with 12 months for India.

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