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General

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Series

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

1000X3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Expands the 1000X family.

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

SM-R175NZKAEUA, SM-R1751Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Black model row SM-R175NZKAEUA. Full public API reopened through an ordinary request.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

WF-1000XM32Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Page title shows the Thailand store SKU WF-1000XM3S/VW. The base model name is WF-1000XM3, also the SoundGuys model number.

GTIN / EAN

880609019634819Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-wireless-bluetooth-earphones-black/N602642WRead 7 October 2026Exact original UK Black SM-R175NZKAEUA, corroborated by MobileFun exact part number. Mixed Black/White factory-code listing with 8806090196454 is not a uniquely bound contrary reference.20Retailer pagemobilefun.com/official-samsung-galaxy-buds-true-wireless-earphones-black-80536Read 7 October 2026Key Details explicitly pairs SM-R175NZKAEUA and 8806090196348 with Black. Thirteen-digit GTIN is retained despite the retailer UPC label. Its six-hour prose and generic multi-device wording are not imported.

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

11 February 20203Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026

5 July 20193Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Reprint of Sony Electronics Inc. release dated July 5, 2019, San Diego.

Status

Discontinued9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026October 12, 2022 update explicitly states Samsung discontinued Buds+.

Discontinued8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Review says the model has ceased production and has been superseded twice.

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds217Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Explicit model successor. Existing samsung-galaxy-buds2 record verified. No sibling measurement is imported.33Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.

Sony WF-1000XM410Reviewtechradar.com/news/sony-wf-1000xm4-take-the-crown-as-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds-of-2021Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's launch report calls the WF-1000XM4 the successor to the WF-1000XM3.11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-Sony-WF-1000XM4-launches-with-some-exciting-features-and-an-inflated-price-tag.544040.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WF-1000XM4 the follow-up to the WF-1000XM3.

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

$149.993Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Original US family launch MSRP excluding tax. Reference hardware is the separately identified UK Black SKU.

$229.993Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Suggested retail price $229.99 USD. Pre-sale at select retailers. Available for purchase in August.

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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€2497Press articlegiga.de/artikel/sony-wf-1000xm3-preisverfall-noise-canceling-in-ears-unter-200-euro-2019Read 13 October 2026GIGA: released in summer 2019 with a UVP of 249 euro. nextpit gives the same recommended price of 249 euro. What Hi-Fi and Neowin print 250 euro, which is a rounded form. Taken as including German VAT.

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

GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Reference is the original UK Black package, excluding BTS bundles and sibling generations.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026

US, GB, JP, DE5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1194178.htmlRead 13 October 2026Sold in Japan.6Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-launches-wf-1000xm3-true-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellingRead 13 October 2026Sale prices of 220 GBP, 250 EUR and 230 USD from the first weeks of August 2019. The UK price is listed.7Press articlegiga.de/artikel/sony-wf-1000xm3-preisverfall-noise-canceling-in-ears-unter-200-euro-2019Read 13 October 2026German UVP.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Blue, Red, Aura Blue, Purple (BTS Edition)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 202617Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public tested-variants section explicitly lists Aura Blue as a later finish. The original maker Blue name is retained for its launch finish. Protected numeric measurement tables were not accessed or used.18Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/i-purple-you-introducing-samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-5g-s20-plus-and-galaxy-buds-plus-bts-editionsRead 5 October 2026Later Purple BTS Edition finish belongs to the same Buds+ generation. The reference Black package does not inherit BTS photo cards or promotional wireless charger. No separate colour variant product is created.

Black, Platinum Silver3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Silver and black (platinum silver and black per Sony Japan).5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1194178.htmlRead 13 October 2026Black and platinum silver.

Segment

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Music4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Premium music earbuds in Sony 1000X family.

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.

In-ear6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 202632Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Canal tips seal the ear and are supplemented by wing stabilizers.

In-ear4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Users move freely with the tight fit of in-ears.

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

Stemless6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

Either bud7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p20 explicitly documents single-earbud mono listening and stereo with both.

Either bud1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Using only one unit of the headset: either unit can be removed from the case and used alone.

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+

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact product describes a dynamic woofer and dynamic tweeter per earbud, not two balanced armatures.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Purchased-unit teardown shows one dynamic low/mid transducer and one dynamic high transducer per bud. No published circular diameter. It explicitly rejects the balanced-armature interpretation.

BSony WF-1000XM3

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Sony Thailand store specification: closed, dynamic, driver unit 6 mm, dome type (CCAW voice coil).

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

Dynamic6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published two-way dynamic transducer technology. Rectangular driver width and thickness are not circular diameters.

Dynamic2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026

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

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

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Diaphragm material

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz19Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-wireless-bluetooth-earphones-black/N602642WRead 7 October 2026Retailer-published acoustic response range for the exact UK Black package. Tolerance, electrical reference and response test conditions are unstated. This is not a measured response or codec bandwidth. Other conflicting retailer IP and warranty rows do not override maker specifications.

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Impedance

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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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 boost21Maker product pagesamsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/how-to-optimize-your-sound-experience-with-galaxy-budsRead 7 October 2026Six named Galaxy Wearable EQ presets. Maker also states availability in Buds+ iOS app on iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or higher. Not custom independently adjustable bands or proof of automatic EQ.

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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.

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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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Exact product test explicitly states no active noise cancellation.

Yes4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Dedicated HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e with dual microphones for active noise cancelling.

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

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Hybrid3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Dual Noise Sensor technology with one feed-forward and one feed-back microphone.

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.

No32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026No active cancellation hardware means no adaptive active cancellation. Call microphone noise processing is separate.

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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

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20264Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Ambient Sound Mode.

Adjustable transparency

Yes4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026Maker lists low, medium, high and extra high. These are ambient volume settings, not ANC strength levels.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp32-33 adjust ambient volume. Extra-high mode is enabled in Labs. This is not adaptive ANC.

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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.

No32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Field requires a blend of active cancellation and ambient sound. Published no ANC precludes that blend. Manual ambient mode 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.

Yes30Maker product pager1.community.samsung.com/t5/%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%9F%AC%EB%B8%94-%EC%9B%8C%EC%B9%98-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80/%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%ED%94%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4-galaxy-buds-%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%93%9C-%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4-%EC%97%85%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D-%EC%9E%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/td-p/5238731Read 7 October 2026Samsung product-staff moderator states preceding update improved loud wind during Ambient Sound and ATE3 makes operation more natural. This is firmware processing, not a physical mesh or selectable dedicated wind mode. Authorship and paragraph readable in public index. Direct page returned an access page, without bypass. Independent Notebookcheck ATD3 update reporting corroborates calls/ambient scope.31Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-new-software-update-fixes-major-call-issue-red-versions-launch-in-a-new-market.461701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Independent April 2020 update reporting identifies R175XXU0ATD3 and wind-noise improvements in calls and ambient operation. No GSMArena-only value extraction used.

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Measured

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

Published legacy measurement curve shows modest bass emphasis, with little midrange and treble amplification.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Published legacy testing system response curve and analysis. Not the later B&K 5128 fixture. No numeric target deviation is estimated.

Bass and mids receive a slight bump. The highs roughly follow the reviewer's house curve. Bass and mids are slightly exaggerated.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Sound section describes the bass and mid bump against SoundGuys' house curve.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published non-standardized microphone demo. Review reports limited vocal-band distortion and suppression of background noise.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Only non-standardized demo is labelled. Published FAQ describes limited voice-band distortion and environmental rejection. No ideal, street or windy standardized demos are invented.

Voices are relayed well enough through both earpieces for general use. Outdoors the other party hears wind, traffic and passersby.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Microphone section. The demo uses SoundGuys' older, non-standardized method.

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+

ANC	Hours (h)
No	11.73
No	12.17

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Published 11 hours 44 minutes, one earbud charge. Right bud depleted 24 minutes before the left. No ANC hardware. Exact battery-test host, codec, volume and firmware are unstated. The review discusses S10e pairing and R175XXU0ATA6 in a separate FAQ, which are not silently assigned to the runtime.10Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Exact tested runtime 12 hours 10 minutes at medium volume from one charge. ANC absent. Test codec, firmware and exact runtime host are unstated. Approximate case-total extrapolation is not stored as measured runtime. Latency ranges and approximately 80 ms Gaming mode lack exact test-route conditions and are omitted.

BSony WF-1000XM3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.77

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026SoundGuys objective testing: 4 hours 46 minutes of constant playback with noise canceling on. Volume level matched across products. Codec not stated. Below Sony's 6 hour claim.

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

12.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

4.77h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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

27.43h28Measurementchip.de/test/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-SM-R175-im-Test_182625709.htmlRead 7 October 2026CHIP exact SM-R175 tested combined earbud playback including case recharge, 27 h 26 min converted to 27.43 h. Not a multiplication of claimed recharge count. ANC absent. Test host, codec, volume, ambient setting, firmware and precise recharge protocol are unstated. Separate one-charge test 13:07 is not substituted for this total.

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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

6.3g(0.2 oz)29Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/samsung/675533_test-samsung-galaxy-buds-plusRead 7 October 2026Actual reviewer scale-stated weight per earbud. Balance model, calibration and tip/wing configuration are unstated. Pair and case weights are separate.

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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.

62Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly states both exterior microphones work with the third inner microphone. Six physical call capsules across the pair, not six necessarily active simultaneously.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 explains two exterior mics transmit voice in quiet/normal surroundings, while the inner mic captures voice through inner-ear acoustics when noise is detected. This is physical eligible count, not a constant active count.8Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual three physical microphones per bud collaborate for calls. A vibration sensor is not counted.

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

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Six physical capsules across the pair. The 160 mA bud and 600 mA case label values are charging input currents, not capacities. Actual cell labels 85 mAh and 270 mAh do not justify treating those currents as batteries.

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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.

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Mic noise reduction

DSP8Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual three-MEMS array and Cirrus Logic CS47L15 audio DSP support call-noise processing. No AI classification is inferred.

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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.

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Touch hold mutes the microphone in mobile calls. This is a mute control, not a dedicated physical button or general PC mute guarantee.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p37 Advanced allows Ambient sound during calls specifically to hear your own voice.

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Connectivity

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Chip

Broadcom BCM43015 and Cirrus Logic CS47L158Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual BCM43015A0WKUBG and CS47L15. MUA01/MUB01 are power management. LIS2DS12TR is a conventional accelerometer for tapping, not independently proved jaw/bone VPU architecture.

HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e, also a 24-bit signal processor and DAC with amplifier.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Dedicated HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e.

Connections

Bluetooth7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth 5.0 with LE up to 2 Mbps is not proof of Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast.

5.02Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026

SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported codecs page: SBC and AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP. Supported audio formats SBC and AAC.

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.

No11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026Current maker note explicitly says earbuds cannot connect to multiple sources simultaneously. Original maker-sheet Multi-Point claim is not actual supported functionality.32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Firsthand test states only one Bluetooth source can be connected at a time, despite the initial announcement. Pairing memory and account switching are distinct.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Review: the earbuds can only connect to one device at a time.

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

132Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Firsthand exact Buds+ test proves maximum one concurrent Bluetooth source. Pairing memory, Samsung account handoff and Auto Switch are separate. Initial maker-sheet Multi-Point wording conflicts with actual support and current maker no-simultaneous-source statement.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

No11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026Explicit no concurrent Bluetooth source connections precludes concurrent LDAC multipoint. This is a necessary negative dependency, not a deduction from an incomplete codec list.

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes13Press 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 February 18, 2021 One UI 3.1 release explicitly includes Buds+, requiring an earbud software update rolling out from late February. Not a 2020 launch feature.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002627Read 5 October 2026Current exact Buds+ eligibility list and Galaxy One UI 3.1 or later, same Samsung Account conditions. Automatic routing is distinct from generic Bluetooth multipoint.

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Fast pairing

Microsoft Swift Pair22Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-software-updatesRead 7 October 2026Maker April 27, 2020 release explicitly says Buds join already-supported Buds+ for Microsoft Swift Pair. Footnote 2 requires Windows 10 version 1803 or later. Samsung Easy Pair is not stored as Google Fast Pair or Apple one-tap.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes15Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a23-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a236-sm-a236blbveueRead 5 October 2026Host Buds Together section explicitly lists Buds+ among eligible Music Share earbuds. This is the host-driven friend listening feature, not a claim of two sources playing into one pair.

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp39-41 give nominal Bluetooth range 10 m, subject to obstructions and environment.

10m2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Line of sight approx. 30 ft (10 m).

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

None17Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Published Bluetooth-only host audio means there is no proprietary 2.4 GHz audio dongle. Generic Bluetooth PC adapters are not such a receiver.

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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.

No17Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth-only host audio precludes simultaneous proprietary 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio. Interbud radio is not a second host-audio path.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p38 Labs Gaming mode requires a Samsung Android mobile device.

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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, Other11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026Explicit Buds+ Android/iOS app and call support, plus PC/TV/watch audio. The other row covers TV/watch, not unsupported game consoles. PC microphone is not inferred from generic mobile call support.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Connection pages cover Android smartphones (including NFC) and iPhone.

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+

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

Source11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026

BSony WF-1000XM3

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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+

Feature	Needs
Original companion apps	Original mobile requirement is Android 5.0 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM, or iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or later. Galaxy Buds Manager firmware updates support Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, or macOS 10.8 or later. Current mobile app requirements can differ.
Bixby touch activation	Compatible Bixby phone and voice-command hold assignment. Assigning volume to hold uses both sides and prevents Bixby hold activation.
Ambient sound	Adjust in Galaxy Wearable. Extra-high amplification is enabled in Labs. It can cause feedback with poor fitting ear tips.
Hear own voice during calls	Enable Use Ambient sound during calls in Galaxy Wearable Advanced settings.
Gaming mode	Compatible Samsung Android phone with Galaxy Wearable Labs. Not an iOS feature.
Auto Switch	Later earbud firmware and compatible Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 or later, signed into the same Samsung Account. The original 2020 account pairing feature alone was not automatic audio routing.
Buds Together and Music Share	Compatible Galaxy host and software. Current maker host eligibility explicitly includes Buds+. Sharing one stream with another earbud pair is separate from concurrent connections to multiple audio sources.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 version 1803 or later and compatible earbud software. Samsung Easy Pair on phones is a separate pairing route.
SmartThings Find	Registered Samsung account and compatible updated Galaxy apps on Android 8 or later. Buds+ must be charged and out of the case to emit the BLE finding signal. Saved last location can remain available when disconnected. The case is not asserted to broadcast.
Wind noise reduction	Firmware processing described in R175XXU0ATD3 and R175XXU0ATE3 updates. Applies to calls or Ambient Sound operation, not adaptive ANC or a selectable wind mode.

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 still advertises Multi-Point, contradicting actual testing and current maker no-simultaneous-device support. Page 3 describes pairing memory. The old multipoint claim is not retained. Its PSAS description explicitly does not substitute for a medical hearing aid. Its separate 10-minute/3-hour quick charge claim requires under 30 percent battery and cable plus case. That starting-level note is not silently assigned to the different three-minute claim.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p36 switching describes selecting an already paired device. It does not independently prove concurrent source connections. Original Find My Earbuds on p37 is a nearby beep, not proof of a crowd finding network.13Press 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 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002627Read 5 October 202615Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a23-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a236-sm-a236blbveueRead 5 October 202622Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-software-updatesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.24Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-smartthings-find-globally-a-new-way-to-quickly-and-easily-locate-your-galaxy-devicesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.30Maker product pager1.community.samsung.com/t5/%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%9F%AC%EB%B8%94-%EC%9B%8C%EC%B9%98-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80/%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%ED%94%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4-galaxy-buds-%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%93%9C-%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4-%EC%97%85%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D-%EC%9E%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/td-p/5238731Read 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.31Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-new-software-update-fixes-major-call-issue-red-versions-launch-in-a-new-market.461701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.

BSony WF-1000XM3

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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.

85mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical one-earbud capacity 85 mAh. API annotation separately states minimum rated 82 mAh.

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

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

ASamsung Galaxy Buds+

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	11
ANC off	Yes	22
Call	No	7.5
Call	Yes	15

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Footnote 1: pre-production earbuds paired with a recent Galaxy phone at default settings and Ambient Sound off. Exact phone, codec, firmware and volume are unstated. Charging used a Samsung adapter. This applies to music 11/22 hours, not an inferred call condition.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Music 11 hours per charge and 22 total including case recharges. Calls 7.5 hours per charge and 15 total. Buds+ has no ANC. Ambient mode during call testing, host, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.

BSony WF-1000XM3

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	6
Transparency	AAC	No	6
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	5.5
Transparency	SBC	No	5.5
ANC off	SBC	No	7.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	24
ANC off	Not available	Yes	32
Call	Not available	No	4.5

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time. AAC with DSEE HX off: ANC on 6 hours, Ambient Sound Mode 6, off 8. SBC with DSEE HX off: 5.5, 5.5 and 7.5. With DSEE HX auto the figures are 3, 3 and 4 hours (AAC) and 3, 3 and 3.5 hours (SBC) and are not stored. Communication time: ANC on 4, Ambient Sound Mode 4, off 4.5. The call row stores the NC-off figure because the call enum has no ANC state. Totals with case from the Sony launch release and What Hi-Fi.2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Continuous music playback max 6 hrs (NC ON) and 8 hrs (NC OFF). Communication max 4 hrs (NC ON) and 4.5 hrs (NC OFF).3Press releasegstylemag.com/2019/07/05/sony-wf-1000xm3-truly-wireless-headphonesRead 13 October 2026Up to 24 hours with noise cancelling on, thanks to the charging case.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 20266 hours with ANC and a further three charges, up to 24 hours. With noise canceling off 8 hours per charge and up to 32 hours with the case.6Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-launches-wf-1000xm3-true-wireless-earbuds-with-active-noise-cancellingRead 13 October 2026What Hi-Fi review: 8 hours with noise cancelling off and a total of 32 hours with the 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.

11h=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.

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6h=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.

11h=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.

22h=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.

Not available

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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90min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging: the left and right units are fully charged in about 1.5 hours.

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

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

3min2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20264Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026

10min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time: about 90 minutes of music playback after 10 minutes charging.

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/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Three-minute, approximately one-hour earbud playback claim. Footnote 1 supplies default Ambient Sound off and Samsung adapter charging. The original UK release restricts this claim to wired charging.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026Footnote 3 explicitly restricts the three-minute, one-hour playback claim to wired charging tests. Original US prose also mentions wireless charging, so exact UK condition takes priority.

1.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same sentence. Earbuds only. Codec and DSEE HX state not stated.

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.

270mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical charging-case cell capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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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-C7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp7, 10-12 specify case USB-C and supplied USB Type-C charging cable. Opposite cable connector and length are unstated.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supplied USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C). The case charges over USB-C.

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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210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging: the headset and the charging case take about 3.5 hours together. Sony specification lists case charge time approx. 3.5 hours.2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Charging case battery charge time approx. 3.5 hrs.

Wireless charging

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026FAQ: the WF-1000XM3 case does not support wireless charging.

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

Qi2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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

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Screen on case

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

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Controls

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

Touch, Voice commands7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

Touch7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp29-30 assign hold volume down on left and up on right. Page 38 separately supports edge double taps in Labs.

Touch8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342Read 13 October 2026Editor note: software update 2.1.0 of January 13, 2020 added onboard volume adjustments. What Hi-Fi says the touchpads can control volume after the November 2019 firmware.

Gestures

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Touch and hold to mute or unmute during calls, Double tap earbud edge for volume in Labs7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp26 and 31 explicitly allow holding the touchpad to mute/unmute during a call. Page 38 Labs adds edge double-tap volume.

Left tap: switch noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, Left hold: Quick Attention Mode, Right tap: play or pause, Right tap twice: next track or answer or end a call, Right tap 3 times: previous track, Right hold: voice assist1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026About the touch sensor table. Left: tap switches noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, hold activates Quick Attention Mode. Right: tap plays or pauses, tap twice skips to the next track or answers or ends a call, tap 3 times goes to the previous track, hold uses the voice assist function.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p27 assigns hold functions per side. Touch lock is separate.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026The app can change the assignment of the left and right touch sensors.

Voice assistant

Bixby7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p28 proves touch-activated Bixby on a compatible host. No hands-free Bixby wake-up is inferred from the audio-chip capability.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Manual pages for the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and the voice assist function (Siri and Google app).

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 20269Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Audio pauses when both buds are removed. Reinsertion does not resume playback automatically.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Built-in sensors detect removal and attachment. The headset pauses and resumes playback.4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026A proximity sensor in each earbud detects whether one or both are worn. Music pauses when taken out and resumes when put back.

Sensors

Accelerometer, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026API lists accelerometer, Hall and proximity. Touch is additionally documented in the exact manual and maker sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Proximity sensor4Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/sony-introduces-new-wf-1000xm3-noise-canceling-true-wireless-headphones-featuring-dedicated-processorRead 13 October 2026Proximity sensor in each earbud.

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.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Long hybrid silicone rubber: SS, S, M, L, Triple-comfort: S, M, L1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package list: long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds SS, S, M, L (2 each) and triple-comfort earbuds S, M, L (2 each). Size M comes attached.

Ear tip materials

Silicone6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 5 explicitly specifies silicone canal tips in S, M and L, with three wing sizes. Separate wings are stabilizers.

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

Wing tips6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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Ear tip fit test

No23Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10010425Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly excludes Buds+ from the app ear-tip fit test. Trying physical ear tips is not an electronic fit test.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX23Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026

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Dust and water rating, case

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Software

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Companion app

Galaxy Wearable (Android), Samsung Galaxy Buds (iOS) and Galaxy Buds Manager (Windows and macOS)7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

Sony | Headphones Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony | Headphones Connect.

App platforms

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p21 Android/iOS. Page 42 Galaxy Buds Manager supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 and macOS 10.8 or later for firmware updates. The newer Galaxy Buds PC app is not substituted.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds Manager section explicitly includes Buds+ on Windows and Mac. The newer Galaxy Buds PC app list excludes Buds+.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Cover note asks to update the headset software and the Headphones Connect app.

Finding network

Samsung Find, Last location in the app24Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-smartthings-find-globally-a-new-way-to-quickly-and-easily-locate-your-galaxy-devicesRead 7 October 2026Samsung provider under the legacy SmartThings Find name. UK launch explicitly includes Buds+ in BLE crowd finding. Compatible Galaxy Android 8 or later, registered Samsung account and updated apps required. Charged earbuds must be out of the case to broadcast. Closed-case finding and case UWB are not asserted. Current exact-model maker guide corroborates saved last location.25Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/support/mobile-devices/comment-retrouver-mes-galaxy-budsRead 7 October 2026August 5, 2025 guide explicitly includes Buds+ and last-used location even when no longer connected to the phone. Registration/account/app requirements apply. Nearby Wearable beeping is separate from the network.

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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.

6.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026One earbud, excluding the case.

8.5g(0.3 oz)2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Approx. 8.5 g x 2.

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

Width17.5Height22.5Depth19.2mm(0.7 × 0.9 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D is 22.5 x 17.5 x 19.2 mm. Unlabeled launch/review tuple 17.5 x 19.2 x 22.5 does not override the exact SKU axes.

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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.

39.6g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Empty charging case, not case plus pair.

77g(2.7 oz)2Maker product pagestore.sony.co.th/blogs/1801756442659_15195742535715/1801756442659_specificationsRead 13 October 2026Charging case approx. 77 g. SoundGuys weighs 79.3 g. The maker value is stored.

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

Width70Height26.5Depth38.8mm(2.8 × 1 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D is 26.5 x 70 x 38.8 mm.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

FCC Part 15C26Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175LRead 7 October 2026Exact equipment-authorization grant lists FCC Rule Parts 15C. No Canadian ID is guessed from ambiguous OCR.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175RRead 7 October 2026Exact equipment-authorization grant lists FCC Rule Parts 15C. No Canadian ID is guessed from ambiguous OCR.

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FCC IDs

A3LSMR175L, A3LSMR175R26Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175LRead 7 October 2026Public reproduced FCC/TCB grant identifies Samsung SMR175L Bluetooth Headset, original equipment grant December 20, 2019. Left/right Buds+ hardware within SM-R175 family. Not a claim of market availability or a charging-case FCC identifier.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175RRead 7 October 2026Public reproduced FCC/TCB grant identifies Samsung SMR175R Bluetooth Headset, original equipment grant December 20, 2019. Left/right Buds+ hardware within SM-R175 family. Not a claim of market availability or a charging-case FCC identifier.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Wing tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Accessories-only field excludes the earbuds themselves. Exact EU guide package section supports charging case, tips, wings, quick-start guide and USB-C charging cable. Promotional or seller accessories are excluded.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) (approx. 20 cm), Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS/S/M/L 2 each), Triple-comfort earbuds (S/M/L 2 each), Charging case1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Package contents list.

Cables included

ASamsung Galaxy Buds+

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

BSony WF-1000XM3

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) approx. 20 cm.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Original European Black SM-R175NZKAEUA product page remains fully readable. The old UK business product URL failed.

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Spec sheet

static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdf3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Original Galaxy Buds+ Spec Sheet table provides model-family specifications. The separate full German maker PDF is the stored document link.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung Product Marketing Management seven-page document dated February 11, 2020, mirrored by Mercateo. Downloaded and read, call-role page 4 visually inspected.

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Manual

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Original SM-R175 EU English July 2020 revision 1.2, 47 PDF pages. Downloaded and read, printed p24 fitting image inspected.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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 Galaxy Buds/wireless headphones warranty is 12 months. Statutory consumer rights are separate.

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