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General

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Series

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 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-R190NZKAEUA, SM-R1902Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Original 2021 UK Phantom Black SM-R190NZKAEUA. SM-R190 is the exact manual identity. Buds2 Pro and later Pro generations are excluded.

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

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

14 January 20214Maker product pagenews.samsung.com/us/infographic-galaxy-buds-pro-introducing-samsungs-most-premium-earbuds-yetRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous US maker introduction dated January 14, 2021. Korean global release is dated January 15 by time zone. Announcement is separate from confirmed retail availability.

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

Discontinued16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026

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13 October 2026Review says the model has ceased production and has been superseded twice.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 Buds2 Pro17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_pro_review-news-55883.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the Galaxy Buds2 Pro the successor of the Galaxy Buds Pro.18Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-proRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's review says the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro replaces the Galaxy Buds Pro.

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.

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$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.

GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 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

Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom White2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)u-techno.fr/media/07/84/4f/1727495431/Fiche-technique-Ecouteurs-True-Wireless-SM-R190NZWAEUB.pdfRead 5 October 2026Updated maker French two-page fiche includes Phantom White SM-R190NZWAEUB alongside original three finishes. White is a finish of the same hardware generation, not an extra product. Availability varies by market.

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/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 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-ear2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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.

Stemless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 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 bud16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026

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 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	6.5	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 202612Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual coaxial two-dynamic-driver design: one 11 mm woofer and one 6.5 mm tweeter. Module thickness about 5 mm is not a driver diameter.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

6mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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

2=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Diaphragm material

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

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Impedance

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

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

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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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 boost16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Normal plus five named sound profiles. Explicitly no custom EQ. ANC and ambient levels are separate.

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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 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking. Galaxy One UI 3.1 or later and supported device, apps and content.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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.

Hybrid2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly uses microphones inside and outside to monitor noise. High and Low are two selectable ANC strengths. Voice Detect switches ANC off and ambient on when speaking, rather than proving automatic ANC strength adjustment.12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

412Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual outer feedforward and inner feedback microphones, plus final summary two ANC capsules per earbud, prove four across the pair. Shared call/ANC capsules count once in total 6.

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

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

22Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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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 2026

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

Adjustable transparency

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact original manual documents adjustment of ambient sound volume. These are transparency settings, not ANC strength levels.

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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

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Voice Detect recognizes speaking, lowers music, disables ANC and enables Ambient sound. This is conversation-triggered mode switching, not continuous blending of cancellation and transparency.

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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.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Documented Wind Shield chamber and mesh plus less-protruding physical design. This is distinct from a selectable wind-processing mode.

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Measured

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

Measured response has emphasized bass and a high-treble peak. Bass-heavy passages can mask some vocal detail.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Exact current published lab curve and prose, updated charts in August 2023. Target revision, original fixture, firmware and codec unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB.

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 ideal, street and windy microphone demos. Review reports mostly neutral vocal output with some muffling and reduced background noise.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, street and windy samples. Exact recording host, firmware and call codec unstated. Review reports some muffling and reduced background noise.

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 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.8

Source16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Continuous music peaking 75 dB SPL with ANC enabled lasts 4 h 48. Exact host, codec, firmware, app and ANC strength level are unstated. Case recharges excluded. Pro/Buds2 comparison independently reports the same Buds Pro runtime.

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.

4.8h=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.

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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.

612Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Full original HTML final summary explicitly assigns three physical microphones in one earbud plus the ST voice sensor to call noise reduction. All three participate in the call system, so six across the pair. It separately assigns two per bud to ANC. Not an active-simultaneous count. Web extraction omits this original role sentence, but ordinary curl returns it.

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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 2026Exact UK Phantom Black row gives six physical microphones. Voice Pickup Unit is a separate vibration sensor. Actual call and ANC roles are established by the exact teardown, not inferred from this total.

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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.

Yes12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual ST LIS25BATR explicitly described as bone-vibration speech sensor for voice detection and call noise suppression. Dedicated sensor architecture, not inferred from an unspecified accelerometer.

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Mic noise reduction

DSP12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Cirrus Logic CS47L63 audio DSP and algorithmic three-mic/VPU call noise reduction. No Buds2 DNN algorithm or Voice Detect AI classifier borrowed as call-AI proof.

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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.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

BCM4301513Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2022-4q-Business-Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer business report page 402, exact Galaxy Buds Pro January 2021 row, explicitly BCM43015 and RTOS. PDF downloaded and row visually inspected. Its incorrect width/height ordering is not used. DNN description belongs to the following Buds2 row and is excluded.

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

Bluetooth6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 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 2026

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/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly Scalable, AAC and SBC. Later 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec, LC3 and Auracast are not inherited.

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.

No8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly says earbuds cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Same-account Auto Switch is separate.

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.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Buds Together explicitly connects two Galaxy Buds Pro pairs to one Galaxy phone. One UI 2.5 or later required. Not generic multipoint.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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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

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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

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 36 Gaming mode requires Samsung Android device. No audio milliseconds or Voice Detect switching latency stored as music latency.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

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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, Other8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

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 Pro

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

Source8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Supported-model sections explicitly include Buds Pro. Android and iPhone music and calls, Windows PC pairing, compatible Samsung TV and Galaxy watch audio are documented. Other means TV or Galaxy watch. PC/TV microphone route and gaming consoles not inferred.

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 Pro

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable app	Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for the original app route. No iOS companion app support.
Auto Switch	Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later and the same Samsung Account. Device and app availability vary.
360 Audio and head tracking	Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. Device, app and content support vary.
Buds Together	Galaxy device running One UI 2.5 or later shares one source to two Galaxy Buds Pro pairs.
Voice Detect	Enabled in Galaxy Wearable. Both voice-detection sensors are used. Vibrations such as humming or tooth brushing may trigger ambient mode.
Gaming mode	Galaxy Wearable Labs on a compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric audio latency claim.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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.

61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 202661 mAh typical per earbud. Teardown cell is rated 58 mAh, a different capacity scope.

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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 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	18
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	28
Call	No	4

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Music 5 hours plus 13 case-recharge hours means 18 total with ANC. Off is 8 plus 20, or 28 total. Preproduction test with recently released Galaxy smartphone. Exact host, volume, codec and firmware unstated.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original default tests have Bixby voice wake-up and Voice Detect off. ANC-on single-charge call claim is 4 hours, matching UK API and both French fiches. Global ANC-off calls 5 hours/17.5 total and ANC-on total 14.5 conflict with French 4.5/17 and 14, so disputed call values are omitted.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original French two-page maker fiche, page 2 visually read because fonts do not extract. Music 5/18 and 8/28 agree. Call ANC-on 4/14 and off 4.5/17 differ from global case totals and off per-charge claim. Only agreed 4-hour ANC-on per-charge call row retained. Original five-minute charge for 55 minutes of playback differs from current UK/global and updated French 60-minute claim.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)u-techno.fr/media/07/84/4f/1727495431/Fiche-technique-Ecouteurs-True-Wireless-SM-R190NZWAEUB.pdfRead 5 October 2026Updated French maker fiche retains original French call 4/14 ANC-on and 4.5/17 ANC-off claims. Its quick charge is now 5 min/60 min. Native request 403, original PDF full text reopened through web. Header IP68 conflicts with detailed IPX7 and applicable UK API/manual, so header is not used.

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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

28h=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.

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4h=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.

5min2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 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/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker gives one hour after five minutes. Original French fiche gives 55 minutes, while updated French fiche and global maker table give 60. Current exact UK claim retained. ANC, codec, host and volume are unstated.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original charge footnote begins with earbuds below 30 percent. Usage and recharge count affect duration. No explicit ANC, codec, volume, host or firmware for this quick-charge claim.

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.

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026472 mAh typical case-cell capacity. No USB output capacity used.12Review52audio.com/archives/71808.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual EB-BR190ABY case battery label 472 mAh, 1.81 Wh, 3.85 V. No USB output-capacity substitution. Earbud rated 58 mAh is separate from maker typical 61.

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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-C6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 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.

Qi3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 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 commands6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 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.

Touch6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 30 maps left hold down and right hold up. No pressure stem or physical button inherited.

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, Double tap earbud edge in Labs6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R190XXU0AUD5 dated May 3, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs. No unsupported launch gesture claim.

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

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 25 and 26 touch-and-hold selects noise modes, Bixby or volume. Selecting volume on one side assigns opposite volume to the other. Disabling touches is not the remapping proof.

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

Bixby6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 28 Bixby via touch-and-hold or Hi Bixby on compatible connected Galaxy host. Language and region conditions apply.

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

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 22 and 23 detect wearing with touch-sensitive sensors. Detection does not promise automatic playback resume. Later call-detection firmware is separately qualified.7Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R190XXU0AUK1 dated December 15, 2021 adds in-ear detection during calls. R190XXU0AUI2 dated September 13 adds one-earbud noise control and ambient during calls. Original both-bud noise requirement is firmware-qualified.

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, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 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 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 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

Silicone16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026

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

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Ear tip fit test

No16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-review-46564Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly says the electronic Earbud Fit Test is present on Buds2 but absent on original Buds Pro. Physical ear-tip choices do not qualify.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX71Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026IPX7 applies to earbuds only. No charging-case IP code inferred.

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Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

1m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Earbuds tested in fresh water to 1 metre for 30 minutes. Not swimming or salt-water approval. Case explicitly not water resistant.

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Software

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Companion app

Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20269Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly includes Buds Pro in the Galaxy Buds Windows PC app and update route. Android Galaxy Wearable and Windows Galaxy Buds are separate apps. Older Mac Buds Manager is not applied to this model.

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

App platforms

Android, Windows6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Original Buds Pro is excluded from iOS Buds companion app despite Bluetooth audio and calls.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

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

User firmware updates

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R190/016467210106/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R190 history reopened. No update-support end date or future feature promise inferred.9Maker 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 Find10Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline-finding eligibility explicitly includes Galaxy Buds Pro. Powered buds, enabled offline finding, compatible Galaxy host and Samsung Account required. No case UWB precision finding inferred.

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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 2026

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.

Width19.5Height20.5Depth20.8mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker HxWxD labels retained. Corporate report reverses its width and height labels, so its dimensions are excluded. One earbud, not the pair.

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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.

44.9g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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.

Width50Height27.8Depth50.2mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD axis labels retained. Empty-case 44.9 g is separately confirmed by teardown.

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Certifications

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

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear 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 202614Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806090970627_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original French fiche corroborates standard tips and USB-C cable but French references and regional package details are not copied into UK model identity.

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 Pro

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 10 names supplied USB Type-C cable and separately sold chargers. Exact UK API lists one USB cable. CN teardown USB-A end and unproved cable length are excluded.

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/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

news.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-moment3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-galaxy-buds-pro-epic-sound-for-every-momentRead 5 October 2026Original maker January 2021 specification table. Original and updated French maker PDF fiches also read separately. Global text is dated January 15 in Korea, while US announcement is January 14.

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Manual

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original model-specific EU English June 2021 Rev.1.1. 44-page PDF, numbered pages 1 to 43 plus copyright page, downloaded and read. Charging layout page 8 visually inspected. Separately linked September 2020 generic wearable safety PDF English section read. Its general claims are not model-specific FCC or health certifications.

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.

1year11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK Galaxy Buds category 12-month manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

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