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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

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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.

A3936, A39360121Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026Current Black sales SKU is A3936012, despite historical URL handle A3936011. Core hardware model is A3936 from the original and current service documentation. A changed sales-code suffix is not claimed to be either a hardware revision or packaging-only change.

GTIN / EAN

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1946441022721Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current official Black variant barcode 194644102272. Other colours have separate barcodes and are not represented as SKU rows.

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.

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026Native official US public product JSON identifies Black variant 41956103487678 as available true. Stock is a point-in-time observation, not a permanent quantity claim. The legacy page contains both visible and hidden Sold out template text, so native variant availability is used.

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.

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

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$99.995Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer-issued August 25, 2022 release explicitly says A40 is available in the US for USD 99.99. Space Q45 pricing is separate.

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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€99.995Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same exact A40 section lists EUR 99.99 in Germany and Europe. Current sale price is not launch MSRP.

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

US1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026

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, White, Navy Blue, Fresh Green, Purple1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-pro-r190-sm-r190nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

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

In-ear2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

Stemless2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current exact-SKU maker gallery shows compact stemless in-ear buds. No inference about microphone or driver quantity is made from appearance.

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 bud2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact current maker FAQ explicitly permits taking either left or right bud alone and returning the unused bud to the case.

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

Bsoundcore Space A40

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	10

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original and current guide explicitly identify a 10 mm dynamic driver. Physical transducer quantity per bud is not separately stated, so count remains unknown rather than inferred from one row.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026Newer A3936 guide has the same core 10 mm dynamic, 16 ohm, 53 mAh x 2 / 800 mAh, 20 Hz to 20 kHz and 10 m specification table. It prints Bluetooth 5.3 instead of the original/current-shop 5.2. That concrete discrepancy is not used to infer a firmware upgrade, hardware revision or universal measurement equivalence.

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

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Dynamic4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 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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Metal-ceramic, double-layer diaphragm5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific paragraph names innovative 10 mm double-layer-diaphragm drivers with metal-ceramic material. Silk is specified for the separate 40 mm Space Q45 driver and is not transferred.

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

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Both guide tables explicitly publish acoustic 20 Hz to 20 kHz response. This is not extended to 40 kHz or 96 kHz from a wireless Hi-Res certification or codec name.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Impedance

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16Ω4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original rendered English table explicitly shows 16 ohms. The newer guide corroborates it with readable text.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific HearID procedure automatically tunes audio frequencies to personal hearing. This is distinct from manually selecting EQ sliders.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 October 2026

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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85Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026A40-specific sound section explicitly publishes eight-band custom EQ. The current maker sound-improvement article separately confirms 22 presets, without publishing a complete name list.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 October 2026Exact support article confirms 22 EQ presets and HearID sound profile. The eight-band count comes directly from the maker launch release. Full preset names are not invented.

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

3D Surround Sound8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026The newer official A3936 guide, PDF created August 27, 2025 and linked by the current service index, explicitly lists 3D Surround Sound among app features. Exact enabling app or firmware version is not published. This is a current documentation claim, without asserting a launch feature or availability on the original reviewed firmware 3.19.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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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Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ identifies a selectable Wind Noise Reduction mode within ANC and Transparency settings. It automatically activates when detected wind crosses its threshold. This is distinct from the separate AI call-noise processing.

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.

SoundGuys measured the default Soundcore Signature profile close to its Headphone Preference Curve, with lower bass and high-frequency output relative to that target.7Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-a40-review-81004Read 8 October 2026Original reference sample and same firmware/app as the named SoundGuys review. Specific default profile and target are preserved. No chart amplitude is estimated as an exact bass/treble deviation.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASamsung Galaxy Buds 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.

Bsoundcore Space A40

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.92

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-a40-review-81004Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys purchased its original retail A3936011 reference sample, tested for one week on firmware 3.19 and app 3.1.1. Constant audio playback peaking at 75 dB SPL with ANC on ran 7 h 55 min, converted to hours. Host and codec are not identified. The current sales code A3936012 is separately named, not described as the tested unit. A hardware change or unchanged-hardware reason for the suffix change is not asserted. The quoted case recharge count and projected well-over-24-hour total are not stored as measured case runtime. Identity was checked against the actual A3936 maker manuals and current selected-SKU specifications: the 10 mm dynamic driver, 16 ohm impedance, 53 mAh x 2 / 800 mAh battery system, 20 Hz to 20 kHz acoustic range, 10 m range and selected 5.2 radio claim match. No declared current physical component difference was found. This remains the named original test, without claiming current stock was directly retested.

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

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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

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.

62Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current maker specification states six microphones with AI for calls. Counts the physical microphones across the pair. Logical ANC/call uses are not counted as separate microphones.

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.

62Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Published six microphones across the earbud pair are counted once, without adding separate counts for their ANC functions. No case microphone is inferred.

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.

AI2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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.

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Connections

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

Bluetooth2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.22Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact current US product page and original A3936 manual explicitly state Bluetooth 5.2, selected for this current Black reference. The newer generic A3936 guide prints 5.3. No firmware upgrade, revised radio hardware or colour-specific assignment is proven. The discrepancy remains explicit and is not transferred to another revision.

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, AAC, LDAC2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

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22Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Dual Connection describes two concurrent source devices, separate from remembered pairing records.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says multipoint is automatically disabled when LDAC is enabled. Original manual also states that LDAC is unavailable with two-device connection.

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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10m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Direct metric claim 10 m, separate from the rounded 33 ft companion value.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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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.

Bsoundcore Space A40

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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

Bsoundcore Space A40

Feature	Needs
LDAC audio	Compatible Android 8.0 or later source. Enable Preferred Audio Quality in soundcore. LDAC disables multipoint and increases battery consumption.
Earbud volume controls	Assign volume commands in the soundcore app. They are not enabled by default in the original reviewed setup.
3D Surround Sound	Listed in the newer A3936 app guide. Exact minimum app and firmware version is not published, so availability on firmware 3.19 is not claimed.

Source9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Enable-LDAC-on-soundcore-Space-A40-EarbudsRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer LDAC guide identifies Android 8.0 or later and app-controlled mode. Volume and current documented 3D Surround conditions come from their separate cited maker/review sources, without inventing a firmware rollout.

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.

53mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide table explicitly states 53 mAh x 2 earbuds, so 53 mAh per bud. Typical versus rated capacity and nominal cell voltage are not labelled.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Bsoundcore Space A40

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	10
ANC off	Not available	Yes	50
ANC on	Not available	No	8
ANC on	Not available	Yes	40
Transparency	Not available	No	8
Transparency	Not available	Yes	40
ANC off	LDAC	No	6
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	30
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	25
Call	Not available	No	6

Source3Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker playtime FAQ separates Normal 10 h / 50 h total, ANC 8 h / 40 h, transparency 8 h / 40 h, LDAC off-ANC 6 h / 30 h and LDAC with ANC 5 h / 25 h. Total means initial earbud charge plus case recharges, as explicitly confirmed by the manual. Non-LDAC codec is not named, so AAC or SBC is not guessed. The selected playtime FAQ states default Anker laboratory settings and 50 percent volume. A separate discharging-troubleshooting answer says 60 percent volume for the same 8/10-hour estimates. Neither is silently substituted for the other. Call row is the maker Normal/ANC-off six-hour claim, with no codec assigned. Its separate ANC-on five-hour call claim cannot be distinguished by the call enum and remains in this note.

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

10h=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

8h=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

10h=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

50h=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

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=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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120min2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker charging FAQ explicitly says about two hours to fully charge earbuds, converted to 120 minutes. Adapter, initial percentage and cable are not separately specified. This is an approximate maker estimate, not a reviewer charge measurement.

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

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The maker estimates about two hours for a full earbud charge, three hours for the case by USB-C cable, or 3.5 hours for the case wirelessly. Ten minutes in the case is claimed to give up to four hours of earbud playback. Use a certified USB-C charging cable. The manual lists a 5 V / 0.65 A input, without an inferred charging-wattage or USB-PD claim. Fully dry the earbuds and port before charging. ANC, LDAC, calls and volume affect runtime.3Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Component-specific approximate times come from the exact public maker FAQ. The original and newer guide SPECS row says only two hours, while its charging diagram depicts three hours beside the powered case. That generic table alone is not used to assign case-only timing. The explicit component-specific FAQ supports the stored bud and cable-case estimates. Literal 5 V / 0.65 A input is not converted into accepted watts or a charging protocol.

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

10min2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

1h2Maker product pagesamsung.com/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.

4h2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Maker claims up to four hours of earbud listening after ten minutes in the case. Exact mode, codec and volume for the quick-charge claim are not stated. The 50-hour case-inclusive headline is separate.

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.

800mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide table separately states 800 mAh case-cell capacity. No USB output capacity or energy conversion is inferred.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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-C2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

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180min2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker charging FAQ explicitly says about three hours for the case by USB-C cable, converted to 180 minutes, and about 3.5 hours wirelessly. The latter is kept in visible charging guidance, not substituted for the cable field.

Wireless charging

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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

Qi5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A40 battery paragraph explicitly says the case can be placed on a Qi wireless charging pad. Qi2, magnetic attachment and wireless wattage are not inferred.

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

Touch2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 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.

Touch2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Exact maker volume FAQ permits assigning volume gestures in soundcore Controls. Source phone volume alone is not treated as earbud controls.

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.

Double tap left: play/pause, Double tap right: next track, Double tap either bud: answer/end call, Hold either bud 2 seconds: noise-control mode or reject call4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete stereo/mono controls table. Volume can be assigned in soundcore, without asserting it is enabled by default.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

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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

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Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

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Yes5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker describes the HearID personal-hearing procedure that tunes frequencies to individual hearing. This is a consumer sound-personalization assessment, not a medical hearing diagnosis.

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

XS, S, M, L, XL4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original and current WEARING diagrams list XS, S, M, L and XL. Maker launch release and independent box overview corroborate five sizes/pairs. Brief marketing says four tip options without clarifying whether fitted tips are excluded, so that phrase does not override the complete five-size list.11Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018508/en_US/000018508.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A40 design paragraph explicitly names five different-sized silicone tips.

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

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None7Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-space-a40-review-81004Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly says no stabilizing wings or similar fittings. This is direct negative evidence, not an omission from a box list.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 202613Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Four-Steps-to-Make-Your-soundcore-Space-A40-Earbuds-Sound-BetterRead 8 October 2026

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.

IPX42Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026

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.

soundcore4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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, iOS4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 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

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

4.9g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current maker specification and single-earbud gallery caption publish 4.9 g. Tip size is not stated. SoundGuys lists 4.6 g for its older sample without calling that a measured result. No weight is transferred into a measured field.

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

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

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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless5Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/soundcore-unveils-space-series-with-two-new-anc-wireless-models-with-stronger-anc-and-long-lasting-battery-life-301612025.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact A40 sound section names Hi-Res Wireless certification with LDAC. Separate Q45 wired certification is not transferred.

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.

Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Five pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide10Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/headphones/soundcore-by-anker-space-a40/m408250Read 8 October 2026Independent public indexed Consumer Reports overview explicitly lists five pairs of earpieces, charging cradle/recharge battery/carry case, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide and Safety Guide. Those combined cradle/battery/carry-case terms refer to the charging case, not three separate accessories. Later full-page open returns an access restriction. No paid test table or bypass is used. This is the standard model box overview, not a claim of a distinct current SKU bundle revision.

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.

Bsoundcore Space A40

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source10Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/headphones/soundcore-by-anker-space-a40/m408250Read 8 October 2026The same public box overview names one USB-A to USB-C connector cable. Length is not stated and is not borrowed from another Soundcore model.

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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

us.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a39360111Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011.jsRead 8 October 2026

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.

www.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a39360112Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011Read 8 October 2026Current official US full specifications and exact FAQ answers were captured through ordinary public indexed web results. Later full-page requests can redirect by region to Anker Nordics. No access barrier is bypassed. Official direct US native product JSON separately verifies the selected Black sales SKU and availability.

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.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000009262/en_US/000009262.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original official A3936 User Manual from the current service index. English APP, WEARING, CHARGING, CONTROLS, LDAC and SPECS sections were read. English SPECS page EN 04, PDF page 6, was rendered to verify 16 ohms where text extraction corrupts the font.

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.

1.5years6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Wear-Space-A40-Earbuds-CorrectlyRead 8 October 2026Exact manufacturer Space A40 support article explicitly states an 18-month warranty, converted to 1.5 years. This is separate from statutory consumer rights or a retailer return period.

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