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General

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Series

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 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-R510, SM-R510NZAAEUA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Graphite reference SKU. Color finishes and shared original hardware generation are not separate catalog products. French, US and newer Buds3/4 SKU numbers 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.

10 August 20224Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026

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

Status

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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13 October 2026Review says the model has ceased production and has been superseded twice.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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro20Reviewgsmarena.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.21Reviewtomsguide.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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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 Buds3 Pro19Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Galaxy Buds3 Pro the 2024 follow-up to the previous Galaxy Buds2 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.

$229.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original US generation launch MSRP before sales tax. UK reference SKU price is not converted. August 10 preorder differs from planned August 26 retail.

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

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

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

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

GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact UK commerce SKU and original August 2022 UK preorder campaign establish GB availability. Other regional prices do not add markets to this SKU.

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

Graphite, White, Bora Purple1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Music1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 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-ear3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 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.

Stemless3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 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 bud3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 18 mono sound with one connected bud. Page 39 accessibility permits single-earbud noise controls. Either bud is not independent playback from two sources.

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 Buds2 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	10	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	5.3	1

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly two transducers per earbud, 10 mm woofer and 5.3 mm tweeter. Dynamic technology is separately backed by exact review technical data. Coaxial 2-way alone is not used to infer technology.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 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.

Dynamic15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical data explicitly states the dynamic transducer principle (German: dynamisch). Maker two-transducer roles/diameters remain the separate primary source.

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

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

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

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Diaphragm material

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

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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.

48kHz10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Samsung Electronics 2024 Q4 Business Report PDF page 398 explicitly Buds2 Pro 24-bit/48 kHz. Buds3 Pro 24-bit/96 kHz on same page is separate. UK maker SSC HiFi compatible-device/app requirements apply. Not a lossless claim.

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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.

24bits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026SSC HiFi, compatible Galaxy One UI 4.0 or later and supported app. This is a maximum supported format, not a lossless or every-host claim.

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

No10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page explicitly contrasts Buds3 Adaptive EQ with Buds2 Pro Fixed EQ. No newer-generation adaptive feature inherited.

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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 boost11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001321Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro equalizer section plus original manual six-option count. Galaxy Wearable Android required. Current slider wording for other models is not a Buds2 Pro custom band count.

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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.

360 Audio, Direct Multi-channel 5.1 and 7.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current maker describes head movement processing. Selected Samsung TV compatibility is current software support, not a launch promise.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 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.

Hybrid4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly gives two exterior and one interior microphone per bud for noise/call features. Teardown identifies feedforward and feedback microphones. ANC physical capsule count remains omitted because shared call roles are not fully resolved.

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

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

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

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

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

33dB6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 maximum manufacturer claim printed as up to -33 dB. Stored positive attenuation magnitude 33. Frequency, fixture and exact test settings unstated. Not reviewer overall attenuation or an ANC strength-level count.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

Adjustable transparency

Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AWF4 July 3, 2023 adds Extra-high ambient volume and expands Ambient sound from 3 to 5 steps. These are transparency levels, 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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Voice Detect disables ANC and activates Ambient sound while lowering music. This is automatic mode switching, not proof of continuous ANC/transparency blending.

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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.

Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly wind-isolating design. No user-selectable wind processing switch inferred.

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Measured

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

Default measured response has stronger sub-bass than the SoundGuys target, broadly matching mids and emphasized sound above 10 kHz.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Objective default curve and target comparison. Source fixture/target revision, firmware and exact curve codec unstated. No graph points or aggregate rating converted to 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, office, street and wind microphone recordings. Review reports noise rejection, but voice tone and consonants can sound altered.14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026

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 Buds2 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.83

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Exact original SM-R510, over one week. ANC-on continuous playback peaking 75 dB SPL lasts 4 h 50 min. Exact battery-test host, codec, firmware and app revision unstated. Review discusses Samsung tablet SSC and iPhone AAC, but does not explicitly tie either to the battery run. Case recharges excluded.

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.

4.83h=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.

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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.

62Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK model spec states six High-SNR physical microphones across the pair, with three per bud in original maker documents. VPU is a separate sensor. Exact sharing of all capsules for call/beamforming pickup is unproved, so the voice-specific microphone count is omitted. No guessed two/four replacement or ANC-role count stored.

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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.

Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original SM-R510 teardown identifies ST LSM6DSV16BX combined 6-axis IMU/bone-conduction chip and explicitly assigns its bone-conduction function to uplink call noise reduction. This is physical architecture evidence beyond the maker VPU name or a generic speech accelerometer. Cell markings also confirm 515 typical and 500 rated case, 58 rated bud. Teardown introductory ANC total 28 h typo is excluded.17Maker product pagenewsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/n4523.htmlRead 5 October 2026ST original component description explicitly separates head-motion data and dedicated bone-vibration sensing channels in LSM6DSV16BX. Product use is established by exact Buds2 Pro teardown, not inferred from component capability alone.

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Mic noise reduction

AI6Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 2 explicitly DNN and personalized beamforming for voice. Shared physical microphones and VPU are counted separately.

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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

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 37 Use Ambient sound during calls lets the user hear their own voice. Electronic ambient passthrough, not an analog cable microphone monitor.

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Connectivity

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Chip

BES2700YP10Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com.cn/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2024_4Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same exact-generation table gives BES2700YP one-chip platform, corroborated by physical teardown. Corporate dimension W/H labels conflict with original infographic and UK API and are not used.16Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Bluetooth3Owner'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

5.32Maker 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

SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, AAC, SBC2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker 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

Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026Auracast reception establishes broadcast LE Audio after firmware update. It does not establish generic unicast LC3 audio from every PC/phone. Launch-era eventual-support wording is not treated as delivered at launch.

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Auracast

Yes9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AWI2 October 4, 2023 adds reception of nearby Auracast broadcasts. Requires Auracast Assistant device. UK maker page names supported Galaxy assistant models/One UI 5.1.1 or later. Earbuds are receivers, not broadcast sources. Region rollout varies.

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

No15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/samsung-galaxy-buds2-proRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no simultaneous generic multipoint. Samsung Account Auto Switch does not change this.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Samsung Account routing, including supported Galaxy Book. Ordinary Bluetooth multipoint is separate.9Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R510/023323220719/roh.htmlRead 5 October 2026R510XXU0AXB4 March 6, 2024 improves Galaxy Book routing, requiring Samsung Settings 6.0 or later and phone/tablet One UI 4.1.1 or later plus Continuity Service 1.2.16 or later. Same Samsung Account required.

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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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

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 38 Labs Gaming mode is available only with Samsung Android devices. No numerical latency, console compatibility or iOS gaming mode inferred.

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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, iOS4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 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 Buds2 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Original maker specification lists Android and iOS Bluetooth-only compatibility. Advanced Galaxy Wearable features are unavailable on iOS. EU manual pages 16 to 19 and 31 establish Android audio/call route. Exact supported current host software required. No console route 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 Buds2 Pro

Feature	Needs
24-bit Hi-Fi audio	Samsung Seamless Codec HiFi on a compatible Galaxy device with One UI 4.0 or later. App support varies.
360 Audio and head tracking	Compatible Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 3.1 or later and supported content. Selected Samsung TVs also support 360 Audio.
Direct Multi-channel 5.1/7.1	Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 4.1.1 or later. Selected Samsung TV models support 5.1 only.
Auto Switch	Same Samsung Account on supported Galaxy phone/tablet/watch/Book. TV switching is for calls only.
Galaxy AI Interpreter and Live Translate	Compatible Galaxy smartphone and current software. Phone does translation, not the earbuds. Samsung Account and language packs required. Live Translate needs network access and Samsung Phone app.

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

BSony WF-1000XM3

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

61mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity of one earbud. Maker note separately gives rated 58 mAh. Not a pair sum.

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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 Buds2 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	18
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	29
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	14
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	15

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Playback 5/18 h ANC on, 8/29 h off, where totals include buds and case. Call 3.5/14 h ANC on, 4/15 h off. The two pairs of call rows preserve these stated conditions here because call mode does not encode ANC. Preproduction Galaxy smartphone, original default settings. Exact host, codec, volume and firmware unstated. App/network/use affect runtime.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026

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.

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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.

5min7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 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.

1h7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications infographic gives 1 hour of earbud playback after 5 minutes of charging. Footnote 14 starts charging with the earbuds below 30 percent. Playback duration varies with usage and the number of times charged. Exact ANC, codec, volume, host and firmware are unstated. French maker sheet agrees with 5 minutes and 60 minutes.

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.

515mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Typical 515 mAh, rated 500 mAh. The original US launch table labels 500 as typical, conflicting with exact UK table, original maker infographic and photographed case-cell label. Those agree on 515 typical, so 500 is not substituted.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-flip4-galaxy-z-fold4-unpacked-2022-most-versatile-smartphonesRead 5 October 2026Launch table typical 500 mAh conflicts with same-table rated 500 and later exact UK typical 515. Exact UK table plus original maker infographic and physical cell markings control the stored typical value.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 202616Review52audio.com/archives/140915.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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-C3Owner'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

Yes3Owner'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.

Qi7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026Original maker infographic explicitly Qi-certified wireless charging. No Qi2, magnetic alignment or case maximum wattage inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-buds2-pro-vs-buds2-vs-buds-proRead 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 Pro comparison column explicitly USB-C, Qi and Wireless PowerShare. Other Buds columns are not inherited.

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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 commands3Owner'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.

Touch3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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 Labs3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 25 to 26 hold action can select noise control, Bixby or volume. Choosing volume assigns opposing controls to both buds. Disabling touch alone is not remapping.

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

Bixby3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 21 to 22 touch-sensitive sensors detect wearing. Page 37 supports in-ear call routing. No skin temperature or clinical health sensor inferred.

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 Unit (VPU)2Maker 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

Neck stretch reminders3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 38 reminder after head bent for more than 10 min, both buds worn and calibrated. Consumer posture reminder, not a medical clearance.

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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, L18Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/fe8924747739a7c817a74c5176c6d9390427c2f33249a40da05437d4227a45a9_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker package contents includes S/M/L, not separately sold foam sizes.

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

Silicone14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Original review explicitly silicone supplied tips. Third-party foam replacements are not bundled.

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

None14Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review-78415Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no hooks/stabilizers. No new Fit Pro-style wingtip borrowed.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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Dust and water rating, buds

IPX73Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 43 fresh water up to 1 m for 30 min. Case explicitly not water resistant. No case IP code or swimming-use promise stored.

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Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

1m3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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Software

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Companion app

Galaxy Wearable3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

App platforms

Android3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 39 Galaxy Wearable FOTA download/install and auto-update in case. App is Android. Current region build requirements are separately sourced.

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 Find12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Maker offline-finding eligibility explicitly includes Buds2 Pro. Requires Samsung Account, compatible Galaxy host and offline finding enabled. Buds must have power. Depleted battery uses last connected location. No case UWB precision capability inferred.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current maker page explicitly covers Interpreter and Live Translate through Buds2 Pro, with translation processed on the paired Galaxy smartphone. Published compatibility names S24 family as of February 2024. Current language/region availability varies.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker 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.

Width19.9Height21.6Depth18.7mm(0.8 × 0.9 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact labeled HxWxD values reordered by explicit labels, not appearance. Original maker infographic also explicitly labels W19.9/H21.6/D18.7. Corporate report later reverses W/H labels, and its dimensions are not used.7Maker product pagesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/infographic-galaxy-buds2-pro-taking-immersive-sound-deeper-with-earbuds-built-for-comfortRead 5 October 2026

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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.

43.4g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Separate case component mass, not total package weight. No measured pair weight divided into a per-bud field.

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.

Width50.1Height50.2Depth27.7mm(2 × 2 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK HxWxD table gives H50.2/W50.1/D27.7. Source axis convention retained, not reoriented by the case photo.

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Certifications

None of 3 known

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 Buds2 Pro left and right earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, USB charging cable, Quick Start Guide18Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/fe8924747739a7c817a74c5176c6d9390427c2f33249a40da05437d4227a45a9_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original EU/UK maker Quick Start Guide GH68-54690D Rev1.0 June 2022, mirrored PDF. English pages 2 to 7 read through web original. Native download unavailable with HTTP 403. Supplied items may vary by region. Exact UK cable length not established, so French 1 m claim is omitted. No power adapter listed.

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 Buds2 Pro

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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-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeua1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-pro-graphite-sm-r510nzaaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_06Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094512540_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original two-page Samsung France SM-R510 maker fiche, retailer-hosted. Both pages read and page 2 visually inspected. Shared hardware facts only. Regional French SKUs, GTINs, cable 1 m and Android 7 wording are not borrowed into the UK package. Printed RAM 8 Go is uncorroborated and unused.

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Manual

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English 09/2022 Rev1.0, linked from exact UK SKU support. All 51 numbered pages read. Source default settings and firmware may differ from current firmware.

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.

1year13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026Current UK Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones category explicitly 12 months. Optional Samsung Care+ and statutory consumer rights are separate.

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