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Series

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

Arctis1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact model heading establishes the Arctis family.

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

SM-R530, SM-R530NZAAXAR1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact maker page identifies SM-R530 silver configuration. Regional suffix is not a separate hardware product.18Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1920325-REG/samsung_sm_r530nzaaxar_galaxy_buds3_silver.html/overviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US Silver SM-R530NZAAXAR is listed for the documented flat US variant. Top model identifier list includes model and listed-variant identifiers as required by schema.

61706, 61707, 61708, 61709, 61714, 61715, 61716, 61717, 61680, 61681, 61682, 61683, 61710, 61711, 61712, 61713, HS35R, HS35L, HS35TX, HS35C, HS35TXX1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US structured Product data and embedded colour/platform variation list. Retail SKUs 61706-61709 and 61714-61717.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026European structured Product data and embedded variation list.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory hardware models: right HS35R, left HS35L, PS transceiver HS35TX, case HS35C. Retail SKUs retained from each maker colour/platform page.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox manual regulatory section: Xbox transceiver HS35TXX. Shared left/right buds HS35L/HS35R and case HS35C.

GTIN / EAN

88727686805918Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1920325-REG/samsung_sm_r530nzaaxar_galaxy_buds3_silver.html/overviewRead 7 October 2026Top catalogue GTIN list includes documented variant identifiers as required by validator. UPC 887276868059 maps only to flat US Silver SM-R530NZAAXAR variant, not India or White packaging.

5707119062640, 810164140098, 5707119062664, 810164140104, 5707119062688, 810164140111, 5707119062701, 810164140128, 5707119069304, 810164144386, 5707119069328, 810164144393, 5707119069342, 810164144409, 5707119069366, 810164144416, 5707119057226, 810052987132, 5707119058261, 8100529878731Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Black PS US: EAN 5707119062640, UPC 8101641400982Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox US: EAN 5707119062664, UPC 8101641401043Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062688, UPC 8101641401114Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062701, UPC 810164140128. Listed as not orderable5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069304, UPC 810164144386. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data6Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069328, UPC 810164144393. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069342, UPC 8101641444098Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069366, UPC 8101641444169Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black PS EU: EAN 5707119057226, UPC 81005298713210Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox EU: EAN 5707119058261, UPC 810052987873

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

10 July 20242Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026

26 September 202412Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Dated opening announcement: September 26, 2024. Footer has a conflicting September 20 dateline, opening and preorder date preferred.

Status

Available18Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1920325-REG/samsung_sm_r530nzaaxar_galaxy_buds3_silver.html/overviewRead 7 October 2026Current exact US Silver SM-R530NZAAXAR listing. Available does not assert continuing production or current stock in every region.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026In stock at the US store

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds210Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds3 are the third generation of Galaxy earbuds, following the Galaxy Buds2.19Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Exact base Buds3 review introduction identifies predecessor. Catalog reference exists. No predecessor features inherited.

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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 Buds410Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds3 review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds4.19Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Exact base Buds3 review replacement notice. Catalog reference exists. Pro and FE are separate branches.29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds4Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds4 follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy Buds3.

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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.

$179.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026July 10 US launch Availability gives $179.99 for exact model.

$159.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: North American original MSRP $159.99.

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.

€1799Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-verkundet-verkaufsstart-des-samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-und-galaxy-z-flip6-sowie-der-galaxy-watch7-galaxy-watch-ultra-galaxy-buds3-serie-und-des-galaxy-ringRead 5 October 2026July 24 German retail-day release states UVP 249 EUR for Buds3 Pro and 179 EUR for Buds3.

€169.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: EMEA original MSRP €169.99.

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

IN, US, DE13Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/newest-samsung-galaxy-devices-unveiled-unpacked-2024-paris-now-available-in-usRead 7 October 2026Original July 24 2024 maker retail-day release explicitly establishes local sale of the Buds3 series. Historical distribution only.14Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-verkundet-verkaufsstart-des-samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-und-galaxy-z-flip6-sowie-der-galaxy-watch7-galaxy-watch-ultra-galaxy-buds3-serie-und-des-galaxy-ringRead 7 October 2026Original July 24 2024 maker retail-day release explicitly establishes local sale of the Buds3 series. Historical distribution only.20Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-unveils-next-chapter-of-galaxy-ai-with-the-launch-of-galaxy-z-fold6-z-flip6-in-india-pre-orders-also-open-for-galaxy-watch-ultra-buds3-proRead 7 October 2026Original July 10 India announcement explicitly opened local preorders for both models. US July 24 and Germany July 24 maker retail releases establish those historical markets. This is marketed model distribution, not identical regional packaging or present stock everywhere.

US, EU1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US regional maker product heading.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026German/EU regional maker purchase page. EU priced SKU rows documented in variant verification.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, White1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

Black, White, Glorange, Yuzu, Matcha1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact parent product variation attributes Color values Black/White/Glorange/Yuzu/Matcha. Platform-specific purchase rows checked separately.

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Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Store category Gaming In-Ear

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.

Semi-in-ear2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Launch text explicitly Open Type non-sealing outer-ear design. Maps to semi-in-ear, not canal-unobstructed open-ear.

In-ear11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

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

Stem2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026

Stemless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product photos show stemless buds

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

Either bud3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 20 states single-earbud connection plays mono. Page 42 left/right balance and one-earbud use confirms either unit, not a fixed primary earbud.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 states single-earbud connection plays mono. Page 42 left/right balance and one-earbud use confirms either unit, not a fixed primary earbud.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASamsung Galaxy Buds3

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Exact Galaxy Buds3 table column: one-way 11 mm dynamic driver. No Pro planar tweeter inherited.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source16Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 30 September 2026Key Specs: 6 mm neodymium drivers. Performance paragraph explicitly says a pair of 6 mm drivers. One in each earbud. Neodymium is magnet material, not a transducer-type claim.17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Transducer table and specification paragraph explicitly identify dynamic technology. Existing 6 mm/count 1 from GamesRadar preserved.

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

Dynamic2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications paragraph expressly states dynamic drivers and Transducer table says Dynamic. Exact original GameBuds, not an inference from neodymium magnet. Public RTINGS comparison table corroborates Dynamic transducer.

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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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 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: headphone frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz.

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.

96kHz2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Exact model sound-quality table and footnote 37: SSC-UHQ 24-bit/96 kHz requires Galaxy S24/S23, Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 or Tab S9 with One UI 6.1.1+. 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.

24bits2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Same exact model sound-quality table and source device conditions.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Yes18Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026SteelSeries GG and Sonar section explicitly says profiles applied for both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth are saved to GameBuds and remain when moved to different devices. Engine hardware EQ, not Sonar host-only processing. Reviewed white PlayStation edition. Maker separate gaming/mobile saved presets corroborates.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

922Reviewlesnumeriques.com/intra-ecouteur-true-wireless/samsung-galaxy-buds3-p75306/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base Buds3 own review Application section explicitly states nine-band equalizer. Current maker manual page 31 independently confirms Custom EQ for base model without a band count. Latest compatible software/app required. Pro/FE counts and third-party phone EQ were not used.

1018Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same section explicitly says 10-band PEQ. Exact PCTuning review independently states EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, PC app required for custom creation. No count borrowed from another Arctis model or Sonar bus.25Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds software paragraph explicitly EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, only in PC app. Independent corroboration of HiFi Oasis 10-band hardware-EQ profile description. Sonar host processing remains distinct.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Balanced, Clear, Dynamic, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Smooth6Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-review-121385Read 5 October 2026EQ chart sections explicitly name Clear, Dynamic, Bass Boost, Treble Boost and Smooth. Smooth is not replaced with the older Buds FE Soft preset.16Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004610Read 7 October 2026Current maker base Buds3/Buds3 Pro support adds Balanced to previously sourced named presets. Custom is adjustable EQ and not stored as a factory preset. Remaining Smooth and Treble Boost retain existing SoundGuys source.

Flat, Deep Bass19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/best-earbuds-for-the-gym-1237Read 7 October 2026Maker exact GameBuds blog explicitly says I use the Deep Bass preset. Flat is explicitly named by exact maker support article 31369371701389 as Engine EQ setting. Only verified literal preset names listed, not an invented exhaustive 300-name library.20Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/31369371701389-Why-is-the-audio-on-my-Arctis-GameBuds-distortedRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds support article says set Engine EQ to Flat when using Sonar, or set Sonar to Flat when using Engine/mobile EQ. Flat name verified as headset Engine preset, not a noise-control mode.

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 Audio1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial, Microsoft Spatial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Supported (incl. Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial). Microsoft Spatial appears only on the Xbox Matcha and Yuzu pages7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Supported (incl. Microsoft Spatial, Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial )

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/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026360 Audio paragraph explicitly adjusts sound direction with head tilt. Compatible Galaxy Android One UI 3.1+ or listed Samsung TV required. App/content support varies.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 38 360 Audio setting automatically adjusts direction of sound with head movement on compatible Android 11/One UI 3.1+ Galaxy device.

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: active noise cancellation, 4-microphone hybrid.

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

Hybrid1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-R530 India Adaptive EQ/Adaptive ANC paragraph explicitly uses inner and outer microphone sound. Hybrid normalizes placement per schema. Adaptive algorithm is a separate existing field. No ANC microphone count inferred.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

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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41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact model Adaptive EQ/ANC section says inner and outer microphones analyze fit and sound in real time and adjust ANC. General Adaptive Noise Control mode is separate and Pro only.

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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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311Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026There are three strengths to choose from

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

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact model technical Ambient Sound row No. Pro ambient sound is not transferred.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: Transparency Mode, Yes.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026App section explicitly lists ANC and Transparency mode levels as adjustable settings. Exact Xbox 61707 sample firmware 1.2.0, app 2.0.0. Not the count of selectable ANC modes.

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

No3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Rev 1.4 pages 28 and 29 separately give base Buds3 an ANC on/off switch. The ANC/transparency Adaptive blend is explicitly Pro-only. This does not negate the base adaptive ANC algorithm.

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Conversation detection

No3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 30 Auto switching to ambient sound and Voice Detect explicitly applies only to Galaxy Buds3 Pro. Base model lacks this mode.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 30 Auto switching to ambient sound and Voice Detect explicitly applies only to Galaxy Buds3 Pro. Base model lacks this mode.

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

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

RTINGS found a warm response with treble peaks and dips that can make sibilants dull or piercing. Left and right drivers matched well. Sound was consistent once a good fit was achieved.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public own-test verdict, methodology v2.3 updated June 23 2026. Descriptive result only. Public verdict does not state firmware, EQ or codec. Numeric members-only results were not accessed. Open fit affects response and this does not replace manufacturer claims.

Balanced sound signature with slightly elevated bass and de-emphasized treble against the reviewer's target. Well-matched left and right drivers.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy

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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1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black (PS) unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

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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-1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Balanced (-1 dB)

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

The reviewed unit records speech clearly in quiet settings but struggles to separate it from background noise.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public microphone verdict from exact model review. Numeric lab results are membership-only and are not accessed or copied. Firmware is not stated in public verdict.

Speech sounds fairly natural and clear, if a little bright. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise with default settings.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone

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 Buds3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.93
No	6.33

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-review-121385Read 5 October 2026Battery section exact ANC on 4 h 56 min and ANC off 6 h 20 min one-charge tests. Tested firmware R530XXU0AXF3, Galaxy Wearable 2.2.59.24061361. Codec and volume not explicitly stated for these rows.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

ANC	Hours (h)
No	8.53

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Battery test: 8 h 32 min, PC 2.4 GHz connection, ANC off, medium volume. Tested Xbox model 61707. Single charge of earbuds, no case total.

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

6.33h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.53h=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.

415Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001317Read 7 October 2026Buds3-series call article separates two external voice microphones per earbud from the internal microphone that limits surrounding noise for receiving calls. Four outgoing voice microphones across the pair. Internal receive/ANC path and VPU are excluded. Maker role description takes precedence over generic retailer three-mic or six-per-ear wording.

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

61Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact model Number of MIC row explicitly states 6 across product pair. VPU is excluded. No call-only or ANC only role count is inferred.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Buds3 series call paragraph explicitly describes pre-trained machine-learning model restoring speaker voice in noise. Pro and standard both covered.

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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.

Super wideband1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact model Super Wide Band row and feature text. 16 kHz requires compatible Galaxy device and software, with mobile network support.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons let you mute

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes21Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Software paragraph explicitly describes adjustable sidetone so wearer hears their own voice during calls/communications. Both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz settings separately documented. Reviewer observed sidetone interfered with ANC in its sample, firmware not stated. No universal current-firmware incompatibility asserted.

Connectivity

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Chip

BES270012Press releasenews.samsung.com/tw/ai%E6%97%97%E8%89%A6%E6%91%BA%E7%96%8Agalaxy-z-fold6%EF%BD%9Cz-flip6-%E8%80%80%E7%9C%BC%E7%99%BB%E5%8F%B0Read 5 October 2026Exact maker Taiwan table 3 identifies BES2700 for Galaxy Buds3 and BES2800 for Galaxy Buds3 Pro. No capability of another chip is inferred.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Quick Switch between 2.4 GHz gaming wireless and Bluetooth.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless, SSC UHQ1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

SBC1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth codec SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

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LE Audio

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

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Auracast

Yes11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545739013____1_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Brochure explicitly names Auracast. Compatible broadcast source and assistant required.

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

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No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026The Bluetooth implementation lacks high-quality codecs, fast pairing, and multi-pairing

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

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122Reviewpcgamer.com/best-wireless-gaming-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds section explicitly says can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. Maximum simultaneous Bluetooth source count 1, consistent with existing multipoint false. Pairing-list memory remains unknown.

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/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 36 own phone/tablet on same Samsung Account automatically switches for incoming calls. Page 41 seamless connection is device switching, not proof of general Bluetooth multipoint.

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes16Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004610Read 7 October 2026Galaxy S25 support explicitly broadcasts music to other Buds3 listeners through Auracast. Compatible phone broadcast source and receiver/assistant are required. This is not concurrent multipoint or case transmission.

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 22 maximum Bluetooth connection range 10 m, depending on environment.

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box contents: USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle included.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter included

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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No13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick-Switch Wireless p 7: modes used independently, triple tap switches between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.

Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 42 Gaming Mode minimizes delay, Samsung Android mobile device only. No latency milliseconds 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, iOS, Windows, macOS5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-review-121385Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly confirms iPhone and Android Bluetooth compatibility. Many advanced features require Galaxy phone.25Reviewsoundguys.com/how-to-pair-the-samsung-galaxy-buds3-to-any-device-122048Read 7 October 2026Basic Bluetooth audio compatibility. Advanced SSC/AI/Galaxy Wearable features require supported Galaxy/Android hardware. Current Samsung Windows support corroborates base Buds3. Mac pairing is supported without asserting a Mac companion app.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, Meta Quest1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to the PlayStation list24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Maker exact Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter section explicitly includes Meta Quest for the 2.4 GHz USB-C adapter. Existing platforms preserved. Xbox dongle must use ordinary USB mode for non-Xbox devices.

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 Buds3

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

Source17Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003617Read 7 October 2026Maker iOS article explicitly allows music and calls and lists Buds3 among Bluetooth-only compatible models. Buds3 does not support Galaxy Buds iOS app.25Reviewsoundguys.com/how-to-pair-the-samsung-galaxy-buds3-to-any-device-122048Read 7 October 2026Exact pairing guide supplies platform Bluetooth routes. Maker call guide corroborates Android calls and maker iOS guide explicitly allows calls with Buds3 over Bluetooth. Windows/macOS microphone function not stated, so optional flags omitted. No console compatibility inferred from generic Bluetooth.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Platform	Connection
PS5	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
iOS	2.4 GHz
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Current embedded compatibility table: Switch 2 and USB-C iPhone added alongside Bluetooth phone connections.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gaming Device Setup p 6: common PS/PC/Mac/Switch/Android dongle routes. Xbox connectivity requires the Xbox edition. Phone USB-C routes require compatible USB-C port. newer Switch 2 from current store compatibility.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Added Meta Quest 2.4 GHz row from exact maker adapter compatibility list. Microphone operation is unproved for this row and omitted.27Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds connection paragraph independently lists Meta Quest among devices supported through included 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle. Added Quest playback row only. No Quest microphone operation inferred. Xbox source pairing still requires Xbox edition.

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

ASamsung Galaxy Buds3

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable settings	Compatible Android 10 or later phone with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Some advanced features require Samsung Galaxy devices and current software.
SSC-UHQ audio	Listed compatible Galaxy S24/S 23, Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 or Tab S9 with One UI 6.1.1+. SSC-UHQ supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
360 Audio and head tracking	Compatible Galaxy Android One UI 3.1+ phone/tablet or listed Samsung TV. Direct multi-channel requires One UI 4.1.1+. App/content support varies.
Auto Switch	Supported Galaxy devices signed into same Samsung Account. Galaxy Book One UI 6.0+, phones/tablets One UI 4.1.1+, Watch 4 or later. Samsung TV 2022 or later after required firmware. This is device switching.
Live translation and Interpreter	Compatible Galaxy AI phone and latest required software. Samsung Account and supported language package can be required. Translation is performed on phone.
Gaming Mode	Samsung Android mobile device only.
Voice commands and Bixby	Bixby-compatible phone for assistant. Fixed voice commands are limited to supported languages and installed matching language package.
Digital assistant through pinch-and-hold	Compatible phone and current Galaxy Wearable software. Configure Digital assistant for left or right pinch-and-hold. It launches the phone default Bixby, Google Assistant or Alexa.
Auracast audio sharing	Compatible Auracast broadcast phone and receiver/assistant. Samsung Galaxy S25 support documents starting and joining broadcasts with Buds3.
Windows Galaxy Buds app	Separate Microsoft Store Galaxy Buds app supports Buds3 pairing, settings and updates. This is distinct from Android Galaxy Wearable.

Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model page footnotes name Android 10/1.5 GB RAM, One UI requirements, supported Galaxy hardware, Samsung Account and language package conditions. Manual pages 32/42 add Bixby/gaming constraints.15Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001317Read 7 October 2026Galaxy Buds3 Series Digital assistant pinch-and-hold launches selected default phone assistant.16Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004610Read 7 October 2026Galaxy S25 Auracast music broadcast instructions explicitly include Buds3 listeners.26Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 7 October 2026Added Windows app condition. Digital assistant and Auracast conditions are documented in separate exact support articles cited for this field.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Feature	Needs
ChatMix	Windows 10 and above (via GG/Sonar). PlayStation and Mac not supported.
Xbox wireless connection	Arctis GameBuds for Xbox edition with Xbox-compatible 2.4 GHz dongle. PlayStation edition has no Xbox wireless support.
USB-C phone connection	Compatible USB-C iPhone or Android device. Bluetooth also works with compatible phones.

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 202612Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Wireless adapter paragraph: Xbox support requires Xbox edition.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox23Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/12/03/designed-for-xbox-holiday-gift-guide-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Xbox official Designed for Xbox accessories guide, Audio Upgrades section explicitly lists SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. Licence applies only to Xbox edition, not PlayStation edition. Base list is union of known edition licences.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox-edition maker identity corroborates scope for licensing-authority family claim. This is Xbox platform edition only, no PlayStation licence asserted.

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.

48mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Typical per earbud capacity. Rated 45 mAh from launch table is not substituted.

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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 Buds3

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC off	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact model technical music rows ANC on/off and total including case. Call rows stored ANC off only because call enum cannot distinguish ANC state. ANC on call rows omitted.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Embedded Power table: 10 h earbuds per charge, 40 h buds plus case. 2.4 GHz active, Bluetooth connected, ANC off, 100% volume. 90-minute full charging claim does not identify component.

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.

6h=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

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

6h=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.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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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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.

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15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for 3 hours use

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.

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3h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: 15 min 3 h fast charge.

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.

515mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Typical 515 mAh, not rated 500 mAh.

700mAh13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Chinese regulatory charging-case table p 25: rated capacity 700 mAh, nominal 3.87 V. Earbud charging input 150 mA is not battery capacity.

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 manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Charge via the included USB-C cable

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

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Wireless charging

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 case layout identifies wireless charging coil. Charging section provides wireless charger and phone wireless-power-sharing instructions.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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

Qi23Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds2-122054Read 7 October 2026Exact Buds3/Buds2 comparison explicitly identifies case Qi-mat charging. Maker current Wireless PowerShare supported-device list includes Buds3. No WPC registration ID, power tier, Qi2 or magnetic alignment inferred.

Qi1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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.

No5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-review-121385Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly states the charging case offers no transmitter capability.

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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.

Pressure, Swipe, Voice commands3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 25-27 pinch/swipe controls, page 40 voice commands. No head gestures are stated for Buds3 series.

Button1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product description: on-ear physical buttons control volume and mute.

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

Swipe3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 26 swipe upwards/downwards adjusts volume.

Buttons1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons control volume. FAQ: double tap + hold for volume up and down

Gestures

Single pinch, Double pinch, Triple pinch, Pinch and hold, Swipe up or down3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Single press, Double press, Triple tap, Double tap + hold1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026FAQ wording. Single and double presses can be remapped. Triple tap and double tap + hold cannot

Remappable controls

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 27 independent left and right pinch-and-hold assignments.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ accepted answer: functions remappable mobile Arctis Companion/PC GG Engine. Triple tap/double tap hold excluded.

Voice assistant

Bixby, Google Assistant, Alexa3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 32 Bixby requires supported connected mobile device. Language and regional availability vary.15Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001317Read 7 October 2026Exact Galaxy Buds3 Series section assigns Digital assistant to left/right pinch-and-hold through Galaxy Wearable. Requires selected installed/default phone assistant and compatible current app/software. Alexa is launched through pinch, not a claim of native hands-free Alexa wake-word support.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 40 explicitly detects wearing, routes calls and pauses/resumes media depending on selected setting.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026WearSense auto-pause can be turned off

Sensors

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

In-ear detection sensor (WearSense)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play), Yes, WearSense auto-pause can be turned off. No unproved optical/infrared/gyro sensor subtype added.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox Audio table identifies same WearSense in-ear detection sensor, auto-pause can be disabled. No optical/IR subtype inferred.

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

No28Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-buds-hearing-aid-fda-clearedRead 7 October 2026Current September 2026 maker native Hearing Aid availability explicitly excludes base Buds3. Pro-only FDA feature not inherited from generic series name. Not a statement about third-party phone accessibility apps.

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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.

No28Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/galaxy-buds-hearing-aid-fda-clearedRead 7 October 2026Current maker native Hearing Test feature is explicitly Pro-only. Earlier S25 Adapt Sound announcement footnote 3 likewise limits hearing-test personalization to Buds3 Pro. Generic shared support list that fails to distinguish models is not adopted for base Buds3.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Neck stretch reminders3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 41/42 Neck stretch reminders after head bent down 10 minutes. Requires calibration and both earbuds worn.

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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Small, Medium, Large1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Comfort section: Small, Medium and Large eartips included.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone12Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Maker launch Ergonomic Comfort paragraph expressly silicone tips included.

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

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Ear tip fit test

No3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 39 Earbud fit test explicitly applies only to Galaxy Buds3 Pro.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 Earbud fit test explicitly applies only to Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP571Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 47 IP57 certification: 15-35 C, 86-106 kPa, 1 m fresh water for 30 minutes without movement. Case not water-resistant. Not for swimming, shower or pool/seawater.

IP551Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026AquaBarrier section: IP55 water, dust and splash resistance.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Galaxy Wearable / Galaxy Buds3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 34-37 Galaxy Wearable on compatible Android mobile device. Manufacturer page specifies Android 10+ and minimum 1.5 GB RAM. Android 16+ can configure settings directly.26Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 7 October 2026Galaxy Wearable is the Android phone app. Galaxy Buds is the separate Windows PC app from Microsoft Store. Maker expressly lists base Buds3 support and firmware updates. Do not confuse older Galaxy Buds Manager for original Buds/Buds+ or an iOS app.

Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6+) and Android (Android 9+). SteelSeries GG covers Windows and Mac

App platforms

Android, Windows3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 202626Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 7 October 2026Separate Windows Galaxy Buds app and existing compatible Android Galaxy Wearable app. Maker exact Windows download points to 9NHTLWTKFZNB. No macOS or iOS Buds3 app support claimed.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product feature list: Arctis Companion App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 43 manual FOTA Download and install and Auto update instructions.

Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026FAQ entry about updating the Xbox version from a PC

Finding network

Samsung Find1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Exact model hero and interpreter sections identify connected Galaxy AI phone translation. Requires Samsung Account, supported language with possible package download and compatible/current phone software. Translation is performed on the phone.

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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.

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product Weight: Buds 5.3 g (each)

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

Width18.2Height20.3Depth31.9mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 1.3 in)11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545739013____1_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit W×H×D 18.2×20.3×31.9 mm. Matches earlier US maker sheet but differs from Taiwan W18.1/H20.4 and opposite India live HxW labels. Published brochure dimensions take precedence, without estimating a correction.

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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.

46.5g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

48.7g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box Contents Product Weight explicitly separates Buds 5.3 g (each) from Case 48.7 g. This is the case alone, not buds-plus-case or retail package mass. Xbox table gives same separate case figure.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Fresh Xbox-edition maker serialized Box Contents table independently separates Buds 5.3 g (each), Case 48.7 g. Same case figure as PS5, no case-inclusive mass.

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

Width58.9Height48.7Depth24.4mm(2.3 × 1.9 × 1 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026Technical table HxWxD 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm.

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Certifications

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

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

A3LSMR530L, A3LSMR530R27Owner's manualmanualsfile.com/product/k5a0trfwwj5.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Samsung-authored US SM-R530 quick-start/legal guide GH68-56192A_REV1.1, page 2 FCC ID and model number. Public mirror supplies document text. FCC right-unit grant independently confirms SM-R530R. Left page and exhibit access blocked, no bypass. Case FCC ID not inferred.

ZHK-HS35R, ZHK-HS35L, ZHK-HS35TX, ZHK-HS35TXX13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory section p 14: right/left earbuds and PlayStation transceiver FCC IDs.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox transceiver FCC ID ZHK-HS35TXX. PlayStation transceiver ZHK-HS35TX. Each variant explicitly lists its edition-specific FCC IDs.

Other certifications

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Qi (Qi ID: 22505)13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed regulatory page 15 displays Qi logo and Qi ID 22505. Exact Xbox guide gives same identifier. Maker-declared Qi registration, independent WPC database retrieval not verified. No stronger third-party re-verification claim.

In the box

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In the box

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Arctis GameBuds, Charging case, USB-C wireless 2.4 GHz dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male dongle adapter, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m), S/M/L ear tips13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5: USB-C-to-C charging cable. Conflicts with maker store A-to-C box table, manual preferred. Xbox edition has same listed cable.

Cables included

ASamsung Galaxy Buds3

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BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.3	1

Source13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5 specify one 0.3 m USB-C-to-C charging cable.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainu1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-silver-sm-r530nzaainuRead 7 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Canonical maker product page. The query selects the real PlayStation variant.

Spec sheet

sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545739013____1_.pdf11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545739013____1_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Portuguese two-page maker brochure, publicly hosted by retailer. Public native/indexed PDF text was independently read. Normal curl and screenshot access failed, no access barrier was bypassed. Blocked US mirror is no longer cited.

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact maker page contains the full Audio, Quick-Switch Wireless, Power and Box Contents specification tables. Public serialized table text read without executing scripts.

Manual

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdf3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies SM-R530 and SM-R630. Separate device layouts pages 4/5 and model-specific instructions throughout.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdf13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026PlayStation Product Information Guide, exact earbuds and case. Xbox edition guide also read.

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.

1year21Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Source-market manufacturer warranty only: exact India Silver SM-R530NZAAINU identified by its maker page, subject to eligible India purchase/invoice. Current India wearable terms explicitly list Galaxy Buds 12 months, repairs at authorized centre. This does not apply to US/DE or every regional variant. Common field helper deliberately scopes warranty to the source market and exact SKU.

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