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Samsung Galaxy Buds series

The Samsung Galaxy Buds are a line of wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Samsung Electronics. They were first released on March 9, 2019, as the successor to the Samsung Gear IconX.

Galaxy Buds
From left to right:
A pair of original Galaxy Buds; a store display of Galaxy Buds Live in bronze, black, and white; a pair of Galaxy Buds 2
DeveloperSamsung Electronics
TypeWireless earbuds
Release date
  • Galaxy Buds: March 9, 2019 (2019-03-09)
  • Galaxy Buds Plus: February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
  • Galaxy Buds Live: August 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)
  • Galaxy Buds Pro: January 14, 2021 (2021-01-14)
  • Galaxy Buds 2: August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
  • Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: August 26, 2022 (2022-08-26)
  • Galaxy Buds FE: October 5, 2023 (2023-10-05)
ConnectivityBluetooth
WebsiteOfficial website

Models edit

Release timeline
2019Galaxy Buds
2020Galaxy Buds Plus
Galaxy Buds Live
2021Galaxy Buds Pro
Galaxy Buds 2
2022Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
2023Galaxy Buds FE

Galaxy Buds edit

The original Samsung Galaxy Buds (SM-R170) launched on March 8, 2019.[1] The launch price was $129.99, and included a wireless charging case. The Buds were discontinued when the Buds Plus was released.[2]


Specifications:[3]

Product Galaxy Buds
Earbuds Size 17.5 x 22.5 x 19.2mm
Earbuds Weight 5.6g
Case Size 70 x 38.8 x 26.5mm
Case Weight 39.6g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors Accelerometer sensor, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor
Battery Earbuds: 58mAh

Case: 252mAh

Charging Wireless Charging and USB-C

Galaxy Buds Plus edit

The Galaxy Buds Plus (SM-R175) were announced on February 11, 2020, at the spring Galaxy Unpacked event.[4] The Buds Plus were released on February 14, priced at $149.99, a $20 price increase from the original Buds.[5] The Buds Plus maintained the same design as the original Buds, but reviewers praised the improved sound and microphone quality and significantly increased battery life. Additionally, a second driver for bass was included to enhance audio quality at lower frequencies.[6]


Specifications:[7]

Product Galaxy Buds+
Earbuds Size 17.5 x 22.5 x 19.2mm
Earbuds Weight 6.3g
Case Size 17.5 x 22.5 x 19.2mm
Case Weight 39.6g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors Accelerometer, IR sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor,
Battery Earbud: 85mAh

Case: 270mAh

Charging USB-C and Wireless Charging

Galaxy Buds Live edit

Main article: Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

The Galaxy Buds Live (SM-R180) were announced on August 5, 2020, during a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event.[8] The Buds Live were notable for their "bean" like on-ear design, a departure from the previous in ear design used in the buds lineup. The Buds Live were the first Galaxy Buds device to launch with active noise cancellation. The Buds Live were praised for their design, but criticised for the ineffective active noise cancellation.[9][10] These earbuds are ideal for people who have trouble with earbuds staying in their ears. After a short adjustment period, they feel more secure than traditional earbuds.[11]


Specifications:[12][13]

Product Galaxy Buds Live
Earbuds Size 16.5 x 27.3 x 14.9mm
Earbuds Weight 5.6g
Case Size 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm
Case Weight 42.2g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors Accelerometer, Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Grip sensor, Voice Pickup Unit
Battery Earbuds: 60mAh

Case: 500mAh

Charging USB-C and Wireless Charging

Galaxy Buds Pro edit

The Galaxy Buds Pro (SM-R190) were announced on January 14, 2021, and launched the following day, on January 15. The Buds Pro improved upon the design of the Galaxy Buds Plus and included improved audio, head tracking technology, and active noise cancellation.[14] They were praised for their improved design and sound quality, but criticized for their 5-hour battery life when active noise cancellation is on.[15]


Specifications:[16][17]

Product Galaxy Buds Pro
Earbuds Size 20.5 x 19.5 x 20.8mm
Earbuds Weight 6.3g
Case Size 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm
Case Weight 44.9g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors Accelerometer sensor, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, VPU sensor
Battery Earbuds: 61mAh

Case: 472mAh

Charging USB-C and Wireless

Galaxy Buds 2 edit

 
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 with white charging case.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 (SM-R177) were announced on August 11, 2021, at Galaxy Unpacked alongside the Galaxy Watch 4.[18] The Buds 2 were seen as the successor to the Buds Plus, which were discontinued following the announcement.[19] The Buds 2 include active noise cancellation, and cost less than the Buds Pro, and were praised for their all around performance for the price.[20]

Specifications:[21][22][23]

Product Galaxy Buds 2 (Bluetooth®)
Earbuds size 17.0 x 20.9 x 21.1 mm
Earbuds weight 5g
Case size 50 x 50.2 x 27.8 mm
Case weight 41.2g
Network Bluetooth 5.2
Sensors Acceleration sensor, hall sensor, proximity sensor, touch sensor.
Battery Earbuds: Li-Ion 61mAh

Case: Li-Ion 472mAh

Charging Wireless charging (WPC's magnetic induction method)

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro edit

 
A pair of lavender Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with custom eartips

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro (SM-R510) were announced on August 10, 2022, at Galaxy Unpacked alongside the Galaxy Watch 5. The Buds 2 Pro were seen as the successor to the Buds Pro, which were discontinued following the announcement. The Buds 2 Pro include active noise cancellation, 24-bit Hi-Fi audio support (only for Samsung device with One UI 4.0 or above) and enhanced 360-degree audio. They were released on August 26, 2022, with a launch price of $229.99, a $30 price increase compared to the original Galaxy Buds Pro.

Specifications[24][25][26][27] edit

Product Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Earbuds Size 21.6 x 19.9 x 18.7 mm
Earbuds Weight 5.5g
Case Size 50.2 x 50.4 x 27.7 mm
Case Weight 43.3g
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
Sensors
  • Accelerometer, Gyro sensor ,Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit
Battery Earbuds: 58 mAh

Case: 500 mAh

Charging Wireless Charging or USB-C

Galaxy Buds FE edit

The Galaxy Buds FE, short for "Fan Edition", were released on October 5, 2023 for US$100, marketed as an affordable alternative to the other Galaxy Buds models.

Its specifications include a 30-hour battery life with active noise cancellation disabled and the charging case and an IPX2 water resistance rating, as opposed to the 2 Pro's IPX7.[28][29]

Product Specifications[30][31]
Earbuds Size 19 x 17 x 22 mm
Earbuds Weight 5.6g
Case Size 50 x 50 x 28 mm
Case weight 40g
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
Sensors Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor
Battery Earbuds: 60mAh (typical)

Charging Case: 479mAh (typical)

Charging USB-C

References edit

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