Samsung Galaxy Buds series

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Galaxy Buds
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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
Developer Samsung Electronics
Type Wireless 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)
Connectivity Bluetooth
Website Official website

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 Gear IconX.

Contents

Models

Release timeline
2019Galaxy Buds
2020Galaxy Buds Plus
Galaxy Buds Live
2021Galaxy Buds Pro
Galaxy Buds 2
2022Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
2023Galaxy Buds FE
2024Galaxy Buds 3
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

Galaxy Buds

The original 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]
ProductGalaxy Buds
Earbuds size17.5 x 22.5 x 19.2mm
Earbuds weight5.6g
Case size70 x 38.8 x 26.5mm
Case weight39.6g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
SensorsAccelerometer sensor, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor
BatteryEarbuds: 58mAh
Case: 252mAh
Charging USB-C and Qi wireless charging

Galaxy Buds Plus

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]
ProductGalaxy Buds+
Earbuds size17.5 x 22.5 x 19.2mm
Earbuds weight6.3g
Case size17.5 x 22.5 x 19.2mm
Case weight39.6g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
SensorsAccelerometer, IR sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor
BatteryEarbud: 85mAh
Case: 270mAh
Charging USB-C and Qi wireless charging

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 criticized 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]
ProductGalaxy Buds Live
Earbuds size16.5 x 27.3 x 14.9mm
Earbuds weight5.6g
Case size50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm
Case weight42.2g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
SensorsAccelerometer, Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Grip sensor, Voice Pickup Unit
BatteryEarbuds: 60mAh
Case: 500mAh
Charging USB-C and Qi wireless charging

Galaxy Buds Pro

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]
ProductGalaxy Buds Pro
Earbuds size20.5 x 19.5 x 20.8mm
Earbuds weight6.3g
Case size50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm
Case weight44.9g
Network Bluetooth 5.0
SensorsAccelerometer sensor, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, VPU sensor
BatteryEarbuds: 61mAh
Case: 472mAh
Charging USB-C and Qi wireless charging

Galaxy Buds 2

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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]

ProductGalaxy Buds 2 (Bluetooth)
Earbuds size17.0 x 20.9 x 21.1 mm
Earbuds weight5g
Case size50 x 50.2 x 27.8 mm
Case weight41.2g
Network Bluetooth 5.2
SensorsAcceleration sensor, hall sensor, proximity sensor, touch sensor.
BatteryEarbuds: Li-Ion 61mAh
Case: Li-Ion 472mAh
Charging Wireless charging (WPC's magnetic induction method)

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

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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]
Product Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Earbuds size21.6 x 19.9 x 18.7 mm
Earbuds weight5.5g
Case size50.2 x 50.4 x 27.7 mm
Case weight43.3g
Bluetooth versionBluetooth 5.3
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit
BatteryEarbuds: 58 mAh
Case: 500 mAh
Charging USB-C and Qi wireless charging

Galaxy Buds FE

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]

ProductSpecifications [30] [31]
Earbuds size19 x 17 x 22 mm
Earbuds weight5.6g
Case size50 x 50 x 28 mm
Case weight40g
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
SensorsProximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor
BatteryEarbuds: 60mAh (typical)
Charging Case: 479mAh (typical)
Charging USB-C

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