Samsung Galaxy Buds series

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)
  • Galaxy Buds 3: July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)
  • Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)
  • Galaxy Buds Core: June 26, 2025 (2025-06-26)
ConnectivityBluetooth
WebsiteOfficial 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.

Line-up

Name Launch date Availability Colors Speakers Microphones Battery life (w/ case) Wireless charging
Galaxy Buds[1][2] 2019-03-08 Discontinued White, Yellow, and Black 1-way Dynamic 1 Outer + 1 Inner 6hr (13hr) Yes - Qi Certified
Galaxy Buds Plus[2] 2020-02-14 White, Blue, Red, Deep Blue, Pink, and Black 2-way Dynamic (Woofer + Tweeter) 2 Outer + 1 Inner 11hr (22hr)
Galaxy Buds Live[3][4] 2020-08-17 Mystic White, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, and Mystic Onyx 12 mm 2 outer, 1 inner, and a voice pickup unit 5.5-8hr (Up to 28hr)
Galaxy Buds Pro[3] 2021-01-14 Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet 2-way (11 mm, 6.5 mm tweeter) 5–8hr (up to 28hr)
Galaxy Buds2 2021-08-11 Olive, Lavender, White, Graphite, and Onyx 2-way Dynamic (Woofer + Tweeter) 3 Mics + VPU 5-7.5hr (Up to 29hr)
Galaxy Buds2 Pro 2022-08-26 Bora Purple, Graphite, and White 2-way Dynamic (24-bit Hi-Fi) 3 Mics (High SNR) + VPU 5-8hr
Galaxy Buds FE 2023-10-05 White, Graphite, and Black 1-way Dynamic 2 outer, 1 inner, and a voice pickup unit 8.5hr (Up to 30hr)
Galaxy Buds3 2024-07-24 Available for purchase Silver and White 1-way (11 mm Dynamic) 3 Mics + VPU 5-6Hr (Up to 30hr)
Galaxy Buds3 Pro 2024-07-24 Silver and White 2-way (Woofer + Tweeter) 3 Mics (High SNR) + VPU 5-6hr (Up to 30hr)
Galaxy Buds Core 2025-06-27 White and Black 1-way 2 Outer + 1 Inner 5-7.5hr (Up to 35hr)

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
2025Galaxy Buds Core

1st generation

Galaxy Buds

The original Galaxy Buds (SM-R170) launched on March 8, 2019.[5] The launch price was $129.99, and included a wireless charging case. The Buds were discontinued when the Buds Plus was released.[6]

Galaxy Buds Plus

The Galaxy Buds Plus (SM-R175) were announced on February 11, 2020, at the spring Galaxy Unpacked event.[7] The Buds Plus were released on February 14, priced at $149.99, a $20 price increase from the original Buds.[8] 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.[9]

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.[10] They were praised for their improved design and sound quality, but criticized for their 5-hour battery life when active noise cancellation is on.[11]

2nd generation

Galaxy Buds 2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 with white charging case.
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.[12] The Buds 2 were seen as the successor to the Buds Plus, which were discontinued following the announcement.[13] 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.[14] [15][16]

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

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.

3rd generation

Galaxy Buds 3

The Galaxy Buds 3 (SM-R530) were announced on July 10, 2024, at Galaxy Unpacked. Positioned as the standard model in Samsung’s 3rd generation Galaxy Buds lineup, the Buds 3 introduced a new stem-style design, replacing the rounded form factor used in earlier non Pro models. Compared to the Buds 3 Pro, the Buds 3 focus on everyday listening, while still offering active noise cancellation and 360 degree audio support. They were released on July 24, 2024, with a launch price of $179.99, placing them below the Buds 3 Pro in Samsung’s wireless earbud lineup. [17]

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (SM-R630) were announced on July 10, 2024. The Buds 3 Pro are seen as the successor to the Buds 2 Pro, featuring a new stem design and enhanced audio technology with AI capabilities. The Buds 3 Pro include high-resolution audio support (24-bit/96kHz lossless quality, only for compatible Samsung devices), ultra-wideband call support, 360-degree audio, active noise cancellation (ANC), adaptive equalizer, and an instant translator. They were released on July 24, 2024, with a launch price of $249.99, a $20 price increase compared to the original Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

Standalone

Galaxy Buds Live

Main article: Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

The Galaxy Buds Live (SM-R180) were announced on August 5, 2020, during a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event.[18] 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.[19][20] Product review site, 'BestReviews' wrote "Unlike the rest of the Galaxy Buds lineup, the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live are on-ear buds that rest just outside the ear canal. People who have trouble with in-ear buds may find the Buds Live more to their liking. We found when we tested a pair of Buds Live that they ultimately felt more secure than competing earbuds after a short adjustment period."[21]

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.[22][23]

Galaxy Buds Core

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core (SM-R410) were announced in mid-2025. The Buds Core are seen as the successor to the Galaxy Buds FE, offering active noise cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and AI-powered features such as real-time language translation and interpretation. They have an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance and deliver up to 35 hours of total playback time with ANC off. The Galaxy Buds Core were released on June 27, 2025, in India and the UAE, with a launch price of approximately 189 AED, positioning them as an affordable option within Samsung’s wireless earbuds lineup. In addition, Samsung’s budget-friendly new wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Core, were launched in Türkiye on July 11, 2025, priced at 2,299 TL and made available through Samsung stores and authorized retailers.

Specifications

Product Buds Core Buds3 Pro Buds3 Buds FE Buds2 Pro Buds2 Buds Pro Buds Live Buds+ Buds
Earbuds size 19.2 × 17.1 × 22.2 mm 18.1 × 19.8 × 33.2 mm 18.1 X 20.4 X 31.9 mm 19.0 × 17.0 × 22.0 mm 21.6 × 19.9 × 18.7 mm 17.0 × 20.9 × 21.1 mm 20.5 × 19.5 × 20.8 mm 16.5 × 27.3 × 14.9 mm 17.5 × 22.5 × 19.2 mm
Earbuds weight 5.3 g 5.4 g 4.7 g 5.6 g 5.5 g 5 g 6.3 g 5.6 g 6.3 g 5.6 g
Case size 50.0 × 50.0 × 27.7 mm 48.7 × 58.9 × 24.4 mm 50 × 50 × 28 mm 50.2 × 50.4 × 27.7 mm 50 × 50.2 × 27.8 mm 70 × 38.8 × 26.5 mm
Case weight 31.2 g 46.5 g 40.0 g 43.3 g 41.2 g 44.9 g 42.2 g 39.6 g
Bluetooth version Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope sensor, Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit Accelerometer, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit Accelerometer, Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Grip sensor, Voice Pickup Unit Accelerometer, IR sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor
Battery Earbuds: 65 mAh
Case: 500 mAh 		Earbuds: 53 mAh
Case: 515 mAh 		Earbuds: 48mAh

Case: 515mAh

Earbuds: 60 mAh
Case: 479 mAh 		Earbuds: 58 mAh
Case: 500 mAh 		Earbuds: 61 mAh
Case: 472 mAh 		Earbuds: 60 mAh
Case: 500 mAh 		Earbuds: 85 mAh
Case: 270 mAh 		Earbuds: 58 mAh
Case: 252 mAh
Charging USB-C and Qi wireless charging

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