Product specifications and review coverage for this exact model.
COR Score3.8out of 56 critics
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Product overview
Samsung SM-R180NZKAEUB is listed in the headphones & headsets category. The recorded specifications include product type: Headset; wearing style: In-ear; connectivity technology: Wireless; noise canceling: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-R180NZKAEUB. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Expert reviews
Pocket-lint 4.0 / 5
Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
While we enjoy wearing the Galaxy Buds Live for hours at a time and we're happy with the sound quality, the downfall, for us, is the fit and how effective the seal is between 'buds and ear canal. Ultimately, that will come down to the shape of your ears.S...
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Expert Reviews 3.0 / 5
Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 60%
That major flaw aside, the Buds Live are a capable and comfortable pair of earbuds. But unless you’re desperate to keep your ear canals clear, there are plenty of better noise-cancelling in-ear options to choose from.The most obvious change from Samsung’s...
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The Guardian 5.0 / 5
Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are a pair of attractive bean-shaped true wireless earbuds with good sound and a unique fit.If you don't like silicone ear tips that block your ear canal, these earbuds are for you. They are light, secure and don't protrude or...
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Trusted Reviews 3.5 / 5
Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 70%
The Galaxy Buds Live are an interesting set of true wireless earbuds, featuring an atypical bean-shape design. On paper spec sheet is impressive and matches, if not beats, their main AirPod competition. But sadly, they still fail to fully deliver in one c...
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TechRadar 4.0 / 5
Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are good – but not great – true wireless earbuds. They have a number of neat features and offer a combined 28-hour battery life, but their sound isn't amazing, and the noise cancellation has a lot of room for improvement. They...
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What Hi-Fi? 3.0 / 5
Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 60%
It's a brave move tinkering with a tried and tested headphone design, and we're pretty impressed by the execution of the Galaxy Buds Live. They're extremely lightweight and very comfortable during long listening sessions, and they kick up a surprising amo...
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-R180NZKAEUB. Icecat product 80510826 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — key specifications
Product type
Headset
Wearing style
In-ear
Connectivity technology
Wireless
Noise cancellation
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Microphone type
Boom
Stated music playback time
6 h
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Audio & listening7 details
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Audio & listening
Headset type
Binaural
Ear coupling
Intraaural
Acoustic system
Open
Noise canceling type
Active
Number of microphones
3
Left earpiece weight
5.6 g
Right earpiece weight
5.6 g
Connections & wireless3 details
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Connections & wireless
3.5 mm connector
No
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Bluetooth version
5.0
Power & battery13 details
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Power & battery
Battery operated
Yes
Battery type
Built-in battery
Battery capacity
60 mAh
Continuous audio playback time (with charging case)
21 h
Battery charge indicator
Yes
Battery recharge time
1.5 h
Fast charging
Yes
Charging source
USB
Wireless charging
Yes
Charging case dimensions (W x D x H)
50.2 x 27.8 x 50 mm
Charging case weight
42.2 g
Charging case capacity
472 mAh
Charging case connector type
USB Type-C
Controls & features1 detail
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Controls & features
Control type
Touch
Design & dimensions5 details
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Design & dimensions
Product colour
Black
Water and dust resistance (IP rating)
IPX2
Width
27.3 mm
Depth
16.5 mm
Height
14.9 mm
Software & compatibility1 detail
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Software & compatibility
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Further product details
Recommended usage
Calls/Music
Operating keys
Multi-key
Accelerometer
Yes
Plug and Play
Yes
Driver unit
1.2 cm
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — Packaging & supplied accessories
Cables included
USB Type-C
Harmonized System (HS) code
85183000
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
