Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180
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Product Description
- 12mm speakers with sound by AKG and a dedicated bass duct for rich, spacious audio.
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) reduces low-frequency background noise while the open design lets surrounding sounds through.
- Three microphones per earbud and a Voice Pickup Unit help keep calls clear.
- Lightweight, ergonomic fit with two sizes of wingtips.
- Up to 8 hours of playback per charge, or up to 29 hours including case recharges, with ANC and Bixby voice wake-up switched off.
- Quick charging and Qi wireless charging for convenient top-ups. Samsung product details, Samsung battery specifications
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live SM-R180 combine a distinctive curved design with immersive everyday listening. Their 12mm AKG-tuned speakers, air vents and bass ducts deliver clear notes and deep bass, while the open fit sits comfortably within the ear. Active Noise Cancellation helps soften low-frequency distractions without completely isolating you from nearby conversations and announcements. Samsung audio and design details
For calls, three microphones in each earbud work with a Voice Pickup Unit that detects jaw movement to improve voice pickup. Touch controls put everyday functions within easy reach, while Bixby voice wake-up offers hands-free assistance on compatible devices. The compact charging case keeps the earbuds powered between listening sessions and supports Wireless PowerShare with compatible Samsung smartphones. Samsung feature details
The table consolidates Samsung’s published product specifications, additional launch specifications and relevant software features. Battery figures are maximum estimates; totals include case recharges, and actual results vary with usage. Compatibility requirements are those Samsung published for this model. Samsung specifications, Samsung launch specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Product | Galaxy Buds Live |
| Model | SM-R180 |
| Type | True wireless, open-type earbuds |
| Speaker size | 12mm |
| Audio tuning | AKG |
| Acoustic features | Bass duct and air vents |
| Noise cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) |
| Microphones | 6 total; 3 per earbud, comprising 2 outer and 1 inner microphone |
| Voice pickup | Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Audio codecs | Samsung Scalable Codec, AAC, SBC |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, Hall, touch, grip and VPU, as listed on Samsung’s product page |
| Controls | Touch controls with customisable shortcuts |
| Voice assistant | Bixby voice wake-up; compatible device, Samsung account and network connection required |
| Earbud dimensions (H × W × D) | 27.3 × 16.5 × 14.9mm |
| Weight per earbud | 5.6g |
| Case dimensions (H × W × D) | 50.2 × 50.0 × 27.8mm |
| Case weight | 42.2g |
| Earbud battery capacity | 60mAh each, typical |
| Case battery capacity | 472mAh, typical |
| Removable battery | No |
| Playback: ANC and Bixby wake-up off | Up to 8 hours; 29 hours including case |
| Playback: either ANC or Bixby wake-up on | Up to 6 hours; 21 hours including case |
| Playback: ANC and Bixby wake-up on | Up to 5.5 hours; 20 hours including case |
| Talk time: ANC on | Up to 4.5 hours; 17 hours including case |
| Talk time: ANC off | Up to 5.5 hours; 19 hours including case |
| Quick charging | Approximately 1 hour of playback from 5 minutes of charging; tested with earbud battery below 30% |
| Wireless charging | Qi-certified |
| Reverse wireless charging | Wireless PowerShare on compatible Samsung devices |
| Water-resistance rating | IPX2 |
| Android compatibility, as published | Android 5.0 or later; at least 1.5GB RAM |
| iPhone compatibility, as published | iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or later |
| Companion apps | Galaxy Wearable on Android; Samsung Galaxy Buds app on iOS |
| PC pairing | Windows Swift Pair; Windows 10 April 2018 update or newer |
| Music sharing | Buds Together; supported devices with One UI 2.5 or later |
| 360 Audio | Added through a software update; Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or higher required. Samsung update notes |
| Automatic device switching | Added through a software update; requires compatible devices and software. Samsung update notes |
| Original UK colour options | Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze and Mystic White; supplied colour depends on the full product code |
| Standard package contents | Earbuds, charging case, USB cable, small and large wingtips, quick-start guide |
| Feature compatibility | Some features are unavailable on non-Samsung devices |
Shipping
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Returns
Returns
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Note: You are not able to return any type of item that cannot be resold for hygiene reasons, such as headphones, earpieces etc
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Warranty
Warranty
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