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| Galaxy Buds3 | AeroClip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $169.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1105 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦252,000 | ₦238,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Soundcore |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | July 24, 2024 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) | AeroClip 2 |
| Price | $179.99 | $169.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | 11mm | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | 1-way dynamic driver | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Sound Features | Adaptive ANC, Adaptive EQ, 360 Audio | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, Adaptive ANC | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, Adaptive EQ + presets | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app |
| Other Features | — | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise |
| Sound Modes | ANC / Ambient / Adaptive | — |
| Touch Controls | Pinch/swipe stem controls | No, physical buttons |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Bixby, Google Assistant/Gemini | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | Auto Switch across Samsung Galaxy ecosystem | Yes |
| Range | ~10m (typical) | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, MP3 VBR, Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) | LDAC |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Silver, White | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White |
| Dimensions | Earbud 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm; Case 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4mm | — |
| Form Factor | Open-fit, stem/"blade" design | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP57 | IP57 |
| Materials | Recycled plastic (fishing nets/water barrels) | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook |
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud | 6.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | Earbud 48mAh; Case 515mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 6 hrs (ANC off) / 5 hrs (ANC on); 30 hrs / 24 hrs total with case | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi-certified | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation |
| Mic Count | 3 mics + Voice Pickup Unit per earbud | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Digital mics + VPU, ML-based noise reduction, Super Wideband voice | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | Bixby / Gemini, touch-activated | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | Not included | — |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | Open-fit, no silicone eartips (fixed design) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | None notable | — |
| Main Device | Earbuds + transparent-top charging case | — |
| User Manual | Quick Start Guide | — |
| Warranty Card | Included (region-dependent) | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | Android 10.0+ and iOS | — |
| Profiles Supported | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Supported Devices | Galaxy smartphones/tablets/Galaxy Book (full), other Android/iOS (basic) | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | Samsung's first AirPods-style open-fit blade design with IP57 durability and Galaxy AI Interpreter support. | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. |