Samsung Galaxy Buds SM-R175NZKAXAR
The dual-driver AKG-tuned system with separate woofer and tweeter delivers precise audio, supported by an 11-hour earbud battery that extends to 22 hours with the case. Three microphones with voice isolation ensure clear call quality, and the earbuds pair easily across both Android and iOS platforms. These are best for Galaxy users who prioritize all-day playback and strong call performance in non-fitness environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong mic (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong battery (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 2 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 11 |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 22 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Galaxy Wearable |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds SM-R175NZKAXAR | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 22 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds SM-R175NZKAXAR | 60.5 | 85.1 | 33.3 | 74 | 78.9 | 28.2 | 79.1 | 74.6 | 97.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 78.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 64.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99 | 94.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 94.1 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.7 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 86 |
Usage Scores
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