Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

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Models

SM-R180

Released on August 5th, 2020, the Samsung Buds Live are marketed as the ergonomic, high-end ear buds for everyday use. The Buds Live feature an open-sound design, up to 6 hours of battery life with continuous playback, and active noise cancelling—a first for the Galaxy Buds line.

The Samsung Buds Live start at $149.99 USD.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro can be identified primarily by its model number, SM-R180, which can be found on the original packaging. If you can't find your original packaging, you can identify it by the bean‑shaped ear buds, glossy finish, and the Samsung logo on the charging case.

The Samsung Buds Live come in four colors: Mystic Bronze. Mystic White, Mystic Black, and Mystic Onyx.

Dimensions and Weight:
- Earbuds
  - 16.5 x 27.3 x 14.9 mm
  - 5.6 g
- Charging Case
  - 50 x 50.2 x 27.8 mm
  - 42.2 g
- IPx2 water protection rating
Connectivity:
- Bluetooth® 5.0
Audio and Voice:
- 12 mm speaker
- Active noise cancellation
- Bixby voice wake-up
- Three microphones (2 outer and 1 inner)
Battery:
- Earbuds = 60 mAh
- Charging Case = 472 mAh
- Play Time:
  - 6 hours / total 21 hours with ANC or Bixby Voice Wake-up ON
  - 5.5 hours / total 20 hours with ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up ON
  - 8 hours / total 29 hours with ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF
- Talk Time
  - 4.5 hours / Total 17 hours with ANC ON
  - 5.5 hours / Total 19 hours with ANC OFF
- USB-C® charging port is on the charging case
  - 1 hour play time with 5 minutes quick charging
- Qi-certified wireless charging
Sensors:
- Accelerometer
- IR
- Hall Effect
- Touch
- Grip
- Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)