Nothing Headphone (1) Pro / Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530)

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: B192 · white

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530): Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530), silver or white. The tipped Galaxy Buds3 Pro (SM-R630) with light blades and the 2025 Buds3 FE are separate models.

SpecificationNothing Headphone (1) ProSamsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530)
Release year20262024
ModelB192 Nothing—
Release year2026; available at announcement Nothing—
Drivers / earcup40 mm dynamic + 13 × 8 mm dynamic + 3.2 × 6 × 1.15 mm xMEMS Nothing—
Rated frequency range20 Hz–40 kHz Nothing—
Dimensions / weight190.2 × 174.4 × 78 mm; 327 g Nothing—
Carrying case383.5 g Nothing—
Battery1060 mAh; approximately 2 hours to charge Nothing—
Bluetooth6.1 Nothing—
Music codecsAAC, SBC, LDAC; LC3 for Broadcast Audio only Nothing—
USB-C audioLossless up to 24-bit / 192 kHz

Requires compatible source and content; Bluetooth LDAC is not lossless.

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3.5 mm inputManufacturer specifies source audio up to 24-bit / 96 kHz

The analogue cable itself has no digital bit rate.

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AAC battery lifeUp to 68 hours ANC off; 30 on

Manufacturer lab: 25 °C, 50% volume, other settings at defaults.

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LDAC battery lifeUp to 53 hours ANC off; 28 on Nothing—
Quick charge5 minutes → AAC: up to 4 hours ANC off; 2 on

25 °C, 50% volume; actual runtime depends on use.

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Charging inputUSB-C; up to 5 W Nothing—
Noise cancellationHybrid adaptive ANC; 10 microphones

46 dB is a manufacturer lab maximum, not equal attenuation at every frequency.

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Body / cushionsAluminium alloy, titanium arms, tempered glass; PU leather and memory foam Nothing—
ProtectionIP52; not for swimming or showering

Immersion damage is excluded from warranty. Wipe dry before returning wet headphones to the case.

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Dual connectionEnable in Nothing X; off by default Nothing—
Flat EQPhysical switch on the left earcup

Disables transparency, spatial audio and other EQ settings; ANC remains selectable.

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AuracastReceive compatible broadcasts and rebroadcast a Bluetooth source

Receivers need Auracast; the source phone does not.

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ControlsRoller: volume/playback; Paddle: tracks; customisable button Nothing—
Idle behaviour30 minutes idle and unworn → sleep; no automatic power-off Nothing—
Design—Open-type stem earbuds without silicone tips; silver and white

The open design does not seal the ear canal, so it avoids a pressure feeling over long use but isolates less than tipped models. Fit varies with ear shape.

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Driver and microphones—11 mm dynamic driver (one-way); 3 mics + voice pickup unit (VPU) per earbud

The VPU picks up the wearer’s voice through bone vibration to help separate speech in noisy calls.

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Noise cancelling—Active noise cancelling (ANC) and ambient sound mode

ANC measures outside sound with microphones and produces an opposite wave to reduce steady hum; in an open design the effect is more limited than in sealed earbuds.

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Sound quality—UHQ 24-bit/96 kHz, 24-bit Hi-Fi, 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel

UHQ (24-bit/96 kHz) only works on certain Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 6.1.1 or later (S24, S23, Z Fold6/Flip6, Z Fold5/Flip5, Tab S9 series); 24-bit Hi-Fi needs One UI 4.0 or later. Other devices use AAC or SBC.

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Connectivity and codecs—Bluetooth 5.4, Auto Switch; SSC HiFi, SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC

Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) is Samsung’s own codec for higher-resolution wireless audio with Samsung devices. Auto Switch moves the connection between signed-in Galaxy devices automatically.

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Controls and sensors—Pinch and swipe (Force & Touch) controls; VPU, SWIR, accelerometer, Hall sensor

The SWIR infrared sensor detects whether an earbud is worn; the Hall sensor detects the case opening and closing.

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Battery life—Music: 5 hours ANC on (24 total with case), 6 hours ANC off (30 total); talk: 3.5 hours ANC on (18 total), 4 hours off (20 total)

These are Samsung’s internal tests with default settings paired to a Galaxy phone. Capacity is 48 mAh per earbud and 515 mAh in the case (typical).

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Water resistance—IP57 (earbuds only)

IP57 means dust-protected and resistant to brief immersion; the charging case is not covered.

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Compatibility—Android 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB of memory

Some features are not available on non-Samsung devices.

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Size and weight—Earbud 18.1 × 20.4 × 31.9 mm, 4.7 g; case 58.9 × 48.7 × 24.4 mm, 46.5 g Samsung