Nothing Headphone (1) Pro / Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420)

Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: B192 · white

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420): Galaxy Buds3 FE, SM-R420 (2025); Black and Gray. Sealed in-ear design with silicone tips. The tipless semi-open Galaxy Buds3, the Buds3 Pro and the original 2023 Galaxy Buds FE are separate models.

SpecificationNothing Headphone (1) ProSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420)
Release year20262025
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 NothingEarbud 53 mAh, case 515 mAh (typical); music: 6 h / 24 h total with ANC on, 8.5 h / 30 h total with ANC off; talk: 4 h / 18 h total

Samsung’s times come from internal tests with pre-production units and default settings; rated capacity is 50 mAh per earbud and 500 mAh for the case. Real runtime depends on volume, codec and battery age.

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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 and fit—Sealed in-ear design, silicone tips (three sizes), stem body; earbud 18.0 × 21.1 × 33.8 mm, 5 g (with M tip); case 58.9 × 48.7 × 24.4 mm, 41.8 g

Silicone tips seal the ear canal, blocking outside sound passively and helping bass sound fuller; if the tip does not seal, noise cancelling and bass both weaken.

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Driver and microphones—1-way dynamic driver; 3 microphones per earbud Samsung
Noise control—Active noise cancelling (ANC) and ambient sound

ANC uses microphones to detect outside sound and plays inverted sound to reduce steady noise such as engines and hum. Ambient sound lets you hear your surroundings without removing the earbuds. Adaptive ANC that adjusts to the environment is not listed for this model.

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Connectivity and codecs—Bluetooth 5.4, Auto Switch; SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec), AAC, SBC

SSC is Samsung’s own codec for higher-quality audio with Galaxy devices; other phones use AAC or SBC. Auto Switch moves the connection automatically between Galaxy devices on the same account.

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Sensors and controls—Proximity, Hall, touch and pressure sensors; pinch/swipe controls on the stem Samsung
Water resistance—IP54 (earbuds only)

IP54 means limited dust protection and resistance to splashing water from any direction; it is not suitable for submersion. The charging case is not protected.

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Compatibility—Android 11 or later with more than 1.5 GB of RAM

Samsung notes some features may be unavailable on non-Samsung devices. Equaliser, ANC settings and AI features are managed in the Galaxy Wearable app or One UI settings.

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