How to verify & authenticate genuine Galaxy Buds earphones
Purchasing a set of earbuds from the Galaxy Buds series is an investment in a premium sound experience. However, to avoid counterfeit versions on the market, it can be helpful to recognise some crucial details of the authentic product. Using the information below, check if your earbuds are genuine Galaxy Buds series and enjoy the optimal sound experience they provide.
1. The stopper is made of rubber.
2. The LED indicator light is on when the earbuds are in the cradle and changes colour based on charging status.
🅐 Red, solid: charging
🅑 Green, solid: charging complete
1. The charging contact points on each ear piece are gold and on the outer curve of the earbud.
2. The proximity sensor of each earbud is highly visible on the ear-facing panel beside the left (L) and right (R) indicator markings.
3. The touch panel is slightly recessed.
4. Authentic Galaxy Buds FE connect to the Samsung Wearables app.
1. The stopper is made of rubber.
2. The "Sound by AKG" logo is laser printed and clear.
3. The LED indicator light is on when the earbuds are in the cradle and changes colour based on charging status.
🅐 Red, solid: charging
🅑 Green, solid: charging complete
1. When you first open the box of authentic Galaxy Buds2 Pro, there will be no insulation tape applied to the charging contact points of either ear piece.
2. The proximity sensor of each earbud is highly visible on the ear-facing panel next to the left (L) and right (R) indicator markings.
3. Genuine Galaxy Buds2 Pro have internal mesh in the ear tip.
4. The curve by the charging contact points is more compact.
5. Galaxy Buds2 Pro use the same material, colour, and finish from front to back.
1. The stopper is made of rubber.
2. The "Sound by AKG" logo is laser printed and clear.
3. The LED indicator light is on when the earbuds are in the cradle and changes colour based on charging status.
🅐 Red, solid: charging
🅑 Green, solid: charging complete
1. When you put the earbuds in your ear, a narrator does not begin speaking to you.
2. Ear tips are made of silicone.
1. The stopper is made of rubber.
2. Authentic Galaxy Buds Pro cradles open up to a 90 degree angle.
3. The LED indicator light is on when the earbuds are in the cradle and changes colour based on charging status.
🅐 Red, solid: charging
🅑 Green, solid: charging complete
Galaxy Buds Pro in Phantom Violet only
1. The colour of these earbuds is closer to lavender, whereas unauthorised third-parties use a richer purple.
All Galaxy Buds Pro
2. The second microphone hole on the Galaxy Buds Pro is approximately 1mm in diameter.
3. The first microphone grille on these earbuds is also matte.
4. The receiver mesh on the Galaxy Buds Pro sticks out from the device.
5. The charging contact points on each ear piece are silver.
1. Genuine Galaxy Buds Live fit snugly in the cradle pockets.
2. These earbuds have a secondary microphone located near the bottom of the outer glossy panel.
3. The interior of the cradle has a matte finish.
4. The LED indicator light is on when the earbuds are in the cradle and changes colour based on charging status.
🅐 Red, solid: charging
🅑 Green, solid: charging complete
1. Highly visible left (L) and right (R) indicator markings are located between the charging contact points.
2. The speakers are the same colour and finish as the surrounding panel.
3. Unlike the glossy outward facing panel, the ear-facing side’s colour is matte.
4. There is no gap between the proximity sensor and the surrounding panel.
1. The round shape of the L/R logos may look different between the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+ cradle.
2. The LED indicator light is on when the earbuds are in the cradle and changes colour based on charging status.
🅐 Red, solid: charging
🅑 Green, solid: charging complete
1. Charging contact points on both the Galaxy Buds and Buds+ are on the outer curve of the earbud.
2. Genuine Galaxy Buds and Buds+ do not have side hooks or clips on the side, just a smooth seam.
3. The touch panel of the Galaxy Buds and Buds+ is glossy.
Other details to notice
Apart from the product specific details, there are other elements that can help you check if your earbuds are truly a Samsung Galaxy product.
Charging case battery status LED indicator
The external LED light turns on for five seconds after closing the lid to indicate the case’s battery level and displays a different colour (green, yellow or red) depending on the battery level.
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Authentic Samsung Galaxy Buds series |
Unauthorised third-party products |
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Will include a warranty card |
Might not include a warranty card |
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Difficult to disassemble |
Frequently come apart easily |
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Labels on the cradles, cases and boxes are generally laser printed and clear with a smooth texture |
Labels on the cradles, cases and boxes are not laser printed and are frequently blurry with a rough texture |
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Box label will have a Buds specific logo |
Box label will have a generic icon to represent the device |
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Outer box is not wrapped in plastic |
Outer box can frequently come wrapped in plastic |
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BlueTooth Pairing icon |
BlueTooth Pairing icon |
Please Note: The characteristics described in this article is information to help customers identify suspicious products. The content in this article does not guarantee authenticity or legitimacy of purchase.
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