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Samsung Galaxy Buds Core vs UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Core

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.3 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 8,500In Stock
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UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • 10 minutes charging provides up to 2 hours playback.
KSh 7,100In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211 offers up to 30 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and hi-res Bluetooth audio, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings and virtual surround sound.

Fit

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Silicone ear tips
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Up to 20 hours with the case
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Up to 30 hours with the case

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Bluetooth 5.4
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Bluetooth wireless

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
IP54 water and dust resistance
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
IPX5 water and dust resistance

Case charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
USB-C
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Approximately 2 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core

  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

  • IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Rated for up to 30 hours in total with the charging case (vs 20).
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Lower price: KSh 7,100 (vs KSh 8,500).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
FitSilicone ear tipsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours with the caseUp to 30 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth wireless
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistance
Case chargingUSB-CApproximately 2 hours
Drivers1-way10 mm composite biological diaphragm

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
BrandSamsungUGREEN
ModelGalaxy Buds Core (SM-R410)EchoBuds Magic / WS211
Announced2025—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Weight5.3g per earbud—
Dimensions19.2 x 17.1 x 22.2mm per earbud (H x W x D)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Battery LifeUp to 20 hours total with charging caseUp to 6 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with case
Charging PortUSB-C—
Charging Time—Earbuds: approximately 1.5 hours; case: approximately 2 hours
Fast Charging—10 minutes charging provides up to 2 hours playback

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4—
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
SensorsHall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor—
Special FeaturesSamsung Find—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Drivers1-way10 mm composite biological diaphragm
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, Scalable CodecLDAC
Active Noise CancellationYesYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound—
Spatial AudioNo—
Microphones6 microphones2 MEMS microphones per earbud
Impedance—40 ohms
Audio Features—Hi-Res certified; up to 48kHz/24-bit supported

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Case TypeCharging caseTouchscreen charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 20 hours total with ANC on; Up to 35 hours total with ANC offIncluded in30-hour combined rating
Case ChargingUSB-CApproximately 2 hours
Case Charging PortUSB-C—
Case Dimensions50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7mm (H x W x D)—
Case Weight31.2g—
Case Features500mAh typical batteryCustomizable colour display; playback and volume control; wallpaper; remote photo/video functions

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
ControlsTouch controls—
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54IPX5 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds CoreUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds Core earbudsEchoBuds Magic earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseTouchscreen charging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not included—
Audio CableNot included—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sets of silicone ear tips—
DocumentationQuick Start GuideUser manual

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core makes sense if you want an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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