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Samsung Galaxy Buds Core | Active Noise Cancelling | 35-Hour Battery with Case | Six Microphones | IP54 Rating
Affordable true wireless earphones with wing tips, quiet calls and a long-lasting pocket dock for everyday Kenyan routines.
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Mascom International stocks the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core at KSh 6,500, brand new and sealed, with active noise cancelling, six microphones and up to 35 hours of total listening with the case. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core uses 65mAh cells in each earbud and a 500mAh case, connects over Bluetooth 5.4 and carries an IP54 rating against dust and splashes. Silicone wing tips hold each 5.3g earbud in place, and the 31.2g case is small enough for any pocket. Choose White or Black at our showroom in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for university students, M-Pesa agents, journalists and doctors on long shifts across Kenya, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core handles calls, music and podcasts without a big outlay. Many first-time buyers settle for wired earphones that tangle and break within months. This pair gives them noise cancelling that switches on by default, Ambient sound for hearing a conductor call your stage, and a case that refills the earbuds many times over. On a supported Galaxy phone, Interpreter listening mode translates speech in real time, handy at a conference in Upper Hill or a trade fair in Mombasa.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell copies under Samsung's name at a similar price, Mascom International supplies the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core sealed, with a 12-month warranty handled at our own service desk. At Mascom International, we're seeing Galaxy A-series owners choose this pair as their first wireless earphones, and customers across Nairobi tell us the wing tips stay secure on a jog or a crowded walk down Moi Avenue. Come to Kimathi Street to try the fit, or order the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core on WhatsApp and pay when it reaches your door.
Common Questions About the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
How much is the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core costs KSh 6,500 brand new and sealed at Mascom International, Kimathi Street, Nairobi. For that you get the earbuds, the charging case, a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to any county in Kenya. Samsung does not include a wall adapter, so plan to use a phone charger you already own. The next step up at Mascom International is the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE at KSh 11,000, which is KSh 4,500 more.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core better value than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE?
For most first-time wireless buyers, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core gives better value, since it keeps noise cancelling and costs KSh 4,500 less. It also lists longer total battery life on Samsung's page, up to 35 hours against 30 hours for the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE adds a blade stem with pinch and swipe gestures, plus 24-bit Hi-Fi audio on supported Galaxy phones. Choose the Buds3 FE for richer sound and gestures, and the Core to keep money in your pocket.
Will the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core survive dust, sweat and rain in Kenya?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core has an IP54 rating, meaning it resists dust and water splashes from any direction. That covers sweat at the gym, dust along a murram road in Kajiado and a light shower in Nyeri. It does not mean the earbuds can go underwater, so keep them away from swimming pools and heavy downpours. Wipe them dry after a sweaty session, and keep the case closed when riding a boda boda to keep dust out of the charging contacts.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core battery last between charges?
Samsung rates the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core at up to 35 hours of total listening with noise cancelling off, counting the earbuds and case together. With noise cancelling on, the total is up to 20 hours. A student in Eldoret who listens for three hours a day with noise cancelling off could go well over a week between case charges. That buffer matters during KPLC power cuts, when a phone charger is not always available.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core work with Tecno, Infinix and iPhone handsets?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core pairs with any Bluetooth phone, so Tecno, Infinix, Redmi and iPhone owners can play music and take calls. The Galaxy Wearable app, which sets the touch controls and noise modes, needs Android 11 or later and at least 1.5GB of RAM. Interpreter listening mode needs a supported Galaxy phone, such as the Galaxy S23 series or newer. iPhone users get basic listening and calls, without app settings.
Are the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core microphones clear enough for M-Pesa agent calls and client work?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core uses six microphones in total, three per earbud, which help separate your voice from background sound on calls. That suits M-Pesa agents, shop owners and logistics coordinators who take calls all day from a busy counter or a loading bay in Industrial Area. Noise cancelling also cuts the noise reaching your ears, so you hear the caller clearly. For calls on a Safaricom or Airtel line, the earbuds simply use your phone's network connection over Bluetooth.
Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core, and who should skip it?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core suits students, first-time wireless buyers and anyone who wants noise cancelling and long battery life for KSh 6,500. Skip it if you care most about detailed music playback, since the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro adds a two-way speaker and 24-bit Hi-Fi sound. Skip it too if you want gesture controls on a stem, which the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE offers. Buyers wanting Samsung's latest generation should consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 at KSh 16,500.
How do the touch controls on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core work?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core uses a touch sensor on each earbud: a single tap plays or pauses, and touch-and-hold switches the listening mode. Holding the touch area moves between noise cancelling and Ambient sound, which lets you hear a conductor or a colleague without taking the earbuds out. On a supported Galaxy phone, touch-and-hold can also start Interpreter listening mode. You can change what each gesture does in the Galaxy Wearable app.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware and Noise Control
- One-way speaker in each earbud — a single driver covers the full sound range, tuned for calls, podcasts and everyday music.
- Active noise cancelling, on by default — reduces engine drone and crowd noise from the moment you put the earbuds in.
- Ambient sound mode — lets outside voices and announcements through, so you hear your stage being called at a bus terminus.
- Six microphones in total — three per earbud pick up your voice and outside noise for clearer calls and steadier noise cancelling.
- AAC and SBC plus Samsung's own codec — standard codecs for any phone, with Samsung's format on Galaxy phones for a steadier stream.
Wireless Connectivity and Galaxy Features
- Bluetooth 5.4 with A2DP, AVRCP and HFP — the profiles that carry music, track controls and phone calls between phone and earbuds.
- Auto Switch on Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 or later — moves audio between your Galaxy phone and Galaxy tablet automatically.
- Interpreter listening mode — on supported Galaxy phones such as the S23 series and newer, spoken words are translated in real time.
- Samsung Find — shows where you last used the earbuds, with a Samsung account and a logged-in Galaxy device.
- Galaxy Wearable app — needs Android 11 or later and at least 1.5GB of RAM, and handles settings and updates.
Battery and Charging
- 65mAh battery in each earbud — paired with the case for long listening between wall charges.
- 500mAh charging case — refills the earbuds several times, so you charge the case only every few days with normal use.
- Up to 35 hours total with noise cancelling off — counting earbuds and case together, by Samsung's own testing.
- Up to 20 hours total with noise cancelling on — enough for a full week of two-hour daily commutes.
- Battery figures vary with volume and call time — Samsung notes real-world results depend on how you use the earbuds.
Build and Durability
- IP54 dust and splash rating — resists sweat, dust and light rain, but the earbuds should never go underwater.
- Silicone wing tips — rest against the ridge of your ear so each earbud stays put during a jog or a crowded walk.
- 5.3g per earbud at 19.2 x 17.1 x 22.2mm — compact and light, so they sit comfortably through a long working day.
- 50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7mm case weighing 31.2g — small enough for a shirt pocket, a purse or the coin pocket of jeans.
- Colours: White and Black — ask on WhatsApp which colour is on the shelf before you travel.
Controls and Inputs
- Touch sensor on each earbud — responds to taps, so there is no button to press into your ear.
- Single tap — plays or pauses music and podcasts without reaching for your phone.
- Touch and hold — switches between noise cancelling and Ambient sound, or starts Interpreter on supported Galaxy phones.
- Hall and proximity sensors — detect when the case opens and when the earbuds are in your ears, which supports automatic pause.
- Custom gestures in Galaxy Wearable — change what each touch does to suit the way you listen.
Package Contents
The sealed Samsung Galaxy Buds Core box contains the two earbuds fitted with silicone wing tips, the charging case, a charging cable and spare ear tips. Samsung does not include a wall adapter, so use a phone charger you already have; compatible chargers are sold separately at Mascom International. Every box leaves our Kimathi Street shelf with its factory seal intact.
Warranty
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Both earbuds and the charging case are included. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building; bring the earbuds, the case and your receipt.
Where to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya
Walk into Mascom International at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, to pick up the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and our staff will pair it with your phone so you can hear it before paying. It comes in White and Black.
Talk to us through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All 47 counties get pay-on-arrival delivery. Customers in Nairobi and its environs receive their order the same day, and those in Kisumu, Nakuru, Meru and Kericho receive it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 12-month warranty above stays with you after delivery. We give straight answers on specifications, fair and accurate prices, and after-sales help from a physical store in the heart of Nairobi.
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