GALAXY BUDS 3 PRO

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro were launched in July 2024 as Samsung’s premium wireless earbuds, offering upgraded design, sound quality, and smart features compared to the standard Buds3.

Design & Build

• New stem-style design, similar to AirPods, replacing the older bean-shaped look.

• Blade Lights on the stems, which glow for status, notifications, and finding the buds.

• Available in Silver and White.

• Water and dust resistance with an IP57 rating.

Audio & Features

• Two-way drivers in each earbud: a 10.5 mm dynamic driver for bass and mids, and a 6.1 mm planar driver for treble and detail.

• High-resolution audio support up to 24-bit/96 kHz with compatible Samsung devices.

• Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation with ambient sound and voice detection (volume drops automatically when you speak).

• Siren detection ensures important external alerts get through.

• Spatial/360 audio for immersive sound.

• AI features including real-time translation and adaptive equalizer.

• Six microphones for clear calls and noise management.

• Touch, swipe, and pinch controls on the stems with Blade Light feedback.

• Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio, and Auracast support.

Battery & Charging

• Earbud battery: 53 mAh each.

• Case battery: 515 mAh.

• Playback with ANC off: up to 7 hours on the buds alone, around 30 hours with the case.

• Playback with ANC on: around 6 hours on the buds, 26 hours total with case.

• USB-C charging.

Size & Weight

• Earbuds: 18.1 × 19.8 × 33.2 mm, about 5.4 g each.

• Case: 46.5 g.

Key Improvements Over Buds2 Pro

• Stem design for easier handling and controls.

• Higher resolution audio support with Samsung’s new codec.

• Smarter noise control with adaptive ANC, voice detect, and siren detect.

• Added Galaxy AI features like real-time interpreting.

Limitations

• High-resolution audio only works with certain Samsung devices; other phones may fall back to AAC or SBC codecs.

• Battery life shortens noticeably with ANC enabled.

• New stem design may not be as comfortable for users who preferred the bean shape.