Samsung Galaxy Buds 3
Equipped with a 12mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.4, and SSC HiFi codec supporting 24bit/96kHz audio, these 5-gram earbuds provide 6-hour playback and IP57 durability in a stem design. Galaxy AI features like real-time language translation and noise-adaptive voice optimization add unique utility, though they only work fully with Samsung Galaxy phones. This renewed model is best for fitness enthusiasts and mobile gamers who own a Samsung device and need rugged, sweat-resistant earbuds with advanced call clarity.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average battery (20th percentile)
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem |
| Ear Tips | s |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | SSC HiFi, UHQ |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | up to four additional hours of playback with ANC on |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 12 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Galaxy AI |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | iOS, Android |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP57 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 12 | 28 | 56 | 24 | 50 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 | 97.5 | 86.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 19.7 | 93.2 | 23.2 | 94.2 | 54.5 | 21.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.6 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.3 | 73.1 | 69.7 | 33.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.7 | 97.3 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 98.8 | 73.1 | 93.2 | 11.9 | 99.9 | 62.6 | 6.2 |
Usage Scores
- Calls72.8
- Music64.2
- Overall61.9
- Budget64.7
- Gaming80.5
- Travel62.7
- Commute64.2
- Fitness78.5
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