Samsung Galaxy Buds 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.
About This Earbuds
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.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type Dynamic Driver
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Bluetooth version 5.4
- Battery life hours 6
- Case battery hours 12
- Water resistance IP57
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average battery (24th percentile) 24th
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 |
| 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 | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | iOS, Android |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP57 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds 3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 12 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 22.5 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP54 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds 3 | 96.7 | 85.1 | 98.8 | 92.6 | 24 | 93.3 | 21.8 | 97.1 | 39.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 96 | 75.6 | 93.3 | 0 | 98.7 | 89 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.7 | 96.2 | 47.1 | 93.3 | 92 | 97.8 | 96.6 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 33.4 | 98.5 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 92 | 89.9 | 89 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91.1 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 79.8 |
Usage Scores
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