Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 feature 11mm full-range drivers, active noise cancellation, and IP57 water resistance, offering durable performance for active use. Six microphones per earbud and Galaxy AI-powered adaptive equalizer enable clear calls and sound that adjusts to your surroundings. They are best for fitness enthusiasts who need sweatproof durability and stable Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity over extended battery life.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 5
case battery hours 20
water resistance IP57
65 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong sound (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (1th percentile)
- Below average battery (28th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Capacity | 48 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Water Resistance | IP57 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Buds3 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | 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 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Buds3 | 70.4 | 54.3 | 98.8 | 83.9 | 27.8 | 93.3 | 0.6 | 97.8 | 72.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 96 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 91.2 |
Usage Scores
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