Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

Comfortable fit ; Excellent sound quality ; Top-notch ANC and transparency ; Responsive controls ; Waterproof ; Auto-pause with wear sensors

You need a Samsung phone for the best audio ; Spatial audio/head tracking is so-so ; No Bluetooth Multipoint

“The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are a huge upgrade for Samsung fans.”

Solid active noise-cancellation (ANC) ; Lightweight and comfortable design ; Good sound performance ; Excellent for calls

Some features locked to latest Samsung phones ; Eartips are tricky to remove ; On the pricer side

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are an excellent pair of earbuds, offering a lightweight and comfortable design, something a little extra with the Blade lights, and superb performance for both calls and listening to your favourite tracks. Some features...

Bright, lively sound with plenty of attack ; Reveal ample detail ; Strong feature set

Could be a little forward and brash for some ; Rivals are better with rhythms and dynamics ; Derivative design

If you’re a fan of Samsung and can get the best out of them, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro could be well worth your time

Fantastic sound ; Thorough ANC ; Lightweight design

High price ; Removing eartips is a fuss ; Key features require a newer Galaxy phone

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro offer great-sounding audio quality, top-notch ANC and a premium, though derivative, design. There's a lot to like! Some key upgrades over their predecessors fix many of our issues, though other features added don’t exactly...

Excellent audio quality ; Above-average noise cancellation ; Sleek software ; Comfortable ; Stylish design

Battery life is merely fine ; High-resolution playback limited to only Samsung phones

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro's comfortable fit, quality sound, and clever AI features make them compelling for Samsung phone users, though their noise cancellation isn't quite as strong as similarly priced competitors.

Excellent audio quality ; Very comfortable ; Design is an upgrade over previous generation Galaxy Buds ; Superb call quality ; Adaptive noise canceling is highly effective ; Audio passthrough is exceptionally clear

On-device controls are finicky ; Difficult to place buds in charging case ; Considerable Price

Excellent Active Noise Cancellation ; IP57-rating ; Precise, detailed sound ; Efficient touch and haptic controls ; Good battery life

Hi-Res audio reserved for recent Samsung devices ; Gaudy design ; Adaptive ANC is not very useful

Would I recommend the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro to you at $249? Yes, unless you are using an iPhone. I was impressed by the Active Noise Cancellation of these Samsung earbuds. The audio quality is just right for this price range and its battery life is...

Fancy design with bells and whistles such as blade lights ; Impressive treble and mids ; Very powerful ANC ; Battery life matches claims

The unique shape makes docking a bit of a task ; Volume controls could have been better ; Bass tends to sound thick

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Apart from the overly done bass, it's hard to find many flaws on the Buds 3 Pro. Order on Samsung Apart from the overly done bass, it’s hard to find many flaws on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The design, which looked weird...

Best-in-class sound quality, even beating the AirPods Pro 2 ; Precise control over ANC modes, 360 audio, and EQ settings ; Triple-mic array and stem design improve call quality

Blade design and touch controls make for a finicky experience ; Potential QC and durability issues; I already have a slight rip in one of my ear tips ; Weaker ANC than the competition