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.”

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

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...

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.

Sleek-looking design ; Great sound quality ; Case has a cool see-through design

They nearly identical to the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) ; They work best with Android phones

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Samsung's premium wireless earbuds with improved audio quality, adaptive audio that adjusts based on your surroundings, ANC, and light-up earbuds.

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

Overall, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro make a great companion for people who enjoy great-sounding music in a small and portable form factor. People with Samsung Galaxy phones can naturally access all the earbuds' most remarkable and premium features, but...

Pros ; + Surprisingly good voice quality ; + New, attractive yet functional design ; + Blade Lights are practical and an eye candy ; + IP57 ; + Improved ANC ; + Notable improvements in volume, soundstage, and dynamics compared to Buds2 Pro ; +...

Cons ; – New stem design makes it slightly annoying to put earbuds back into case ; – A good number of features are exclusive to Samsung devices ; – 360 Audio is a hit-or-miss affair ; – AI for ANC has issues with human voices ; – Pricey

Summary The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro is a great pair of TWS earbuds and while this might be a controversial statement in this day and age, I personally love the new design as it brings a more consistent experience, is certainly eye-catching, and is a...