Tested · Scored · RankedNEWinstax mini Evo 2 — full review & score →
Head to head · 2 headphones

Galaxy Buds 3 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 headphones
Galaxy Buds 3
Check priceat eBay
Check price
Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Galaxy Buds4 Pro8.5Very good· Top score
Check priceat eBay
Check price
The short verdict

Galaxy Buds4 Pro edges it on score

The Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads overall; pick the Galaxy Buds 3 if its strengths below matter more to you.

Galaxy Buds 3
6.2
Galaxy Buds4 Pro
8.5
Choose the Galaxy Buds 3 if
  • Galaxy owners whose ears suit AirPods-style open buds and who want Samsung's AI features.
Check price at eBay →
Choose the Galaxy Buds4 Pro if
  • Galaxy phone owners who want the deepest Samsung buds integration.
Check price at eBay →
At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Buds 32 wins
+900%Larger drivers11 vs 1.1 mm
−$46Cheaper today$124 vs $170
Check priceBest price · eBay · check the store for today’s priceCheck price at eBay ↗
Why pick theGalaxy Buds4 Pro1 win
+17%Longer listening time7 vs 6 h
Check priceBest price · eBay · check the store for today’s priceCheck price at eBay ↗
Sound6 differences
Type
Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds
Wear style
Earbuds
In-ear
Speaker config
1-way
Enhanced 2-way
Driver type
Dynamic
Enhanced dynamic woofer and tweeter
Driver size
0.43 in (11 mm)
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Drivers per side
1
2
Noise Control2 differences
ANC
No
Yes
Ambient / transparency
0
1
Battery16 differences
Battery life
6 h
7 h
Battery (ANC on)
5h earbuds / 24h with case (ANC on)
6h earbuds / 26h with case (ANC on)
Talk time
4
5
Earbud battery
48 mAh
61 mAh
Case battery
515 mAh
530 mAh
Battery type
48 mAh
61 mAh
Recharge time
1.1 h
0.55 h
Battery capacity (charging case)
515 mAh
530 mAh
Battery recharge time (charging case)
1.45 h
1.23 h
Continuous audio playback time (ANC off)
6 h
7 h
Continuous audio playback time (ANC on)
5 h
6 h
Continuous audio playback time (charging case/ANC on)
24 h
26 h
Left earpiece battery capacity
48 mAh
61 mAh
Right earpiece battery capacity
48 mAh
61 mAh
Talk time (ANC off)
4 h
5 h
Talk time (ANC on)
3.5 h
4.5 h
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth 6.1
Controls & Software1 difference
Controls
Pinch, Swipe, Voice
Pinch, Swipe, Head gesture, Voice
Comfort & Build3 differences
Weight
—
5 g
Dimensions
20.4 mm
18.1 mm
Colors
White
Black
Charging Case4 differences
Case height
1.92 in (48.7 mm)
2.01 in (51 mm)
Case width
2.32 in (58.9 mm)
1.11 in (28.3 mm)
Case depth
0.96 in (24.4 mm)
2.01 in (51 mm)
Case weight
46.5
44.3
Launch1 difference
Released
2024
2026
Battery & charging6 differences
Talk Runtime Anc On Hours
3.5
4.5
Total Talk Runtime Anc Off Hours
20
22
Total Talk Runtime Anc On Hours
18
20
Charging case capacity
515 mAh
530 mAh
Charging case dimensions (W x D x H)
58.9 x 24.4 x 48.7 mm
28.3 x 51 x 51 mm
Charging case weight
46.5 g
44.3 g
Design5 differences
Left earpiece weight
4.7 g
5.1 g
Right earpiece weight
4.7 g
5.1 g
Earbud Depth Mm
1.26 in (31.9 mm)
0.77 in (19.6 mm)
Earbud Height Mm
0.71 in (18.1 mm)
1.22 in (30.9 mm)
Earbud Width Mm
0.8 in (20.4 mm)
0.71 in (18.1 mm)
General2 differences
Head Gestures
0
1
Regional Model
UK/EU white
UK/EU black
Where to buy
eBayCheck price
eBayCheck price

Specs verified against manufacturer data. Prices in USD before tax; we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

Community

Which would you buy?

One vote per person. Results appear after you vote.