Samsung Galaxy Buds 3White
Samsung · Released January 1, 2024

Galaxy Buds 3

Samsung's open-fit Galaxy Buds3 lasted 4 h 56 min with ANC in one test, but the ANC is weak.

Wireless Earbuds
6.2/10What the pros sayGoodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Skip the Galaxy Buds3 unless AirPods-style stems already fit your ears: one lab couldn't keep them seated on its test head, rated the ANC poorly and declined to recommend them. With a Galaxy phone you get Samsung's Seamless Codec, Live Translate and auto-switching. Battery is average at 4 h 56 min with ANC on and 6 h 20 min with it off in one test, and the best features need a recent Galaxy phone. For real noise canceling, the sealed Galaxy Buds3 FE cost $99.99 at Samsung (Oct 8, 2026).

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Key specs
Weight
4.7 g
Connection
Wireless
Driver size
0.43 in (11 mm)
Controls
Touch
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Headset
Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
ANC
No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Battery
6 h
Driver
11 mm
Body
Dimensions
18.1 × 20.4 × 20.4 mm
IP rating
IP57
Colors
White
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbuds · No ANCBT Bluetooth 5.4 · 6 h
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Skip the Galaxy Buds3 unless AirPods-style stems already fit your ears: one lab couldn't keep them seated on its test head, rated the ANC poorly and declined to recommend them. With a Galaxy phone you get Samsung's Seamless Codec, Live Translate and auto-switching. Battery is average at 4 h 56 min with ANC on and 6 h 20 min with it off in one test, and the best features need a recent Galaxy phone. For real noise canceling, the sealed Galaxy Buds3 FE cost $99.99 at Samsung (Oct 8, 2026).

Best for

Galaxy owners whose ears suit AirPods-style open buds and who want Samsung's AI features.

Not for

Commuters who need real noise canceling, and iPhone owners.

Main strengthWireless charging case
Main weaknessOne lab couldn't keep them seated on its test head
Reasons to buy
Wireless charging case
IP57 dust and water resistance
Seamless Codec, auto-switching and Live Translate with Galaxy phones
Reasons to avoid
One lab couldn't keep them seated on its test head
Open fit makes ANC inconsistent
4 h 56 min with ANC on in one test
Low scores in several reviews
Measured view6.2/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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SoundGuys6.6/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds3 reviewChristian Thomas · Jan 2025

Lab testing of Samsung's controversial open-style buds.

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PCMag3.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ReviewChristian de Looper · Aug 2024

More comfortable and easier to control than before, but treble and battery lag behind.

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WIRED5/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Review: Cybertruck AirPodsParker Hall · Jul 2024

Copies an AirPods-style design, costs more and has weak noise cancelling.

Read on WIRED ↗
CNETSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 & Buds 3 Pro Review: Stems Are GoodWatch on YouTube ↗
SoundGuysSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Review: The CONSEQUENCES of a POOR FIT... (Hear For Yourself)Watch on YouTube ↗
DHRME1 DEALBREAKER! Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 ReviewWatch on YouTube ↗
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Product data

Full specifications

116 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Sound

Speaker config
1-way
Driver type
Dynamic
Driver size
0.43 in (11 mm)
Drivers per side
1
Amplifier
Single amplifier
Hi-Res wireless
1
Spatial audio
1
Head tracking
1
Adaptive EQ
1

Noise Control

Adaptive ANC
1
Ambient / transparency
0

Battery

Battery (ANC on)
5
Total with case
30
Talk time
4
Earbud battery
48
Case battery
515
Battery type
48 mAh
Charging port
USB-C
Wireless charging
1
Recharge time
1.1 h
Charging case
✓

Connectivity

Connection
Wireless
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP
Codecs
AAC, SBC, SSC, SSC-UHQ, LC3
LE Audio
1
Auracast
1
USB audio
✓
Auto device switch
1

Microphone

Microphone
6-mic system
Mic count
6
Super wideband calls
1
Voice pickup
1

Controls & Software

Controls
Touch
Companion app
Galaxy Wearable
App platforms
Android
Firmware updates
1
Voice assistant
1
Compatibility
Calls/Music

Comfort & Build

Weight
4.7 g
Dimensions
18.1 mm
Water resistance
IP57
Colors
  • White
Cables included
USB Type-C

Charging Case

Case height
1.92 in (48.7 mm)
Case width
2.32 in (58.9 mm)
Case depth
0.96 in (24.4 mm)
Case weight
46.5

Sensors

Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro Sensor
  • Hall Sensor
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Proximity Sensor
  • Touch Sensor
  • VPU
Accelerometer
1
Gyroscope
1
Proximity
1
Touch sensor
1
Pressure
1
Hall sensor
1

Launch

Released
2024
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