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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProSilver
Samsung · Released January 1, 2024

Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung's 2024 blade-style buds cut 76% of noise in SoundGuys' test, and the $249.99 Buds4 Pro now replace them.

Wireless Earbuds
8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Finish · Silver
Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Buds3 Pro only at a deep discount and only with a Galaxy phone, because Samsung's US store page for them now redirects to its audio catalog (Oct 8, 2026) and the $249.99 Buds4 Pro replaced them. With a Galaxy phone you get Samsung's 24-bit Seamless Codec, auto-switching and Live Translate, and the buds are rated IP57. Reviewers liked the sound, but SoundGuys measured about 76% noise reduction with ANC on, behind the cheaper Buds3 FE's 86%, and Tom's Guide found the fit loose. On an iPhone, buy AirPods Pro 3 instead.

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Key specs
Connection
Wireless
Controls
Touch
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Headset
Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
ANC
Yes
Bluetooth
5.4
Battery
26 h
Body
Weight
11.9 lb (5.4 kg)
Dimensions
18.1 × 19.8 × 19.8 mm
IP rating
IP57
Colors
Silver, White
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbuds · ANCBT 5.4 · 26 h
Weight11.9 lb (5.4 kg)18.1 × 19.8 × 19.8 mm · IP57
121 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Buds3 Pro only at a deep discount and only with a Galaxy phone, because Samsung's US store page for them now redirects to its audio catalog (Oct 8, 2026) and the $249.99 Buds4 Pro replaced them. With a Galaxy phone you get Samsung's 24-bit Seamless Codec, auto-switching and Live Translate, and the buds are rated IP57. Reviewers liked the sound, but SoundGuys measured about 76% noise reduction with ANC on, behind the cheaper Buds3 FE's 86%, and Tom's Guide found the fit loose. On an iPhone, buy AirPods Pro 3 instead.

Best for

Galaxy phone owners who find the Buds3 Pro deeply discounted.

Not for

iPhone owners, and anyone who wants the newest Samsung ANC.

Main strengthSamsung's 24-bit Seamless Codec with Galaxy phones
Main weaknessAbout 76% noise reduction with ANC in one test, behind the cheaper Buds3 FE
Reasons to buy
Samsung's 24-bit Seamless Codec with Galaxy phones
IP57 dust and water resistance
Sound praised across reviews
Live Translate and voice controls with Galaxy AI
Reasons to avoid
About 76% noise reduction with ANC in one test, behind the cheaper Buds3 FE
One review found the fit loose
Battery life is only fine
Key features need a recent Galaxy phone
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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SoundGuys7.7/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro reviewChristian Thomas · Mar 2025

Asks whether the Buds3 Pro justify their $250 price.

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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: light ’em upChris Welch · Oct 2024

The design isn't original, but the sound makes up for it.

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What Hi-Fi?4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro reviewWhat Hi-Fi? · Aug 2024

Samsung's attempt to take on Apple and other premium rivals.

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MrMobile [Michael Fisher]Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra & Buds3 Pro ReviewWatch on YouTube ↗
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SamsungGalaxy Buds3 FESamsung's Galaxy Buds3 FE cut 86% of outside noise in one test and cost $99.99 at Samsung.
Product data

Full specifications

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

Sound

Speaker config
Enhanced 2-way
Drivers per side
2
Hi-Res wireless
1
Spatial audio
1
Head tracking
1
Adaptive EQ
1

Noise Control

Adaptive ANC
✓
Ambient / transparency
1
Voice detect
1

Battery

Battery (ANC on)
6
Total with case
30
Talk time
5
Earbud battery
53
Case battery
515
Battery type
53 mAh
Charging port
USB-C
Wireless charging
1
Fast charging
✓
Recharge time
1.18 h
Charging case
✓

Connectivity

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

Microphone

Microphone
Yes
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

Dimensions
18.1 mm
Water resistance
IP57
Colors
  • Silver
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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