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...

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

Both the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro were impressive in our hands-on experience. The build quality of the wireless earbuds was extremely good, the sound quality was excellent, and the control elements embedded in the stem made them...