True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Outstanding overall at around $179.
True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
73Great
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
HearWiki score
86
73
Sound
8.6
8.1
Noise cancelling
9.3
7.6
Battery
7.3
5.7
Calls
7.4
7.4
Value
8.3
4.5
Price (USD)
$180
$250
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro (2024). The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3.
- AirPods Pro 320251 yr newer
- Galaxy Buds3 Pro2024
What differsAirPods Pro 3Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
Platform
Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 73
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 10.5 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 10.5 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 92 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 30 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Bixby
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 5.4 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 46.5 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP57
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 3
- 6
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They deliver clear calls, robust battery life, and a balanced sound profile, all wrapped in an IP57-rated design that handles water and dust. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they offer a polished experience for Apple and non-Apple users alike.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Clear call quality with beamforming mics
- Pro:Strong battery life of 8 hours with ANC on
- Con:Fit may be tricky for some ears
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are premium wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation, IP57 water resistance, and a comfortable in-ear fit. They feature Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint support, a 10.5mm driver, and up to 7 hours of playback (6 with ANC) or 30 hours with the charging case. The earbuds also include touch controls, custom EQ, wireless charging, and a six-microphone setup for clear calls.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:IP57 water resistance
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4
- Con:Battery life drops to 6 hours with ANC on
- Con:No aptX or LDAC codec support
- Con:Sensitivity is relatively low at 92 dB/mW
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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