True Wireless
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
88Outstanding
$200
Full review dataHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 92. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $250.
True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
92Outstanding
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
HearWiki score
88
92
Price (USD)
$200
$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?
New platform
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 (2026) against Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro (2024). The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec LDAC against AAC.
- FreeBuds Pro 520262 yr newer
- Galaxy Buds3 Pro2024
What differsFreeBuds Pro 5Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.
Specifications
FreeBuds Pro 5Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 88
- 92
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 10.5 mm driver
- Driver type
- hybrid
- -
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 10.5 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 48 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 92 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- LDAC
- SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 12 m
- -
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 5 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- 33 h
- 30 h
- Full charge time
- 40 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 3 min → 1 h
- 5 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Bixby
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 5.4 g
- Case weight
- 43 g
- 46.5 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP57
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- silicone
- -
- Microphones
- 3
- 6
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 are high-end true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for water and dust resistance. They deliver a wide frequency response up to 48 kHz, support Bluetooth 6, and offer strong battery life with quick charging, making them a solid pick for those seeking premium features and connectivity.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Strong IP57 water resistance for earbuds
- Pro:Wide 10 Hz–48 kHz frequency range
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on (6 hours)
- Con:Requires compatible devices for L2HC codec full quality
- Con:Price is on the higher side for TWS earbuds
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
These premium wireless earbuds from Samsung deliver strong adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable fit, backed by IP57 water resistance and a solid 7-hour battery per charge. They support Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and LDAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With a two-way driver setup and touch controls, they aim for a balanced, feature-rich listening experience in a compact design. Their 30-hour total battery with the case and wireless charging add convenience for daily use. However, their sensitivity is somewhat low, which may require higher volume levels to drive efficiently. They also lack a dedicated low-latency gaming mode and a wear-detection sensor, which could be missed by some users.
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:IP57 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC support
- Con:Battery life is average at 7 hours
- Con:Low sensitivity may need high volume
- Con:No wear-detection sensor
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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