Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth the upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro actually scores 13.7 points below the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (7.9 to 4.5) and battery (7.3 to 5.7). Worth checking: codecs goes SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3 to SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable and bluetooth goes 6.1 to 5.4. And it costs $40 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.18.1
- Noise cancelling8.37.6
- Battery7.35.7
- Calls8.67.4
- Value7.94.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Galaxy Buds 4 Pro | Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3 | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 | |
| Driver | 2-driver hybrid | 10.5 mm driver |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Galaxy Buds 4 Pro to Galaxy Buds3 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.