Yesterday, at the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds 3, the successor to the Galaxy Buds 2. These new earbuds feature substantial improvements in design, durability, connectivity, audio, call quality, battery life, and advanced features.
The Galaxy Buds 3 adopt a stem design similar to Apple AirPods, offering a more secure and comfortable fit. This design also places the microphones closer to the lips, enhancing call quality. The earbuds are more rugged, with an IP57 rating for water and dust resistance, compared to the Galaxy Buds 2’s IP52 rating, making them more resilient against elements.
The charging case of the Galaxy Buds 3 is vertically designed, saving desk space, and features a transparent lid for easy visibility of the earbuds. A new pairing button on the case facilitates quick pairing with new devices.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3
Audio quality has also seen an upgrade. Despite using a single-driver setup, the Galaxy Buds 3 promise better sound, bolstered by the new SSC HiFi and SSC UHQ audio codecs, which offer higher audio sampling rates than the Galaxy Buds 2. Connectivity is improved with Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring a more stable connection compared to the 5.2 version on the Buds 2.
Call quality is enhanced with Super Wideband (SWB) technology in the microphones, capturing a broader audio bandwidth. Galaxy AI further improves voice clarity, reconstructing lost bits of speech and offering real-time language translation through the Interpreter app.
Battery life is extended, with the charging case featuring a 515mAh battery, a 9% increase over the Galaxy Buds 2. This results in longer playback and talk times. Despite the earbuds having smaller batteries, efficiency improvements have maintained or increased usage time.
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are the premium variant in the Galaxy Buds 3 series, offering advanced features and enhancements over the standard model.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro Specifications
| Feature | Galaxy Buds 3 | Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sound – Speaker | 1-way (11 mm DD) | Enhanced 2-way (10.5 mm DD/6.1 mm Planar) |
| Dual AMP | X | ○ |
| 24-bit Hi-Fi | ○ (24bit/96kHz) | ○ (24bit/96kHz) |
| SWB Call | ○ (Tx/Rx) | ○ (Tx/Rx) |
| Custom EQ | ○ | ○ |
| Noise Control – ANC | ○ | ○ |
| Noise Control – Ambient Sound | X | ○ |
| Advanced Audio – 360 Audio | ○ | ○ |
| Advanced Audio – 360 Audio Recording | ○ | ○ |
| Advanced Audio – Auracast | ○ | ○ |
| Galaxy AI – Adaptive Noise Control | X | ○ |
| Galaxy AI – Voice Detect/Siren Detect | X | ○ |
| Galaxy AI – Adaptive EQ/ANC | ○ | ○ |
| Galaxy AI – Interpreter (with Galaxy) | ○ | ○ |
| MDE – Auto Switch | ○ (Incl. PC) | ○ (Incl. PC) |
| Samsung Find | ○ | ○ |
| Control Interface – Swipe | ○ | ○ |
| Control Interface – Pinch Control | ○ | ○ |
| Control Interface – Voice Command | ○ | ○ |
| Control Interface – Auto Pause/Resume | ○ | ○ |
| Control Interface – Quick Access Mindfulness | ○ | ○ |
| Cradle Pairing Button | ○ | ○ |
| Charging – Wireless Charging | ○ | ○ |
| Charging – Quick Charging | ○ | ○ |
| Durability – Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 (Buds only) | IP57 (Buds only) |
| Design – Blade Lights | X | ○ |
The Galaxy Buds 3 series are available in Silver and White. Prices start at $179.99 for the Galaxy Buds 3 and $249.99 for the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.
Consumers who preorder on Samsung.com by July 23 will receive a complimentary protective Clip Case. For more information about the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Buds 3, and Buds 3 Pro, please visit the Samsung US Newsroom.
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