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Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro vs Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

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Galaxy Buds 2 ProSAMSUNGRENDER
Probe A
Samsung
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
60.1/ 100C
Audio65· 45%
Battery52· 30%
Connectivity· 15%
Design· 10%
Galaxy Buds 3 ProSAMSUNGRENDER
Probe B
Samsung
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
62.7/ 100C
Audio65· 45%
Battery59· 30%
Connectivity· 15%
Design· 10%
Quick verdict

Between the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wins on battery — with case and battery — buds. Overall, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro scores 60.1 and the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro scores 62.7 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (60.1 vs 62.7). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

Pick the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery — with case, battery — buds, water resistance, among others.

Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, driver size, spatial audio, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds 2 Pro wins

  • No decisive advantages.

Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wins

  • Battery — with case — 44.44% more. 26 h vs 18 h.
  • Battery — buds — 20.00% more. 6 h vs 5 h.
  • Water resistance: IP57 (vs IPX7).
  • Weight per bud — 0.10 g less. 5.4 vs 5.5.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Design

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 2 ProSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Form factorin-earin-ear
Weight per bud5.5 g5.4 glead
Water resistanceIPX7IP57lead

Audio

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 2 ProSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Driver size10.5 mm10.5 mm
Active noise cancellationtruetrue
Transparency modetruetrue
Spatial audiotruetrue

Battery

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 2 ProSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Battery — buds5 h6 hlead
Battery — with case18 h26 hlead
Wireless case chargingtruetrue

Connectivity

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 2 ProSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Bluetooth5.35.4lead
CodecsSSC,AAC,SBCSSC,AAC,SBC
Multipointtruetrue
In-ear detectiontruetrue
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has longer battery, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?+

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro lasts 6h per charge vs 5h.

Do Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Galaxy Buds 3 Pro support multipoint?+

Both support multipoint pairing.

Which has ANC, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?+

Both have active noise cancellation.

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