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

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Galaxy Buds 3SAMSUNGRENDER
Probe A
Samsung
Galaxy Buds 3
64.5/ 100C
Audio68· 45%
Battery59· 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 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, the Galaxy Buds 3 comes out ahead in driver size and weight per bud, while the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wins on battery — with case. Overall, the Galaxy Buds 3 scores 64.5 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 (64.5 vs 62.7). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.

Pick the Galaxy Buds 3 if you care most about driver size and weight per bud. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size, weight per bud.

Pick the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro if you care most about battery — with case. Its strongest claims are battery — with case.

Both ship with comparable battery — buds, active noise cancellation, water resistance, 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 3 wins

  • Driver size — 4.76% more. 11 mm vs 10.5 mm.
  • Weight per bud — 0.70 g less. 4.7 vs 5.4.

Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wins

  • Battery — with case — 8.33% more. 26 h vs 24 h.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Design

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Form factoropenleadin-ear
Weight per bud4.7 glead5.4 g
Water resistanceIP57IP57

Audio

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Driver size11 mmlead10.5 mm
Active noise cancellationtruetrue
Transparency modetruetrue
Spatial audiotruetrue

Battery

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Battery — buds6 h6 h
Battery — with case24 h26 hlead
Wireless case chargingtruetrue

Connectivity

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Buds 3Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Bluetooth5.45.4
CodecsSSC,AAC,SBCSSC,AAC,SBC
Multipointtruetrue
In-ear detectiontruetrue
Reader questions

Frequently asked

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

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

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

Both support multipoint pairing.

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

Both have active noise cancellation.

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