Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP57 |
weight | 12.6g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.4 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
See price on Amazon | See price on Amazon |
IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with a difference of 3.2g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4 hours It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4 hours The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work well with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.