i upgraded from the original buds+ to these. the buds3 definitely have more features but they are highly uncomfortable. i would prefer the older design but i realize that the mic position was not great. ill will use my older buds until they finally give out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
2
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, February 20, 2025
It's great to hear from you, Sonny. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy Buds3 Pro! We’re glad to see you appreciate the added new features. We designed the Buds3 Pro with comfort and sound clarity in mind, but we understand that fit can vary from person to person. Be sure to check out the link for specific instructions on how to get the perfect fit with your buds. Your feedback about the microphone placement is valuable, and we're always striving to improve our designs based on customer input. We hope that you give the Buds3 Pro another chance to see how the enhanced sound quality and adaptive noise cancellation can elevate your listening experience. We appreciate your loyalty and commitment to Samsung products, and we’re here to support you whenever you need! if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Samsung Support. -Kelvin https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003519/ smsng.us/Samsung-Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/X-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community smsng.us/Warranty-Info smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
The Galaxy Buds Pro 3 are decent, but I preferred the sound quality of the Galaxy Buds Pro 2, which had better bass. While this isn’t necessarily a downgrade, it doesn’t feel like an upgrade either.
If not for the high pitched scratch you sometimes get with ANC passthrough turned on I would give these a 5 but I cannot do that as it weighs be dishonest. The sound is really good and the tips fit ok-ish. No combination of the included tips is perfect and will "pass" the fit test in the app. I have to adjust the buds every so often as they slowly make their way out of each ear.