While these are a bit easier the handle (and lose) than the Buds2 Pro, the touch controls are MUCH harder to master, and not as intuitive. The battery life is about HALF that of the Buds2 Pro. Yet the charging takes TWICE as long. The 3's are lighter and much more apt to stay in place during physical movement than previous generations. If you decide to get these, get an aftermarket case/cover as the hard plastic shell will scratch up quick.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Performance
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Design
2
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 14, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Mikey. We appreciate your detailed feedback, as it helps us improve and address your concerns. When it comes to pinch controls, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro utilize pinch and swipe gestures instead of standard touch controls. Pinch gestures allow you to manage features such as playing/pausing music, skipping tracks, or answering calls. Although this system is different from previous models, it’s designed to reduce accidental touches and enhance usability. If you’re finding these gestures challenging, we recommend exploring the “Earbud controls” settings in the Galaxy Wearable app. This lets you enable or disable specific features and customize them to better suit your preferences. For battery life, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro offer up to 26 hours of playtime with a fully charged case, which can extend up to 30 hours depending on usage habits. To optimize battery performance, it’s important to store the earbuds in the charging case with the lid closed when not in use. Adjusting notification settings through the Galaxy Wearable app can also help conserve power during extended use. If you have any further questions, please be sure to reach out to us at Samsung Suport. -Kelvin 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
They sound great(Fresh). Controls/gestures were easy to get used to. Battery life is decent. You know that smell that the S Pen haskFunky)? These have it too.
Good sound quality and noise cancellation. I use Pods Pro 2 and Buds 3 pro daily. Missing hearing aide feature from main competitor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 10, 2025
Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Galaxy Buds3 Pro! We're thrilled to see that you appreciate their sound quality and noise cancellation features. We designed the Buds3 Pro to deliver an immersive listening experience, so it’s great to know our efforts are paying off for daily users like you. We understand that the hearing aid feature is something you value, and we appreciate you highlighting that. Our team is always working to innovate and improve our products, so your input is invaluable. We hope you continue to enjoy the features that make the Galaxy Buds3 Pro stand out and look forward to bringing you even more enhancements in the future. Your experience matters to us, and we’re grateful for your support! If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us at Samsung Support. -Kelvin 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
I prefer the old style ear buds the most due to how they fit, however I was impressed with this new style. Great sound and it fits better than expected. I would recommend for most users.