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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3

Name: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B0D6SX4FPW
Price: 82.60 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

2.2/ 10

2.2

0.010.0

A 2.2 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.5/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.5

1.05.0

A 4.5 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

7 hBelow average

7 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

30 hBelow average

26 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP57

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IP574%

IP57 appears on 4% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 7 h
Battery Life With Case: 30 h
Charging Method: Wireless Qi
Battery Life Anc On: 6 h
Battery Life Wireless: 6 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP57
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off,anc
Driver Count: 2
Driver Size: 11 mm
Driver Type: Hybrid
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Impedance: 16 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless Codec
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 58.9×48.7×24.4 mm
Color Options: Silver, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Wearing Style: Shallow fit
Weight Per Earbud: 4.7 g
Weight With Case: 46.5 g

Features

Companion App: Android only
Control Type: Touch controls
Auto Pause: Yes
Live Translation: Platform AI
Spatial Audio: Head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Google Assistant, Bixby

Microphone

Wind Noise Reduction: Yes

Release

Date: 2024-07
Msrp Usd: 249 USD
Year: 2024

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.6/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed August 2024

Noise cancelling3.5

Isolation2.2

Battery life5.6

Comfort & fit3.9

Connectivity8.0

Design4.0

The verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 have all the drawbacks of the Apple AirPods with their design, though they offer Samsung phone owners a fair amount of upside. However, because the fit is so crucial to how personal audio products work, these earbuds will likely fall flat for a lot of people.

✓What we like

✓Lollipop design

✓AI features

✓Wireless charging

✓Spatial Audio

✓Advanced processing

✕What could be better

✕Fit issues

✕Inconsistent ANC

✕Fit issues sometimes disable ANC

✕Fit issues sometimes affect bass

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-25.5
25	-18.6
32	-13.5
40	-10.3
50	-8.7
63	-7.7
80	-6.5
100	-5.2
125	-4.5
160	-4.0
200	-3.7
250	-3.5
315	-3.3
400	-3.0
500	-2.9
630	-2.2
800	-1.4
1000	0.1
1250	2.6
1600	8.2
2000	10.9
2500	11.5
3150	9.8
4000	7.4
5000	4.8
6300	6.0
8000	8.7
10000	-1.5
12500	0.8
16000	-7.9
20000	-20.1

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	3.4
26	-0.7
33	0.0
41	-0.1
52	0.0
65	-0.0
82	-0.0
103	-0.1
130	-0.1
163	-0.1
205	-0.2
259	-0.3
325	-0.5
410	-0.7
516	-0.8
613	-1.4
772	-1.8
972	-2.6
1220	-3.4
1540	-3.2
1940	2.2
2440	12.3
3070	16.0
3870	13.9
4870	11.6
6130	6.6
7720	9.3
9720	16.1
12200	-1.2
15400	8.2
19400	8.6

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	2.9
26	1.3
33	-0.7
41	-0.8
52	-0.7
65	-0.5
82	0.1
103	1.0
130	2.3
163	3.0
205	4.0
259	4.8
325	5.0
410	4.9
516	5.0
613	4.6
772	4.9
972	4.8
1220	3.0
1540	3.4
1940	7.5
2440	12.0
3070	18.5
3870	17.6
4870	15.0
6130	2.0
7720	9.0
9720	16.3
12200	-0.7
15400	8.7
19400	8.4