Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Wireless Earbuds

Galaxy Buds3

Samsung

Released Jul 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 16, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 in the Wireless Earbuds category. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 scores 77/100 based on 19 expert reviews in the wireless earbuds category. Coverage includes reviews from Androidcentral, Loudnwireless, T3, and Gsmarena.

Critic Score

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77

based on 19 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Comfortable fit(9)
  • Great sound quality(8)
  • Lightweight(3)
  • Effective active noise cancellation(3)
  • Dust resistance(3)

Cons

  • No wireless charging(3)
  • Average battery life(3)
  • Poor seal affects noise canceling(2)
  • Average noise cancellation(2)
  • Subpar call quality(2)

19 Publication Reviews

88
Major publication07/2024

AI summary of this review

Great sound, a robust feature set, and brilliant Samsung ecosystem connectivity make the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro the ideal pair of Bluetooth earbuds for newer Samsung Galaxy and Z-series device owners.

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85
Independent publication07/2024

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The Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers significant improvements in noise cancelling, mic pickup, and transparency over the previous model, making it one of the best noise cancellers in the market with superior m...

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85
Established publication08/2024

AI summary of this review

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are an excellent pair of earbuds, offering a lightweight and comfortable design, something a little extra with the Blade lights, and superb performance for both calls and...

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85
Independent publication08/2024

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The Galaxy Buds3 Pro is another excellent showing from Samsung and a fine, if controversial entry into a solid lineup of earbuds.

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85
Independent publication07/2024

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro deliver exceptional sound quality, excellent microphone performance for calls, and effective noise cancellation, making them a worthwhile upgrade despite a learning curve ...

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82
Independent publication10/2025

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE offers excellent sound quality, good ANC, and solid value at RM499, though it requires a Samsung phone for its best features.

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82
Independent publication07/2024

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers great sound quality, improved touch controls, and Galaxy AI features, making them an excellent choice for Samsung phone users despite some minor shortcomings.

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82
Independent publication07/2024

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro offer excellent audio quality, comfortable fit, and useful features, though the Interpreter function needs refinement.

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82
Independent publication09/2025

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Samsung's new Galaxy Buds3 FE deliver AirPods-like design and solid performance

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80
Established publication07/2024

AI summary of this review

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro closely resemble AirPods Pro, though they have an angular stem design with an LED strip.

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78
Major publication09/2025

AI summary of this review

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE wireless earbuds sound good but lag in some key departments.

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78
Established publication04/2025

AI summary of this review

With a sophisticated design, enjoyable sound, and comfortable fit, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro is a solid selection among the other top-ranked earbuds we tested.

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78
Independent publication09/2024

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For those who prefer the open design, you won't find many better pairs of true wireless earbuds than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3.

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72
Established publication09/2024

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 check a lot of boxes on the features chart, with noise canceling, wireless charging for the case, and an in-app EQ, but neither impress nor disappoint.

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72
Established publication01/2026

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE aim to shine as an affordable entry point into the Buds3 world, but they stumble over noticeable compromises that make their full price questionable in the competitive mid-...

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72
Independent publication10/2024

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Avec leur nouveau design, les Galaxy Buds3 s'aventurent sur le terrain des écouteurs ouverts, offrant une qualité de fabrication et une expérience utilisateur à la hauteur du savoir-faire de Samsung, ...

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60
Independent publication09/2025

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE sounds wonderful but provides too little qualities to compete with the best in class.

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58
Independent publication09/2024

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The problem with the Galaxy Buds 3 is that there aren't many great reasons to pick these earbuds over something else.

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50
Major publication07/2024

AI summary of this review

Samsung's third-generation earbuds copy Apple's dated plastic-tipped design, cost more, and have shoddy noise canceling.

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