Samsung introduced the revamped Galaxy Buds 3 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and the Galaxy Watch 7 series.
The Galaxy Buds 3 series features two distinct models with slight variations in design and pricing – the Galaxy Buds 3 and the Buds 3 Pro. Let’s delve into the specifics of each model.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3
The standard Galaxy Buds 3 boasts an open-type design and features a single 11mm dynamic driver. The dimensions are 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9 mm, with the earbuds weighing 4.7 g and the charging case weighing 46.5 g.
As anticipated, the Buds 3 come with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and are equipped with a total of 3 Mics + VPU (Voice Pickup Unit) to detect ambient noise and automatically adjust the optimal noise and sound levels.
These earbuds support 24bit Hi-Fi audio and 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel.
The earbuds and the case have battery capacities of 48mAh and 515mAh respectively. The earbuds can last 5 hours with ANC enabled, and with the charging case, the total battery life extends to 24 hours.
For connectivity, the TWS earphone includes Bluetooth 5.4 and supports Auto Switch for user convenience. For efficient audio transmission, the earbuds support SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, SSC UHQ (Samsung Proprietary), AAC, and SBC codecs. The product is IP57 dust and water-resistant.
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Many features are shared between the Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. However, the Buds 3 Pro features an in-ear design and provides enhanced audio quality with a 10.5mm Dynamic driver and an additional 6.1mm planar driver.
The earbuds are slightly heavier at 5.4g, while the charging case weight remains the same as the standard model. The Buds 3 Pro includes a larger 53mAh battery. In terms of ANC, the Buds 3 Pro also offers Ambient sound and Voice Detect for an improved listening experience. As shown in the image, the Pro model includes LED strips to indicate the charging status and more.
Pricing and Availability
Both devices are available for pre-order on Samsung’s official website. The standard model is priced at ₹ 14,999 ($179.99) and the Pro model at ₹ 19,999 ($249).
