Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: 5 of 8 decision facts sourced.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C: 3 of 8 decision facts sourced. Missing: Battery life, Codecs, Bluetooth, Multipoint, Water resistance.
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $98.99 | $53 |
| Noise cancelling | Yes bestbuy.com | Yes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | 6 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 0.02 pounds bestbuy.com | 0.55 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $249.99 bestbuy.com | $249.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: Codecs, Multipoint, Water resistance. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C: Battery life, Codecs, Bluetooth, Multipoint, Water resistance. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro if you prioritize the lightest fit (0.02 lb vs 0.55 lb) and wireless charging; pick Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) USB‑C if you need the longest case battery life (30 h vs 26 h) and USB‑C fast charging. Both share the same price and active noise cancellation, so the choice hinges on weight and case runtime.
Samsung Galaxy BUDS3 Pro lists at $98.99 while Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C lists at $53 — Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C undercuts Samsung Galaxy BUDS3 Pro by $45.99 (87%).
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C
Samsung Galaxy BUDS3 Pro: 7.2/10
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C: 7.5/10
| Samsung Galaxy BUDS3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 6 hours | — |
| Quick charge | Cable | Lightning |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Type | In-Ear | In-Ear |
| Weight | 0.02 pounds | 0.55 pounds |
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) USB‑C.
AirPods 4 lack active noise cancellation and IPX4 rating while Galaxy Buds3 Pro offer ANC, IPX5 sweat resistance, and 11mm drivers versus AirPods' inferior sound. AirPods 4 cost $129 with USB-C charging; Galaxy Buds3 Pro are $250 but deliver superior call quality and seamless Android integration.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have superior noise cancellation with up to 2x better low-frequency blocking than the Galaxy Buds3 Pro and 24-hour battery with ANC on versus 18 hours. The Buds3 Pro cost $250 with better Android integration and 360 Audio while Bose lists at $299 with more neutral sound.
The Galaxy Buds3 Pro offer superior noise cancellation and seamless Android integration with 360 Audio, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 deliver better sound quality, longer 60-hour battery life, and more natural transparency mode. At $250 versus $300, the Buds3 Pro are the better value for most users.
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