Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Critics score the Apple AirPods Pro 3 86 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro 81 out of 100, from 26 and 14 professional reviews. 9 outlets reviewed both: 7 scored the Apple AirPods Pro 3 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple AirPods Pro 3 5 points ahead.
Image: AppleApple AirPods Pro 3
Praised for: noise cancelling (25 of 26), comfort (18 of 26), sound quality (10 of 26)
Criticised for: controls and app (12 of 26), battery life (7 of 26), fit and comfort (7 of 26)
The catch: Shorter total battery with the case.
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Image: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Praised for: sound quality (14 of 14), comfort (10 of 14), noise cancelling (7 of 14)
Criticised for: price (5 of 14), controls and app (4 of 14), battery life (3 of 14)
The catch: Best features need a Samsung phone.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechRadar | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| The Verge | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| TechGearLab | 85 | 77 | +8 |
| Good Housekeeping | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| Trusted Reviews | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| Tom's Guide | 73est. | 70 | +3 |
| SoundGuys | 78 | 77 | +1 |
| Android Central | 80 | 80 | same |
| Engadget | 85 | 85 | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple AirPods Pro 3 minus the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?
Critics rate the Apple AirPods Pro 3 higher: 86 against 81. 9 outlets reviewed both: 7 scored the Apple AirPods Pro 3 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple AirPods Pro 3 5 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?
The Apple AirPods Pro 3: broad agreement, scores from 66 to 95. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90.