Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Exact average 81.0 · 10 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 80
Image: Samsung14 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and 12 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and comfort. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by SlashGear, Engadget, CNET and 11 more
The catch: Best features need a Samsung phone.
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What 14 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90SlashGear
The reviewer highly recommends these for superb sound, calls and comfort, with only the price and fiddly controls as complaints.
Read SlashGear review - 85Engadget
A joint review of the Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro where the Pro earns praise for sound and convenient features despite the copycat design.
Read Engadget review - 83CNET
Comfortable, great-sounding earbuds with top-notch call quality and rich features, held back by slightly behind-the-best noise cancelling and a high list price.
Read CNET review - 80Digital Trends
Samsung's best earbuds yet, with comfortable fit, great ANC and sound, but best value only for Galaxy phone owners and with no multipoint.
Read Digital Trends review - 80TechRadar
Excellent sound and strong noise cancelling, but the high price, fragile eartips and Galaxy-locked features temper the recommendation.
Read TechRadar review - 80The Verge
Derivative looks, but the best-sounding and most polished Samsung earbuds yet, with strong voice-call performance.
Read The Verge review - 80Android Central
Great-sounding earbuds with good call quality that shine best for owners of Samsung phones and watches.
Read Android Central review - 77TechGearLab
A comfortable, good-sounding pair that suits Samsung and Android owners, held back by average noise cancelling and call quality.
Read TechGearLab review - 77SoundGuys
Competent, feature-packed flagship earbuds that mainly make sense for Samsung phone owners.
Read SoundGuys review - 70Tom's Guide
Excellent ANC and sound, and a great pick for Galaxy owners, but not the best earbuds overall.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.Good Housekeeping UK
Capable, feature-rich earbuds with great sound and good ANC, best for Samsung phone owners.
Read Good Housekeeping UK review - 83est.ZDNET
Impressive sound, competitive noise cancelling and all-day comfort make a strong pick, though iPhone users miss features and ambient mode has hiss.
Read ZDNET review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
Arguably Samsung's best earbuds, with warm sound, strong noise cancelling and good battery.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.What Hi-Fi?
An energetic, detailed pair that finally makes Samsung buds worth considering, though the sound can be brash and rivals handle rhythm better.
Read What Hi-Fi? review
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Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro worth it?
Most critics think so: 12 of 14 recommend it. Best features need a Samsung phone.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Tom's Guide) to 90 (SlashGear), a spread of 20 points across 14 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?
Price (5 of 14 reviews), Controls and app (4 of 14 reviews), Battery life (3 of 14 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?
The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.