I know this question has been asked a lot but my situation is a bit different, I have the airpods pro 2 for a year and a half, the sound is amazing and all it's features and it's been 6 months I switched from iPhone to a samsung phone s24, the connectivity is good the airpods automatically block out noise from outside but I'm considering switching to galaxy buds 3 pro, main reasons are: being able to find em in gps and better sound. So what are the main differences? And people who have both which one seems better? Let me know :)

Finally got my hands on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and I'm loving it so far! I was able to pick them up at BB today on August 23rd, but initially received an email on Aug. 22nd that it was ready for pick up, just an hour before midnight hit.

I also own a pair of airpods pro 2(USBC) and I think the galaxy buds 3 pro seem a little bit better overall in sound quality and ANC as far as what I can tell switching back and forth when I was testing them. The difference is not substantial by any means, but I prefer the Galaxy Buds 3 pro a little bit more not only because of the active voice command, but also because you can tune it how you want the sound to be aka Equalizer as well as being able to adjust the level of noise cancelation all of which you cannot do on any earbuds or airpods.

However the only gripe I have with the buds 3 pro is the design in terms of the stem blade and how the earbuds are mounted in the case makes them feel awkward. Don't get me wrong, the blade design, to me looks very aesthetic, but when it comes to functionality like pinching pause/play, swipe up/down for volume does not feel natural compared to a more rounded design found on the airpods pro 2 where it is more natural to operate. Anyways, I found myself constantly trying to angle my fingers to grip the stem of the galaxy buds when operating it. Then the outward position that these earbuds are mounted into the case is such a horrible idea because I found myself fiddling, spinning, dropping the buds way more than I should whenever I take them out of the case to wear them then putting them back in the case, so it feels extremely awkward. I think having them positioned inward like the airpods would have been a smarter move, so it feels more natural and less awkward. I was able to successfully remove the eartips to put on the L size ones, but I had to put more effort into removing it than I would with the airpods.

Later on the day when I was testing the voice commands feature like the Stop Music, Play Music, I discovered that the right earbud is only being used as a mic for the voice command while both are worn which may or may not be intentional for saving battery life. However if you choose to only use one earbud in one ear, mic may be disabled, so voice commands will not work. To enable the mic again, you have to remove them out of your ear and place it back in the ear again. I think you have to do this to tell the earbuds you are only using one of the earbuds, so it can toggle on the mic on that one ear. I think you shouldn't have to do this since one of the earbuds is already in the case, so this may be a bug Samsung needs to fix. FYI, I tested this using a pair of earmuffs :) Happy Earbuds 3 Pro for those who finally received them!

This has probably been asked a lot in this sub, but I really need to know what to do.

I currently have apple air pods pro 2, but I decided that I hate apple and want to stop buying their products because of their greed.

For context: Their AI update is only going to work for 15 pro, pro max and up. This means that my <2-year-old 14 won't even be supported, neither will my mom's 14 pro. I think that's crazy.

I also do not like the fact that Airpods are basically useless on my computer (although I love their 360 audio for iPad. It is the best).

I don't have any real use for them outside of my iPad though (which I bought last year, and they also outdated it by adding a new damn pen that doesn't work!) since I don't need insane 360 audio for music. I do love Apple's insane noise cancellation, though!

I am thinking of changing to Samsung since I currently have a Samsung laptop and love it a lot :). Also, having Samsung earbuds would be amazing because they would be seamless on my laptop.

I want the new S24 Ultra and will probably do the switch around September... the only thing really holding me back is my LOVE for air pods. Apple phones suck imo, but they absolutely COOKED with these damn things.

I have been reading reviews, and the main issues with the Samsung buds is the lower quality of 360 sound and noise cancellation (according to reviews).

I was also looking at the Sony WF-1000XM5, but they don't seem to have as seamless of a connection as Samsung products would for my current computer. They also seem to lag behind apple on their 360 sound.

I've asked my audiophile friends about it and they claim that Airpods pro 2 are godsent and the best earbuds ever made T_T. But theyre sooo annoying with not working on my laptop (at all, they disconnect when they feel like it) and just such a dirty company (not saying Samsung's great, but I am sick of buying Apple to have to replace it next year...)

Will the Samsung buds pro 3 match the Airpods Pro 2? is the noise cancellation/360 noise good? are they worth the price tag??

So, I've had the Buds 3 Pro for 2 days now, and I wanted to share some of my feelings so far on them. Some are good, some are really bad.

For context, I've owned the Buds+ and Buds2 prior and then switched to Airpods Pro 2 in the last few months. Also, while I don't claim to be a bona fide audiophile, I am a discerning listener. I own a few pairs of wired IEMs of various tunings, so I've got some idea of how sound works. I'll also be abbreviating the names of the buds for the sake of brevity. So B3P is the galaxy buds, and AP2 is the Airpods Pro 2. Also, as a disclaimer, I have a sample size of one. So, different units may produce different results from mine. With that being said, let's jump in.

The Good/Okay:

1. Fit - I find them to be a lot more comfortable in my ears than Buds2, especially for long-term listening. About on par with AP2. However, I do wish the medium tips were a bit larger. In my ears, they just barely fit, so any movement breaks the seal. I switched to the large tips, and while they are more secure, they are less comfortable than the medium.

2. EQ - FINALLY. I've been waiting for so long for some kind of eq with bands to control frequencies.

3. Ambient/Transparency mode - It feels like with every generation of the galaxy buds, there is a generational leap in transparency mode. The B3P is no exception. I don't agree with tech reviewers when they say they B3P are as good as AP2 in terms of transparency, I think it does get very close. For starters, they have quite different tonality. Transparency on the AP2 is more balanced and fuller. On the B3P, transparency sounds thinner and bit unrealistic, but also sharper and have a bit more clarity. However, they still suffer from a slight hiss whenever transparency is on. Photographers will understand this analogy, B3P transparency is like cranking up ISO. You gain more ability to collect light, but you trade it for more noise on your images. So what the B3P gains in clarity, it trades extra background noise/hiss for it. I'm sort of bothered by that hiss, so I'd say the B3P are 90% as good as AP2. I really commend the strides Samsung has made in this area, especially coming from mediocre transparency on my Buds 2.

4. Lucky Draw - I got my B3P in white and managed to avoid most of the QC issues reported on the white version. However, I did say most. More on that in the bad section...

5. ANC - It is good and awful at the same time. Here I'll say what's good about them. They cancel out mid frequencies a lot better than my Buds2. Buds2 ANC was basically just sucking the bass out of the world around you. Overall, the AP2 is still better, but Samsung once again has made strides. Also, the ANC strength ramps up very smoothly compared to the AP2. AP2 sounds like it has 3 distinct levels of ANC it cycles through depending on the sounds around you. You don't really notice the ANC strength increasing in steps on the B3P.

The Nitpicks/Meh:

1. Eartips - I mentioned this earlier, how the tips aren't really the best fit for me. I wish that Samsung would fully commit to copying AP2 and give us 4 tip sizes in the box. The medium tips on AP2 fit my ears way better than the ones on the B3P.

2. Tuning - Not my favorite tuning. It's pretty fun sounding with big and booming bass, but it's almost dark, which stunts mid's energy and excitement. Also, it feels like it congests the mix and doesn't leave a whole lot of room for the instruments and vocals to really stretch their legs and breath. The boost in treble does add a little spice back in, but it doesn't really make up for the darker and more subdued mids. While the AP2 is an entirely different approach to tuning, what I call "fun but entirely inoffensive." It does have a bass punch, not nearly as much as the B3P. The mids are more balanced and "flatter," and the treble is detailed and anything but spicy. I like it, I do wish it had more energy, but it's very enjoyable and inoffensive. If I could have my cake and eat it too, I'd want something in between the two buds. Something with a bit more bass punch, balanced/neutral-ish mids, and a slight upper mids/ treble boost. Thankfully, I can EQ them now, so I'm actively trying to dial in my preferred sound.

3. Battery - It's alright, I think the AP2 beat them out, though. I have yet to use the B3P long enough to drain its battery, but based on watching how fast the percentage drains. It does drain faster than the AP2. But I do have one major issue that I'll be highlighting later.

4. The Charging Case - It's like the AP2, but worse. I thought the speakers on the AP2 case were a bit of a gimmick till I lost the case under my bed and had to use Find My on my iPad to locate it. I'd really like to see Samsung integrate this feature in the future. Also, I don't like the way the B3P sits in the case. Once again, Samsung should have just copied the orientation the AP2 sat in their case. The angular shape of the stems and their orientation makes it so that it's quite difficult to remove and replace the buds in the case one handed or when you're not looking at them.

The Bad:

1. Battery Drain Issue - My left bud dies way faster than the right one. When I said I mostly escaped QC issues, this is what I meant. When I first unboxed the B3P, the left bud was almost dead, while the right side was around 80%. I should've known. Yesterday, I was using them, and they were at 75% when I decided to connect them to my iPad and try them on there. About 15-20 minutes later, the left bud just kicked the bucket out of nowhere. No low battery warning or anything. Just get halfway through the power down sound and dies. Today, I've had them in my ears since 11:30-ish and right now (1:15pm) the left bud is at 54%, while the right one is at 72%.

Update: As I was writing this, the time of death for the left bud is 1:27pm. It literally just made a pop sound and died with no warning. I will definitely have to call customer support to see what they can do, but I doubt they can do much for me.

2. ANC (the bad sequel) - ANC is hot garbage when it comes to canceling sub bass frequencies. I saw some reviews from Japanese outlets highlighting this issue, but nothing could prepare me for how bad it was. The best test I've found to get a meter on ANC strength/effectiveness is to drive with ANC on (I already know it's dangerous, ya don't have to tell me) Wowie, it's entirely inept at canceling the rumble of my engine idling and the car going over bumps. When my car is idling, the buds cancel everything but the rumble of the engine. So, you get this odd sensation of sub bass frequencies just pummeling and rumbling in your ears while the rest of the world is a distant whirr. It's a very uncomfortable sensation that could be borderline headache inducing. I think the idea here was that Samsung was hoping that you'd be playing music while using the buds. So, the boosted bass tuning was sort of a counter measure to hopefully mask the poor sub bass attenuation. I'd say it works, but only to a certain degree. This was such a miserable failing on Samsung's part. The sub bass attenuation on my Buds 2 is better than the B3P. Embarrassing. I'm not sure if this is something that can be fixed in software, but it's a huge turn-off for me.

Overall, Samsung did pretty okay with the redesign. QC issues aside. But they should've done better if they wanted to compete in this price bracket. I might try to see if I can get a replacement pair, but I may end up just returning them and live with my AP2 (with all of its deficiencies on android). At least those provide a reliable and consistent experience. Sorry, this is so long, but I just had a lot of thoughts and feelings.

I can get the Galaxy buds3 Pro for 140 euro with a sale and cashback with Samsung, i also have an Samsung phone which makes it connect a lot better.

I already have airpods 2nd gen, but I want good noise cancellation on my earphones, I don't know if I should wait for the airpods pro 3 with apparently 2x the noise cancellation or if I should just go with the Galaxy buds3 Pro as they are €110 cheaper now.

I just want good noise cancellation as my ears are quite sensitive at times

Edit: Thank you for your help! I ended up getting the Galaxy buds3 Pro on amazonfor 123 euro with cashback. I'm really hoping they work out well! For half the price of the airpods pro 3 and over half the rrp of the galaxy buds 3 too, it's great to be able to get such a great deal.

Update: They just arrived today and I have been trying them out.

Right out of the box they connected really fast and it was easy to set up, however the sound quality was not great. I fiddled with the eq settings and got it to a point where I liked it. I really enjoyed the anc and transparency mode, I just didn't like how the sound changed between modes, I also didn't like how the sound didn't sound as full as my airpods gen 2, but once I put on loudness normalisation, all those problems went away.

They truly are great earphones, I'm sad they don't come preset with all the settings to make them a good experience right out the gate, but they are really worth it if you know how to mess around with them.