What to know
- Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro with sleek stem design and AI smarts.
- New earbuds boast improved audio, longer battery life, and intuitive controls.
- Available for pre-order now, hitting shelves on July 24 starting at $180.
Samsung’s latest audio offerings are music to our ears. The tech giant has pulled back the curtain on its new Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, giving its earbuds lineup a fresh coat of paint and some serious upgrades under the hood.
The most eye-catching change is the new stem design, reminiscent of Apple’s AirPods but with a Samsung twist. These “Blades” aren’t just for show – they house intuitive touch controls and fancy LED strips on the Pro model. It’s a bold move that’s sure to turn heads.
But it’s not all about looks. Samsung has packed these buds with some serious audio firepower. The Buds 3 Pro sport enhanced 2-Way 10.5mm Dynamic + 6.1mm Plana drivers for crystal-clear sound, while the standard Buds 3 feature an 11mm dynamic driver. Both models support high-quality audio codecs and offer Active Noise Cancellation to keep the outside world at bay.
Battery life gets a boost too. The Buds 3 Pro can last up to 26 hours with ANC on, while the Buds 3 clock in at 24 hours. Turn ANC off, and both models stretch to a marathon 30 hours of playtime.
Samsung’s AI ambitions are on full display here. The new Buds integrate with Galaxy AI features, including an Interpreter mode that can translate foreign languages in real-time. It’s like having a tiny translator right in your ear. Voice commands let you control playback hands-free, though initially only in English and Korean.
The Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are available for pre-order now, with general availability starting July 24. The Buds 3 start at $180, while the Pro model will set you back $250. Both come in sleek White and Silver color options.
Galaxy Buds 3 Specs
- 11mm dynamic driver
- 48mAh battery per bud, 515mAh case
- Up to 24h battery (ANC on), 30h (ANC off)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- IP57 water and dust resistance ANC
- Open Type design
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Specs
- 2-Way 10.5mm Dynamic + 6.1mm Plana drivers
- 53mAh battery per bud, 515mAh case
- Up to 26h battery (ANC on), 30h (ANC off)
- Bluetooth 5.4
- IP57 water and dust resistance
- ANC and Ambient mode
- Blade Lights on stems
- Galaxy AI features
- Canal Type design
Unique features include the Blade Lights on the Pro model for visual feedback, Adaptive Noise Control that automatically adjusts to your surroundings, and integration with Galaxy AI for smart features like real-time translation.
With these new buds, Samsung is clearly gunning for the top spot in the wireless earbud market. Whether they have what it takes to dethrone the competition remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure – the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are coming out swinging.
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