Apple
AirPods Pro 3
H2 v2 · Heart-rate sensor · USB-C
93
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 3 wins by 4
Samsung
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Dual driver · 24-bit hi-res · Galaxy AI
89
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 3 lands at 93 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at 89. That puts AirPods Pro 3 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 3 if…
- ✓Apple ecosystem magic
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring
- ✓Best auto-switching
Pick Galaxy Buds3 Pro if…
- ✓Great sound with Galaxy phones
- ✓New open-stem design
- ✓Real-time translation
Score breakdown
AirPods Pro 3
93 anc 94
sound 90
comfort 92
battery 80
features 96
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
89 anc 88
sound 92
comfort 84
battery 82
features 94
Specs side-by-side
Spec
AirPods Pro 3
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Chip
H2 v2
—
Drivers
Custom high-excursion
10.5 mm woofer + planar tweeter
Battery
7 h (ANC on) / 35 h case
6 h (ANC) / 26 h case
Connectivity
BT 5.3
—
Water rating
IP57
—
Codecs
—
SSC Hi-Fi, LDAC, AAC, SBC
AirPods Pro 3
Pros
- +Apple ecosystem magic
- +Heart-rate monitoring
- +Best auto-switching
Cons
- −Android unfriendly
- −Battery average
- −Ear-tip fit can slip
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Pros
- +Great sound with Galaxy phones
- +New open-stem design
- +Real-time translation
Cons
- −Fit issues for some ears
- −Galaxy-first (AI features limited on iOS)
- −App needed for tuning
FAQ: AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Which is better, AirPods Pro 3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro? +
AirPods Pro 3 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 3 worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 3 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in features.
Is Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth the price? +
At $249, Galaxy Buds3 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.
Does AirPods Pro 3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.