Samsung
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Dual driver · 24-bit hi-res · Galaxy AI
89
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 4 wins by 5
Apple
AirPods Pro 4
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Buds3 Pro lands at 89 and AirPods Pro 4 at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Buds3 Pro if…
- ✓Great sound with Galaxy phones
- ✓New open-stem design
- ✓Real-time translation
Pick AirPods Pro 4 if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Score breakdown
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
89 anc 88
sound 92
comfort 84
battery 82
features 94
AirPods Pro 4
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
AirPods Pro 4
Drivers
10.5 mm woofer + planar tweeter
—
Codecs
SSC Hi-Fi, LDAC, AAC, SBC
—
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 26 h case
6 h (ANC) / 35 h case
Chip
—
H3
Connectivity
—
BT 5.4
Water rating
—
IP57
Release year
—
2025
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
AirPods Pro 4
Pros
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Cons
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 4
Which is better, Galaxy Buds3 Pro or AirPods Pro 4? +
AirPods Pro 4 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth the price? +
At $249, Galaxy Buds3 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.
Is AirPods Pro 4 worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Galaxy Buds3 Pro or AirPods Pro 4 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.