Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Dual driver · 24-bit hi-res · Galaxy AI
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Buds3 Pro lands at 89 and AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case 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 · MagSafe charging case if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging caseCompared on the features sub-score
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case leads on features (98 vs 94).
Noise cancelling
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging caseCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case leads on anc (96 vs 88).
Sound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Galaxy Buds3 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Galaxy Buds3 Pro more score per dollar ($249 vs $329).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Buds3 Pro | AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- +Great sound with Galaxy phones
- +New open-stem design
- +Real-time translation
- −Fit issues for some ears
- −Galaxy-first (AI features limited on iOS)
- −App needed for tuning
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case
Which is better, Galaxy Buds3 Pro or AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case? +
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case 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 · MagSafe charging case worth the price? +
At $329, AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Galaxy Buds3 Pro or AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case 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.
Which is better for features, Galaxy Buds3 Pro or AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case? +
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case — leads on features (98 vs 94). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Galaxy Buds3 Pro or AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case? +
AirPods Pro 4 · MagSafe charging case — leads on anc (96 vs 88). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.