Customer Ratings & Reviews

I like the on-ear design for buds where I am listening to music or watching video but want to be aware of what is going on around me. Walking the dog (or just me walking), around the house with people that I want to interact with, at work when it's OK to be using buds... I'm OK and understand that "open ear" will not give the best sound quality or really good ANC since they are "open"... no problems and with that in mind these are a comfortable fit, last a good long time on a charge, look cool, and pair easily with Samsung phone, laptops, tablets, desktops - anything Bluetooth pairs quickly and as with all multiple-device Bluetooth things you just have to keep up with what you want to actively pair with at a particular time. I was kind of shaky about the price, as these will only do so much being open-ear, but I have Samsung phone and watch, so wanted to "complete the set" with these buds to get the full benefit of the AI features that are coming out - particularly the translation features to use with my EL students in school. That is still a work in progress for those that wonder but a very promising application for the AI. Other coolness factor is being able to use verbal commands for sound and playlist and such.... the 'pinch' is still something I am learning to do correctly but doggone I can just very quietly speak and adjust the volume... that alone is a very high cool factor. If you are aware of the limits of open-ear buds and maybe also have a Samsung phone, these may well be worth the investment. Greetings from Central Georgia USA Banjo

I’m absolutely loving the Samsung Galaxy Buds3! The design of the case is sleek and futuristic, with a clear tinted lid and a silver bottom half that gives it a modern look. The buds have the same silver finish and feel smooth in my ears. Samsung has really nailed the fit on these. I could easily wear them all day without thought. The case's clear and silver design doesn’t seem to attract scratches under normal use. Of course, like anything else, dropping them might be a different, but I’m careful to keep them safe. The audio quality is outstanding, with crystal clear sound that makes everything I listen to sound amazing. The noise-canceling feature is impressive as well, effectively blocking out background noise so I can fully enjoy my music. The battery life is good, lasting through my busy workdays and beyond. One of the features I really appreciate is how seamlessly these buds connect with my other devices. Moving between my phones and tablet is effortless. Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with these earbuds and would recommend them to anyone.

I love it. Purchased this product is one of the best choice I have ever made.

Finally my wish has been granted! I always wanted a high-quality earbuds with stem and without silicon eartips for an android phone that reads out my notifications aloud and Samsung has done it. But did they do it right? Pairing: Its simply pairs with any bluetooth device but to use all the features we need to download the Samsung wear app. Its worth downloading the app as it offers many features and customization. Design & Comfort: Its obvious that Samsung Galaxy Buds 3’s design is inspired from Apple Air Pods 3. But I wish they took inspiration from Airpods 2’s design instead. Although, this is one of the most comfortable earbuds to use, it doesn’t always feel secured in the ears. I feel like it may fall off anytime and on few occasions it did too. Twisting it slightly upwards in the ears helps a tad with the fit but compromises on the comfort. Sound Quality: Though this does not have an earplug seal, the sound quality is good. Probably this is one of the best sounding stem earbuds without eartips. Gestures: The stem is being used for gestures. There is no tap, instead there is pinch and slide. Slide controls the volume – which is very intuitive and easy to use. On the other hand, pinch is counter-productive especially when I am on calls. Pinch can answer or end calls and while on a call, if I adjust the earbuds using the stem it pinches and ends the call. There is an option to turn it off. But that way I would not have any gesture option to answer/end call. I am having to adjust my finger positions to avoid pinching while on calls. Pinch can Play and pause video. Double pinch for next track and triple pinch for previous track. I wish they had a double pinch option for end call to avoid accidental disconnects. ANC: Without silicone eartips ANC is never great. Using while AC is on, I still hear it rumble but at a slightly less volume. Samsung could have dropped the ANC feature on this model and lowered the price instead. Battery: Battery is good. I could leave it in my ears all day to listen to notifications without having to take my phone out unless required. Answering calls every now and then and listening to music occasionally got me through for about 8 hours (100% to 15%) without ANC. In less than an hour inside the case, it charged to 100%. Call quality: There was no problem during the calls and my voice was loud and clear at the other end. Case: This comes with case that can be charged wireless or with USB-C. It can stand up-right which is slightly easier to pickup and comes with LED to indicate if it requires charging. It also comes with color coding The case feels premium. Features: Through Galaxy wear app, there are few extremely useful features. Notifications Read aloud Buds 3 can readout all notifications. There are options to choose the apps for which notifications should be read out loud; also there is an option to choose between read out full or just summary. Pinch and Hold is configurable to invoke Assistant / toggle ANC / spotify. Voice commands allow to “answer call” , “reject call” , “volume up” , “volume down” and play, stop the music and skip to next or previous song. This also have neck stretch reminder feature which will remind you to stretch your neck if you are looking down at the phone for more than 10 minutes. What Am I Missing? ---------------------------- The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 offers lot more features only when used with compatible Samsung Phone (S23 series, Flip 5, Fold 5 and above). The key features we miss out on if we don’t have that phone are: Multipoint connectivity: Its most frustrating that I am not able to use this feature on my current device. For a buds at this price point, I would expect multi-point to be available. Translate: Using Galaxy AI, the phone can translate real time, If someone speaks Spanish you can hear in English. Real cool feature, but I couldn’t test it out. Overall I am happy that I got a good quality stem design earbuds without eartips which I can simply leave it on my ears for entire day. I only wish it was designed to fit a little better (like the airpods 2) and it at least offered bluetooth multipoint without the premium devices. I would recommend this product for anyone who likes a high quality stem design earbuds without silicon eartips.

*** Summary *** The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 earbuds are pretty good and easy to live with. They’re light and very comfortable in-ear, and the sound quality is pretty good, too, with decent bass and clear vocals. I especially like the IP57 rating since I run with them, and I tend to sweat a lot. Gesture controls and the associated haptic feedback work very well, and AI features such as Interpreter and Listening Mode have been fantastic for translating languages I don’t know. Due to the open-ear design, active noise cancellation (ANC) isn’t superb, but it’s good enough for most scenarios. Overall, I think Samsung has created a good product with good value. I recommend it, especially to Samsung phone owners. _____ *Pros: -Easy to slip in and slip out. -Light and comfortable. -Secure fit, great for runs. -Great sound quality. -Easy-to-use app with lots of customization settings. -Dust and water resistance (IP57). -Gesture controls are reliable and responsive. -Neat app features, such as Interpreter and Listening Mode. -Decent noise cancellation for an open-ear design earbuds. -Decent bass with clear vocals. _____ *Neutral: -The noise cancellation is just okay b/c of open-ear design. -Battery drains relatively fast. _____ *Cons: -No Samsung Galaxy AI features without a Samsung phone. My experience with the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has been mostly very positive. The buds and the charging case both have a premium look and feel, and the buds are light and very comfortable in-ear. I like that Samsung has switched things up and adapted the stem or “blade” design. Due to this change, more gesture control options have been opened up, and they work responsively and predictably. You pinch the bottom section of the stem or blade to play/pause media, double pinch for next track, and triple pinch for previous track. Swiping up and down the blade controls the volume. When you use the pinch option, you hear a clicking sound to let you know that the gesture has been registered. With the Samsung Wearable app, you can customize what pinch-and-hold does, and I set the left earbud for toggling ANC, and the right earbud for launching voice control. The pinch mechanism can also be used to answer and decline phone calls. When it comes to sound quality, I’m satisfied and happy with it. The app offers several equalizer options such as Balanced, Bass boost, Smooth, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost, and custom. For my listening needs at the office and workout runs, I tend to use the Dynamic setting, and it’s been good enough for me. To my pleasant surprise, the bass is actually pretty decent, and the vocals are clear and crisp. I still own the older Samsung Galaxy Buds2 and Google Pixel Buds, and these Buds3 are definitely better in terms of ergonomics, sound quality, and app options. Speaking of the Wearable app, Samsung offers many useful features. Inside the In-ear detection section, I activated the feature to switch phone calls to the phone when both earbuds are removed from my ears, as well as pausing media when one earbud is removed. Other nifty features include a neck stretch reminder, seamless device switching mode (among devices signed in with Samsung account), and the Gaming Mode that reduces audio latency. One of the major reasons I chose to get the Buds3 is for the ANC feature. Due to the open-ear (non-sealed) design, the ANC will not be fantastic, but it does work and it’s definitely better than not having it. I extensively tested the ANC function at the office where I have some noisy coworkers nearby, and it masked almost all the noise, such as the clacking sound of my neighbor’s keyboard and the loud voice of a lady on phone calls two rows away from me. When there is a pause in the music, I can hear them clearly, but as long as the music is on, their noise is mostly masked and outside my attention. If the Buds3 utilized a sealed in-ear design, the ANC would’ve been even more effective, but for open-ear buds, the ANC is quite good and effective. The other major reason I went for the Buds3 is for its IP57 certification, and the buds have held up to expectations. I don’t sweat too much when biking, but I sweat profusely when I go on my runs. Thanks to the IP57 rating, my buds stayed dried and kept on pumping out quality music into my ears during exercise. An unexpected bonus I liked from the Buds3 was its AI feature that performs quick language translations. The Interpreter app is only available on Samsung phones, but it does a fantastic job translating among many languages, such as Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. In total, 23 languages are supported. As for phone call quality, people have been telling me that my volume is good, my voice is clear, and I sound natural. Some did say, though, that they detected just a slight bit of echo. I only have one slight complaint, and it’s the battery life. The battery drains pretty quickly, and they won’t last being on during the entirety of my 8-hour work shift. The charging case extends the longevity of the buds, but the charging rate is not that fast. Overall, I’m quite happy and satisfied with my Galaxy Buds3. I love the light and comfortable fit, the decent ANC, and responsive and useful gesture controls. The sound quality is good, and I truly enjoy listening to music on them, especially during my runs. The battery endurance could be better but at least the charging case offers multiple top-ups. So, are the Buds3 worth the coin? I think so, and I would recommend them to family and friends. I rate them 4.5 Stars.

Diving right in to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3, this is your typical in the ear bud with its own built in self charging case. Like most ear buds out there you expect to see the same similar options such as quick access buttons, built in EQ's and even anc (active noise cancellation). The question is how well does this fit in to your day to day life and where is the most ideal place to use this? Getting the basics out of the way, a fully charged case/buds yielded me about 7 hours of run time with the case giving me about 3 full charges from a 30% bud battery life. Fitment of the buds is actually pretty interesting in the fact that it always gives you a very insecure feeling. Maybe its just me, but i have always felt that this style of earbuds always feels insecure and about to fall out since they never truly go in to the ear canal. Using this set up in the gym while lifting weights always gave me the impression it was going to fall out, and while it never actually came out during my workout it left very little confidence in me that it wouldn't. Jogging or running on the other hand was a different story. Several times i felt myself having to re-adjust the position and even on one occasion the left bud popped out completely. These buds are 100% not my go to for the gym life. Another thing i noticed while on the topic is Samsungs ANC option with this bud. I have to say i was very very disappointed with how bad it performed and wish it was never even a option this way it wouldn't reflect so poorly on Samsung. So ANC is a awesome feature to have when it is properly built in to a headset. It blocks outside noise pollution which allows you to really hear the music in all its entirety and allows you to concentrate when doing your daily workouts, routines, or simply taking a bus or train ride home. Since the Buds 3 never truly enters the ear canal when the ANC feature is activated there is very little to almost no change heard. What i mean by this is that even though i can hear the ANC feature activate, outside noise is still very prevalent and noticeable. I mean ask yourself, how can outside noise pollution truly be blocked if there is never a tight seal around your ear canal? You will hear everything going on around you and i mean literally everything regardless of how loud your music is blasting. Samsung also decided to implement quick action buttons which allow you to skip the next song, answer a call, mute a song or you can set it up to do something different via the app. The problem i had with this feature is it requires to basically pinch the bottom portion of the ear bud. I would of preferred a touch feature option as every time you pinch or squeeze the bottom portion of the ear bud you tend to knock it out of place due to the fact that it never truly sits tight inside your ear canal. Enough about the features that make this lack luster and on to the audio quality. All i have to say is thank god for the audio quality or else this set up would be useless. The audio quality is hands down the best i have ever heard in any style ear bud. The option to active 360 audio makes it even more immersive and almost difficult to tell if what you are hearing is coming from your music or something around you. I have to say that i did not expect my audio lyrics and tones to come in so full and vibrant and pack a punch even with bass drops. I thought for sure i would get so much bleed through since the buds did not sit all the way inside the ear allowing sound to bleed in and out. But i was wrong, the music was a breathe of fresh air and everything from mids to lows came in perfectly with no single one over stepping another beat. The lyrics were crystal clear and packed so clean of a punch that it almost felt like the singer was standing next to me. While watching netflix movies on my phone there was one moment where a scene took place that involved a car chase and as the car flew past the scene it literally sounded like a car was coming behind me so much so that i actually looked behind me because i genuinely thought a car was coming. The 360 sound is by far some of the best and well made sound i have heard and probably helped saved this set up from being another average bud. Here's the bottom line. If your the kind of person who cant stand the feel of true in the ear earbuds but don't want to sacrifice sound quality then this is right up your ally. If you are looking for something you can take on your active adventures rather it be bike riding, working out, running, etc, then this would be a hard pass for me. If are looking for something to wear while you are working in the office and take that long bus ride back home, i'd pass as the ANC feature is pretty much useless and you truly won't get any audio privacy. But if your looking for something you can throw in while your working from home or laying around in bed then pick this up. For me as much as the audio quality stands out this is a hard pass for my day to day routines as my routines are usually pretty active and is always surround by the city sounds of the hustle and bustle life. However when im getting ready to unwind at night and am laying in bed i usually put these buds in simply due to how well they sound. At the end of the day you need to determine how it is you plan on using them and rather or not it will fit in to that day to day routine for you.

Do not fit in ear to stop ambient noise enough so I can listen to music. According to literature that came with " includes a variety of ear tips to help customize your fit" Which were not included.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 are a fantastic upgrade, delivering excellent sound quality, seamless connectivity, and a sleek, comfortable design. The audio experience is rich and immersive, with deep bass and crystal-clear highs that make music and calls sound amazing. The improved active noise cancellation effectively blocks out background noise, creating an uninterrupted listening experience. Battery life is impressive, lasting all day with the charging case. The ergonomic fit ensures comfort even during long listening sessions, and the touch controls are highly responsive and easy to use. Pairing with Samsung and other Android devices is effortless, making them the perfect companion for any Galaxy user. Overall, the Galaxy Buds 3 are a top-tier choice for anyone looking for premium wireless earbuds. Highly recommended!

It actually has a great sound quality even more when you use the better audio codecs but it should be understood that this open ear design will suffer in noisy environment depending on the fit in your ears, it's a similar experience as the non-Pro Airpods. I have this paired with a Pixel 8 using LC3 codec and it sounds amazing in a quiet room it's a lot better than my Nothing Ear 2024. I like the case design it can stand on its own even upside down, clear part of the case is cool. Fit depends with your ear so you just have to try it out.

As much as I really wanted to love these earbuds after listening to the first but of music with them I just can't get past the unintuitive touch controls. Have have had half a dozen different earbuds over the years and these have by far been the most frustrating ones for me to use. The only touch controls I can actually get to work with the most consistency are the volume up and down. Those are a slide up or down so the buds respond well to those touches. Everytime though I have tried to "pinch" to either pause or skip tracks I have to do the motion 3 or 4 times before I get lucky and it works. After a few of those pinch motions I practically knock whichever bud I am doing that to out of my ear. I don't feel that I have larger than normal earlobes but yet I cannot get the pinch controls to work with these in my ears. Pros - Great sound quality and good bass - Samsung phone immediately picked them up as soon as I took them out of the case in the smart things app - You can customize the touch controls via the app for different functions based on the number of pinches - Case will wirelessly charge - Comfortable to wear for long hours at a time Cons - The touch or pinch controls are horrible - I haven't been able to answer a call timely using the pinch controls and it takes 3 or 4 tries to pause or skip a song - I end up almost completely knocking them out of my ear by the time the pinch motions I am doing to pause/skip/rewind are finally recognized This was my first pair of Galaxy Buds and I was more impressed with the last pair of Jlabs that I had and my go to pair of earbuds are still going to be my Bose ones. I can't recommend these unless they change the touch controls to be more effective and user friendly.

BOTTOM LINE: These Samsung Galaxy Buds3’s are currently the finest earbuds I have every owned. I have used an assortment of wired headphones (cans) since the mid-1960’s, wired sports earphones since the 2000’s, and wireless earbuds for the past four years. The Buds3 fit “my ears” perfectly, are very comfortable, do not fall out, sound incredible, and include unique controls with an application that function without issues once correctly paired to your devices. I must mention before considering and obtaining the Buds3, I performed my “due diligence” and read many reviews. And because these are not designed with assorted sized replaceable silicone “ear tips”, your fit experience may not be as snug or as comfortable. Therefore, Samsung’s Flagship Buds3 PRO’s may be considered the better option for some users. PAIRING: My initial procedure for all Bluetooth devices is to confirm if they will easily pair with my current assortment of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. And verify they pair and function well without requiring an application to be downloaded. Hey, that just me. The Buds3 were able to quickly pair for all but one of my electronic devices. With the exception being my week old 2024 mobile phone. Tried all the tricks of the trade, including rereading and following the included instructions, but my phone would not recognize these Buds3 for Bluetooth pairing. Now I was able to pair to my phone only after downloading and installing Samsung’s applications. Consequently, just beware you may require the apps to get these connected. APPLICATION: Ok, let me start with, there are actually two applications required for the Buds3. First, you must download and install the Samsung mother “Galaxy Wearables” application. Second, install Samsung’s daughter “Galaxy Buds3 Manager” application. (Trust me, the “Buds3” app will not function without the “Wearable” app.) Again, without these two apps, these earbuds would not pair with my current mobile phone. Only after both applications were installed, would the Buds3 seamlessly paired up. These Buds3 earbuds provided acceptable performance with my iPad and Android tablets without the application for my first day watching movies, videos, and streaming music. I must say, I was fairly impressed without the app. However, after installing the dual apps on my mobile phone, there was a substantial improvement with sound quality utilizing some of app’s options. The 9-band (63-Hz to 16K-Hz) equalizer is really a must have feature being able to tweak (customize) frequencies to your personal listening pleasure. Also, the Active Noise Canceling feature preformed reasonably well reducing background noise and extraneous sounds when activated. So, just install both apps before pairing. RATING: Once again, for my personal use, these Samsung Galaxy Buds3 earned themselves a solid 5-Star Rating. Please recognize that the numerous reviewers may not be wrong with their low overall assessments. I get it, these buds just didn’t fit their ears. Therefore, if you can wait for the Bud3 PRO’s to be available, and are prepared to pay the premium price for the additional features and specs, then Samsung’s flagship PRO earbuds may well be the better option.

The Galaxy Buds 3 are good earbuds with many useful features such as noise-cancelling and 360-degree audio, providing an immersive experience for listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. Connecting the buds to your phone is simple - just open the case, press the button on the bottom to connect, and the setup is quick and easy. The mic quality is great for calls as it effectively isolates your voice from background noise. Unlike earlier Galaxy Bud designs, these earbuds have a stem design, and the case is more standard with a clear top to see your buds charging, which is a nice design choice. The audio quality is good, and there's a mixer available through the Samsung app. Additionally, the earbuds have a tracking function, making it easy to find them if dropped. The buds also have touch controls to change the volume, pause, skip tracks, and switch to noise cancelling with a long press. Overall, for the price, they are a great choice but for me I rather have some earbuds with different size tips for a better secure. I had to constantly re adjust these since they kept falling out.

I'm in the Samsung Galaxy system, so i was very interested in their new buds and the new design. BTW, let me address this up front... we end users do not give a rat's patootie that they might have copied Apple on some things! My 3 top areas in buds are comfort, sound and features. I've had these for 3 weeks and I've used them in quiet and noisy conditions. I've used them sitting, walking and even running. So I feel like I've put them through the paces. Comfort: these buds must have been specially made for my ears. I truly never feel them. As for stability, they don't move even on my runs. Your mileage my vary, but that's how they work for me. Sound: I usually like the Bose sound signature, which is a warm sound. But after using these new buds, this is my new favorite. Since this is an open style earbud, some allowance must be made for the bass. However, these have bass. Not the sub level, but enough that I truly enjoy the music. Highs and mids sound great, with no harshness or sibilance, even at high volumes. Features: ANC and hearthrough are not very important on these open buds. But as for operations, I love this new form factor. Controlling my music is a breeze, even for volume. And personally, i think they look great. I have the silver and they just blend in nicely. So here's my summary... if I lost these buds over a cliff, unretrievable, I'd go out that afternoon and buy another pair. And I'll probably get the buds3 pro when they're available, for the times I'm looking to close out the world for a while.

My first Samsung buds. They're great. Works well with my Samsung phone! There is wireless charging, which was a feature I wanted. The sound, battery, and connectivity are great. Samsung Wear app is amazing

Tldr: Basically air pods for samsung I really wanted a headset with great sound quality, good mics and reliably keeps its charge for days on end. This has all of those! Pros: Bass is great. Sound quality overall feels really really good. Just sitting in a break room with noise cancelling and a good song is therapeutic. Case is small and easy to carry Good mic quality Connectivity with multiple devices Pairing is fast Voice commands Touch commands Cons: They arent a great fit in your ear if you have ears that are smaller. Dont try eating or running while these are in. Theyll fall out Case is slippery smooth

The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Wireless Earbuds are a solid choice for anyone looking for a modern, no nonsense, reliable set of hard tipped earbuds. Although I found the features and quality to be as expected at the price point, I found them to be too uncomfortable as daily drivers. Sound Quality: The Buds3 deliver impressive audio performance with sturdy bass and clear mids and highs. Whether you're listening to music, podcasts, or taking calls, the sound quality is consistently good. The active noise cancellation (ANC) is okay, about what you’d expect in its class – but not anywhere near the best in the market. Style: These earbuds have a sleek, modern design that fits should fit comfortably in your ears. For some reason, it just didn’t work for me. I couldn’t keep them in for more than 45 minutes without having to take them out or give my ears a break. The compact charging case is stylish and easy to carry, making it convenient for dropping in a bag or pocket. Features: The Galaxy Buds3 are packed with features, including touch/squeeze controls for easy navigation, IP57 water and dust resistance, and seamless connectivity with most devices. The battery life is fine, offering up to 6 hours (without noise canceling) of playback on a single charge, with the case providing additional charges. Not best in class by any stretch, but acceptable. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Wireless Earbud Headphones are a sold product, especially for those immersed in the Samsung ecosystem, and those looking for sleek, quality sound and a range of useful features. I just can't understand how they are so uncomfortable to wear. Not a product I could recommend unless you find this particular design style comfortable.

I like the fit. The quality of sound is really good. I use it both for calling and listening to music. I love that you can switch ANC on or off. I like the design. I prefer this over my old airpods. I do have S23 Ultra so the connectivity is really great compared to my airpods. I recommend this.

Good product, still have it from the release date. Holding battery, good connectivity. All buttons work perfect. Sound quality for this money is awesome

The Galaxy Buds3 earbuds are great for everyday use. I tested mine while walking, Jogging and just everyday errand running. They held tight and didn’t budge or fall out at all. After a while I forgot I was wearing them. There was virtually no ear fatigue that you get from lesser brands. The sound is spot on and not overly loud, even when at max volume. I tweaked the settings via the app and was able to bring better sound out of the buds. I love the gestures type actions you are able to take while they are in your ears. Pinching the stem or swiping up or down is basically all you need to know and you are able to even decide what that does as well in the settings. Other items available for tweaking are: Active noise cancelling, 360 audio via head tracking (makes the sound seem like its coming from all directions), Equalizer with presets and custom settings, voice controls, neck stretch reminders for when you sit for long periods of time at work, Labs (gaming mode) and more. I am more than happy in all aspects of the buds. They are more than capable of handling anything you throw at it. These buds are quality at its finest and fit any ear size. I highly recommend these to friends and family or any Bud fan.

These buds are interesting compared to the normal in ear ear buds. Very good sound and they feel good in my ear. Unfortunately they come out a lot when moving around like at the gym. My case has unfortunately stopped charging the left ear bud about 1.5 months in unless I wiggle the ear bud and keep the top open. Pretty frustrating when these we're over $100 and I wasn't offered a warranty plan when purchasing for black friday.