Customer Ratings & Reviews

When I first got these earbuds I was super excited because I really wanted an earbud that fit an Apple Airpod but for Samsung. The redesigned Galaxy Buds3 is very similar to the Airpods 3rd gen in terms of shape, but I really like the stem controller better. Unfortunately the Galaxy Buds3 had 2 major downsides that are major factors in my decision return. 1. They don't have the ambient noise option that is included in the Buds 3 Pro version, which is a must for me because I use my earbuds at work and being able to hear various work-related notifications/conversations/etc. while still being able to listen to music is very important to me. 2. I have small ears (I have to use child-size in-ear hearing protection if I'm working in loud environments instead the regular sdult versions) and the Buds3 are just slightly too big for me to wear comfortably for more than 30 minutes at a time. It's also hard to keep them in my ears and I've had them fall out on more than one occasion if I turn or raise my headntoo fast. That being said, I really wanted to keep the Buds3 because the sound quality is better than the older Galaxy Buds I have and I found the touch gestures for the stems to be easy to learn/remember. The Galaxy Buds3 are a great addtion to the Samsung family, they just don't work for me specifically. Picture is of the right earbud for the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (upper left) Apple Airpod 2nd gen (upper right), and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1 (bottom center) for size comparison.

If you have a previous pair of Samsung Buds, you already know what you are getting into, if you don't keep reading. The Buds 3 have a very distinctive shape, that in my opinion, goes on the right direction, the triangular stems do facilitate swipe gestures but sacrifices the pinch by making it harder to keep steady while you do it. Audio quality along a Galaxy Device is really good, 8/10. Custom equalizer makes it shine tbh, people that buy this for sound mostly please do you research on how to reach your preferred sound profile to maximize this feature, trust me, it's worth the investment. Battery life is decent, bigger than my previous buds, by I am biased since I dont do long listening sessions. Case feels sturdy, very rigid, makes a nice clamp that hopefully doesn't softens up with time. My biggest surprise is how good the ANC is, IEMs are my preferred types of headphones, but since 3 Pros were pulled back I decided to give this a shot and boy I am not disappointed. Coming from XM5s and QC Ultra, this are very competitive on the field, but not as good due to design factor. Earbuds will never reach the same isolation as ANC, but this buds provide a more than solid experience avoiding noise. These are strong pair of earbuds the definitely outperform 95% of earbuds within the range, of course, in the right hands.

These are very good for what they are. For some reason, they have an ANC option in the wearable app, which is almost useless since these only sit in your instead of a seal with tips. These are clones of the original Airpods, not the pros, with better sound, app control, and enhancements. I guess Samsung finally conceded that having the mic ever so closer to your mouth makes for better sound call quality. I use these for work where I can have both in my ears but still need to hear when someone calls out to me. I prefer this to using the ambient noise software from the headphones that sometimes peak and screech in my ear when they hear loud sounds like the previous generation buds Pro 2. The sound is great, with good highs and mids, and surprisingly nice bass. They last pretty long, average 6-7 hours. I already dropped an earbud on concrete but there was not a scratch on them, so the finish seems durable. Overall good earbuds, the only weird thing is there is a learning curve in putting them back in the case. not sure if that's just me though. I traded in my buds 2 pro for a discount and am happy with the upgrade.

Recently switched from iphone to galaxy again. So i upgraded old galaxy buds+ to these. I have small ears so the fit isnt so great completely they slide out asap and once i think theyre in if i move wrong way after awhile they're out again. I thought it would be a similar fit to basic airpods but they are not. Theyre bigger. So small ears beware

Amazing noise cancelling First time a earbugs cancel al noise in your surrondi ga and person your speaking can hear YOU not noise around just fantastic. As musician I m very impress for sound quality specially full dynamic range and bass Love it Fully recommend

What a fantastic product super sound working great

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.

Let’s get this out of the way right at the beginning, I am going to be in that minority that does NOT like the airpod/stem style look and so I won’t be praising the look or redesign at all. I’m sorry, I just don’t like them and I use samsung products BECAUSE I don’t like the apple products. That said, I realize there is a big crowd of android users who wish they had apple stuff and that crowd seems to be the majority, so Samsung had to go after those users, I get it. Ok, with that disclosure out of the way, how do I feel about the new look buds3? I’m not totally sure yet. I mostly like them, they do all the main things I want from headphones, but also I struggle with things as simple as fit and sound quality. FIT: I have been looking for the best earbuds for years and still haven’t found any that fit comfortably in my weird shaped ears AND sound good AND check all the other boxes I want in headphones. These buds3 do come pretty darn close to be fair, but I was told if the foam tip styles are uncomfortable, I should try the open ear type like the buds3. Unfortunately, my left (smaller) ear still feels pain after just 15 minutes or so of wear. I haven’t been able to test the battery life of these yet because I can’t wear them for longer than about an hour before ear fatigue sets in and they start to feel hot and red and tender. Now, I am not docking points from these earbuds for bad fit because I am very aware my ears, especially my left, are …shall we say, “special” so if you don’t generally have an issue with fit or have large ear openings, you should be fine. I’m talking to the people with really small ear holes, unfortunately these will probably feel a little tight. I’m not sure if anyone other than sony is offering “XS” size tips but I hope that catches on. But unfortunately, despite not having tips, the buds3 still do not feel comfortable to me. Besides the bad fit in my left ear, they feel like they’re always about to slip out.But I have tested this by shaking my head all around and jumping and they wouldn’t even come a little loose, BUT they FEEL like they’re slipping. I haven’t tested it with a good sweat going, but I assume they may slip a little more than maybe? Sort of on the same lines as the fit, the “pinch controls” are actually a little annoying. I wish I had an option to use pinch or standard touch. My issue is, when you pinch to do anything, you end up moving the buds and they come loose and you have to readjust….every…time… Since my ears are a little weird, I had my wife put them in and tell me what she thought about the fit and the pinch controls and she ended up saying the same thing as me. First she said, “they feel like they’re about to fall out” so I made her jump around and then she realized they are actually staying put but when I told her to use the pinch controls she said it was kind of cool and unique but felt like they came out of her ears every time. So even with more normal ear holes, she noticed the same thing. SOUND QUALITY: So what about that sound quality? Well, if you’re after amazing sound stop reading this and go over to the buds3 pro listing and buy those. They definitely will sound better than these, however, that doesn’t mean these sound bad. For what they are, (open ear, single driver) they sound quite decent. They’re fine for everyday use, commuting, etc. They’re not going to be the buds you want on a plane with loud noises and hopes of drowning out everything while listening to the clearest sound ever. These are level 1 buds, you’re going to get to listen to your audio with a clean, surprisingly strong low end, slightly muddy mids sound. The average listener will not complain at all. The bass lovers tend to not care about clarity so they’ll be happy, but if you choose to use the EQ to dial in your favorite sound, you can get a pretty decent range of sound designs out of these buds. Again, for what they are, they’re actually pretty impressive. I was expecting worse. DESIGN AND FEATURES: There’s a surprising amount of features that samsung packed into the buds3 series, and they aren’t all useless! When I heard they had “voice control” options, I thought that was dumb and I wouldn’t use it, mostly because I wrongly assumed it would be a bixby thing and I don’t turn on or use any bixby stuff. (Maybe now is a good time to mention there is no google assistant support as of right now at release, it’s just bixby) BUT as I hinted at, the voice control option does not seem to require any bixby use. It’s just a slider in the app and if you turn it on, it starts working. I have only used this feature in quite controlled areas, but that’s partially because I haven’t been in a crowded room yet and also because when I AM in a crowded room, I won’t be saying “PLAY MUSIC” or “VOLUME UP” outloud to myself and receive weird looks. But using it in my office while working at the computer and typing away and just saying “next track” when the song I don’t really like came on was a form of power I haven’t had before. It also helps me with my complaint about the touch controls, who needs touch controls when you can just speak? …oh yeah…I do, when I’m in a crowded area, embarrassed to have a conversation with my earbuds in public. A few other features worth mentioning are the ability to choose which apps read notifications out loud when they come in, a reminder to stretch your neck if you’re hanging your head too long, and 360 audio, although I found the 360 audio to not work great in my early testing and the quality of sound just got worse. Speaking of, there’s an option to auto adjust sound based on how you’re wearing the buds; this is actually a very useful setting and, for me at least, added a lot to the low end when I turned it on. The overall design, despite being “airpod clones” is probably helping with the mic quality on calls and maybe connection strength, but since I have not actually been able to test the old “bean” shaped buds, I don’t know if these are better, same, or worse. I have heard others say these are more comfortable though for whatever that is worth. I just personally don’t love the look or design, I think any buds with stems look pretty lame and just goofy, but that’s my opinion and to be fair, no buds look “good”. One thing I do like is that samsung made the silver option so they don’t have to look EXACTLY the same, but for those looking over the fence longing for apple looks, the white pair will do you just fine. SETUP: Just a quick note on setup, if you have a samsung phone, it’s quite easy. Basically open the buds and your phone and you probably will see a connection, otherwise a simple bluetooth pairing and you’re off and running. The nice thing for samsung users if you already have the wear app on your phone, so you don’t need to go download another app. (Seriously, I have a folder with 6 apps in it JUST for earbuds.) If you have an android phone, it’ll be pretty easy still, with the same classic BT connection steps. I assume apple is the same but I don’t know. I was able to easily pair my buds3’s to my samsung flip4, google pixel 7a and windows pc very easily and just had to select them from the device I was using to have them pair back. The wear app is pretty basic and does what you need and if you have a watch or ring you already know how to use the app. OVERALL: So basically, I haven’t found the perfect buds for me yet, but these do serve a purpose and will definitely become my new daily easy grabber buds for out and about when I don’t need noise canceling and maybe when I don’t want to pack my very nice but very expensive headphones but still want something to use. Basically they’re going in my gym bag is what I’m saying. And that’s fine, they’re the perfect buds for it.

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.

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.

I have used many types of earbuds over the years, but this was my first set from Samsung. I am a big fan of their craftsmanship in the electronics world so I was really looking forward to these. After using them for several days, my thoughts were mixed. Pros: - Set up was very easy. The Galaxy Wear app automatically detected the buds after I paired them to my phone. - Audio quality was excellent after making changes in the app's equalizer. The default bass is not high enough for me, but when I put the earbuds in the preset "Bass boost" mode, music sounded great. The default settings are great for listening to podcasts. You can use any of several presets or fine-tune as you wish with the equalizer. - The "Find my earbuds" function works well, but it will only work if the earbuds are connected to your device. So if they are in the case and you can't find it, you are out of luck. - The style and design of the earbuds and case seem very high-end. I appreciated that the lid of the case is see-through so you can tell if the earbuds are inside. Cons: - The Active Noise Canceling (ANC) feature was not useful to me. You can barely tell the difference when it is on or off because of the way these earbuds fit in your ear. There is not a tight seal. So if ANC is important to you, I would not suggest this model but look at the pro versions instead. - The touch controls were not intuitive. It took me longer than usual to get familiar with the controls (play/pause, adjust volume, etc). But the app does a good job with diagrams to help with this. - While the earbuds fit comfortably, they don't feel as secure as others I am used to. For instance, I would not use these to work out for fear of them falling out, but they would be fine with basic physical activity like taking a walk. In summary, these were good but not great. I'm sure I'll enjoy them for years as Samsung products are always high quality, but I also know that there are better products out there.

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

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Wireless Earbud Headphones offer a solid mix of features and performance, making them a viable option in the entry level or mid-range wireless earbuds market. The Galaxy Buds 3 have a sleek and modern design, with a comfortable fit that should suit most users. The addition of stems, similar to Apple’s AirPods, might not appeal to everyone, but they do help with a more secure fit. The big difference between the Galaxy Buds 3 is they offer ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) where the AirPods do not. The earbuds are lightweight, making them comfortable for extended use. Sound quality of the Galaxy Buds 3 is good, but not spectacular. They deliver a generally well-balanced audio experience with rich bass and balanced mids, but for me I found the highs a bit flat. For non-audiophiles they should provide an overall enjoyable listening experience, but if you're looking for the best sounds, there are better options. The ANC on the Galaxy Buds3 is effective, significantly reducing ambient noise and allowing for an immersive listening experience. While it may not completely eliminate all background noise, it performs admirably in most environments. Battery life is decent but not exceptional. The earbuds offer around 5-6 hours of playback on a single charge, with the case providing additional charges to extend total usage time. This should be sufficient for daily use, but heavy users might find themselves needing to recharge more frequently. The Galaxy Buds 3 come with a range of features, including touch controls, voice assistant support, and seamless integration with Samsung devices. However, some features are exclusive to newer Samsung phones, which might be a drawback for users with older devices or non-Samsung phones. The Galaxy Buds 3 are somewhere in the mid-range of the price spectrum. While they offer a lot of features and respectable performance, spending a little bit more on the Galaxy Buds 3 and it's considerable upgrade in detail, clarity, and overall richness of sound would, in my opinion offer a superior value. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Earbud Headphones are a capable contender in the wireless earbuds market. They offer good sound quality, effective ANC, and a comfortable fit. Anyone looking for an entry-level pair of buds with ANC should be more than okay with these, and if you're locked into a budget they are worth considering. However, if you’re budget is flexible and you're looking for premium earbuds and are already in the Samsung ecosystem, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is a better value in my opinion.

*** 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.

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.

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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 are the newest earbuds in the Galaxy series by Samsung. I had the original version of these, but the third edition has certainly seen several improvements and adjustments. When I wanted to pair them to my Samsung Galaxy S23+, a prompt came up automatically, asking me if I wanted to connect my phone to them. It must've been through NFC, because I had the buds right next to my phone. The instructions tell you to hold the pair button on the case for pairing, but that was simply not necessary. How amazing is that?! I like the design better than previous generations, as they fit better in my ears (I was never a fan of the silicone tips). The silver color looks great and I like the silver and transparent combination on the charging case, which has a sleek design with a simple LED to indicate if it's fully charged. The USB-C port is on the bottom, which looks a little funny while charging. The case is compatible with the Samsung wireless charger for my phone and watch, which I find super convenient. Battery-wise, I'd say you get about 5 hours of active use, but the ANC will drain it faster. With the case, you're looking at roughly 24 hours of on-and-off use, before needing a charge. The active noise cancellation works really well. It's summer, so my A/C is loud day and night. Guess what?! The noise magically disappeared when I activated the ANC, even without any music playing. It does affect the audio to a small degree, but I love how it works. I'm really excited to have these by my bedside when my neighbor watches loud movies at night! The sound is punchy and balanced, with many EQ presets available in the Wearable app, including a custom EQ. I did find that adding too much of a frequency would lower the overall volume and it didn't behave like the typical EQ I'm used to in a recording studio. I preferred the "Dynamic" EQ option the most, as it enhanced the sound quality to my liking, but I wish the high-end had more clarity. Boosting the high-end with the custom EQ only did so much. I also found the maximum volume to be a bit limited. Maybe there's a law requiring this, but I have other wireless earbuds that are louder. The buds are controlled with finger pinches instead of the typical taps on other earbuds. This works most of the time, and I do like not accidentally tapping them and pausing the music. Overall, this is an excellent upgrade of the Galaxy Buds, and I will certainly keep these in my pocket when traveling for whenever I need to hear my favorite songs without the background noise. They also look really stylish and the charging case is just the right size. Definitely a winner!

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.

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.