Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods 2 Pro & Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Introduction

• Comparison of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, AirPods 2 Pro, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
• Key differences in design and features

Design and Hardware

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

• Very different from previous Samsung earbuds
• Similar to AirPods 2 Pro with a stem design
• Larger base, distinct angler feel stems
• Volume control on the inner side of the stems
• Case: gray or white, see-through canopy, buds light up
• Comfortable fit, pinch feature for play/pause

AirPods 2 Pro

• Simple white case
• Known for comfortable fit
• Designated pinch area for controls

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

• Smaller Pebble look
• Fit into the ear without stem
• Large surface for tap control

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

• Rankings:
  1. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
  2. AirPods 2 Pro
  3. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
• Samsung features enhancing ANC: lower and higher-end sound amplification, siren detection
• Effective in noisy environments like flights

Transparency Mode

• Rankings:
  • Tie between Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and AirPods 2 Pro
  • Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in third place
• Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Improved to match AirPods, clear transparency, adaptive feature
• AirPods 2 Pro: Known for excellent transparency

Audio Quality

• Rankings:
  1. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
  2. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
  3. AirPods 2 Pro
• Buds 3 Pro: Dual amateur drivers, custom EQs, turn-off adaptive EQs
• AirPods 2 Pro: Adaptive EQs affecting listening experience

Microphones

• Rankings:
  • 1A. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
  • 1B. AirPods 2 Pro
  • 3. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
• Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Ability to record 360 audio
• AirPods 2 Pro: Standard-setting microphone quality

App Functionality and Controls

• Galaxy Buds: Galaxy Wearable app offers custom EQs, detailed control
• AirPods: Settings menu, lacks app; wishes for an adaptive EQ toggle
• Voice controls on Galaxy Buds are functional and reliable

Battery Life

• All Three: 30 hours with the case, 6 hours with the buds
• Buds 3 Pro: fast charging, wireless charging support

Price

• Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: $249
• AirPods 2 Pro: Similar pricing
• Cost comparison and user choice considerations

Conclusion

• Mixed opinions on new design
• User feedback requested on design preferences and favorite earbuds