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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Tested using Methodology v1.8
Updated Jan 17, 2025 08:32 PM
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TypeEarbuds
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureOpen-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeEarbuds
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureOpen-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
Variants
- AirPods (3rd generation) (Lightning Charging Case - White)
- AirPods (3rd generation) (White)
- Galaxy Buds3 (Silver)
- Galaxy Buds3 (White)
Our Verdict
Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Truly Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 target users of different ecosystems. The Samsung come with additional features for users of Samsung Galaxy devices, while the Apple are best for anyone invested in Apple's ecosystem. That aside, the Samsung are more versatile buds as they have an ANC system, a better-performing microphone, and are a bit more stable.