Samsung
Galaxy Buds 3
A solid mid-range pick in the wireless earphones line-up, with Wireless Earphones up front.
61/100
Wireless Earphones
£81.00best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- EQ via app
- USB-C charging
- Below-average driver size
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Galaxy Buds 3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver size11 mm
EQ via appYes
Battery and power
USB-C chargingYes
Microphone and features
Touch controlsYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGalaxy Buds 3 vs Final Final ZE3000 SV
Galaxy Buds 3Final ZE3000 SV
| SamsungGalaxy Buds 3This page | FinalFinal ZE3000 SV | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 61 /100 |
| Battery hours | — | 8 hours |
| Battery total | — | 32 hours |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| IP rating | — | IPX4 |
| Driver | 11 mmBetter | 10 mm |
Who it's for
Is the Galaxy Buds 3 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Galaxy Buds 3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 61/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Galaxy Buds 3?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling?
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 Noise Cancelling scores 62/100 versus this one at 61/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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