Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 lands as a solid mid-range wireless earphone, built around 7 hours.
60/100
7 hours30 hoursIPX75.3in-ear
£134best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- USB-C charging
- Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Earbud weight4.8
IP rating (earbuds)IPX7
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)7 hours
Battery (with case)30 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Microphone and features
Transparency modeYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung Galaxy Buds3 vs final final ZE8000
Samsung Galaxy Buds3final ZE8000
| SamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds3This page | finalfinal ZE8000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Battery hours | 7 hoursBetter | 6 hours |
| Battery total | 30 hoursBetter | 24 hours |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Samsung Galaxy Buds3?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Final ZE3000 SV?
The Final ZE3000 SV scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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