Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 & Buds 3 Pro Review: Stems Are Good

With their AirPod-like stems, Samsung's open-ear Galaxy Buds 3 ($180) and flagship Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ($250) are a bit generic-looking. But both buds fit comfortably and deliver strong performance, though the Buds 3 Pro are clearly the standout model. How do they compare to other premium earbuds in their price class? CNET editor David Carnoy discusses that and more in his full video review.

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00:00 Intro
00:25 The Difference
01:12 Fit
02:01 Controls
02:15 Features
04:22 Sound Quality
05:56 Light up Blades
06:20 Voice Calling
07:39 Design
08:09 Open Buds with Noise Canceling
08:40 Custom Tips
09:00 Price
09:19 Final Thoughts

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[tgoddard]

What I find hilarious is the constant use of the phrase “copying apples stem design”, Apple didn’t invent the stem design, now maybe a lot of people are too young to remember (?) but LONG BEFORE anyone had even heard of Bluetooth headphones, we had wired headphones, 90% of which had stems on the earbuds. Apple DID NOT invent them. Apple weren’t even the first to add stems to Bluetooth headphones!

[vondalee]

I LOVE my Buds 3 Pros! I am fortunate and have not had any issues. Upgraded from buds 2 pro and VERY happy I did. Had an issue with calls not being clear enough and everyone could hear background noise but not me! I scrunched up a plastic and paper bag while I was on the phone with my mother (who hears everything) and my brother (separately) and they both said they didn't hear anything but me talking! Worth the upgrade!🎉❤

[Amence]

Why continuous comparison with Airpod? Users don't normally cross over the same way and stay loyal, how do they compare vs previous models?

[kindofanmol]

Stem design is the most comfortable design and Apple did NOT invent it.

[DariusRoland]

I guess I could be convinced that the stems are ok, but I really love my Buds 2 Pro because they fit better and more comfortably than any earbuds I've ever had.

[emerge]

7:12 Really appreciate the call test which record and testify on how we sound to the people we're talking to.
Not just regular record from one's phone.

[Gle-lvfm]

For me, fit and comfort are more important than looks, so I don’t mind this new design

[NrOx]

Interesting that you pointed out that NC was a touch behind but didn't mention transparency being a touch ahead, which seems to be the consensus of reviews I've seen so far.

[grant_mur]

Best earbuds ever, sound not that much better from buds2 pro but the fit and features are amazing. They never fall out when working out, and the voice controls are magic. The Noise cancellation has what feels like a complete overhaul and I can't hear any noises!

[YaNice]

Call quality on the Bud Pro 3s are excellent. Top notch! I also live in New York and frequent some of the busiest areas in the city. Every time I'm on the phone with my brother he can never tell that I'm out and about.

[SuperYankeechick]

What is with you reviewers and leaving out the best KILLER FEATURE of the Buds Pro3, VOICE COMMANDS without a wake work, just say any of the following, Volume up, volume down, next song, previous song, answer call, reject call. This is great when your Samsung phone tells you who's calling and all you have to say is reject or answer.

[Zaakro]

I pre-ordered the 3 pro and got them for $125 after tax. Pretty good deal.

[myfakeguuglaccount]

Got $75 trade-in credit for old Buds I'd bought for $50. $100 for the 3 Pro is a raging bargain, and they fit and stay better than my 2 Pro.

[evL]

Someone needs to bring back over ear loops.

Maybe its just my ears but all brands i tried fall off after extended use especially when running in treadmill at the gym

[_Tree]

I like that the Buds3 Pro have better Noise Canceling. I've been looking for a better call quality in wireless like Buds3 Pro have improved in that too 💯💯💯

[pedrovelezjr]

I have the Buds 3 Pro and OMG. These things are just amazing 💪🏾🔥. Loving mines more and more everyday.

[iLuseMyvs]

That call quality sounded really really good.

[MolonLabe]

Thanks for the review! I still love and use both my old AKG Buds, and Buds2 but am excited about the Buds3 Pro now. I do much prefer the fit of the AKG Buds over the Buds2 - i feel I'm constantly adjusting the Buds2 position in my ear but haven't really spent the time figuring out if the tip is too large or too small. The AKG do better with noise cancellation too I feel - in large part due to the ear fitment/fill. Not a review that anyone needed or asked for - just my experience.

[lastresort]

I really like the blade light feature.

[greysymphonyearth]

My favorite buds will always be the buds live.