Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Buds3 vs Buds2 Pro vs Buds Pro review!

Summary

This video compares the Galaxy Buds3, Buds3 Pro, Buds2 Pro, and the original Galaxy Buds Pro to determine the best value. Key differences include shape, size, and features like noise isolation and sound quality. The Buds3 Pro offer the best sound and battery life, while the Buds2 Pro excel in noise cancellation. The Buds3 are the most comfortable for extended wear due to their open-fit design. Despite some quirks with adaptive modes and features, each model has strengths, with recommendations based on fit, comfort, and ANC quality.

Takeaways

• 🎧 The Galaxy Buds3, Buds3 Pro, Buds2 Pro, and original Galaxy Buds Pro were compared for their features and value for money.
• 💰 Upgrading from Galaxy Buds Pro to the new Buds3 or Buds3 Pro may not be worth it if there are no significant improvements.
• 🌟 The Buds3 Pro have LED lights that might add safety at night but may not be a deciding factor for most users.
• 📡 The presence of stems on Buds3 and Buds3 Pro improves call quality by positioning microphones closer to the mouth.
• 🔄 The Buds3 Pro have the most secure fit, while the Buds3 are the most comfortable due to their open-fit design without ear tips.
• 🚫 The Buds3 have the worst noise isolation due to their open-fit design, making ANC almost ineffective.
• 🎵 The Buds2 Pro offer the best passive noise blocking and ANC among the models tested.
• 👂 The ambient mode is available on all models except Buds3, with Buds3 Pro offering the most natural sounding mode.
• 🎵 The Buds3 Pro deliver the most pleasant sound quality, especially in EDM and Pop, while the Buds Pro are the least pleasant.
• 🔊 The Buds3 and Buds3 Pro have voice command features for hands-free media control, which is a convenient addition.
• ⏱️ The Buds3 Pro have the best battery life with up to 6.5 hours of use with ANC on, outperforming the other models.

Q & A

Which Galaxy Buds model offers the best value for money?

The Buds2 Pro provide the best value for money if you get a good fit with great ANC.

What is the key difference between the Galaxy Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro?

The key difference is that the Buds Pro have a worse fit due to their larger size, while the Buds2 Pro are 15% smaller and can provide a tighter and more secure fit.

How do the Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro differ in terms of design?

The Buds3 have a stem and no ear tips, while the Buds3 Pro have a stem and do include ear tips. Additionally, the Buds3 Pro feature LED lights.

What is the purpose of the stems on the Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro?

The stems improve call quality by positioning the microphones closer to the mouth, allowing them to pick up voices more directly.

Which Galaxy Buds model is the most comfortable to wear?

The Buds3 are the most comfortable to wear due to their open-fit design without ear tips.

How does the noise isolation compare among the different Galaxy Buds models?

The Buds2 Pro have the best noise isolation due to their strong ANC and excellent passive noise blocking. The Buds3, with their open-fit design, have the worst noise isolation.

What is the ambient mode and which Galaxy Buds model has the best ambient mode?

The ambient mode allows you to hear your surroundings better. The Buds3 Pro have the best ambient mode, which can be adjusted for intensity and natural sound.

What additional features do the Galaxy Buds3 Pro have that the other models do not?

The Buds3 Pro have an adaptive mode for ANC, voice commands for media control, and custom EQ settings.

Which Galaxy Buds model has the longest battery life with ANC turned on?

The Buds3 Pro have the best battery life with up to 6.5 hours of use with ANC turned on.

What is the main drawback of the Galaxy Buds3 Pro's adaptive mode?

The adaptive mode on the Buds3 Pro doesn't work that great as it needs a lot of noise to kick in and sometimes it sounds like the ambient mode is on instead of ANC.

Which Galaxy Buds model is recommended for those who want earbuds with multipoint connectivity?

None of the Galaxy Buds models support multipoint connectivity. If you need this feature, consider other options like Sony’s XM5 earbuds.

Outlines

00:00

🎧 Earbuds Comparison Overview

The video script discusses a comparison of several Galaxy Buds models including the Galaxy Buds3, Buds3 Pro, Buds2 Pro, and the original Galaxy Buds Pro. The main focus is on whether it's worth upgrading from the original Galaxy Buds Pro to the newer models, and which pair offers the best value for money. The script highlights the differences in shape and size of the earbuds, which significantly affect comfort, fit, and noise isolation. The Buds3 and Buds3 Pro have stems and ear tips, while the Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro are designed to stay entirely in the ears. The script also mentions the Buds3 Pro's LED lights, which may add safety at night but are not a significant feature. Comfort and fit are discussed in detail, with the Buds3 being the most comfortable and the Buds3 Pro offering the most secure fit.

05:01

🔕 Noise Isolation and Ambient Mode

This section of the script delves into the noise isolation capabilities of the different Galaxy Buds models. It explains the concepts of active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise blocking, emphasizing the importance of a secure fit for effective ANC. The Buds3, due to their open-fit design, have the weakest ANC, while the Buds2 Pro provide the best noise isolation due to their secure fit and passive noise blocking. The script also discusses the ambient mode available in all models except the Buds3, which allows for better awareness of surroundings. The Buds3 Pro have an adjustable ambient mode, while the Buds Pro's ambient mode is considered the least natural. The Buds2 Pro's ambient mode is given a moderate score of 3.5.

11:27

🎵 Sound Quality and Additional Features

The final paragraph of the script focuses on sound quality, testing the earbuds across various music genres. The Buds3 Pro are praised for their performance in EDM and Pop, while the Buds Pro are criticized for their harsh and muffled sound. Additional features such as the adaptive mode in the Buds3 Pro are mentioned, which adjusts ANC based on ambient noise levels, but the reviewer finds it less effective and hopes for future improvements. A unique, unintended feature of the Buds2 Pro is highlighted, allowing volume control by tapping near the ears. The Buds3 and Buds3 Pro introduce voice commands for hands-free media control. The script notes the lack of multipoint connectivity and premium codec support across all models, but mentions the Buds2 Pro's 24Bit audio and the Buds3 Pro's 24Bit/96kHz audio with a dual-amp system as premium features, contingent on having a compatible Galaxy phone and audio source. Custom EQ is available for the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro. Battery life comparisons are provided, with the Buds3 Pro having the longest battery life with ANC on. The script concludes with recommendations based on comfort, ANC, and overall value for money.

Keywords

💡Galaxy Buds3

The Galaxy Buds3 are one of the newest models in Samsung's earbud lineup, known for their open-fit design and the absence of ear tips. This makes them the most comfortable option according to the video, particularly for those who wear their earbuds for extended periods. Their shape and design also contribute to the poor noise isolation performance due to the lack of a tight seal in the ear.

💡Galaxy Buds3 Pro

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro are a higher-end model of the Buds3 series. They have stems, ear tips, and include features like LED lights and an ambient mode for better situational awareness. They are designed to improve call quality and have a secure fit, making them ideal for active use. The Buds3 Pro also offer the best overall audio quality, especially for genres like EDM and Pop.

💡Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Active Noise Cancellation is a technology where microphones in the earbuds pick up ambient sounds and counter them with anti-noise signals, reducing external noise. ANC is a crucial feature in the video, where different models are compared based on their effectiveness in noise cancellation. The video notes that ANC works best with a secure fit, and the Buds2 Pro perform the best in this category.

💡Open-fit design

Open-fit design refers to earbuds that do not have ear tips and rest lightly in the ears. The Galaxy Buds3 feature this design, making them the most comfortable for long-term wear, according to the video. However, this design also compromises their noise isolation and ANC capabilities, making them less ideal for noisy environments.

💡Ambient Mode

Ambient mode allows users to hear surrounding sounds while wearing earbuds, which is useful for staying aware of your environment. The Buds3 Pro have this feature, which can be adjusted for intensity, while the Buds3 lack it due to their open-fit design. The video highlights that the Buds3 Pro have the best ambient mode, providing a natural and clear sound compared to the other models.

💡Noise Isolation

Noise isolation refers to the combination of passive noise blocking and ANC to reduce external sounds. Passive isolation depends on how well the earbuds fit in the ears, while ANC electronically reduces noise. The video emphasizes that the Buds2 Pro have the best noise isolation due to their secure fit and strong ANC, whereas the open-fit design of the Buds3 results in poor noise isolation.

💡Custom EQ

Custom EQ (equalizer) allows users to adjust the audio frequencies to their personal preferences. The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro include this feature, which can enhance the listening experience by fine-tuning the sound. In contrast, the Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro lack this level of customization. The video highlights this as a distinguishing feature of the Buds3 series for audio enthusiasts.

💡Battery Life

Battery life is a key consideration for any wireless earbuds. In the video, the Buds3 Pro come out on top with the longest battery life, lasting up to 6.5 hours with ANC on. Other models like the Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro fall short, with the video providing real-world testing data that often differs from Samsung's official claims. The longevity of the battery is particularly relevant for users who wear earbuds throughout the day.

💡Fit and Comfort

Fit and comfort are central themes in the comparison of the four Galaxy Buds models. The video discusses how the different shapes and designs affect both security and comfort. The Buds3 are noted as the most comfortable due to their open-fit design, while the Buds3 Pro have the most secure fit, particularly for workouts. The Buds Pro, on the other hand, are criticized for their bulky size and discomfort over long periods.

💡Adaptive Mode

Adaptive Mode is a feature in the Buds3 Pro that automatically adjusts the level of ANC based on surrounding noise levels. The video explains that while this feature is innovative, it currently doesn't perform optimally, as it requires significant noise to activate and may result in an ambient mode-like effect when no noise is present. This makes it less reliable in its current state.

Highlights

Comparing Galaxy Buds3, Buds3 Pro, Buds2 Pro, and the original Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds.

If you already own Galaxy Buds Pro and there are no significant improvements in Buds3 or Buds3 Pro, upgrading may not be worth it.

Buds3 and Buds3 Pro have stems, while Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro do not, impacting call quality and design.

The Buds3 do not have ear tips, while the Buds3 Pro have ear tips and feature LED lights, which may help with visibility at night.

Buds3 Pro have the most secure fit, while the Buds3 are the most comfortable due to their open-fit design without ear tips.

In terms of noise cancellation, the Buds2 Pro offer the best noise isolation, while the Buds3, due to their open design, have the worst ANC performance.

The Buds3 Pro offer an ambient mode with adjustable intensity, providing better sound quality than the Buds Pro, which rank lowest in this feature.

The Buds3 Pro shine in sound quality, particularly with EDM and Pop music, while the Buds Pro are noted for harsh and compressed sound.

A unique feature of Buds2 Pro and Buds Pro allows volume control by tapping near the ear, but the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro include hands-free voice commands.

None of the earbuds support multipoint connectivity, making them less ideal for those who need seamless device switching.

The Buds3 Pro and Buds2 Pro support 24-bit audio, but this only works with certain Galaxy devices and specific audio sources.

Custom EQ is available on the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro, giving more flexibility to users who like to adjust sound settings.

The Buds3 Pro have the best battery life, lasting up to 6.5 hours with ANC, compared to the Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro, which last up to 5 hours.

If ANC is a priority, Buds2 Pro offer the best performance, but only if they fit securely in your ears.

For best comfort and fit, the Buds3 Pro are recommended, but for long-term wear without fatigue, the Buds3's open-fit design is ideal.

Transcripts

This is one of the most requested videos,  so today I’m comparing the Galaxy Buds3,  

Buds3 Pro, Buds2 Pro and even the  original Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds.

If you already have the Galaxy Buds Pro and the  new Buds3 and Buds3 Pro don't show significant  

improvements, upgrading would be a waste  of money. Similarly, if you can get the  

Buds2 Pro for much less but they have a terrible  price-to-quality ratio compared to the new ones,  

you might as well spend a bit more and get the  latest earbuds. In this video, you'll find out  

which pair is the winner, which offers the best  value for money, and which ones might fall short!

So, which earbuds made the cut? Each  one promises to deliver exceptional  

sound quality and comfort, but  which one will come out on top?

The key difference between  all these earbuds is their  

shape and size. This difference  affects almost everything else.

The Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro both have one thing in  common: they don't have stems. On the other hand,  

the Bud3 and Buds3 Pro do have stems. The Buds3  don't have ear tips, while the Buds3 Pro do and  

also feature LED lights. In terms of practical  use, I don't think the LED lights add much,  

except maybe for added safety at night. So, I'm  not giving them a point just for the cool LEDs,  

but because they might be helpful for some  people who use them at night. You might think  

this is the most unique feature among them all,  but there's actually more than meets the eye!

What about the stems? Well they're also not just a  cool design factor and serve a purpose. The added  

stems also improve call quality by positioning the  mics closer to the mouth, allowing them to pick up  

voices more directly. I'll show you soon if they  actually hold up in a more demanding situation.

And that brings us to the topic of comfort and  fit. Due to the differences in shape and size,  

the comfort and fit can vary significantly.  The Buds Pro and Buds2 Pro are designed  

to stay entirely in the ears, while only  the tips of the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro stay  

in the ears. This means two things: - It's harder for the Buds Pro and  

Buds2 Pro to stay in securely and not fall out. - Secondly, the fact that the whole earbuds are in  

the ears means added discomfort, making you feel  fatigued faster than with the Buds3 or Buds3 Pro.

But among them all the Buds Pro have the  worst fit, because they’re just very big  

earbuds. The Buds3 Pro have the most secure fit  and the Buds3 have the most comfortable fit! The  

reason the Buds3 win in the comfort category  is because they have an open-fit design with  

no ear tips. As someone who’s tried them all  during different day-to-day activities and  

during my workouts I can tell you with confidence  that the Buds3 really are the most comfortable  

to wear and in fact if their battery lasted I  could wear them all day long with no problem!

The Buds2 Pro are 15 % smaller than Buds Pro so  they can also give you a tight and secure fit,  

but they can still get dislodged because  of different ear shapes and sizes. For me  

personally the left one usually gets loose and I  have to adjust it constantly, while the right one  

stays in longer before becoming uncomfortable. In terms of comfort, the Buds3 are the winner,  

while for a secure fit especially during  exercising, the Buds3 Pro are the best choice.

Alright, I'm jumping into the topic of  noise isolation because, believe it or not,  

again the difference in design of  these earbuds makes a difference here.

Noise isolation includes two things: active  and passive noise cancellation. Active  

noise cancellation or ANC involves the earbuds'  microphones picking up ambient noise and producing  

an anti-noise signal to cancel it out. This is  why, when we turn on ANC, we hear a slight humming  

noise; it is the sound of the anti-noise signal,  which can sometimes be heard in a quiet place.

But the thing is, there's only so much you  can cancel out. To get the best results,  

a tight and secure fit is essential.  That's when good passive noise blocking  

comes into play. In other words, the  better the passive noise blocking,  

the better the effect of ANC. So based on this  information and the comfort and fit section,  

can you guess which earbuds probably  have the best and worst noise isolation?

All four earbuds offer active noise cancellation,  but because the Buds3 have an open-fit design,  

they are the worst in this category. And  I mean the effect of noise cancellation  

is almost non-existent. The only thing you can  hear is the anti-noise signal itself. So I’d say  

the ANC on the Buds3 is pretty much useless and  turning it on would only reduce the battery life.

Now what about the other three? Well as I said,  the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds don’t have the most  

secure fit, resulting in a sub-optimal passive  noise blocking which affects the ANC quality.

The Buds3 Pro have a strong ANC accompanied by  good passive noise blocking. But I’ve noticed that  

sometimes a loud noise, like a banging noise or  something affects the ANC in a way that’s hard to  

describe. The best way I could put is that after  such a noise, the ANC intensity wobbles a bit.

But the winner in the category of noise isolation  is actually the Buds2 Pro. This is because  

the ANC itself feels a bit more intense and also  they provide the best passive noise blocking,  

as the entire earbuds sit flush against the  ears, as long as they stay in, of course.

The ANC was part of the overall  noise isolation in all four models,  

but there is also the ambient mode that  all the earbuds have except the Buds3.

The ambient mode allows you to hear  your surroundings better. And since the  

Buds3 have an open-fit design, they  don’t really need an ambient mode.

But the Buds3 Pros have an ambient  mode that on a scale of 1 to 5,  

1 being super artificial sounding and 5 being  very natural, they are maybe a 3. But in the  

app there is actually a slider to change the  intensity of the ambient mode. So if I decrease  

the intensity all the way then I’d give it a score  of 3.5-4. So there is definitely a trade-off here.

Similarly the Buds Pro have ambient  mode with different intensity,  

but their ambient mode is definitely  getting the worst score at the highest  

intensity and that would be a 1 and at the  lowest intensity it only improves to a 2.

And finally the Buds2 Pro’s ambient mode doesn’t  feature a slider control like the other ones,  

except as part of an accessibility feature like  the rest of them. I’d give them a score of 3.5.

Taking into account the natural sounding  and comfort of hearing the ambient mode,  

the clearness of sound and the extra  features for fine-tuning the ambient sound,  

the Buds3 Pro are the best and  the Buds Pro are the worst.

Now when it comes to sound quality, I wanted  to keep it simple. I listened to five reference  

tracks, one Acoustic, one Classical, one  Rock/Pop, one EDM and one Jazz track. I’d  

say the Buds3 Pro are the most pleasant to use  and they especially shine in EDM and Pop and  

the Buds Pro with a lot of harsh, compressed and  muffled sound are the least pleasant to listen to.

Now in terms of additional features and  functionalities, the Buds3 Pro have an adaptive  

mode. In this mode the ANC would kick in based on  the intensity of the noise around you. As of now,  

this feature doesn’t work that great, because  it needs a lot of noise to kick in or to get  

activated and when you’re in adaptive  mode and there is no noise around you,  

it sounds like the ambient mode is  on. So it’s not like it’s ANC vs off,  

but rather ANC vs ambient. I’m hoping there  is going to be an update for this at some  

point to address this issue, or I’m just not  going to use the adaptive mode that much.

But remember when I said the LED lights aren’t  necessarily the most unique thing about the  

Buds3 Pro? Well, a couple years ago I discovered  and shared with the world a feature of the Buds2  

Pro which technically isn’t an intended feature,  but this gives you a much better experience than  

what Samsung wanted to build! If I now wear  the Buds2 Pro and double tap near my ears,  

that’s right, near my ears not the  edge of the earbuds and not my ears,  

but near them, I can control the volume of  them. With a double tap on the right side  

I can increase the volume and on the left side  decrease the volume. How cool is that, right?

What Samsung built was a way  to tap the edge of the earbuds,  

but it's kind of a hit or miss because, many  times that triggers a touch on the center,  

resulting in other things like pause or next song.  This feature is also available on the Buds Pro,  

but I found it to be more responsive on  the Buds2 Pro when I tap near my ears.

But this feature doesn’t necessarily make  the Buds2 Pro the fastest in changing volume,  

because both the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro have a  new feature called voice commands that allows  

you to control the media beyond just volume  controls. Volume up! I use this feature all  

the time and it’s such a convenient  way of controlling media hands-free.

Sadly none of the earbuds support  multipoint connectivity and as  

such they’re all losers in this  category! So if you need earbuds  

with multipoint connectivity go for  something like Sony’s XM5 earbuds.

And unfortunately none of them  support any premium codecs. But  

since the Buds2 Pro have 24Bit audio  and the Buds3 Pro have 24Bit/96kHz  

audio and they have a dual-amp system that  powers the woofer and tweeter separately,  

they’re definitely premium in that sense. But the  catch here is that you need to have the latest  

Galaxy phone and your audio source should support  24bit audio to be able to hear the premium sound,  

otherwise it’s going to get downscaled to  16Bits. So for example, if you have a Galaxy  

S10+ or even a Galaxy S24 Ultra and you listen  to Spotify you can’t benefit from this feature. 

One last thing that separates the Buds3 and 3 Pro  from the Buds Pro and 2 Pro is that they both have  

custom EQ which can make a good difference  if you’re into creating your own EQ preset.

When it comes to battery life, with the ANC on  you can get up to 5 hours with the Buds Pro,  

up to 5 hours and 15 minutes with the Buds3, up  to 5 hours with the Buds2 Pro and up to 6.5 hours  

with the Buds3 Pro. So clearly the Buds3 Pro have  the best battery life. And by the way these values  

are based on my own testing, I don’t care what  Samsung says. But of course these numbers are  

for brand new earbuds. For example my two-year  old Buds2 Pro lasts for like only 3.5 hours.

So which earbuds came out on top? In terms of  the audio quality the Buds3 Pro came out on top,  

but the Buds2 Pro were a close  second. But if you get a good fit,  

with a great ANC the Buds2 Pro actually  provide the best value for money.

So what’s the take away? If you’re looking  for the best fit and comfort the Galaxy Buds3  

Pro are a clear winner. But if you’re not a  particularly active person and you’d like to  

wear your earbuds from 100% to 0% battery life  every time with little to no ear fatigue I’d  

recommend the Buds3 because of their open-fit  design. If you care about the ANC the most,  

the Buds2 Pro give you the best ANC  amongst all as long as you get a good fit.

I hope you liked the video and subscribed.  I’ll see you in the next one guys!