Tech Desk
Jul 14, 2024
You must be witnessing the heightened frenzy and consumers shifting to the Galaxy products followed by the Galaxy Unpacked event held on July 10.
Alongside the plethora of additions to its entire flagship products portfolio, the South Korean tech giant also introduced the Galaxy Buds 3, the latest iteration of its existing Galaxy Buds series.
Not only has the Buds 3 series beckoned users of rival, high-end earbuds but has also prompted experts to jot down their pros and cons within prolonged comparisons.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 vs Apple AirPods — Examining the top two earbuds
Given that, Gadinsider is here with a pretty even-handed assessment of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and its closest opponent Apple AirPods 2.
As we delve into the comparison of the top-tier earbuds currently leading the realm, click the link above if you wish to have a look at how tall Galaxy Buds stand in the face of Apple AirPods.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro design-wise
As far as the design of the Galaxy Buds3 Pro for the AirPods Pro, one could fail to distinguish between the two, as the former shares immense similarities with the latter, mainly due to the overall shape and the silicone tip on both.
Moreover, what adds to the assimilation between Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Galaxy Buds 3 is the white-coloured model on both, which remains the sole colour option on the Apple AirPods Pro 2, but not on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as it comes in grey variant as well.
The commonalities don't stop there, as the charging case on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro also looks like that on the Apple AirPods Pro 2.
Coming to the sound quality, the Buds3 Pro deliver a charmer sound compared to the AirPods Pro 2. Plus, the former comes with an equaliser to let you adjust the sound, which is absent on the AirPods Pro 2.
Another set of features that makes it hard to differentiate between the two earbuds is the way Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and the transparency mode.
However, both the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 fail to perform efficiently when it comes to ambient noise detection for sound adjustment. except the latter's ability to adjust sound when the user indulges in a conversation with someone, ensuring they hear the other person clearly
Price-wise comparison of Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
When it comes to how much toll the Galaxy Buds3 Pro and the Apple AirPods Pro 2 take on pockets, the difference is not much as both are offered at a price point of $250. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Buds 3 are now open with their potential launch on July 24.
