Galaxy Buds 3
Galaxy Buds 3 KSh 13,000 features an all-new ergonomic design, sound optimization with app-specific settings to customize, and an AI voice assistant built in.
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| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung | JBL | OnePlus |
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) | Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420) | Live Pro+ TWS | Buds Pro |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, Gray (White in some markets) | Black, White, Pink, Beige | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud | 5g per earbud | 10g per earpiece | Buds: 4.35g each, Case: 52g |
| Dimensions | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) | 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8mm per earbud (H x W x D) | Not specified | Buds: 32 x 23.2 mm, Case: 60.1 x 49.1 x 24.9 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 8.5 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 7 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 7 hours with ANC off | Up to 38 hours total (ANC off) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Not specified | No | Not specified |
| Charging Time | Not specified | Not specified | 2 hours from empty | 10 min for 10 hours (Warp Charge) |
| Fast Charging | Not specified | Not specified | Yes | Not specified |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C charging |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | No | Not specified |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A — wireless audio connection | Not specified |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable | N/A — no audio cable | Not specified |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | JBL Headphones app | HeyMelody |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | Yes | Not specified |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) | Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor | Not specified | Not specified |
| Special Features | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder | Samsung Find | True Wireless | Dolby Atmos, Zen Mode Air, Transparency mode |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1-way | 1-way | mm dynamic driver | 11mm dynamic |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | Adaptive up to 40dB |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Ambient Sound | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Not specified |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | No | Not specified |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | 6 microphones | Built-in microphone | 3 per earbud |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band | 24-bit Hi-Fi sound, six microphones | JBL Signature Sound | Not specified |
| Frequency Response | Not specified | Not specified | 20 Hz – 20 kHz | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Impedance | Not specified | Not specified | 16Ω | Not specified |
Charging Case
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 21 hours total playback contribution | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C; wireless charging | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Not specified | No | Not specified |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Case Weight | 46.5g | 41.8g | 49.5g | Not specified |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | 515mAh typical battery | Standard charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch Control | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | IP54 | IPX4, Sweat proof | IP55 (buds), IPX4 (case) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | Silicone ear tips | Ear tips included | Not specified |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Galaxy Buds 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | JBL Live Pro+ TWS | OnePlus Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 FE earbuds | Live Pro+ TWS | Buds Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included | N/A - USB-C cable not included | Type-C USB charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included | N/A — not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | Three sets of silicone ear tips | 5 Sizes of ear tips | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !) | Quick start and safety documentation |
Specs
Galaxy Buds 3 specifications
General
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) |
| Announced | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
|---|---|
| Charging Time | Not specified |
| Fast Charging | Not specified |
| Charging Port | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Connectivity
| Connection | Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Bixby |
|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
| Special Features | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
Audio
| Drivers | 1-way |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | Not specified |
| Impedance | Not specified |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
Charging Case
| Case Type | Charging case |
|---|---|
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | 46.5g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | Not specified |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 |
| Weight | 4.7g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 earbuds |
|---|---|
| Charging Case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide |