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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs Google Pixel Buds Pro

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 18,500In Stock
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Google Pixel Buds Pro

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 6.2 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 18,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP57), lasts longer between charges (up to 26 hours) and is slimmer, while the Google Pixel Buds Pro only costs KSh 500 less.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
5.4 g per earbud
Google Pixel Buds Pro
6.2 g per earbud

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Fit

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Silicone ear tips
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Silicone ear tips, S/M/L

Controls

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Capacitive touch and swipe controls

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
IP57 water and dust resistance
Google Pixel Buds Pro
IPX4 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 26 hours (vs 11 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
  • Slimmer: 18.1 mm thick (vs 22.03 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).

Google Pixel Buds Pro

  • Lower price: KSh 18,000 (vs KSh 18,500).
  • Supports spatial audio.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
FitSilicone ear tipsSilicone ear tips, S/M/L
Weight5.4 g per earbud6.2 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 26 hours with the caseUp to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off)
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP57 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Galaxy Wearable appWorks with the Google Pixel Buds app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
BrandSamsungGoogle
ModelGalaxy Buds 3 Pro (SM-R630)Pixel Buds Pro
Announced20242022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, Porcelain

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Weight5.4g per earbud6.2g per earbud; 62.4g case with earbuds
Dimensions18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2mm per earbud (H x W x D)Earbud 22.33 x 22.03 x 23.72mm; case 63.2 x 50 x 25mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Battery LifeUp to 6 hours per charge / Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 7 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC offUp to 11 hours / 31 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on)
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingYesYes (Qi case)
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides up to 1 hour

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settingsGoogle Pixel Buds app on Android
Multipoint Connection—Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Voice AssistantBixbyGoogle Assistant
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)Capacitive touch, IR proximity, motion accelerometer and gyroscope
Special FeaturesGalaxy AI Interpreter; 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec; blade controlsGoogle Fast Pair; Audio Switch; Find My Device

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Drivers10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driverCustom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers
Active Noise CancellationYesActive Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient SoundYes
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioSpatial Audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel devices
Microphones6 microphonesThree microphones per earbud
Audio Features—Volume EQ; five-band EQ; active in-ear pressure relief

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC offIncluded in total battery figures above
Case ChargingUSB-C; wireless chargingUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D)63.2 x 50 x 25mm
Case Weight46.5g62.4g with earbuds
Case Features515mAh typical batteryProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsCapacitive touch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57IPX4 earbuds; IPX2 case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsSilicone ear tips, S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 3 Pro earbudsPixel Buds Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sets of silicone ear tipsSilicone ear tips, S/M/L
DocumentationQuick Start GuideQuick start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is the better buy; the Google Pixel Buds Pro makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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