Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs Apple AirPods 4
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |  Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,500.00 | KSh 18,500.00 |
| Drivers | 10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Up 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 off | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Weight | 5.4g per earbud | 4.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 Pro (SM-R630) | AirPods 4 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | White |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.4g per earbud | 4.3 grams |
| Dimensions | 18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2mm per earbud (H x W x D) | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up 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 off | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable included |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Siri |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor |
| Special Features | Galaxy AI Interpreter; 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec; blade controls | Voice Isolation, Siri (Hey Siri or Siri), Find My support, quick-press controls |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound | No |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | — | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip |
Charging Case
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 30 hours of listening time |
| Case Charging | USB-C; wireless charging | Works with USB-C connector |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm |
| Case Weight | 46.5g | 32.3 grams |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | Standard charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 Pro earbuds | AirPods 4 |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Three sets of silicone ear tips | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Documentation |