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Beats Studio Buds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

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

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Beats Studio Buds

Beats Studio Buds

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Bluetooth wireless.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
KSh 18,800In Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro if you want IP57 water resistance, longer battery life (up to 26 hours) and a newer model (2024).

Connections

Beats Studio Buds
Charging case uses USB-C
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Uses USB-C

Fit

Beats Studio Buds
Three silicone ear-tip sizes
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Silicone ear tips

Battery life

Beats Studio Buds
Up to 8 hours ANC off
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Up to 26 hours with the case

Controls

Beats Studio Buds
Multifunction button on each earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls

Water resistance

Beats Studio Buds
IPX4 water and dust resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
IP57 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Beats Studio Buds

  • Charging case uses USB-C.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 26 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.

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PriorityBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
FitThree silicone ear-tip sizesSilicone ear tips
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours ANC offUp to 26 hours with the case
ControlsMultifunction button on each earbudTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
ConnectionsBluetooth wirelessBluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appWorks with the Galaxy Wearable app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
BrandBeatsSamsung
ModelStudio Buds (original)Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (SM-R630)
Announced20212024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Weight—5.4g per earbud
Dimensions—18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 5 hours ANC onUp 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
Fast Charging5 minutes for up to 1 hour playback—
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C
Wireless Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
App SupportBeats app for AndroidGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Special FeaturesEither earbud usable independently; Apple Find My and Android device findingGalaxy AI Interpreter; 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec; blade controls
Voice Assistant—Bixby
Sensors—Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeTransparency ModeAmbient Sound
Spatial AudioCompatible with supported spatial-audio contentSamsung 360 Audio
MicrophonesTwo ANC microphones and one voice microphone per earbud6 microphones
Drivers—10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours combined ANC off; up to 15 hours ANC onUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingUSB-C wired chargingUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-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 Features—515mAh typical battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
ControlsMultifunction button on each earbudTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbuds; case is not sweat/water resistantIP57
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree silicone ear-tip sizesSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Studio BudsSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsBeats Studio BudsGalaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C cable not included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree ear-tip sizesThree sets of silicone ear tips
Audio Cable—Not included
Documentation—Quick Start Guide

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for IP57 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life.

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