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Earbuds spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2 lines up the July 2024 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with the September 2023 AirPods Pro 2. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the earbuds database.

Spec lead

5.9 / 10

AirPods Pro 2 specs

AirPods Pro 2 leads Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on case battery.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2. Rows are scored only when both devices publish a comparable figure. This is a spec-sheet cross-check.
SpecSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProAirPods Pro 2
Noise controlActive noise cancellationTieActive noise cancellation and TransparencyTie
Earbud batteryUp to 6 hours with ANCTieUp to 6 hours with ANCTie
Case batteryUp to 26 hours with the case and ANCUp to 30 hours with the caseLeads
Launch price$249Tie$249Tie
ChipSamsung earbud platformApple H2, USB-C case
Water resistanceIP57IP54

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro if you want Galaxy audio.

Choose the AirPods Pro 2 if you want Apple audio. It leads on case battery.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro or AirPods Pro 2?

AirPods Pro 2 leads Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on case battery.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2: which has the better noise control?

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 tie on noise control. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Active noise cancellation. AirPods Pro 2: Active noise cancellation and Transparency.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs AirPods Pro 2: which has the better battery?

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 tie on battery. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Up to 6 hours with ANC. AirPods Pro 2: Up to 6 hours with ANC.

What did Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 cost?

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 tie on price. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: $249. AirPods Pro 2: $249.

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