Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
Samsung
64 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | 24-bit hi-fi codec |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Samsung Wear |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average battery (24th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 31 specs.