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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now going for $199.99 (down from $249.99), which is helpful, because they’re not exactly a budget pick .
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Available in either white or silver, they’ve got a bold new look with angular stems and built-in LEDs that you can customize to blink, fade, or stay lit—more than just a style choice, they double as status indicators. Inside, they house a 10.5mm dynamic driver and a 6.1mm planar driver, which work together to deliver full-bodied audio from bass to treble across a wide frequency range (20Hz to 40kHz). That said, reviewers like PCMag have noted that enabling active noise cancellation can slightly muffle the higher-end clarity, so you may want to play with the EQ if you’re picky about audio sharpness.
They support Bluetooth 5.4 and handle the usual AAC and SBC codecs, but the real bonus—for Samsung users at least—is support for the brand’s proprietary Seamless Codec, which allows for 24-bit/96kHz playback. That’s not something you’ll get if you’re using a non-Samsung device, though, since that codec doesn’t work outside the ecosystem. And with no LDAC support in sight, high-res fans using other Android phones might feel a little boxed in. Still, the IP57 rating is solid for daily use—it’ll hold up against dust, sweat, and the occasional dunk in water.
If you’re using a Galaxy phone , they’ll pair instantly through the Galaxy Wear app when you open the case. That unlocks all the smart features—noise control modes like ANC, Ambient, and Adaptive Sound, plus a nine-band EQ and even an Adaptive Equalizer that tweaks sound based on ear fit. The app also gives you access to Interpreter mode and Listening mode, which use AI for real-time translation. Non-Samsung Android users still get the Wear app via Google Play, though with fewer perks. iPhone users, on the other hand, don’t get access to any of these app features at all. Without the app, these basically turn into standard Bluetooth buds.
