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BusinessDay: Samsung premium earbuds are hard to beat (product review)

AI-driven sound quality and noise cancellation sets the Galaxy Buds3 Pro apart.

By Johan Steyn 12 September 2024


Imagine wearing wireless earphones that enhance your listening experience, making every sound richer and more vivid.


The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, part of Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI product line, promise to be more than just earphones. I tested the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and it is evident that Samsung worked hard to make these earbuds stand out in the wireless audio industry.


The Galaxy Buds3 Pro are powered by built-in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, incorporating two-way speakers for dynamic sounds. The AI optimises sound output if you’re listening to music, podcasts or calls. The audio is clean and balanced, adapting to varied environments. For high-quality sound, the R4,999 Buds3 Pro are expensive but hard to beat.


Active noise cancelling distinguishes the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, with Samsung’s AI use of it noteworthy. The active noise cancelling adapts to your surroundings to minimise background noise by up to 99%. It kept creating a private acoustic sanctuary that was effectively separated from extraneous distractions in busy surroundings. This dynamic adjustment makes the earbuds effective in a noisy city street or quiet room. AI-driven sound quality and noise cancellation distinguish them from the competition.


Comfort is crucial with earbuds, especially for long-term use. Samsung supplies several sizes of soft silicone tips to help consumers find the right fit for the Galaxy Buds3 Pro’s ergonomic design. The Buds3 Pro were pleasant over long listening sessions, however, comfort depends on the listener’s ear shape, as with all in-ear gadgets.


The product offers impressive battery life, providing up to eight hours of playback on a single charge. What’s particularly convenient is the fast-charging feature, which delivers about an hour of playback from just a five-minute charge. This quick boost is incredibly useful when you’re in a hurry and need your earbuds to be ready at a moment’s notice, making them a reliable companion for busy days and long commutes.


The Galaxy Buds3 Pro are meant to work with Samsung’s Galaxy AI environment. I had no trouble pairing the earbuds with my Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Watch6 Pro using the Auto Switch feature. Samsung’s Galaxy AI range’s interconnectivity simplifies device management.


Bixby voice control, 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking and Galaxy Wearable app customisation are smart features of the Buds3 Pro. These features improve user experience, but how much you use them depends on your choices. Though not unique to this model, SmartThings Find, which locates lost earbuds, is beneficial.


The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offer individualised, high-quality listening with AI-driven innovation. They deliver on their claims for sound quality, noise cancellation and smooth Samsung ecosystem integration, but they may not be right for everyone, especially budget-conscious buyers. If you want premium earphones and already own Samsung Galaxy AI goods, the Buds3 Pro are a good choice.


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