Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Review: the Major Upgrade(0)

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro has changed dramatically from its predecessor. While the new Galaxy convertible offers incremental upgrades in terms of looks, Samsung has gone all out to change the design and feel of its flagship headphones.

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is a change from Samsung's iconic design and features a new, bolder look. While some might say they look like AirPods Pro clones, I'm glad Samsung moved to a stem design. They're easier and more intuitive to control with gestures, and for me they feel better in my ears. I've been using the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for a month now, and here's what you need to know about these headphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Design and Comfort

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro feature a distinct look, thanks to the transparent top. If you have a habit of misplacing earbuds, this helps because you can see if they’re inside the case or not without opening it. The earbuds are positioned opposite to the AirPods Pro 2 inside the case. Both the earbuds and the case feature blue and orange accents to indicate left and right, respectively.

It’s a design choice that makes the buds' LEDs nestled together. When you open or close the case, the buds glow, and they wouldn’t have looked as good as they do currently had Samsung gone with the AirPods-like positioning, which is more common. However, the latter is more intuitive because I can pick the earbuds out of the case and put them in my ears without fidgeting or rotating them. It feels more natural than Samsung’s buds positioning.

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro feature a sharp-angled stem, which feels great with controls. You can pinch for playback control and noise cancellation/ambient mode, and swipe for volume adjustment. The sensors are located on the backside of the earbuds – also on the opposite side when compared to the AirPods Pro 2. They work 10 out of 10 times and provide good feedback. It took me a few tries to train my muscle memory, but I feel well adjusted to the controls now.