Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Quick take: The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 costs $50 less; the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 lasts longer per charge (8 hrs); only the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219 | $169 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (6,000) | 4.3★ (4,500) |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 6 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 26 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 5 min = 1 hr | 5 min = 1 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, SSC UHQ | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | No | Yes |
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm | 11 mm |
| Weight | 5.4 g | 4.7 g |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IP54 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- ✓Dual 10.5mm woofer plus planar tweeter architecture
- ✓24-bit SSC UHQ hi-res on Samsung phones
- ✓Rugged IP57 tops most flagship rivals
- ✓Blade pinch controls beat finicky touch surfaces
- ✓26-hour total battery with wireless charging
- ✓Street prices run well under the $250 list
- ✗Best features locked inside the Galaxy ecosystem
- ✗Plain AAC on a Pixel, no iPhone app at all
- ✗No true multipoint, only Samsung auto-switching
- ✗Middling 6-hour ANC battery
- ✗AirPods-style stem redesign annoyed returning owners
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
- ✓4.7g and 27% smaller — small-ear favorite on Reddit
- ✓Tensor A1 doubles ANC over the original Pixel Buds Pro
- ✓8 hours ANC plus 30 total tops most flagships
- ✓True multipoint across any two devices, not just Google's
- ✓Twist-to-adjust stabilizer fin keeps them planted
- ✓Undercuts Bose and Sony flagships at $169
- ✗SBC/AAC only — no LDAC even on a Pixel
- ✗Clean-but-dull tuning needs the 5-band EQ
- ✗Gemini voice features are hit-or-miss
- ✗Occasional case-charging quirks reported
- ✗ANC still trails Bose Ultra and AirPods Pro 3