Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro - 6 Hours With ANC

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro combine a two-way speaker system, active noise cancellation, and a compact charging case in a true wireless in-ear design. The US silver model uses designation SM-R630NZAAXAR, and Samsung lists Bluetooth 5.4, IP57 durability, and up to 6 hours of playback with ANC enabled.

Core Hardware and Battery

The earbuds weigh 5.4 g each, while the charging case weighs 46.5 g. Samsung lists earbud dimensions of 18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2 mm and case dimensions of 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm on its US specification page.

Each earbud has a 53 mAh battery, and the case has a 515 mAh battery. Rated playback reaches 6 hours with ANC on and 7 hours with ANC off, while total playback reaches 26 hours with ANC on and 30 hours with ANC off.

Audio, Controls, and Compatibility

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro use enhanced two-way speakers with a 10.5 mm woofer and a 6.1 mm planar tweeter. Samsung lists AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless Codec, and Samsung Seamless Codec UHQ among the supported audio codecs.

Bluetooth 5.4 supports Android pairing through the Galaxy Wearable app and Bluetooth pairing with iOS devices. Auto Switch, 360 Audio, Adaptive Noise Control, Ambient Sound, Voice Detect, and Siren Detect are also listed features.

IP57 protection applies to the earbuds, not the charging case. The rating places the model above the IPX4 water resistance listed for Apple AirPods Pro 2, while independent testing found 4 hours and 31 minutes of battery life in a standardized test.

Price and Market Position

Samsung lists the Galaxy Buds3 Pro at $249.99 on its US business page as of 09/22/2026. Best Buy listed the same wireless earbud model at $159.99 as of 09/20/2026, creating a $90.00 difference between the listed prices.

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro sit in the premium true wireless earbud segment alongside the Apple AirPods Pro 2. Samsung's earbuds offer stronger rated water resistance and deeper Galaxy-device integration, while independent testing found the AirPods Pro 2 lasted 5 hours and 43 minutes compared with 4 hours and 31 minutes for the Samsung model.

Use Case and Limits

The Galaxy Buds3 Pro fit listeners who use Android phones, especially Samsung Galaxy devices, and want ANC, 360 Audio, IP57 earbuds, and automatic switching within the Galaxy ecosystem. Their Bluetooth connection also supports iOS, but Samsung limits the Galaxy Wearable app experience on Apple devices.

The model delivers a dense feature set and a two-way driver design, but its rated battery life is shorter with ANC enabled than with ANC disabled. The charging case adds the longer 26-hour total, while the earbuds themselves remain a compact six-hour ANC listening device.