Galaxy Buds 3 Vs. Buds 2: Main Upgrades Unveiled

Yesterday, on the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds 3, the successor to the Galaxy Buds 2. These new earbuds characteristic substantial enhancements in design, sturdiness, connectivity, audio, name high quality, battery life, and superior options.

The Galaxy Buds 3 undertake a stem design just like Apple AirPods, providing a safer and cozy match. This design additionally locations the microphones nearer to the lips, enhancing name high quality. The earbuds are extra rugged, with an IP57 score for water and dirt resistance, in comparison with the Galaxy Buds 2’s IP52 score, making them extra resilient in opposition to components.

The charging case of the Galaxy Buds 3 is vertically designed, saving desk house, and encompasses a clear lid for simple visibility of the earbuds. A brand new pairing button on the case facilitates fast pairing with new units.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3

Audio high quality has additionally seen an improve. Regardless of utilizing a single-driver setup, the Galaxy Buds 3 promise higher sound, bolstered by the new SSC HiFi and SSC UHQ audio codecs, which provide larger audio sampling charges than the Galaxy Buds 2. Connectivity is improved with Bluetooth 5.4, guaranteeing a extra steady connection in comparison with the 5.2 model on the Buds 2.

Name high quality is enhanced with Tremendous Wideband (SWB) know-how within the microphones, capturing a broader audio bandwidth. Galaxy AI additional improves voice readability, reconstructing misplaced bits of speech and providing real-time language translation by way of the Interpreter app.

Battery life is prolonged, with the charging case that includes a 515mAh battery, a 9% improve over the Galaxy Buds 2. This ends in longer playback and speak instances. Regardless of the earbuds having smaller batteries, effectivity enhancements have maintained or elevated utilization time.

Galaxy Buds 3 Professional

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Professional are the premium variant within the Galaxy Buds 3 collection, providing superior options and enhancements over the usual mannequin.

Characteristic	Galaxy Buds 3	Galaxy Buds 3 Professional
Sound – Speaker	1-way (11 mm DD)	Enhanced 2-way (10.5 mm DD/6.1 mm Planar)
Twin AMP	X	○
24-bit Hello-Fi	○ (24bit/96kHz)	○ (24bit/96kHz)
SWB Name	○ (Tx/Rx)	○ (Tx/Rx)
Customized EQ	○	○
Noise Management – ANC	○	○
Noise Management – Ambient Sound	X	○
Superior Audio – 360 Audio	○	○
Superior Audio – 360 Audio Recording	○	○
Superior Audio – Auracast	○	○
Galaxy AI – Adaptive Noise Management	X	○
Galaxy AI – Voice Detect/Siren Detect	X	○
Galaxy AI – Adaptive EQ/ANC	○	○
Galaxy AI – Interpreter (with Galaxy)	○	○
MDE – Auto Change	○ (Incl. PC)	○ (Incl. PC)
Samsung Discover	○	○
Management Interface – Swipe	○	○
Management Interface – Pinch Management	○	○
Management Interface – Voice Command	○	○
Management Interface – Auto Pause/Resume	○	○
Management Interface – Fast Entry Mindfulness	○	○
Cradle Pairing Button	○	○
Charging – Wi-fi Charging	○	○
Charging – Fast Charging	○	○
Sturdiness – Water & Mud Resistance	IP57 (Buds solely)	IP57 (Buds solely)
Design – Blade Lights	X	○

The Galaxy Buds 3 collection can be found in Silver and White. Costs begin at $179.99 for the Galaxy Buds 3 and $249.99 for the Galaxy Buds 3 Professional.

Shoppers who preorder on Samsung.com by July 23 will obtain a complimentary protecting Clip Case. For extra details about the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Buds 3, and Buds 3 Professional, please go to the Samsung US Newsroom.

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