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Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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General

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Series

AirPods Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3047, A3048, A3049, A29684Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Exact generation heading names the earbuds. Charging case heading gives A2968. No sibling generation or case revision is included.

SM-R6301Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact maker page identifies SM-R630 silver configuration. Regional suffix is not a separate hardware product.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

10 July 20242Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued15Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 7 October 2026September 10, 2025 article explicitly says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 after introducing Pro3. Retailer remaining stock does not change maker lifecycle.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Apple's September 2023 release presents AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C as an update of the same generation.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026RTINGS calls the Galaxy Buds3 Pro the 2024 follow-up to the previous Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds3 Pro review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro.19Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/embargo-25th-feb-6pm-gmt-samsung-announces-galaxy-buds-4-and-galaxy-buds-4-pro-5-key-features-you-can-expectRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide names the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as the predecessors of the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2492Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026US launch price from Pricing and Availability.

$249.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026July 10 US launch Availability gives $249.99 for exact model.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2793Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT from Preise und Verfuegbarkeit.

€24911Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-verkundet-verkaufsstart-des-samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-und-galaxy-z-flip6-sowie-der-galaxy-watch7-galaxy-watch-ultra-galaxy-buds3-serie-und-des-galaxy-ringRead 5 October 2026July 24 German retail-day release states UVP 249 EUR for Buds3 Pro and 179 EUR for Buds3.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE36Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.37Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Silver, White1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

In-ear2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Launch text explicitly Canal Type for Pro.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

Stem2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Set the microphone location. Either earbud can act as the microphone when used alone.

Either bud3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 states single-earbud connection plays mono. Page 42 left/right balance and one-earbud use confirms either unit, not a fixed primary earbud.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 states single-earbud connection plays mono. Page 42 left/right balance and one-earbud use confirms either unit, not a fixed primary earbud.6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 states single-earbud connection plays mono. Page 42 left/right balance and one-earbud use confirms either unit, not a fixed primary earbud.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Audio Technology names one custom Apple driver per earbud. Driver technology and diameter are not published.18Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. Added type/diameter to existing count 1. Acoustic role and diaphragm material remain unset.19Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown physically isolates and measures approximately 11.00 mm driver, independently corroborating published circular diameter. This is approximate teardown physical size, not a maker acoustic performance claim.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	10.5	1
Planar magnetic	Tweeter	6.1	1

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Exact Galaxy Buds3 Pro table column: 10.5 mm dynamic plus 6.1 mm planar. Main text identifies planar tweeter.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. High-excursion alone was not used to infer technology. Exact USB-C teardown separately measures approximately 11.00 mm.

Hybrid2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

48kHz2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

96kHz2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Exact model sound-quality table and footnote 37: SSC-UHQ 24-bit/96 kHz requires Galaxy S24/S23, Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 or Tab S9 with One UI 6.1.1+. Not a lossless claim.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

20bits2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Introducing Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro. 20-bit, 48 kHz requires Apple Vision Pro and the proprietary wireless protocol. This is not Bluetooth AAC lossless playback.

24bits2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Same exact model sound-quality table and source device conditions.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 7 October 2026Hearing Test creates a personalized hearing profile and Hearing Aid applies personalized adjustments. Media Assist extends these to music/video/calls. Applies to Pro 2 including USB-C, with current firmware, compatible iPhone/iPad, adult and supported-region conditions already present.

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Onboard EQ

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry across paired devices. Model eligibility is confirmed by the linked supported-model list.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

310Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide is for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Three adjustable bands on eligible AirPods 4 and Pro 2.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Supported list explicitly includes AirPods 4 both models and AirPods Pro 2. Requires current compatible Apple software.

97Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-pro-review-119540Read 5 October 2026App section image caption explicitly says 9-band EQ plus presets.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Bass Boost, Smooth, Dynamic, Clear, Treble Boost, Balanced7Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-pro-review-119540Read 5 October 2026EQ chart headings explicitly name Bass Boost, Smooth, Dynamic, Clear, Treble Boost and Balanced.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

360 Audio1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026360 Audio paragraph explicitly adjusts sound direction with head tilt. Compatible Galaxy Android One UI 3.1+ or listed Samsung TV required. App/content support varies.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 38 360 Audio setting automatically adjusts direction of sound with head movement on compatible Android 11/One UI 3.1+ Galaxy device.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown identifies exterior microphone for ANC and an inward microphone for ANC. This establishes hybrid placement, separately from adaptive control.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

416Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown identifies one internal ANC microphone and one exterior ANC microphone per earbud. Two per bud gives four across the pair. Third stem-tip microphone is expressly for calls and is not inferred as ANC.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and says Adaptive mode blends ANC and Transparency to control noise based on changing environment. This establishes adaptive control separately from hybrid microphone placement.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model Adaptive EQ/ANC section says inner and outer microphones analyze fit and sound in real time and adjust ANC. General Adaptive Noise Control mode is separate and Pro only.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical Ambient Sound row Yes.

Adjustable transparency

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Current guide provides Amplification, Transparency Balance and Tone sliders in Headphone Accommodations, plus Ambient Noise Reduction. Applies to AirPods Pro including Pro 2. Requires compatible current Apple software.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 29/43 sliders adjust ambient volume, including left/right hearing-enhancement levels.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 28/37 Adaptive mode adjusts surrounding sound volume or ANC strength to noise, uses ANC in noise and lets ambient sound in when quiet.

Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 30 Voice Detect temporarily enables ambient sound while wearer speaks. Pro only, requires both earbuds.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Physical exterior microphone acoustic mesh is explicitly described as reducing wind-noise impact. This is a wind-noise mitigation feature, not an algorithm name or claimed attenuation.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model anatomy feature illustration labels Wind Shield. This is a physical shield, not evidence of selectable DSP wind processing.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model anatomy feature illustration labels Wind Shield. This is a physical shield, not evidence of selectable DSP wind processing.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict reports a U-shaped response with elevated sub-bass. Its ANC-off response is more balanced, while ANC-on lifts treble. The reviewer says Adaptive EQ may affect the measured response.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review publishes separate ANC on/off graphs. Method: MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweeps, 94 dB earbuds baseline at 300 Hz, five repositioned measurements averaged with 1/12 smoothing. Target is its flat reference, not Harman. Test host, codec, firmware and tips are not stated. These notes retain the reviewer’s measured response description without inventing numeric target deviations. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweep, 94 dB at 300 Hz earbuds baseline, 5 repositioned measurements averaged, 1/12 smoothing, flat line reference. Only descriptive own curve result retained. No graph-derived scalar.

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict recorded calls in quiet conditions and with background noise. Speech sounded clean but slightly thin in quiet. With noise, speech became more muffled and quieter while remaining understandable.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review has recorded microphone comparison: 0:00-0:24 no noise, 0:24-0:55 background noise. Linked method records audio during a phone call, first quiet, then simulated traffic noise. Exact phone, call codec, firmware and noise level not specified. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Method records call audio quiet then simulated traffic. Specific USB-C review timestamps 0:00-0:24 quiet, 0:24-0:55 noise. Phone, call codec, firmware and noise level unreported.

The reviewed unit records speech clearly in quiet settings but struggles to separate it from background noise.12Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Public microphone verdict from exact model review. Numeric lab results are membership-only and are not accessed or copied. Firmware is not stated in public verdict.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.05

Source17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review battery table and detailed personal test both state 6 h 3 min with ANC enabled and music at 50% volume, one full earbud charge. Method page charges to 100%, plays various songs until drain, at about 20 C. Host, codec, firmware and Spatial Audio state are not specified. A summary pros bullet says ANC off, but repeated explicit battery-test table and test narrative establish ANC on. No case-inclusive 30 h inferred from this test. Independent sample check: February 2024 new-version article explicitly names USB-C, IP54 and a braided cable, and its own photo shows a USB-C connector. Measurement chart assets are from February 2024. The old 2022 peer thumbnail is not test scope. No Lightning-only review measurements copied.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published method January 11, 2024 predates February 23, 2024 exact USB-C review. Charge 100%, various music 50% volume to drain, ANC enabled if available, about 20 C. Specific review explicit 6 h 03 ANC on is retained. Summary ANC off bullet conflicts but detailed table and test narrative resolve it. Host, codec and firmware unknown.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Hours (h)
4.52

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-pro-review-119540Read 5 October 2026Battery section one-charge standardized test 4 h 31 min. Tested firmware R630XXU0AXEC, Galaxy Wearable 2.2.59.24061361. Specific result does not explicitly state ANC, codec or volume, so these are omitted.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

616Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A3049 earbud/A2968 USB-C case teardown identifies three physical MEMS microphones in one bud: internal, exterior noise-canceling and stem-tip calling. Symmetric pair gives six, excluding case speaker and speech accelerometer. Voice-only count is not inferred because maker dual-beamforming description and shared internal call role do not fully resolve that scope.

61Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model Number of MIC row explicitly states 6 across product pair. VPU is excluded. No call-only or ANC only role count is inferred.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI35Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/06/airpods-introduce-convenient-ways-to-communicate-and-interactRead 7 October 2026Maker June 10, 2024 press release explicitly describes Voice Isolation machine learning running on AirPods Pro H2 and paired iPhone/iPad/Mac, isolating voice and removing background noise. Current exact USB-C tech spec and firmware 7A294 release establish Pro 2 support and requirements. ai enum maps this explicit machine-learning method, without assuming every call host supports it.

AI2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-z-fold6-flip6-buds3-series-elevate-galaxy-ai-new-heights-unpacked-2024Read 5 October 2026Buds3 series call paragraph explicitly describes pre-trained machine-learning model restoring speaker voice in noise. Pro and standard both covered.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Super wideband1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model Super Wide Band row and feature text. 16 kHz requires compatible Galaxy device and software, with mobile network support.

Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 30 Use Ambient sound during calls explicitly makes own voice audible during calls.

Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

BES280016Press releasenews.samsung.com/tw/ai%E6%97%97%E8%89%A6%E6%91%BA%E7%96%8Agalaxy-z-fold6%EF%BD%9Cz-flip6-%E8%80%80%E7%9C%BC%E7%99%BB%E5%8F%B0Read 5 October 2026Exact maker Taiwan table 3 identifies BES2700 for Galaxy Buds3 and BES2800 for Galaxy Buds3 Pro. This establishes model mapping that the combined investor-report platform listing did not.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly lists SBC and AAC. Test-method page verifies codecs using Android Developer Options as well as packaging/specifications. Proprietary Vision Pro lossless link is not called a Bluetooth codec.

AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless, SSC UHQ1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Auracast

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model Auracast section and footnotes 26-29 describe compatible source/assistant requirements.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model Auracast section and footnotes 26-29 describe compatible source/assistant requirements.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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No10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Public Travel and Office verdict explicitly says no standard multi-device pairing. Own Galaxy-account switching is separate.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev228ba3df8/webRead 5 October 2026Opening section explicitly describes switching between Apple devices signed into the same account. Linked supported-model list includes these models. This differs from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 36 own phone/tablet on same Samsung Account automatically switches for incoming calls. Page 41 seamless connection is device switching, not proof of general Bluetooth multipoint.

Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Maker supported list says AirPods Pro all models. Main Share Audio manual says a supported iPhone/iPad streams to two compatible pairs, with separate volume controls. Not multipoint or Auracast.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 22 maximum Bluetooth connection range 10 m, depending on environment.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 42 Gaming Mode minimizes delay, Samsung Android mobile device only. No latency milliseconds inferred.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 5 October 2026Android setup explicitly covers AirPods 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Audio and calls supported, Siri unavailable on non-Apple devices.

Android, iOS, Windows5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-pro-review-119540Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly confirms iPhone and Android Bluetooth compatibility. Many advanced features require Galaxy phone.10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Public Office verdict names Windows app control. Android/iOS compatibility is separately established by SoundGuys.17Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/how-to-connect-samsung-galaxy-buds-series-to-a-laptop-to-listen-to-musicRead 8 October 2026Exact-model Windows audio pairing is documented separately from Android/iOS app availability.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 7 October 2026Non-Apple pairing guide explicitly includes Pro 2 and Android Bluetooth setup with listening and talking. Apple-device pairing guide independently gives iPhone/iPad and Mac routes. No Windows/Linux/console support or USB-C case audio is inferred. Microphone flag stored only for explicitly stated Android talk use.29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Maker AirPods Pro 2 pairing instructions give iPhone/iPad opening-case connection and Mac Bluetooth/System Settings route. Apple phone/tablet grouping is ios enum, not USB audio.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth

Source17Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/how-to-connect-samsung-galaxy-buds-series-to-a-laptop-to-listen-to-musicRead 8 October 2026Maker support updated 14 April 2026 expressly names Galaxy Buds3 Pro and gives Windows Bluetooth music/audio pairing. Case-bottom button held more than 3 seconds. No Windows microphone flag asserted.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	iPhone with TrueDepth camera. Compatible content, hardware and software.
20-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio	Apple Vision Pro with compatible software and proprietary wireless audio protocol.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Adults 18 or older, supported region, AirPods firmware 7B19 or later, and compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later. Keep firmware and device software current.
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later. Latest iOS and AirPods firmware. Supported languages and regions.
Custom three-band EQ	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, or Mac with macOS 27. Current AirPods firmware.
Voice Isolation	AirPods Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible device running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia or later.
Hearing Protection	Current AirPods firmware and compatible Apple software. Region-dependent. The current Pro 2 availability list includes the US and Canada and other listed regions. Germany is not listed for this feature.
Precision Finding	MagSafe USB-C case paired with an Ultra Wideband-compatible iPhone. UWB availability and permitted use vary by region.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 202624Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026UWB finding needs nearby paired UWB-compatible Apple device and user initiated finding. Exact USB-C technical sheet U1 case chip and Find My guide specifically UWB capable iPhone. Country and regional use restrictions apply.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Added exact Voice Isolation minimum operating-system and firmware requirement from footnote 4. Existing requirements retained.38Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 7 October 2026Exact release notes 7B19 establish Hearing Test and Hearing Aid iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 and firmware 7B19 minimum, adults 18+. Other 9A348 current Custom EQ and 7A294 Voice Isolation scopes were independently reopened. Major-only 18 wording in old technical footnote does not replace exact patch prerequisite. Region availability differs by feature.40Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Current model-specific Hearing Protection Pro 2 list includes US, Canada and listed additional regions, not Germany. Pro 3 much larger list including Germany not borrowed. Test and Aid lists include US and Germany, adult 18+, current compatible firmware and OS. Precise iOS 18.1 and 7B19 introduction from separate release notes.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable settings	Compatible Android 10 or later phone with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Some advanced features require Samsung Galaxy devices and current software.
SSC-UHQ audio	Listed compatible Galaxy S24/S 23, Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 or Tab S9 with One UI 6.1.1+. SSC-UHQ supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
360 Audio and head tracking	Compatible Galaxy Android One UI 3.1+ phone/tablet or listed Samsung TV. Direct multi-channel requires One UI 4.1.1+. App/content support varies.
Auto Switch	Supported Galaxy devices signed into same Samsung Account. Galaxy Book One UI 6.0+, phones/tablets One UI 4.1.1+, Watch 4 or later. Samsung TV 2022 or later after required firmware. This is device switching.
Live translation and Interpreter	Compatible Galaxy AI phone and latest required software. Samsung Account and supported language package can be required. Translation is performed on phone.
Gaming Mode	Samsung Android mobile device only.
Voice commands and Bixby	Bixby-compatible phone for assistant. Fixed voice commands are limited to supported languages and installed matching language package.
Windows audio	Use compatible Windows Bluetooth adapter. Exact Buds3 Pro maker pairing guide uses case-bottom connect button held for 3 seconds, then Windows Bluetooth device pairing. Microphone operation is not inferred from the music-pairing guide.
Windows firmware updates	Samsung Galaxy Buds PC app from Microsoft Store explicitly supports Buds3 Pro. Fully charge buds, put them in case and open lid for connection, then Earbuds software update. This is distinct from legacy Galaxy Buds Manager for older models, so no Mac app support is inferred.

Source8Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model page footnotes name Android 10/1.5 GB RAM, One UI requirements, supported Galaxy hardware, Samsung Account and language package conditions. Manual pages 32/42 add Bixby/gaming constraints.17Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/how-to-connect-samsung-galaxy-buds-series-to-a-laptop-to-listen-to-musicRead 8 October 2026Exact Buds3 Pro case pairing procedure and standard Windows Bluetooth host route. No special Samsung PC or minimum firmware invented for basic audio.18Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 8 October 2026Exact PC app steps for Buds3 Pro include fully charged buds, open charging case, Bluetooth permission and firmware download/install. No inferred Mac app or microphone support.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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53mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Typical per earbud capacity. Rated 50 mAh from launch table is not substituted.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery and footnotes 11 and 14. ANC on, AAC playlist, 50% volume, iPhone 15 Pro. Six hours earbuds only and 30 hours including case. Spatial Audio and head tracking reduce earbud use to 5.5 hours, which is not stored as an indistinguishable row.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC off	No	7
ANC on	Yes	26
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	5
Call	Yes	22

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical music rows ANC on/off and total including case. Call rows stored ANC off only because call enum cannot distinguish ANC state. ANC on call rows omitted.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery. Approximately one hour of earbud playback after five minutes in the case. ANC enabled in footnote 15.

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Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

523mAh16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026A2968 lid and internal A2798 lithium pack both state rated total 523 mAh. Pack nominal 3.82 V and 1.997 Wh, not 523 mAh per cell. Two cells form the total pack. Earbud 49.7 mAh is fractional and cannot be represented by current integer field without rounding.

515mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Typical 515 mAh, not rated 500 mAh.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 6 case layout identifies wireless charging coil. Charging section provides wireless charger and phone wireless-power-sharing instructions.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific controls section. Force sensor on stem. Pro 2 adds volume swipe. AirPods 4 and Pro 2 support head gestures with Announce Calls and Announce Notifications enabled.

Pressure, Swipe, Voice commands3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 25-27 pinch/swipe controls, page 40 voice commands. No head gestures are stated for Buds3 series.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Swipe3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 26 swipe upwards/downwards adjusts volume.

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold, Swipe up or down, Nod or shake head6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Single pinch, Double pinch, Triple pinch, Pinch and hold, Swipe up or down3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Change press-and-hold and mute/end call actions.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 independent left and right pinch-and-hold assignments.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Bixby3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 32 Bixby requires supported connected mobile device. Language and regional availability vary.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Turn automatic ear detection on or off. Playback stops on removal and resumes on insertion.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 40 explicitly detects wearing, routes calls and pauses/resumes media depending on selected setting.

Sensors

Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Touch control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Hearing Health and footnotes 6 and 7. Adults 18 or older, supported region, latest firmware and compatible iPhone or iPad required. Hearing Protection regional conditions differ.

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization for Hearing Aid Feature OTC hearing aid software (US, September 2024)26Regulatory filingfda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-first-over-counter-hearing-aid-softwareRead 7 October 2026FDA September 12, 2024 authorization is for Hearing Aid Feature software used with compatible AirPods Pro versions, not a blanket clearance of every hardware feature. Maker Pro 2 tech spec and October 2024 Pro 2 hearing-health whitepaper establish this model’s software support. Adults 18+ with perceived mild/moderate hearing impairment and compatible iOS setup. No Hearing Test FDA clearance is inferred.34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Hearing Health footnote 6 explicitly says the Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization and supports Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible iPhone/iPad. This corroborates exact model scope for the FDA software authorization.

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes14Maker spec sheet (PDF)sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545738981____9_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 personalized sound amplification describes a small hearing quiz/test and result-based ambient amplification. This is consumer hearing assessment, not a delivered clinical hearing-test or OTC hearing-aid claim. Upcoming clinical software functionality is not inferred.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202640Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Existing Hearing Protection capability remains true for supported regions. Current Pro 2 region list reviewed separately from Pro 3 and old technical sheet US/Canada-only wording. Source note qualifies capability, not a universal German availability claim.

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Health features

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Neck stretch reminders3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 41/42 Neck stretch reminders after head bent down 10 minutes. Requires calibration and both earbuds worn.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

S, M, L13Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-white-sm-r630nzwaxacRead 5 October 2026Same exact model in-box footnote explicitly lists S, M(default), L, sets for each ear.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Silicone7Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-pro-review-119540Read 5 October 2026Ear tip fragility section explicitly identifies silicone material.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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None15Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Public Sports and Fitness verdict explicitly says the earbuds lack stabilizers and over-ear hooks.

Ear tip fit test

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev5c4d302d7/webRead 5 October 2026Test the acoustic seal of your AirPods Pro. Ear Tip Fit Test or Test Acoustic Seal in iPhone or iPad settings.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 Earbud fit test explicitly Galaxy Buds3 Pro only.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section. For non-water sports and exercise. Resistance is not permanent.

IP571Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 47 IP57 certification: 15-35 C, 86-106 kPa, 1 m fresh water for 30 minutes without movement. Case not water-resistant. Not for swimming, shower or pool/seawater.

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section explicitly covers the charging case as well as earbuds.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Settings / System Settings21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Maker guide exposes controls through built-in Settings on iPhone/iPad and System Settings on Mac. It does not describe a separate downloadable AirPods management app.

Galaxy Wearable / Galaxy Buds PC app3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 34-37 Galaxy Wearable on compatible Android mobile device. Manufacturer page specifies Android 10+ and minimum 1.5 GB RAM. Android 16+ can configure settings directly.18Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 8 October 2026Current Software updates with Galaxy Buds PC app section names Buds3 Pro and Microsoft Store. Galaxy Wearable remains Android app.

App platforms

iOS, macOS21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Guide expressly gives iPhone/iPad and Mac settings paths. ios covers the iPhone/iPad family in existing platform enum. Current guide targets iOS 27/iPadOS 27/macOS 27 or later.

Android, Windows3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 202618Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 8 October 2026Current Galaxy Buds PC app supports Buds3 Pro on Windows. The separate Mac/Windows legacy Galaxy Buds Manager section only names older Buds/Buds+/Gear IconX and is not transferred to Buds3 Pro.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 manual FOTA Download and install and Auto update instructions.

Finding network

Apple Find My23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 7 October 2026Turn on Find My network explicitly includes AirPods Pro and location after disconnection even outside local range. Network must be enabled before loss and Apple Account restrictions apply. This is network finding rather than only last app location.

Samsung Find1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026Maker Ultra Wideband guide expressly says UWB is available on MagSafe charging case for AirPods Pro 2, active during finding with a paired compatible Apple device. Regions restrict availability. Exact USB-C tech spec independently names U1 case chip.

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Live translation

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 2026Opening note explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and requirements.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Exact model hero and interpreter sections identify connected Galaxy AI phone translation. Requires Samsung Account, supported language with possible package download and compatible/current phone software. Translation is performed on the phone.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

5.4g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Dimensions of one earbud in published metric units.

Width18.1Height19.8Depth33.2mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 1.3 in)14Maker spec sheet (PDF)sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545738981____9_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Portuguese maker brochure published through retailer. Explicit W×H×D 18.1×19.8×33.2 mm, corroborated by maker Taiwan table 3. India live page labels H x W in the opposite order, so exact brochure and Taiwan labelled axes take precedence. Public native PDF text was independently read. Normal curl and screenshot access failed and no access barrier was bypassed.16Press releasenews.samsung.com/tw/ai%E6%97%97%E8%89%A6%E6%91%BA%E7%96%8Agalaxy-z-fold6%EF%BD%9Cz-flip6-%E8%80%80%E7%9C%BC%E7%99%BB%E5%8F%B0Read 5 October 2026Table 3 explicitly labels Pro W18.1/H19.8/D33.2 mm. India live H x W labels are reversed. Exact labelled Taiwan row and original maker brochure retained.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

50.8g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker charging-case weight, not combined case and earbuds weight.

46.5g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Width58.9Height48.7Depth24.4mm(2.3 × 1.9 × 1 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026Technical table HxWxD 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A3047, BCG-A3048, BCG-A296830Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3047Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3047. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.31Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3048Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3048. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.32Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2968Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A2968. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.

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Other certifications

US Department of Energy battery charger system requirements27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Maker environmental section explicitly says meets US Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems. This is stated compliance, not ENERGY STAR, Hi-Res certification or an EU registration.

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026USB-C charging cable is included.

Galaxy Buds3 Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips (S, M, L), USB cable, Quick Start Guide13Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-white-sm-r630nzwaxacRead 5 October 2026Maker Canadian page in-box footnote lists all these items. Regional contents may vary. The cable connector types and length are not stated here, so not inferred.

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C charge cable	1

Source16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Unboxing explicitly identifies included cable as USB-C to USB-C with braided sheath. One cable is shown and maker In the Box lists one USB-C Charge Cable. No length is guessed.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainu1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-pro-silver-sm-r630nzaainuRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545738981____9_.pdf14Maker spec sheet (PDF)sgfm.elcorteingles.es/SGFM/dctm/MEDIA03/202407/09/00138545738981____9_.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original two-page Portuguese maker brochure, independently reopened as public native PDF text by the separate reviewer.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 5 October 2026

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdf3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202507/20250715141035883/SM-R530_R630_UG_EU_Eng_Rev.1.4_250625.pdfRead 5 October 2026Cover identifies SM-R530 and SM-R630. Separate device layouts pages 4/5 and model-specific instructions throughout.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 7 October 2026Apple AirPods repair page explicitly says manufacturing issues are covered for one year from purchase under the Limited Warranty. Statutory consumer rights and optional AppleCare are separate.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.