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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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General

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Series

AirPods Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods exact model subsection. Family name normalized from AirPods / AirPods Pro generation title.

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.

A3063, A3064, A3065, A3122, MFHP4LL/A, MFHP4ZM/A4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 model numbers A3063, A3064, A3065. MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 3 is A3122. MFHP4 part numbers are from the Apple Store pages5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 20266Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026

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.

9 September 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Dated maker launch release header and introductory announcement of exact generation.

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

Available5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on the access date

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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)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.20Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.

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.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 start at $249 (U.S.)5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Apple Store price $249.00, part number MFHP4LL/A

$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.

€24911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/airpods-pro-3-introduce-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: €249 including VAT at 2025 launch.

€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, DE5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Exact product hero and gallery alternative text explicitly states white color.

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

Segment

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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-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Marketed as in-ear with an upgraded acoustic seal and ear tips

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.

Stem9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Fit comparison explicitly describes AirPods Pro 3 stem design.

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 bud14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Play audio: wearing one AirPod plays and pauses audio through that earbud. Applies to AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro.

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 3

Count per earbud
1

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology: one custom high-excursion Apple driver in each earbud, with no published acoustic role. Diameter and transducer type are not specified.

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.

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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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10.5mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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.

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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.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive EQ.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Personalized Spatial Audio builds a profile from a TrueDepth camera ear scan. Personalized Volume adapts to listening patterns

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Onboard EQ

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ note: settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

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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.

312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Active Noise Cancellation.

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.

Hybrid17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Apple expressly includes AirPods Pro 3 in outward-facing and inward-facing anti-noise microphone operation. Hybrid classifies that documented placement. No microphone count is inferred.

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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.

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

Yes17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation to surroundings with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Transparency.

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

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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 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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive Audio.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Conversation Awareness

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.

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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.

Measured

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

Warm sound signature. Bass slightly emphasized, treble slightly underemphasized10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Sound Signature: Warm. Full test results are for members only and were not read

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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.

1dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

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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.

-3dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)

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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

Voice clarity and background-noise rejection improve with an iOS device. Non-Apple devices produce less clear articulation.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: device-dependent speech fidelity/noise rejection. Detailed firmware, codec and mic test settings are locked.

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 3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	8.7

Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 20268 hours 42 minutes with ANC on, SoundGuys standard test with real music peaking at 75 dB, iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26.0, firmware 8A357

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.

8.7h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

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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

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: press once to mute/unmute.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip: H2 headphone chip.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

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

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

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

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC. No aptX or LDAC

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

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.

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

Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Place them next to your iPhone and follow the onscreen prompts

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202616Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.

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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

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict: no low-latency mode. Detailed latency test results unavailable.

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, Android, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026System requirements list iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Android pairing works with limited functionality

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 3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Apple documents Bluetooth music and phone calls on Mac and Android/non-Apple devices, including exact Pro 3 case-pairing procedure. Mac requires macOS Tahoe+. Siri is unavailable on non-Apple devices.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 8 October 2026User guide gives iPhone/iPad Bluetooth pairing, and includes the Pro 3 double-tap pairing procedure. Call microphone function is documented by the technical-specification call controls.

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 3

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio
Heart rate sensing	Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, or a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later for Hearing Aid
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Find My	iOS 27 or later
Adaptive Audio	Latest iOS or iPadOS. Noise cancellation adjusts automatically to the surroundings.
Adaptive Audio ambient-noise adjustment	iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later. The slider changes ambient noise allowed in Adaptive mode.
ANC with one earbud	Enable Noise Cancellation with One AirPod in iPhone or iPad Accessibility settings.
Off Listening Mode	Compatible iPhone with iOS 18.1+, iPad with iPadOS 18.1+, or Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.1+. Enable Off Listening Mode first. Selecting Off disables Hearing Protection.
Mac pairing	AirPods Pro 3 require macOS Tahoe or later according to Apple setup support.
Non-Apple Bluetooth use	Bluetooth audio and calls are supported. Siri is unavailable on a non-Apple device.

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 5: TrueDepth iPhone for personal spatial profile. Footnote 6: Hearing Test and Hearing Aid on compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18, Hearing Aid on Mac with Sequoia.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Listening-mode sections establish one-earbud Accessibility setup, iOS/iPadOS 27 Adaptive ambient slider, and Off Listening Mode host requirements. Off mode disables Hearing Protection.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Exact-model macOS requirement and non-Apple Bluetooth headset restrictions.

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 3

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
Heart rate	No	6.5
Hearing aid	No	10
ANC on	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery and footnotes 17-21: 8 h ANC playback, 7.5 h with spatial audio and head tracking. 6.5 h heart-rate workout playback uses Transparency, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro. 10 h Hearing Aid uses Transparency, 50% amplification and no streamed audio. 24 h case-inclusive ANC playback.

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.

10h=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.

8h=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.

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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.

24h=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.

24h=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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 22: 5-minute earbud charge gives around 1 h of ANC-on playback, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro.

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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.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports USB-C.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports MagSafe, Apple Watch charger and Qi.

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, Apple Watch charger, Qi1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB-C

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case includes a Find My speaker.

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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 commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Force sensor press and swipe on the stem, Siri Interactions head gestures, Hey Siri voice

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.

Swipe1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls explicitly specifies volume swipe.

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

Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute, Press once for camera remote, Press twice to end a call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between listening modes, Swipe up or down to adjust volume, Nod or shake your head to answer or ignore calls and texts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Head gesture line from the product page, Siri Interactions2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 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

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Settings review explicitly says controls can be customized.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.

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

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Pause audio: specifically AirPods 3/4/5/Pro remove one to pause, return it to resume. Automatic ear detection can be disabled.

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

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor for workouts, Touch control1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Gyroscope named in the press release: sensor fusion from the accelerometers and gyroscope

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

Heart rate sensor for workouts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Custom photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, infrared light pulsed 256 times per second

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026The Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization (US). For people 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Loud Sound Reduction and Hearing Protection. Hearing Protection is not available in all regions

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Health features

Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature, Live Listen audio, Headphone Accommodations1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Listen audio and Headphone Accommodations are listed under Accessibility

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.

XXS, XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box explicitly enumerates XXS, XS, S, M, L.

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

Hybrid2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Ear tips fuse a thin layer of soft foam to the silicone shell (foam-infused)

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

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Acoustic Seal test in the Settings app

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

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant rated IP54 (AirPods 4 ANC) or IP57 (AirPods 5/Pro3).

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

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Ingress footnote explicitly includes charging case in IP57 laboratory rating.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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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

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Features are stated as needing the latest firmware9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Firmware updates need a supported Apple device

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 My1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Find My requires iOS 27 or later

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe Charging Case2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 20269Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026U2 chip in the charging case

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Live translation

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Translation feature named under exact model. Device, language and region conditions are retained in feature requirements and notes.

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.

5.55g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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.

Width19.2Height30.9Depth27mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process

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.

43.99g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)

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.

Width62.2Height47.2Depth21.8mm(2.4 × 1.9 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

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

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-pro2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Opened maker product page heading identifies generation.

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

www.apple.com/airpods-pro/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Opened document title identifies exact generation. Stored URL resolves to this technical specification.

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/web8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 30 September 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models

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.

1year7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 30 September 2026US English page: Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase

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