Galaxy Buds3

Released July 2024.8 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor: Semi-in-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery life: 6h
With case: 30h

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General

Series: Galaxy Buds1
Model numbers: SM-R530, SM-R530NZAAXAR1 18
GTIN / EAN: 88727686805918
Announced: 10 July 20242
Status: Available18
Predecessor: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 10 19
Successor: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 10 19 29
Launch price (US): $179.992
Launch price (EU): €1799
Markets: IN, US, DE13 14 20
Colours: Silver, White1
Segment: Not available

Design

Form factor: Semi-in-ear2
Bud shape: Stem2
Use one bud alone: Either bud3 4
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic 11 1
Source2
Driver type: Dynamic2
Driver size: 11mm
Drivers per bud: 1
Diaphragm material: Not available
Frequency response: Not available
Impedance: Not available
Sensitivity: Not available
Sensitivity reference: Not available
Max sample rate: 96kHz2
Max bit depth: 24bits2
Adaptive EQ: Yes1
Personalised sound: Not available
Onboard EQ: Not available
Custom EQ bands: 922
EQ presets: Balanced, Clear, Dynamic, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Smooth6 16
Volume limit: Not available

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Spatial audio

Spatial audio: 360 Audio1
Head tracking: Yes1 4

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: Yes1
ANC type: Hybrid1
ANC microphones in both earbuds: Not available
Adaptive ANC: Yes1
ANC levels: Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed): Not available
Transparency mode: No1
Adjustable transparency: Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend: No3
Conversation detection: No3 4
Wind noise reduction: Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured): RTINGS found a warm response with treble peaks and dips that can make sibilants dull or piercing. Left and right drivers matched well. Sound was consistent once a good fit was achieved.10
Bass amount (measured): Not available
Treble amount (measured): Not available
Deviation from target (measured): Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured): Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured): Not available
Sound leakage (measured): Not available
Noise isolation (measured): Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured): Not available
Passive isolation (measured): Not available
Call quality notes (measured): The reviewed unit records speech clearly in quiet settings but struggles to separate it from background noise.10
Mic low-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured): Not available
Latency (measured): Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured): Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured): Not available
Latency in game mode (measured): Not available
Battery life (measured): ANC Hours (h)
Yes 4.93
No 6.33
Source5
Longest tested use per charge: 6.33h
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.93
No	6.33

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds: 415
All microphones in both earbuds: 61
Bone conduction voice sensor: Not available
Mic noise reduction: AI2
Call audio bandwidth: Super wideband1
Mic mute control: Not available
Sidetone: Not available

Connectivity

Chip: BES270012
Connections: Bluetooth1
Bluetooth: 5.41
Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless, SSC UHQ1
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP1
LE Audio: Yes1
Auracast: Yes11
Multipoint: Not available
Multipoint devices: Not available
Multipoint with LDAC: Not available
Paired devices remembered: Not available
Automatic switching between own devices: Yes1 4
Fast pairing: Not available
Audio sharing: Yes16
Wireless range (claimed): 10m3
Wireless receiver: Not available
Receiver connector: Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio: Not available

Latency

Low latency mode: Yes3
Claimed latency: Not available
Lowest claimed latency: Not available

Compatibility

Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS5 25
Connection per platform: Platform Connection Microphone works
Android Bluetooth Yes
iOS Bluetooth Yes
Windows Bluetooth Not available
macOS Bluetooth Not available
Source17 25
Features that need a specific device: 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.
Digital assistant through pinch-and-hold Compatible phone and current Galaxy Wearable software. Configure Digital assistant for left or right pinch-and-hold. It launches the phone default Bixby, Google Assistant or Alexa.
Auracast audio sharing Compatible Auracast broadcast phone and receiver/assistant. Samsung Galaxy S25 support documents starting and joining broadcasts with Buds3.
Windows Galaxy Buds app Separate Microsoft Store Galaxy Buds app supports Buds3 pairing, settings and updates. This is distinct from Android Galaxy Wearable.
Source7 15 16 26
Official licence: Not available

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

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.
Digital assistant through pinch-and-hold	Compatible phone and current Galaxy Wearable software. Configure Digital assistant for left or right pinch-and-hold. It launches the phone default Bixby, Google Assistant or Alexa.
Auracast audio sharing	Compatible Auracast broadcast phone and receiver/assistant. Samsung Galaxy S25 support documents starting and joining broadcasts with Buds3.
Windows Galaxy Buds app	Separate Microsoft Store Galaxy Buds app supports Buds3 pairing, settings and updates. This is distinct from Android Galaxy Wearable.

Battery and charging

Battery per bud: 48mAh1
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: Mode Includes case recharges Hours (h)
ANC on No 5
ANC off No 6
ANC on Yes 24
ANC off Yes 30
Call No 4
Call Yes 20
Source1
Longest claimed use per charge: 6h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 6h
Total with case (claimed): 30h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): 24h
Talk time (claimed): 4h
Full charge time, buds: Not available
Charging guidance: Not available
Quick charge time: Not available
Earbud playback after quick charge: Not available

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC off	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	20

Charging case

Case battery: 515mAh1
User-replaceable case battery: Not available
Case charging port: USB-C3
Case full charge time: Not available
Wireless charging: Yes3
Wireless standards: Qi23
Wireless charging power: Not available
Speaker in case: Not available
Screen on case: Not available
Case works as audio transmitter: No5

Controls

Controls: Pressure, Swipe, Voice commands3
Earbud volume control: Swipe3
Gestures: Single pinch, Double pinch, Triple pinch, Pinch and hold, Swipe up or down3
Remappable controls: Yes3
Voice assistant: Bixby, Google Assistant, Alexa3 15

Sensors and health

In-ear detection: Yes3
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1
Heart rate sensor: Not available
Skin temperature sensing: Not available
Hearing aid feature: No28
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: No28
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Neck stretch reminders3