Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Released July 2024.9 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor: In-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery life: 7h
With case: 30h

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General

Series: Galaxy Buds1
Model numbers: SM-R6301
GTIN / EAN: Not available
Announced: 10 July 20242
Status: Not available
Predecessor: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro 10
Successor: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro 10 19
Launch price (US): $249.992
Launch price (EU): €24911
Markets: Not available
Colours: Silver, White1
Segment: Not available

Design

Form factor: In-ear2
Bud shape: Stem2
Use one bud alone: Either bud3 4 6
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Role Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic Woofer 10.5 1
Planar magnetic Tweeter 6.1 1
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Driver type: Hybrid2
Driver size: 10.5mm
Drivers per bud: 2
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: 97
EQ presets: Bass Boost, Smooth, Dynamic, Clear, Treble Boost, Balanced7
Volume limit: Not available

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

Spatial audio

Spatial audio: 360 Audio1
Head tracking: Yes1 4

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: Yes1
ANC type: Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds: Not available
Adaptive ANC: Yes1
ANC levels: Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed): Not available
Transparency mode: Yes1
Adjustable transparency: Yes6
Automatic ANC and transparency blend: Yes6
Conversation detection: Yes6
Wind noise reduction: Yes1 8

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured): Not available
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.12
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): Hours (h)
4.52
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Longest tested use per charge: 4.52h
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

Hours (h)
4.52

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds: Not available
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: Yes6

Connectivity

Chip: BES280016
Connections: Bluetooth1
Bluetooth: 5.41
Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless, SSC UHQ1
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP1
LE Audio: Yes1
Auracast: Yes1 8
Multipoint: No10
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: Not available
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, Windows5 10 17
Connection per platform: Platform Connection
Windows Bluetooth
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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.
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.
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Official licence: Not available

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth

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.

Battery and charging

Battery per bud: 53mAh1
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: 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
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Longest claimed use per charge: 7h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 6h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 7h
Total with case (claimed): 30h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): 26h
Talk time (claimed): 5h
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	6
ANC off	No	7
ANC on	Yes	26
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	5
Call	Yes	22

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: Not available
Wireless charging power: Not available
Speaker in case: Not available
Screen on case: Not available
Case works as audio transmitter: Not available

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: Bixby3

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: Not available
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: Yes14
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Neck stretch reminders3