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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, compared side by side using critic reviews, Reddit opinions, and Amazon data.
Quick answer: Apple AirPods Pro 2 wins (96 vs 89). The top earbuds for iPhone users - unmatched ecosystem integration with strong ANC.
Apple AirPods Pro 2
45 critics · 65 Reddit · 45,559 Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
28 critics · 54 Reddit · 4,238 Amazon
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Apple AirPods | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| TITAN Score | 96/100 | 89/100 |
| Critic Score | 84/100 | 77/100 |
| Reddit Score | 95/100 | 86/100 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.6★ | 4.1★ |
| Reviews | 45,559 | 4,238 |
| Price | $190 | $180 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 2
- + Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- + Adaptive transparency mode is class-leading
- + USB-C case with speaker and Find My
- + Conversation awareness auto-pauses
- + Personalized spatial audio
- − Sound quality good but not audiophile-grade
- − Limited EQ customization vs competitors
- − No LDAC/aptX - AAC only
- − Less effective for Android users
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- + 360 Audio with head tracking
- + Strong ANC with adaptive mode
- + Galaxy AI features (live translate)
- + IP57 water and dust resistance
- + Blade light design is unique
- − Stem design polarizing - looks like AirPods
- − Fit issues for smaller ears
- − Samsung ecosystem-dependent features
- − Battery life shorter than competitors
What Reddit Says
Apple AirPods Pro 2
"AirPods Pro 2: disappointing audio quality compared to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and unjustified at their price. The transparency mode remains the best by far, as does the active noise cancellation."
"I loved the xm5 as an all rounder too but technics AZ100 took the crown for now as they have higher sound quality, comparable ANC, can connect to three devices, Dolby Atmos works with every track and streaming service."
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
"Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: comfortable as the AirPods, perhaps even more so due to the soft ear tips. Excellent transparency mode and nearly comparable noise cancellation. However, the sound, although clear, lacked depth, and the bass didn't convince me."
"I really hate my samsung earbuds. I can't wait for them to break lol. I almost prefer my jabra elite 3, though the case is almost broken in half (it still charges!!!)."
Verdict
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 takes this comparison with a TITAN Score of 96/100. The top earbuds for iPhone users - unmatched ecosystem integration with strong ANC.