Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Head to head
AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds3 FE
The AirPods Pro 3 leads on battery per charge, noise cancelling on and water rating (IPx). The Galaxy Buds3 FE leads on weight per earbud and bluetooth. They are level on total with case, noise cancelling on. At list price the Galaxy Buds3 FE is $99 cheaper.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
$249
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model MFHP4LL/A
Leads on 2 of 5 specs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
$149.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model SM-R420NZKAXAR
Leads on 2 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the AirPods Pro 3 if
Battery per charge, noise cancelling on and water rating (IPx) matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Galaxy Buds3 FE if
Weight per earbud and bluetooth matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | AirPods Pro 3 | Galaxy Buds3 FE | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $249 | $149.99 | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Battery per charge, noise cancelling on | 8 hr | 6 hr | AirPods Pro 3 |
| Total with case, noise cancelling on | 24 hr | 24 hr | Level |
| Weight per earbud | 5.55 g | 5 g | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Wireless charging case | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water rating (IPx) | 7 | 4 | AirPods Pro 3 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Driver | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Codecs listed | Not listed | AAC, SBC, SSC | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a AirPods Pro 3 alternative
Samsung's budget pair matches the 24 hours with the case and is lighter at 5 g a bud, for $99 less. Each charge is shorter, 6 hours with noise cancelling on against 8, the rating drops from IP57 to IP54, and Samsung does not say whether the case charges wirelessly.
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