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Apple AirPods 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117

What AirPods 3 does better (1) and where Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 3
Apple · 2021AirPods 3
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
4.9Noise control & calls9.3
3.5Battery4.0

Why is AirPods 3 better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 20 h+50%

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than AirPods 3?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 3Apple AirPods 3≈ $1205.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h5 h
Total with charging case30 h20 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
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