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Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630

What AirPods 4 ANC does better (1) and where Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 4 ANC
Apple · 2024AirPods 4 ANC
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $160
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
4.9Noise control & calls7.2
2.7Battery4.0

Why is AirPods 4 ANC better than Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630?

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 29 h+3%

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 better than AirPods 4 ANC?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 7 h+40%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 5 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Number of drivers—2
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head trackingYesYes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h7 h
Battery life with ANC4 h5 h
Total with charging case30 h29 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriGoogle Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
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