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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (2) and where Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple · 2025AirPods Pro 3
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $220
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $210
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.7Battery4.6

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 5 h+60%

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 better than AirPods Pro 3?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 28 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Number of drivers—2
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head trackingYesYes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC8 h5 h
Total with charging case24 h28 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
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)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.6 g—
Protection ratingIP57IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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