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8.8Noise control & calls7.2
Why is Air 2 NC better than Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: No
- Total with charging case40 h vs 29 h+38%
- LDACYes · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: No
Why is Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 better than Air 2 NC?
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Planar magnetic |
| Number of drivers | — | 2 |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Head tracking | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 7 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 29 h |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
