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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530

What FreeBuds Pro 3 does better (3) and where Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
Huawei · 2023FreeBuds Pro 3
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.3Battery3.5

Why is FreeBuds Pro 3 better than Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530: No
  2. LDACYes · Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530: No
  3. Total with charging case31 h vs 30 h+3%

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 better than FreeBuds Pro 3?

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

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers22
Lowest frequency14 Hz—
Highest frequency48,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h6 h
Battery life with ANC4 h5 h
Total with charging case31 h30 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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