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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (6) and where Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2Score
6 advantages≈ $160
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $160
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.9Battery4.0

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 7 h+29%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: No
  3. Total with charging case38 h vs 29 h+31%
  4. LDACYes · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: No
  5. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%
  6. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers22
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency48,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h7 h
Battery life with ANC6 h5 h
Total with charging case38 h29 h
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
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)5.5 g—
Protection ratingIP57IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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