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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530

What Buds Pro 3 does better (3) and where Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
OnePlus · 2024Buds Pro 3
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $110
5.4Noise control & calls7.2
6.9Battery3.5

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

  1. Battery life10 h vs 6 h+67%
  2. Total with charging case43 h vs 30 h+43%
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%

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

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance18 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones3—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h5 h
Total with charging case43 h30 h
Charging time3 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIP55IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
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