Apple AirPods Pro 3
Bluetooth version: 5.3 (SBC, AAC)
Battery life: 8 hours (buds), 24 hours (total)
Noise cancelling? Yes
Weight: 5.5g (each)
Finishes: x 1 (white)
With excellent sound and ANC, the AirPods Pro 3 are a well-balanced, intuitive pair of premium buds, especially for iOS fans.
Pros
- Spacious, powerful, dynamic sound
- More dynamic than the Samsung buds
- Better ANC, too
Cons
- Total battery life lags behind their Galaxy rivals
- Design may not suit all
- Naturally iOS-focused
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth: 6.0 (SBC, AAC, Samsung SSC UHQ)
Battery life: 6 hours (buds), 26 hours (total)
Noise cancelling? Yes
Weight: 5.1g (each)
Finishes: x 3 (black, white, pink)
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the best-sounding wireless earbuds that Samsung has yet made, with clear, detailed sound and a host features ideal for Samsung users.
Pros
- Clear, nicely balanced sound
- Excellent detail levels
- Strong feature set
Cons
- ANC isn't quite as strong as Apple's
- Need Samsung's SSC UHQ codec to sound their best
- Only three ear tips sizes
