Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
iPhone? Get the AirPods Pro 3. If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, the Galaxy Buds4 Pro are the better buy.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Noise cancelling to rival Sony's, a secure fit and seamless iPhone features. The ones to get with an iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Comfy, detailed and very quiet, with the best features on a Galaxy phone. Not for iPhone users.
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Both are quiet, comfy and resist sweat and rain, so your phone decides. The AirPods are seamless with Apple devices and last longer; the Buds4 Pro get hi-res sound and auto switching on a Galaxy, and have no iPhone app.
- —You have an iPhone.
- —You want the longer battery.
- —Earbuds usually fall out: XXS to L tips fit most people.
- —You have a Samsung Galaxy phone, tablet or watch.
- —You want hi-res sound on a Galaxy.
- —You switch between Samsung devices.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Noise cancelling among the very best
- +Five tip sizes for a secure fit
- +Seamless with iPhone, plus heart rate
- −The case holds less charge than the AirPods Pro 2's: about 24 hours in total.
- −There's no EQ to adjust the sound, and only AAC (no hi-res codecs).
- −The case has no button for pairing; it's done from the iPhone.
- +Excellent noise cancelling
- +Comfortable, stable fit
- +Hi-res sound and auto switching on Galaxy phones
- −Battery is about 6 hours with noise cancelling, shorter than the Sony.
- −There's no Galaxy Wearable app for iPhone.
- −No standard multipoint: switching works between Samsung devices only.
- −Only three tip sizes, and calls can sound muffled in loud places.
Ready to choose?
- Is the AirPods Pro 3 worth it?
- Is the Galaxy Buds4 Pro worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.