Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Silver
Score: 87/100
Edifier WH950NB Gen 2
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Edifier WH950NB Gen 2 delivers ultra-long battery life, fast charging and an 8-level hybrid ANC with LDAC support. Its weight is higher than many competitors and it lacks AAC codec support, which may affect some users. Best suited for Android commuters and travelers who prioritize battery endurance and ANC over ultimate sound fidelity.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro feature dual-driver AKG-tuned sound, adaptive AI ANC, IPX7 water resistance and up to 28 hours total playback with wireless charging. The premium price and occasionally hypersensitive touch controls may deter some buyers. Perfect for users wanting high-end sound and Samsung integration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hours | 55 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 57 gbest | 296 g |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | 10 minutes |
11 mm | 40 mmbest | |
— | 91 dBbest | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8 hours | 55 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 5 minutes | 10 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 57 g | 296 g |
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 40 mm |
Supported Audio Codecs | Samsung Scalable, AAC, SBC | LDAC,SBC |
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Professional reviewers commend the Galaxy Buds Pro for their balanced, dynamic sound, premium build, and extensive feature set, especially the AKG-tuned drivers and deep Samsung ecosystem integration. However, they criticize the ANC as not being class-leading and point out artifacts in ambient mode.
Everyday users consistently praise the strong bass, easy Samsung pairing, long battery life, and clear call quality. Recurring complaints focus on fit stability during exercise, inconsistent ANC in windy conditions, overly sensitive touch controls, and a hiss in transparency mode.
“great pair of headphones for personal/professional use”
Professional reviewers commend the WH950NB for its impressive multi-mode ANC, exceptionally long battery life, comfortable earpads, fast 10-minute charge and LDAC hi-res audio support, while noting that the sound quality does not reach audiophile levels and the lack of AAC codec limits some device compatibility.
Everyday users consistently praise the headphones for their comfort during long sessions, reliable ANC, long-lasting battery and clear call quality, with the fast-charge feature and safe-volume app controls also receiving positive remarks. The main criticisms echo expert concerns about sound fidelity and missing AAC support.
