Millions of runners wear a Samsung Galaxy Watch on their wrist, yet the brand's earbuds had never had a dedicated review on RunMorph. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Samsung's tech showcase with Galaxy AI and real-time translation, change that: they're the first Samsung earbuds we've reviewed, in a segment where Apple, Shokz and Bose already dominate our catalog.
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are in-ear earbuds with active noise cancelling, priced at €249.99, with 24-bit/96 kHz Hi-Fi sound and a dual amplifier. User feedback agrees on excellent sound and genuine long-wear comfort, but splits sharply on how well they stay put in motion: some run with them without a hitch, others say they fall out as soon as they move their head. A premium, versatile pair of earbuds: if your ears are unusually shaped, try them in a store before relying on them for hard training.
Samsung is everywhere in the RunMorph catalog when it comes to smartwatches, but completely missing on the earbuds side, a segment already held by Apple, Shokz, Bose, Beats, JBL, Jabra, Sony and Soundcore. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro, launched in July 2024 and still the premium flagship of the lineup, fill that gap with a clearly high-end pitch: a new angled design built from 3D ear scans, a dual driver with a dedicated amplifier, AI-driven noise cancelling, and live translation when paired with a compatible Galaxy smartphone.
At the official price of €249.99 (regularly spotted between €130 and €180 on sale at the major French retailers), they go head-to-head with the best in-ear earbuds on the market rather than with sport-specific models. No bone conduction or open-ear design here: the Buds3 Pro rely on classic isolation through ear tips, with 3 sizes (S/M/L) in the box.
RunMorph's tip: the spec sheet lists an IP57 rating (dust and accidental immersion), more than enough for rain and sweat. The real concern for running isn't water resistance, it's fit: several reports agree that the fit varies a lot depending on ear shape, so test them before using them for regular training.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Type | In-ear earbuds with active noise cancelling |
| Weight | 5.4 g per earbud, 46.5 g for the case |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4, SBC / AAC / LC3 / Samsung Seamless Codec |
| Battery life | 7h without ANC / 6h with ANC (earbuds), up to 30h with the case |
| Water resistance | IP57 (dust and accidental immersion up to 1 m, 30 min) |
| Audio | 2-way driver, dual amplifier, up to 24-bit/96 kHz |
| AI features | Adaptive ANC, voice detection, live translation (Galaxy AI) |
| Included accessories | USB-C cable, 3 pairs of ear tips S/M/L, manual |
| Colors | Silver, White |
| Official price | €249.99 |
On audio quality, the reports we reviewed are clear and unanimous: solid bass, detailed mids, crisp highs, and call clarity rated very good even in noisy settings. Long-wear comfort also comes up again and again as a strength, and the fit designed from 3D ear scans seems to pay off for a large share of users. An independent lab test confirms the raw audio quality (very well-controlled distortion, solid frequency response) but measures far less isolation than the marketing suggests. The combined isolation score (active and passive) stays below average, even though users find the ANC effective day to day.
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Fit in motion is where opinions really split, and it's documented across several independent platforms. One buyer says the earbuds stay put perfectly on bike rides, runs and walks, without ever falling out. Several others report the exact opposite: earbuds that slip and fall out as soon as they move, needing constant readjustment, including for users who otherwise find them very comfortable at rest. One buyer even notes that something as simple as laughing is enough to knock them out. This split seems largely down to ear shape: several reviews describe earbuds that were "too big" and had to be returned, while others report no size issue at all.
The reports flag one problem specific to running: the touch controls on the stem can mistake a quick readjustment of the earbud in your ear, which happens often on the run, for a pause command. Finally, several reviews mention occasional charging case glitches (one earbud stops charging and needs a reset). It's something to keep an eye on over time rather than a systematic defect.
Instant pairing, live translation and Galaxy Wearable integration make full sense with a recent Galaxy smartphone, and the sound remains a strong everyday argument.
For regular outdoor training without sudden jolts, the comfort and sound easily justify choosing them over more sport-oriented earbuds that fall short on audio.
The mixed reports on fit call for caution in demanding sport use: try them in a store before you buy, or go for a model built specifically for sport.
| Criterion | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | In-ear, ANC | In-ear, ANC | Bone conduction, open-ear |
| Best ecosystem | Samsung Galaxy | Apple iPhone | Universal |
| Fit during sport | Varies with ear shape | Good with the right tip | Excellent, ears open |
| Awareness of surroundings | Ambient mode | Transparency mode | Full (ears not blocked) |
| Price | €249.99 | Premium positioning | Premium sport positioning |
Against the AirPods Pro 3, the choice mostly comes down to ecosystem: Samsung for Galaxy, Apple for iPhone, with both delivering top-tier sound and noise cancelling. Against the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, the philosophy changes completely: bone conduction gives up some pure audio quality in exchange for a fit that never budges and full awareness of your surroundings, the exact opposite of the Buds3 Pro's trade-off.
To fit the Galaxy Buds3 Pro into your RunMorph training plan, first try all 3 ear tip sizes in the box and check how they hold on a short run before using them for longer efforts. If you run intervals with sharp head movements, keep ambient mode on to cut down the small readjustments that can trigger the touch controls.
The Galaxy Buds3 Pro fill a real gap in the RunMorph catalog for Samsung earbuds, and they do it as a complete tech showcase: premium sound, AI-driven noise cancelling, live translation. On the essentials, audio quality and comfort at rest, the reports we reviewed are unanimously positive.
The reservation concerns one specific point that matters for sport: a fit in motion that varies widely from one ear shape to another. It's consistently documented across several independent platforms, with some users thrilled on the run and others unable to keep them in place. These are premium earbuds to try before you buy if sport is your main use, not a blind purchase.
7.2/10: excellent sound and comfort at rest, but check the fit for sport yourself before any intensive running use.