Samsung - Buds2 Pro

Literally the Galaxy Buds Pro2 are the best for price to performance. ANC is superb, audio is unmatched and competes with the highest of ends and the fit is just perfec(for me).

I'm here after 8 months checking out if Buds 3 is a good choice after my Buds 2 Pro gave up on me. (:

I love my buds 2 pro. Works fantastic, great sound, good mic, easy to use and cool design.

I upgraded from the Buds Plus to the Buds Pro 2 as they hurt my ears super badly & didn't stay at all. Very poor fit. Do u think the fit is better than the Buds 2 pro?

Late for the party but for the people that found this by google: If you have android, Buds2 Pro. It's 90% of the AirPods pro 2 for 60% of the price.

In my experience, wireless earbuds don't work great with VR because of the latency. I have Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 pro, and they are great earbuds and have the transparency mode, but the latency is very noticeable, it's like half a second. You definitely aren't playing any rhythm games with that, or almost any games for that matter. I'm better off with just the Quest 3 speakers.

I just upgraded from those to the 3 pros and if you got the money or a trade in I'd definitely go for the newer ones, the buds pro 2 were my daily for a couple years and they're good but would fall out of my ears pretty easily while at work.

Samsung galaxy buds 2 pro but started getting rashes after a year due to the charging points and the rubberized coating started to come out which made it fall out. I bought the one plus buds 3 and I love them. The stem design actually makes them stay in and not fall out at all even during my weight training but it doesn't sound as good. Might pick up the Samsung galaxy buds 3 pro as they have stems too.

Depending on your ear/head, you can stack ANC using galaxy buds + XM4 which guarantees basically everything will be drowned out aside from vibrations you can feel physically. For that reason I prefer the Galaxy buds 2 pro over the buds 3 which has a stem. You can also use your shoulder to tap in the event your hands are unavailable to operate the controls which is another plus for the buds 2 pro.

One up for the Pro 2, sounds really great with good comfort and stable connection.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are the only good Samsung earbuds. No idea why that guy tried to recommend the shitty version to you.

Buds2 Pro sound good and are really durable (have dropped them a handful of times now and no damage whatsoever) BUT I dropped them most of those times because they don't fit quite right in my ear and none of the additional size pieces they provided fit right either. I've learned to live with it and am just now more careful but it should be noted. If you search for buds 2 in this community you'll probably find people recommending to buy these foam inserts but I never tried it, not interested in spending more money than I already have

I think Samsung takes it but there are a ton of downfalls to them which is why i happen to know how the others sound. (specifically the Jabras and the Samsungs.)

I ordered a handful of open box earbuds recently to try them all out and returned the ones I didn't like. I started with the Sony wf-1000xm4s. They were pretty good sounding and had excellent noise cancelling but they'd become uncomfortable when being worn for a couple hours. And I pretty much have one in the whole time I'm at work.  The Galaxy Buds Pro 2s were good as well. Even with Samsung's lossless codec (I have a z flip phone) I don't think their sound quality was quite on par with the Sony's but it was close. The bass wasn't as good but they were much brighter out of the box. ANC was a big step down and you can't use the ANC at all when only using a single ear bud. I think if these buds were cheaper they'd be a good option but they aren't quite there. Comfort though was superior to the Sony's.  Next ones I tried were the Galaxy Buds FE. Price was right when buying new but I bought all mine open box as I fully planned on returning most of them and they don't get a good discount. The FEs were extremely comfortable to wear throughout the day but the sound quality wasn't there.  Then I tried the Technics AZ80s. These are like $350 CAD new but open box you can find them for $200. These guys sounded great. Once you get them tuned to your preferences they were a huge step above the Sony's. ANC was good enough. They were big but did fit under my earmuffs at work. The only problem is comfort. I could only wear them for 45, 60 minutes before my ears started to hurt, they were just too big.  Next pair I tried was the Oneplus Pro Buds 2. They're like $250 CAD new but I found a place in Toronto that sells them refurbished for $100. Out of the box I wasn't too impressed. I'd say they are pretty much on par with the Galaxy Buds Pro 2. I found a recommended eq for them online though and once I applied that they sounded so good, easily the best sounding out of all the earbuds I had looked at. ANC is good enough, I think both the Sony and Samsung beat it but they just sound so much better then either of those.  The only problem is they use a stem design like the apple ear buds instead of a ball design  like the galaxies and my ear muffs at work catch those stems and pull the buds out of my ear.  I chose not to try the Sennheiser Wireless Momentum 4s as, while I've heard their sound quality is great, they have major reliability and quality control issues from what I've read.  For now I've kept the Oneplus Buds Pro 2 to use on walks and around my home and I found a really cheap pair of the og Galaxy Buds Pro to use at work. They don't sound nearly as good as the Oneplus but they're better than the FEs, cheaper, and comfortable enough to get me through a 12 hour shift. 

I just bought Buds 3 (normal) and all I can say is RUN :) Waste of money. Buds 2 Pro is better

Sorry for commenting 5 months later but I've been looking at these as a replacement for my Galaxy Buds2 Pro (which recently started dying on me) and this is the first more grounded/somewhat negative review I've seen in my research. I'm curious what you think 5 months later. I want something that sounds as good or better than my Buds2 Pro as a replacement. I'm not expecting them to outperform my wired IEMs or anything and I still prefer wired ones when traveling. ANC isn't a big deal to me. But I do use my buds often for calls and when going out for a walk. And I want the best sounding buds I can get under $300 that won't fall out when walking or running. Audio and a good app are important to me. I haven't had any buds with multipoint. I guess I'd use that to connect to my running watch *and* my phone instead of having separate buds for each. But that's a bonus.

I doubt I'll use these at all with my PC. I only use my Buds2 Pro with my Android phone and these will likely be used the same way. I'm good as long as they're not quieter than my Buds2 Pro.

I'm a little disappointed my Samsung Buds Pro 2's are already having volume issues after a year of use, and wish to upgrade to something in the 150\~200USD ish range. My main uses would be in the gym and office. I need something with good pass through, ANC, and wireless charging (but that isn't as big of a deal). I'd also something that I can effortlessly pair with my PC. So far I have my eyes on the Bose QC II's, but any other recommendations are welcomed!

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are currently the *overall* best for my needs. There are certainly many TWS buds out there that could be better than these for someone else. Once I got these dialed in with the Diofit tips the sound is badass. Transparency Mode is so good I've never had buds that sound so nice even with transparency on. And the biggest item - for me - Call Quality blows away anything else I've ever used. The lack of true Multipoint is wild and puts me in a position where I'll happily replace these *only if* something else can do just as good for phone calls - and I think that will be tough to find. Other buds I've used that I still highly recommend: - Soundcore Liberty 4 (not the NC and not the Pro) - fantastic overall option. Great battery life, Multipoint, great phone call quality - Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro - especially now with renewed/refurbished options for ~$99 these are an absolute winner in my opinion. No Multipoint, sadly. Great fit, great sound, and pretty good for calls. - OnePlus Buds Pro 3 - really nice package. Great sound, great battery life, Multipoint, and very good call quality. Odd quirk that the wireless charging is on the front, so you have to flip them over for it to work. Haven't tested yet but very interested to: Sony Linkbuds Fit - they have many of the same components as the XM5, have the no-stem look that I prefer, include true Multipoint, should have good call quality, but so frustrating that there is no wireless charging!

Noise cancelling due to the open design has been my biggest gripe. It just is that much worse, it is the difference of being able to ignore a TV running alongside for somebody else vs not. On an airplane I would definitely stick to my Buds 2 Pro.

The Buds Pro series actually deliver a really good sound profile (https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-pro-true-wireless), as does the Air Pods Pro. Both have similar overall decent quality for their price ranges and can deliver a nice, punchy sound in a small package that isn't super expensive. They aren't cheap, but you know... Right in that regular consumer price range. I switch back and forth between Buds 2 Pro and some KZ Castor wired IEM's when I am exercising or outdoors. Each do things differently, mostly the lossiness of BT is very obvious over Tidal HiFi, as where the IEMs sound a bit cleaner. But when I want a pair of no-frill, good-sounding, relatively neutral buds that can deliver accurate-enough music? Buds 2 Pro. My original Buds Pro also lasted almost 3 years, but one fell off down a sewer drain. RIP.

How do they fit in ear compared to previous models? Buds2 fit my ears really well, but I could never get a good fit with Buds2 Pro.

Yup, have spent 3 months looking for my buds2 pros because of this. Still don't know if they got left in a hotel room and stolen, or if they fell out of my suitcase at my house.

Galaxy Buds 2 pro but you need and android to configure for first time. Best sound, mic and half the price of AirPods. Only downside is the shape

I've buds 2 pro, buds 3 and rha truconnects all of them are excellent. Id say the buds 2 pro and buds 3 are slightly lighter but connect a lot quicker. Soundwise they are all much of a muchness.

How are they with sports (running, in the gym, mountain biking, etc)? Are they easy to control when sweaty? I have no issues with the Buds 2 Pro control and sound-wise, but the rubber coating on them (I have the black ones) is falling appart from the sweat.

You can try the galaxy buds 2 pro. I use them in the gym and they don’t fall out even after several hours of use. They also have anc, and the sound quality is good. You can get them for ~$120 plus tax CAD at Walmart. In the event they don’t fit your ears, you can always return them with Walmart’s return policy. Just make sure you or a friend has a Samsung, so you can customize your settings and equalizer presets to your liking (settings will save even if you change devices like iPhone for example)

if you find the Buds 3 Pro slightly uncomfortable, I would highly recommend the Buds 2 Pro. These are super comfortable and grippy, and last just as long (I think the ANC is even slightly better on the Buds 2 Pro). Of course, in either case, you have the Wearables App available which enables so much functionality on these buds (e.g. double tap ear to increase/decrease volume, long touch right bud to enable transparency, long touch left bud to enable noise cancellation, etc). I have used the buds2 Pro for over 1 year now, and I can tell you that they work soooo dang well with the Samsung Ultras.

I completely disagree. But then again, everyone has their sweet spot. We can't all be the same. I found my soundcores to have very clear bass and amazing clarity and more comfy to wear for longer periods without feeling like they're falling off every time. Buds 2 pros never could fit me right.

For me, the buds 3 were horrible. The right ear was the only ear they fit, and even then, they fell out if I walked around, never mind during a workout. I ended up returning them and decided against the 3 pro as ive seen reviews showing they have the same issue. I went back to the buds 2 pro.

I had the 2 pro and traded that in for 3 pro. The sound difference is massive. Also, the buds 3 fits me better.

Technics az80 are awesome. Don't buy Sony. If you have Samsung, consider the buds 2 pro or wait for buds 3 pro.

1. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation): • Excellent active noise cancellation (ANC). • Great sound quality with spatial audio support. • Comfortable fit and good battery life. 2. Sony WF-1000XM4: • Industry-leading noise cancellation. • Superb sound quality with customizable EQ. • Long battery life and quick charging capabilities. 3. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: • Exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality. • Comfortable design with a secure fit. • Great for long listening sessions. 4. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro: • Rich sound quality with 24-bit audio support. • Effective ANC and ambient sound modes. • Good integration with Samsung devices. 5. Jabra Elite 7 Pro: • Strong call quality and customizable sound profiles. • Good ANC and comfortable fit. • Solid battery life and multipoint connectivity. 6. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3: • High-quality sound with a balanced profile. • Good ANC and transparency mode. • Stylish design and comfortable fit. 7. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro: • Excellent value for the price with good sound quality. • Customizable ANC and transparency modes. • Long battery life and comfortable wear. 8. Google Pixel Buds Pro: • Seamless integration with Google Assistant. • Good sound quality and ANC. • Comfortable fit and decent battery life.

Yeah closest to Harman tuning, mtw4 tuning is extremely bassy and I find instrument separation better on the galaxy buds 2 pro with eq.

If you’re into watching YouTube reviews, search for Gamesky on YouTube. He does a very good job of reviewing many different earbuds and gives examples of sound quality and call quality. He gives high praise for a lot of Soundcore earbuds for best value. Best sound for the price that you pay. I will echo what others here say. How they fit in your ears is probably one of the most important factors in buying earbuds. Make sure there’s a good return policy for whichever brand you go with. I tried the soundcore Liberty 3 Pros and they wouldn’t stay in my ears for anything. So I was able to return them. I also had problems with the Samsung Buds 2 pro. There was something that caused my ears to break out in some kind of skin irritation. No other earbuds did that to me. I eventually contacted Samsung and they refunded me because of this. I also just sent back my Oneplus Buds 3 because one of the mics took a crap. So they are going to replace them once they examine them. If they don’t find anything wrong with them for some reason, I guess I’ll just take a loss on them and try something else. But they have been my favorite buds so far. I just think that Oneplus lacks QC. But the sound is great on them. Far superior to Soundcore. I’ve only had them for a little less than a year. But Soundcore is usually the brand I go with because they are in my price range and have decent sound and nc.

I would say stick with Galaxy buds since they work best together.. I use Buds 2 pro and they're flawless imo.. idk about 3 but I'd expect them to sound better atleast and have more battery life

I just bought the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. These are literally perfect, and fit every description

Do the Buds Pro 3 have the same issue severely irritating and causing itchiness in the ear like the Buds 2Pro? Took me a while to recently realize the Pro2 were the cause and that was after I recently (foolishly) purchased another pair on sale! I always had the right bud in much longer for calls, so my left ear only occasionally bugged me. My original Buds Pro were excellent, never one problem causing crazy itchiness and pain. Unfortunately I dropped one and damaged a tiny speaker.

Got Samsung Bud 2 pro and Bose QC Ultra...

Plenty of negative here. I have several true wireless, NuraTrue Pro (now Denon), Samsung Buds2 Pro, Sony WF-1000XM4, LG Tone T-90Q, and a few others. The Status Between 3ANC beat them all. So much so I have a black and bone pair.

From a guy who has about 20 pairs keep it simple get the Galaxy buds pro 2 or 3

I came from the Galaxy Buds+ and Pro2, which I still use for calls and around the house. Both were good, and the Buds+ are still my favorite fitting earbuds. Picked up the AZ80s about 6 months ago for when i travel. ANC is good enough, and the fit is decent for me. Sound quality is amazing, and the battery life is also excellent. Good luck with your choice.

Still using my Samsung Galaxy buds2 pro. Not perfect but great earbuds. Sony Xm4s were what I used before but Sony basically nuked them with firmware updates and refused to refund them. They would heat up charging and were hot to touch, lasted maybe 30 minutes before having to charge again. Before that, they were near perfect after getting foam comply tips. My favorite earbuds have been Galaxy buds pro though, almost perfect in everyway if you didn't care much about ANC, not a priority for me ambient sound is. Good battery, sound, comfortable, everything. Pixel buds 1 were just meh, Bose soundsport free were too heavy and uncomfortable but sound great, Bose soundsport wireless were great until I got sick of the wire. Next buds I want to try are one of Sony linkbuds 2 whenever they come out, Soundcore AeroFit Pro Open-Ear, or SHOKZ OpenFit Open-Ear. I'd like to try a good open ear earbud/headphones as earbuds seem to really be messing up peoples hearing, mine includes. It's not bad, could just be "age" but 28 so I don't know.

Other than being consistently a little hot above 3k (which I think is balanced out by its heavy bass shelf), the buds 2 pro is an almost perfect match for 5128DF-based targets. I don’t see the 1.5k hump on any other measurements of the buds 2 pros, so I can’t comment on that. Even though the buds FE don’t deviate much from harman IE (not the biggest fan of) on a compensated graph, they lack the pointy eargain peak on a raw graph, which is an fr feature I find to sound a bit weird and blunted. I do think it’s unfair to call them shitty though.

Samsung Buds2 Pro. I liked them so much I bought a second pair.

Galaxy buds 2 pro and airpods pro 2. Every other wireless earbuds ive tried (including galaxy buds 3 pro and xm5) sounded significantly worse.

Samsung Buds pro 1's amazing to use good sound all around perfect! Pro 2's are horrible for me the buds never seem to want to stay in my ear! Pro 3, i do not own but my colleague just gotten and won't take them out

Had airpods 2 pro, they sounded too tinny, so i switched to the Xm4. It had great sound and terrible fit. I then switched to Linkbuds S , which fit great, but I couldn't get past the low quality sound, I then switched to the Galaxy Buds 2 pro, which fit great and had the most bass of any headphone I've ever tried, it's clear bass too. I used these for 2 years, but even with good bass, the highs and mids suffered a lot. Then I finally went back to Sony with the wf1000xm5's, which have all the bass of the buds 2 pro but with clarity in every frequency. They also fit even more secure for me than my galaxy buds 2 pro. In my opinion, it's an easy win for Sony.

i bought for myself Samsung Buds+ a while ago. I lost them but I loved them so much I bought a new pair. I lost the new pair the year later so I bought the Samsung Buds 2, they are really great for my use. For christmas last year I bought Buds 2 pro for my gf. She likes them a lot, she even bought some for her dad. Since then, her mom even bought some. Her mom told her last weekend that she really loves her new earphones! I guess the buds 2 pro are good enough for everyone!

Hard to beat those 4nc in this particular question. With eq, they have massive bass. They have some of the most solid anc. They have ldac and good tuning for audio quality. If your more of a Harman curve person, try to Galaxy buds 2 pro and buds fe. If that doesn't do ya, go straight to the perl pro. If that doesn't do ya, grab a fiio wireless kit and start trying iems

I went with Samsung. But nothing was good too. Only that audio quality was a bit unclear on calls but understandable and no background noise.

Samsung Buds Pro 2 does the screeching sound as well when I put my head on the pillow on the side.

My experience Bose QC 2: Software is utter shit, bluetooth switching is as reliable as 50 year of fiat, app is useless. Sound is very good. ANC is absolutely insane. Samsung buds 2 pro: Everything is just fine. ANC is meh. But they are reliable, comfortable, and compact.

Do you think tws can explode in the ears? Because I did read the news where there were Samsung Galaxy buds which exploded in the ears of a lady. That's my new fear unlocked and I have five pairs of tws with me. 1. Samsung Galaxy buds 2 Pro 2. Pixel buds Pro 3. Pixel buds A series 4. Realme buds Air 3 5. Anker Liberty 4 TWS While they are all good brands and I don't wear them for hours, but I do feel it's a risk now.

Jabra Elite 18 gen1.samsung galaxy bur 2 pro.sony links buds S.Never fell down.dilby atmos and head tracking very sweet.

Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are good. Can't comment on the 3s. The 2s are comfortable and sound excellent.

Buds 2 pro. They have a noise cancelation feature which is great for flights, buds and case are compact and easily stored. The battery life is decent and they sound good for being so low profile/small.

My Samsung buds 2 pro plays very loud, I usually have it around 30 and it's plenty loud. I'm fairly sure 50 would damage my ears. I really don't believe sennheiser TWS has issues with volume. You tried disconnecting and reconnecting, right? Could be defective?

Last time I went out, I used my Samsung Buds2 Pro wireless earbuds with the active noise canceling activated. They worked surprisingly well.

That was my experience. YMMV, though.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Pairs really well with my. S22+. Solid sound out of the box but it's really impressive with Poweramp EQ and some foam tips. The performance is very hard to match, especially with how small and discreet they are.

If you want " the best sound " then you have to explain what that means to you: do you like more bass ? More tremble? Cleaner mids ? Etc.. Some people have recommended and I can agree as well on the Samsung Galaxy buds 3 pro ( or 2 pro if you want them cheaper ). They follow the Harman curve pretty closely which is a frequency response target for headphones and earphones that aims to achieve a sound signature that is most pleasing to the majority. My personal favourite : Edifier has a great line of products. ↓ The Edifier neo buds pro 2 are about 80£ right now and sound really really good for their price. Probably some of the best connectivity any earbuds has, with aptx, Ldac and Lhdc. They also have their latest Edifier Stax Spirit 10 which I just got and my god they sound amazing! Competing with some of my more expensive iems and sometimes makes me want to take a break from my Arya V3 to listen to them.

I have Buds 2 Pros. I love them. No issues. Ordered the 3 Pros because they were cheap with the various rebates, etc. But the side sleeping thing, coupled with the reported "dark and muddy" sound and over emphasis on bass that reviewers have noted when compared to 2 Pros, and disappointing ANC compared to 2 Pros, and issue the tearing tips when trying to remove them, has all led me to decide I am highly unlikely to keep them and instead just stick with the 2 Pros, which at this point seem to be a superior product.

They are definitely a downgrade over the buds 2 pro which are insanely comfy, easy tap/hold system to control functions (and customizable!), and even a higher waterproof rating then these newer ones afaik.

Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, best earbuds under $100, amazing noice cancelling, fit, controls, BT 5.3. Sound is only alright, if you're an audiophile go with galaxy buds 2 pros

Surprised Samsung's buds 2 pro aren't on the list. Coming from iPhone air pods, they are much better imo.

I am having an issues finding any true wireless earbuds that get loud enough for me. I've tried the jabra elite 10s, sony xm5s, and Samsung galaxy buds 2 pro. Out of the three the galaxy buds 2 pro get the loudest but still not loud enough for me. So I'd like recommendations on decent quality earbuds that get louder than any of the ones I have tried. And please don't suggest the votomy v22 I know about those but cannot find any to purchase so that does not help me any.

Okay. The xm5s and jabra elite 10 were not even close to loud enough for me. Like barely loud enough to hear while mowing. The galaxy buds 2 pro are better, but still not enough.

What about call quality in noisy environments? Buds 2 Pro were excellent in my case.

I have tried Jabra 65t, 85t, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Sony WF-1000XM5 & Samsung Buds2 Pro. Only Samsung Buds2 Pro fit & retain the fit during workouts (weight lifting).

Same, have Sony linkbuds and Galaxy buds 2 pro, but transpareny mode is shit compered to AirPods. And that is the mode i use the most, but i believe its better because of the stem mics.

I feel like the "best sound quality" wireless earbuds are either the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, or if you want more detail than that you could look into a hybrid iem or planar and use Bluetooth earhooks/neckband/Bluetooth DAC AMP.

They have the best tuning out of the mainstream tws.

Galaxy bud pros 2

The 2s have better ANC in that they don't "pop" with sudden, loud noises. The 3s have better quality ANC in that they block sound slightly, but noticeably better.

They are not the loudest earbuds by any means, pretty disappointed to be honest. At max volume they pale in comparison to M&D MW09, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (or even 2 Pro for that matter), and the Noble Audio FoKus Prestige.

Galaxy buds 2 pro. No competition imo

Galaxy Bud pro 2 super favorite, BUT AFTER loving the 4nc super super and I told them... You may just have a new client... Got the pros and I'm not mad attm but now that I'm on a budget, they're going back. I like the four NCS better probably just going to get another pair of those... Eager to read more on this thread for something different like the earfuns or something else in this price range.... Rock on people

Hi friend! Super useful review. How would you rate the 1) fit 2) ANC 3) Transparency? For reference, I'm currently using the Galaxy Buds2 Pro -- I'm satisfied with their ANC and Transparency but the fit has always been an issue.

I still stand by my Galaxy buds 2 pro

I use Galaxy Buds Pro 2 and they sound great. There is a slight bit of latency, but barely noticeable unless I'm playing something like Hi-Fi Rush that is all about timing to the sound.

The best buds are the iFi Go Pods with a pair of dedicated IEMs. I'm running them with the Theiaudio Hype 4 For traditional earbuds, my personal ranking list: Technics AZ80 > Denon Perl Pro > Sennheiser Momentum TW 4 (w/ Sound Personalization) > Sony Linkbuds S > AirPods Pro 2 > Sony XM5 > Galaxy Buds2 Pro > Beats Studio Buds+/Beats Fit Pro > Powerbeats Pro I end up daily driving the Momentum 4s most days, just given their ANC/Transparency is competitive with other sets, and the app is fairly solid. Sound quality alone, toss up between the AZ80 and Perl Pro.

I ended up getting samsung galaxy pro 2 earbuds and while they're not as good at first they're a pretty decent replacement. I recommend getting some memory foam buds for them though as the hard buds they come with don't create a tight seal in my ear.

Pro 3 sound and are better, the 2 pro leak so much sound to the point were u have to have ur music at half volume so that the person next to you ain't hearing it. Sound quality wise, they both are amazing (tho the 3 pro have a lil bit more hmpf imo

I owned the Gear IconX, Gear IconX (2018), Galaxy Buds (original), Buds 2 Pro. By far buds 2 pro are the most comfortable to sleep with. So if the buds 3 don't work for you, you can definitely try out the buds 2 pro.

Not for full MSRP. Buds 2 pro are a good product. Use them, don't contribute to land fill. Plus, we don't know what new features will come to buds 2 pro via update. And if you are a sleeper (that uses buds) don't get these.

To OP: 1. SoundGuys compared them and measures the ANC as objectively worse than the Buds 2 Pro. Maybe there's some variation in samples with yours vs. theirs...? 2. In their comparison, battery life is worse on the new ones as well. How is your battery life? 3. Does the stem mic make you sound any better to others on calls? This is the main improvement I was hoping for. SoundGuys again report almost no difference. Here's a link to their article for reference: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Galaxy Buds2 Pro: Should you upgrade? https://www.soundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds3-pro-vs-galaxy-buds2-pro-should-you-upgrade-120000/

I've used mine for a few different phone conversations in testing now, since I received them last night. I want to test them more, but work has been keeping us really busy lately. I noticed the ANC white noise you mention. One good thing is that so far, everyone is telling me the new buds 3 pro have much better mic than the 2 pro. I switch back and forth in both noisy and quiet environments, without letting the listener know whether I have the 2 or 3 in. I didn't know that about the firmware! Thanks for that helpful info! I'll do some further comparison testing as quickly as I'm able.