Samsung Buds3 (SM-R530)

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Sentiment score31% positive
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Last updated: Apr 19, 2026

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Reddit IconMoistGunt
3 months ago

The base 3s were terrible though. But yeah the pros are fine. 

Reddit Iconmono15591
11 months ago

I just got bose qc ultra too after returning buds 3 non pro for being too big. Bose is very comfy downside is that call quality kinda sucks and I have had one or two time where it doesn't connect. Don't know if I'll keep them but they are so comfy I might overlook the minor drawbacks.

11 months ago

I just bought the Samsung Galaxy buds 3 (non pro). They are the same style as the basic airpods and sound just as good. Has voice controls to pause, play whatever is playing as well as stem controls. I can't do in ear either and now that I have a Samsung phone I figured I try these after losing my airpods. So far I really like them. Update: I returned the Samsung buds. First day of having them in for more than a few minutes (about 2 hours) and my ears HURT. They are a little bigger than airpods but figured Id be okay with them. They seemed fine for the times I wore them. A longer wear session was too painful though.

Reddit IconAggressive_Rope3493
8 months ago

If buget ian't an issue go for Buds3 Pro ✨️ Here are your options for a Galaxy Buds Buds Core < Buds FE < Buds3 FE < Buds3 < Buds3 Pro

Reddit IconAnning312
6 months ago

I use the buds 3 non pro for work, never had any complaints about call quality. I really don't see a reason for both active and passive noise cancellation when I'm sitting in a quiet office

Reddit IconBaldylocks3
3 months ago

I've had mine for 2 years. Actually, I thought I lost them once, so i ordered the 3s and as soon as I realized how much the 3s sucked my 2s popped up... (they were in the liner of my jacket after falling through a hole I didn't realize I had in my pocket) Immediately rejoiced and returned the 3s. If anyone has a line on some new 2s for sale anywhere... I'll buy a backup.

Reddit IconBeneficial-Pause-890
11 months ago

Definitely not samsung earbuds 3. I didn't buy the pro version because of the cost, but my earbuds 3 randomly disconnects when there is no audio for a while, then reconnects itself after that. I've tried all the things that the support staff asked me to but just doesn't help.

Reddit Iconbensikat
12 months ago

There are 2 types of earbuds, one that goes into your ear canal and one that sits just outside your ear canal. The one that just sits outside the ear canal let's in more outside sound. Example the regular Samsung Buds 3 , Bose Ultra Open, Sony Float Run Open , Shokz OpenFit earbuds. Wired open ear buds are less common and u need to have a headphone jack. Open wired headphone for mobile use are ATH Ava-300, Koss Porta Pro.

Reddit IconBigPapi-20
5 months ago

I really only use the buds 3 while late at night in bed listening to music or watching YouTube. They dont fit great in my ears but just in bed I can deal with it. I had air pods in past and they do fit much better.

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