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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Hazel · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Pixel Buds Pro 2 are Google's noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds, built around the Tensor A1 chip in each earbud with Bluetooth 5.4 and an 11 mm driver. This record is the Hazel colour from the UK Google Store; Google rates the earbuds at up to 8 hours with ANC on and 30 hours with the wireless charging case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS

4.7 gWeight5.4 g

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THE CONTENDER

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Silver · UK SM-R630NZAAEUA

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Silver in-ear wireless earbuds with a two-way speaker, planar tweeter, dual amplifier and active noise cancellation. Samsung lists up to six hours of music per charge with ANC on and 26 hours including the case; USB-C and wireless charging serve the case. Several audio and switching features require compatible Galaxy devices.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE5 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 05

Weight per earbud

Manufacturer-stated mass of one earbud, plotted only when both sources state a per-earbud figure. The charging case is separate. This is not a comfort or fit rating.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 24.7 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 65.0 g with the earbuds inside.

Source 1 Source 2

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro5.4 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case is separately listed as 46.5 g.

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port and Qi-certified wireless charging on the case

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProBluetooth 5.4; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP; LE Audio

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No audio codec list is published on the specification page.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Audio is transmitted over Bluetooth. The USB-C connector and wireless charging belong to the charging case, not a wired audio connection.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Earbuds: up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 12 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 30 hours total with ANC on, up to 48 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1.5 hours with ANC off.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProMusic: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on or 7 hours with ANC off; earbuds with case up to 26 hours with ANC on or 30 hours with ANC off. Talk: earbuds up to 4.5/5 hours and with case up to 20/22 hours, with ANC on/off respectively.

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Google's stated listening-time ratings on the UK and US specification pages; the page gives no further test conditions.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The state-specific specification table supplies these figures. Samsung tested pre-production earbuds paired with a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default settings. Actual life varies with settings, usage, charge cycles and Bluetooth signal. The general footer also advertises up to 30 hours across ANC on/off; this is not treated as a separate 30-hour ANC-on claim.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Drivers

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProTwo-way speaker with planar tweeter and dual amplifier

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer design description; no independently measured sound-quality advantage is implied.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Earbud controls

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) for music, calls and voice assistant; IR proximity in-ear detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProPinch for playback/calls; double/triple pinch for next/previous track; swipe for volume; configurable pinch-and-hold

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The manual describes one pinch to play/pause or answer/end a call, pinch-and-hold to decline calls, and up/down swipes for volume. Settings are managed in Galaxy Wearable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wearing style

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2In-ear, true wireless (eartips in four sizes)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProIn-ear, true wireless with replaceable silicone ear tips

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a wireless charging case; eartips in four size options (extra small, small, medium attached to the earbuds, large) are in the box. Google does not state the eartip material.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds and a charging case; small, medium and large ear tips supplied. Medium tips are fitted by default.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Earbuds IP54; case IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProIP57 earbuds; charging case is not water resistant

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Laboratory fresh-water immersion test: up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Damaged earbuds are not guaranteed water resistant; dry earbuds and hands before placing earbuds in the case.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Weight

In Visual facts

Google Pixel Buds Pro 24.7 g

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro5.4 g

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 65.0 g with the earbuds inside.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case is separately listed as 46.5 g.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (16)

Samsung Auto Switch

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProYes

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Samsung Account login required. Listed support covers Galaxy Book with One UI 6.0 or later, Galaxy phones/tablets with One UI 4.1.1 or later and Galaxy Watch4 or later. Supported Samsung TVs launched from February 2022 require the applicable firmware; TV Auto Switch covers phone calls.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical battery capacity

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro53 mAh per earbud; 515 mAh charging case

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Typical, not minimum, capacities. Case capacity is separate from each earbud.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Case speaker for finding

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Yes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProNot verified

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · The case has a ringtone speaker for Google's Find Hub.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProCharging case: USB Type-C wired charging and wireless charging

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Manual pages 6 and 9–12 identify the USB-C port and built-in wireless charging coil. Wireless charger and mains charger are sold separately. Wireless power sharing requires a supporting host and correct coil alignment; no Qi version or charge-time rating is inferred.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone chip

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Google Tensor A1 (each earbud)

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProNot verified

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio codecs

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProAAC, SBC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Up to 24-bit/96 kHz UHQ audio is stated for Galaxy S24/S23 series, Z Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 and Tab S9 series with One UI 6.1.1 or later. Support for unlisted devices is not established by that list.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Equalisation

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProAdaptive EQ; selectable and custom equaliser

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Custom equaliser options are configured in Galaxy Wearable. Available options depend on the connected mobile device.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Galaxy AI features

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProInterpreter listening through a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Interpreter runs on the connected phone, not independently in the earbuds. Samsung Account login and language downloads may be required; availability varies by language, region, carrier and device. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included items

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProTwo earbuds, charging case, S/M/L ear tips, USB cable and quick start guide

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Medium ear tips are fitted by default. The manual identifies the supplied cable as USB Type-C; chargers are sold separately.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Neck stretch reminder

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProYes

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Samsung Find

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProYes

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Security updates

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Automatic security updates for at least three years

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProNot verified

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Manufacturer specification · Counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProAccelerometer, gyro, Hall, pressure, proximity and touch sensors; Voice Pickup Unit

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro360 Audio with head tracking

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Requires supported Samsung Galaxy smartphones/tablets with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs. App/content and model support vary. Direct Multi-channel requires One UI 4.1.1 or later.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Voice commands

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProFixed Korean and English commands; Bixby voice wake-up

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Bixby requires a compatible connected device; language, region and feature availability vary.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Conflicting evidence

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProEach earbud: 18.1 × 19.8 × 33.2 mm; case: 48.7 × 58.9 × 24.4 mm

Sources

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Google's specification pages conflict on the earbud size. The UK page gives each earbud (with medium eartip) as 22.74 mm x 23.08 mm x 17.03 mm, while the US page gives 25.0 mm x 49.9 mm x 63.3 mm, which repeats the charging-case figures. Both pages give the charging case as 49.9 mm x 63.3 mm x 25.00 mm. The earbud dimension is left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Samsung gives both tuples in height × width × depth order.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

What it brings

The case supports both USB-C and Qi-certified wireless charging and has a ringtone speaker for Find Hub, so a misplaced case can be located.
Manufacturer source
Each earbud carries three microphones, a voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh, alongside ANC with Silent Seal 2.0, Transparency mode and Conversation Detection.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Full feature access requires a Google Account and an Android 6.0 or newer phone; iPhones can pair over Bluetooth, but Google ties the complete feature set to Android.
Manufacturer source
Google's specification pages do not list supported audio codecs or multipoint connection, and the earbuds are rated IP54 while the case is only IPX4.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

What it brings

Replaceable S/M/L ear tips, ANC and ambient listening provide fit and noise-control options.
Manufacturer source
The charging case accepts USB-C or wireless charging; a USB cable is supplied.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Pinch controls manage playback and calls, with swipe controls for volume.
Manufacturer source

What to check

24-bit/96 kHz UHQ audio, 360 Audio and Auto Switch have Samsung-device and software conditions; a Bluetooth connection alone does not establish those features.
Manufacturer source
The IP57 rating applies to the earbuds. The charging case is not water resistant, and wet earbuds must be dried before charging.
Manufacturer source
Samsung’s battery figures are conditional maxima, and ANC-on music ratings are lower than ANC-off ratings. A mains or wireless charger is sold separately.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Specification	Google Pixel Buds Pro 2	Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a wireless charging case; eartips in four size options (extra small, small, medium attached to the earbuds, large) are in the box. Google does not state the eartip material. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds and a charging case; small, medium and large ear tips supplied. Medium tips are fitted by default. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	In-ear, true wireless (eartips in four sizes)	In-ear, true wireless with replaceable silicone ear tips
WeightDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 65.0 g with the earbuds inside. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case is separately listed as 46.5 g. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	4.7 g	5.4 g
Dimensions Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Google's specification pages conflict on the earbud size. The UK page gives each earbud (with medium eartip) as 22.74 mm x 23.08 mm x 17.03 mm, while the US page gives 25.0 mm x 49.9 mm x 63.3 mm, which repeats the charging-case figures. Both pages give the charging case as 49.9 mm x 63.3 mm x 25.00 mm. The earbud dimension is left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Samsung gives both tuples in height × width × depth order. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Conflicting sources	Each earbud: 18.1 × 19.8 × 33.2 mm; case: 48.7 × 58.9 × 24.4 mm
Dust, sweat and water resistanceDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Laboratory fresh-water immersion test: up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Damaged earbuds are not guaranteed water resistant; dry earbuds and hands before placing earbuds in the case. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Earbuds IP54; case IPX4	IP57 earbuds; charging case is not water resistant

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No audio codec list is published on the specification page. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Audio is transmitted over Bluetooth. The USB-C connector and wireless charging belong to the charging case, not a wired audio connection. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port and Qi-certified wireless charging on the case	Bluetooth 5.4; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP; LE Audio
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Google's stated listening-time ratings on the UK and US specification pages; the page gives no further test conditions. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · The state-specific specification table supplies these figures. Samsung tested pre-production earbuds paired with a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default settings. Actual life varies with settings, usage, charge cycles and Bluetooth signal. The general footer also advertises up to 30 hours across ANC on/off; this is not treated as a separate 30-hour ANC-on claim. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Earbuds: up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 12 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 30 hours total with ANC on, up to 48 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1.5 hours with ANC off.	Music: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on or 7 hours with ANC off; earbuds with case up to 26 hours with ANC on or 30 hours with ANC off. Talk: earbuds up to 4.5/5 hours and with case up to 20/22 hours, with ANC on/off respectively.
Typical battery capacity Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Typical, not minimum, capacities. Case capacity is separate from each earbud. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	53 mAh per earbud; 515 mAh charging case
Audio codecs Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Up to 24-bit/96 kHz UHQ audio is stated for Galaxy S24/S23 series, Z Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 and Tab S9 series with One UI 6.1.1 or later. Support for unlisted devices is not established by that list. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	AAC, SBC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ
Samsung Auto Switch Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Samsung Account login required. Listed support covers Galaxy Book with One UI 6.0 or later, Galaxy phones/tablets with One UI 4.1.1 or later and Galaxy Watch4 or later. Supported Samsung TVs launched from February 2022 require the applicable firmware; TV Auto Switch covers phone calls. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	Yes
Charging Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Manual pages 6 and 9–12 identify the USB-C port and built-in wireless charging coil. Wireless charger and mains charger are sold separately. Wireless power sharing requires a supporting host and correct coil alignment; no Qi version or charge-time rating is inferred. Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page	Not provided	Charging case: USB Type-C wired charging and wireless charging

Headphone chip Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro No source recorded.	Google Tensor A1 (each earbud)	Not provided
DriversDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer design description; no independently measured sound-quality advantage is implied. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)	Two-way speaker with planar tweeter and dual amplifier
Spatial audio Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Requires supported Samsung Galaxy smartphones/tablets with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs. App/content and model support vary. Direct Multi-channel requires One UI 4.1.1 or later. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	360 Audio with head tracking
Equalisation Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Custom equaliser options are configured in Galaxy Wearable. Available options depend on the connected mobile device. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page	Not provided	Adaptive EQ; selectable and custom equaliser

Microphone Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud plus a voice accelerometer; Clear Calling and wind-blocking mesh covers. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Samsung lists six microphones in total and a Voice Pickup Unit sensor. Super Wide Band calling is listed; available options depend on the connected device. No measured speech-quality result is inferred. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0, plus Transparency mode, active in-ear pressure relief and Conversation Detection. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · ANC, Adaptive ANC, Adaptive Noise Control, Ambient Sound, Voice Detect and Siren Detect are listed. ANC is on by default; Adaptive Noise Control, Voice Detect and Siren Detect are off by default and configured in Galaxy Wearable. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Yes	Yes

Earbud controlsDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · The manual describes one pinch to play/pause or answer/end a call, pinch-and-hold to decline calls, and up/down swipes for volume. Settings are managed in Galaxy Wearable. Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page	Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) for music, calls and voice assistant; IR proximity in-ear detection	Pinch for playback/calls; double/triple pinch for next/previous track; swipe for volume; configurable pinch-and-hold
Case speaker for finding Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · The case has a ringtone speaker for Google's Find Hub. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Security updates Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Manufacturer specification · Counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds Pro 2 Technical Specs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro No source recorded.	Automatic security updates for at least three years	Not provided
Sensors Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	Accelerometer, gyro, Hall, pressure, proximity and touch sensors; Voice Pickup Unit
Galaxy AI features Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Interpreter runs on the connected phone, not independently in the earbuds. Samsung Account login and language downloads may be required; availability varies by language, region, carrier and device. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	Interpreter listening through a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Samsung Find Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	Yes
Neck stretch reminder Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes	Not provided	Yes
Voice commands Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Bixby requires a compatible connected device; language, region and feature availability vary. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page	Not provided	Fixed Korean and English commands; Bixby voice wake-up

Included items Sources Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Manufacturer specification · Medium ear tips are fitted by default. The manual identifies the supplied cable as USB Type-C; chargers are sold separately. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 Pro — exact Silver SM-R630NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page	Not provided	Two earbuds, charging case, S/M/L ear tips, USB cable and quick start guide

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Weight per earbud: 4.7 g
Wearing style: Open-type, true wireless earbuds
Connections: Bluetooth 5.4; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP; LE Audio

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Weight per earbud: 5.4 g
Wireless audio connections: Bluetooth v5.4 (Bluetooth Version); A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP (Bluetooth Profiles); LE Audio (yes); Auto Switch (yes)
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Weight per earbud: 4.7 g
Wireless audio connections: Bluetooth v5.4 (Bluetooth Version); A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP (Bluetooth Profiles); LE Audio (yes); Auto Switch (yes)
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Manufacturer wearing style: LG xboom Buds by will.i.am | Bluetooth Earbuds | xboom Signature Sound with Graphene Driver | Black BUDS
Manufacturer wireless connection declarations: SBC (yes); AAC (yes); BLE (yes); Google Fast Pair Service (yes); 5.4 (Bluetooth Version); Auracast (yes); Microsoft Swift Pair (yes)
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