It’s been almost two years since we were introduced to this Samsung There was the Galaxy Buds 2, and now we’re hearing more and more about plans for the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.
To date, Samsung has struggled to compete with other companies. AppleThe wireless earbud market is seeing tough competition from brands like Sony, Bose, and Samsung when it comes to sound quality. As a result, rumors and leaks are currently pointing to several big changes for the third-generation Galaxy Buds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: What we know so far
Design changes, active noise cancellation, better battery life, hi-res audio, and most interestingly, AI capabilities are the order of the day when it comes to news about the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.
design
Previous versions of the Galaxy Buds 3 have taken on a bulbous design without a stem, making them quite different from their competitors. However, according to recent leaks, Samsung is set to completely change its design and move towards a more Apple AirPods style look.
An image posted by a South Korean retail site, SammobileThe renders depict buds that look remarkably similar to the AirPods, while the charging case is also similar to Apple’s.
The introduction of the stem for the first time on the Galaxy Buds 3 helps with the similarities, but Samsung seems to have gone for a more angular design to help differentiate them from Apple’s smooth edges.
In this particular image, the Galaxy Buds 3 are a metallic/silver color, while we don’t yet know if other colors will be available, though Android Headlines is reporting that two colors may be available: Silver and White.
Specifications and Features
According to Android HeadlinesWe can expect one-way speakers in the Buds 3 and two-way speakers in the Buds 3 Pro.
The Pro version will also likely feature adaptive noise control, blade lights, and ambient sound. The standard Galaxy Buds 3 won’t include any of these features. What are blade lights? Nobody knows at the moment.
Two things that will be available on both versions of the Buds 3 are Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ultra High-Quality Sound with 24 bit/96 kHz. This will really improve the sound quality compared to previous generations, especially when listening through Samsung smart fone,
Both versions will offer support for 360-degree audio and, as standard, have an IP57 durability rating. Additionally, they will both offer the 5.4 Bluetooth protocol and Auto Switch, which allows users to seamlessly switch between listening on multiple Galaxy devices via Bluetooth Multipoint.
battery life
Android Headlines reports that the Galaxy Buds 3 will last up to five hours with ANC on, while the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will last up to six hours with ANC on. You’ll get an extra hour of battery life on each with ANC turned off.
The charging cases for both will be slightly different in size, with the Buds 3 giving us up to 24 hours of battery life and the Buds 3 Pro giving us 30 hours.
AI Features
Perhaps one of the most awaited features of the Galaxy Buds 3 Hey capability. Samsung has put a lot of AI features into the new Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone, so it’s no surprise that rumours suggest they intend to expand this to their wireless buds range.
These rumors are being fueled by a post on Samsung’s own community forum, tomes guideWhich shows marketing material that says the Buds 3 range is “where audio meets AI.”
What this actually means remains to be seen, but it will probably be in the Buds 3 Google Gemini and/or Galaxy AI support, making it easier for users to interact with these features without having to take their Galaxy smartphone out of their pocket.
When will the Galaxy Buds 3 be released?
It is widely believed that the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Unpacked Event On July 10 with the Samsung Z Fold 6, Flip 6View 7 more.
However, there are also indications that this announcement can happen much earlier, as Samsung is going to introduce many new products in this event.
This might give them a chance to release some of their smaller products before the big event in Paris.
How much will the Galaxy Buds 3 cost?
There are no solid indications on pricing just yet, but considering the price of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which was $229, this is a rough indication of what to expect.
We might have to expect a slight increase considering the overall rise in manufacturing and material costs, but it is assumed that the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro won’t be too far off from that.
The Galaxy Buds 2 were priced at $139, and the same logic applies here.
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