Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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Pixel Buds Pro 2 compared with Galaxy Buds3 Pro

	GooglePixel Buds Pro 2	SamsungGalaxy Buds3 Pro
Overview
Released
Released	September 2024	July 2024
Sound
Type
Type	In-ear	In-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency mode
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
Spatial audio with head tracking	Yes	Yes
Driver size
Driver size	11 mm	–
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	SBC and AAC	SBC, AAC and Samsung Seamless Codec
Lossless over USB-C
Lossless over USB-C	No	–
Chip
Chip	Tensor A1	–
Drivers
Drivers	Custom-designed dynamic speaker driver with a high-frequency chamber for treble	Enhanced two-way speaker with a woofer and planar tweeter; independent amplifiers for each driver
Chip
Chip	Google Tensor A1 in each earbud	–
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Detection; active in-ear pressure relief; Dynamic ANC rolling out in September 2026	Adaptive ANC and Adaptive EQ analyse sound from inner and outer microphones to adjust for fit; Adaptive Noise Control balances ANC and Ambient Sound. Voice Detect and Siren Detect are off by default and configurable in Galaxy Wearable.
Audio features
Audio features	Spatial audio with head tracking (Pixel 6 or newer Pixel phones, excluding A-series, and Pixel Tablet); low-latency gaming mode (Pixel 8 or newer on Android 14 or newer); custom EQ; Live Translate listening mode with a compatible Pixel phone rolling out in September 2026; SBC and AAC codecs per SoundGuys (Google doesn't list codecs)	SSC and SSC-UHQ; up to 24-bit/96 kHz on Galaxy S24 or S23 series, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and Tab S9 series with One UI 6.1.1 or later. LE Audio and Auracast; source and assistant functions require supported Galaxy devices and software. 360 Audio with head tracking requires Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs; support varies by app and content. Direct multi-channel needs One UI 4.1.1 or later.
Hearing health
Hearing health	Hearing Wellness; Loud Noise Protection	Neck Stretch Reminder
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	Up to 8 hours	Up to 6 hours
With the case
With the case	Up to 30 hours	Up to 26 hours
Wireless charging
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Up to 12 hours per charge and 48 hours with the case with ANC off (Google's music playback tests on pre-production units)	Typical capacities of 53 mAh per earbud and 515 mAh for the case; ANC off provides up to 7 hours music or 30 hours including the case. Calls up to 4.5 hours / 20 total with ANC on or 5 hours / 22 total with ANC off. Internal tests used preproduction earbuds and a recent Galaxy phone; results depend on settings and use.
Charging case
Charging case	USB-C port and Qi-certified wireless charging; ringtone speaker for Find Hub; 49.9 × 63.3 × 25.0 mm	Transparent lid; USB-C and wireless charging
Fast charging
Fast charging	5 minutes in the case gives up to 1.5 hours of listening with ANC off; 15 minutes gives up to 3 hours with ANC on	–
Design
Weight (each earbud)
Weight (each earbud)	4.7 g (better)	5.4 g
Water and sweat resistance
Water and sweat resistance	IP54	IP57
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Two devices at once
Two devices at once	Yes	–
Controls
Controls	Capacitive touch to play, pause, skip tracks and answer calls; swipe to change volume; nod to answer calls and reply to English-language texts; hands-free Gemini	Swipe up/down the blade for volume; pinch for playback and pinch-and-hold for configurable functions. Blade Lights with selectable modes. Fixed voice commands in Korean and English; Bixby voice wake-up.
Microphones
Microphones	Three microphones per earbud with beamforming, a voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh covers; Clear Calling; Bluetooth Super Wideband	Six microphones; Voice Pickup Unit; Super Wide Band calls
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Twist-to-adjust stabiliser; eartips in extra small, small, medium (fitted) and large; each earbud 22.74 × 23.08 × 17.03 mm	Three pairs of silicone ear tips, S, M (fitted) and L; earbud fit test in Galaxy Wearable
Case weight
Case weight	65.0 g with the earbuds	46.5 g
Dimensions
Dimensions	–	Earbuds 18.1 × 19.8 × 33.2 mm; case 48.7 × 58.9 × 24.4 mm (H × W × D as Samsung lists)
Water resistance detail
Water resistance detail	Earbuds IP54; case IPX4	Earbuds tested in up to 1 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not for beach or pool use. Case is not water resistant; dry buds before charging.
Works with
Works with	Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device, including Android, iOS, tablets and laptops; full features need a Google Account and a phone running Android 6.0 or newer	Galaxy Wearable requires Android 10 or later and at least 1.5 GB memory. Basic Bluetooth audio works with other devices. Auto Switch transfers a connection between supported Galaxy devices signed into a Samsung account; Galaxy phones/tablets need One UI 4.1.1 or later, Galaxy Book One UI 6.0 or later, and Galaxy Watch4 or later. TV switching has model/firmware restrictions and only handles calls. Interpreter runs on a compatible Galaxy phone, requires a Samsung account and sometimes a language-pack download; it is not provided by the earbuds themselves.
Colours
Colours	Porcelain, Olive, Hazel and Peony on the UK store (Olive added in August 2026); Google's help centre also lists Wintergreen and Moonstone	Silver; White
In the box
In the box	Earbuds, wireless charging case, eartips in four sizes (extra small, small, medium fitted, large), quick start guide; no USB-C cable	Earbuds; charging case; three pairs of ear tips; USB cable; quick start guide