Wireless earbuds comparison

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Compare every shared field with exact values, visual meters and a clear winner for each measurable specification.

A measured tie

The measurable fields finish level

Each product wins 1 fields, with 2 ties. Your priorities decide the better fit. This count covers listed numeric fields—not total product quality.

1Apple winsTO1Samsung wins2ties

Wireless earbudsProduct A

Apple

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Small products, clear tradeoffs

Earbud weight: 4.3 g
Total battery: 30 h
Earbud battery: 4 h
Quick-charge playback: 60 min

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Wireless earbudsProduct B

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Small products, clear tradeoffs

Earbud weight: 5.4 g
Total battery: 30 h
Earbud battery: 6 h
Quick-charge playback: 60 min

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At a glance

Four differences most likely to change the choice.

Each card names the product with the measurable advantage and the size of the gap.

Longer single-charge battery

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro wins earbud battery by 50%.

Lighter earbuds

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation wins earbud weight by 20%.

Field comparison

Read every measurable field as a meter.

Longer means stronger only for the stated direction. Exact values remain beside every bar.

Weight per earbud

Lower listed weight may reduce ear fatigue, but fit remains personal.

Lower wins

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

4.3 g

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

5.4 g

Field winner Lighter earbudsApple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Total battery with case

Total listening time includes case recharges under stated test conditions.

Higher wins

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

30 h

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

30 h

Field winner TieTie

Battery per charge

Single-charge listening time can vary with volume and active features.

Higher wins

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

4 h

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

6 h

Field winner Longer single-charge batterySamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Playback from quick charge

A larger listed playback gain can be useful when charging time is limited.

Higher wins

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

60 min

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

60 min

Field winner TieTie

Your Fit Meter

Make the decision personal.

Move the sliders to show how much each field matters to you. The result changes instantly and stays separate from the factual field winners.

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation50/100

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro50/100

Adjust the sliders to calculate your fit.

Earbud weight6/10

Lower listed weight may reduce ear fatigue, but fit remains personal.

Total battery6/10

Total listening time includes case recharges under stated test conditions.

Earbud battery6/10

Single-charge listening time can vary with volume and active features.

Quick-charge playback4/10

A larger listed playback gain can be useful when charging time is limited.

Full field comparison

Every available field, value and winner.

7 of 7 fields have values for both products. Descriptive fields are shown without inventing a winner.

Specification	Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation	Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro	Field winner
Comfort
Weight per earbudLower listed weight may reduce ear fatigue, but fit remains personal.	4.3 gWinner	5.4 g	Lighter earbuds Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation has the lower listed value.
Power
Total battery with caseTotal listening time includes case recharges under stated test conditions.	30 h	30 h	Tie Both products list the same value.
Battery per chargeSingle-charge listening time can vary with volume and active features.	4 h	6 hWinner	Longer single-charge battery Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro has the higher listed value.
Playback from quick chargeA larger listed playback gain can be useful when charging time is limited.	60 min	60 min	Tie Both products list the same value.
Protection
Water and dust ratingThe rating applies only under the conditions stated for the product.	IP54	IP57	No winner This field is descriptive, so no automatic winner is assigned.
Connectivity
Wireless connectionBluetooth version alone does not establish range or sound quality.	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4	No winner This field is descriptive, so no automatic winner is assigned.
Features
Active noise cancellationAvailability does not by itself describe cancellation strength.	Yes	Yes	Tie Both products list the same value.

Decision summary

Choose the strengths that fit your life.

Choose product A when…

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Its strongest measurable advantages in this head-to-head are:

Earbud weight: 4.3 g

Buy now at Amazon

Choose product B when…

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Its strongest measurable advantages in this head-to-head are:

Earbud battery: 6 h

Buy now at Amazon

Field wins compare listed numbers only. They do not prove overall quality, durability, comfort, camera output or real-world performance. Product configurations and availability can vary; confirm the exact Amazon listing before purchase.

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