Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Now Costs $99
You can think of the Galaxy Buds series as the Android version of AirPods . The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 are an open version of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro , both of which came out last summer. Right now, you can purchase the Galaxy Buds 3 for $99.99 (originally $179.99) directly from Samsung’s website by selecting “no” for Samsung trade-in credit. According to price tracking tools , this is the lowest price for these headphones since their recent release.
Galaxy Buds 3 are very feature-rich. They have ear detection sensors so they automatically pause and resume when you turn them on and off. They have 360° audio, which is an immersive audio feature similar to a surround sound effect. The IP57 rating means they can handle constant flows of water well. If you have a Samsung phone, you’ll get automatic pairing and switching from Samsung devices, but the coolest feature is Galaxy AI-powered translation, which can translate spoken words between two people or videos from your phone.
Open-back headphones are great for people who don’t like putting earbuds in their ears and/or want to stay aware of what’s going on around them even while listening to media. The trade-off is weaker bass and more distortion. However, their audio quality is still impressive, and their ANC works surprisingly well for ANC headphones, according to a PCMag review .
At under $100, it’s a great price for Android or Apple users, but if you’re a Samsung user, you’ll get a much better user experience and be worth the cost. But if you want better noise canceling and don’t mind the in-ear design, get the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $209.99 (originally $249.99).