The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ($188.98, down from $249.99), available in white or silver (with a matching case), features angular stems with customizable LEDs that can blink, fade, or stay steady—adding a bit of flair to their functionality. These earbuds pack a punch with their dual-driver system (a 10.5mm dynamic driver and a 6.1mm planar driver), delivering a rich sound experience across a wide range of frequencies (20Hz to 40kHz). That said, this PCMag review notes that turning on ANC can slightly reduce the clarity of higher frequencies.

They support Bluetooth 5.4 and work with popular codecs like AAC and SBC, plus Samsung’s proprietary Seamless Codec for 24-bit/96kHz playback. Unfortunately, the SSC codec doesn’t work with non-Samsung devices, and LDAC—a more universal high-res option—is missing altogether. On the bright side, these earbuds come with an IP57 rating, making them resistant to dust and light water exposure, including submersion up to one meter for 30 minutes, so sweaty workouts or accidental splashes are no problem. If rugged durability is a must-have for you, the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 (IP68-rated, $169.99 from $229.99) might be a better fit.

For Samsung users, these earbuds pair effortlessly through the Galaxy Wear app as soon as you open the case. The app gives you access to features like noise modes (Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive, Ambient Sound), a nine-band adjustable EQ, and an Adaptive Equalizer that adjusts audio based on how the earbuds fit in your ears. Non-Samsung Android users can still use the Wear app via the Google Play Store, but iOS users are out of luck. Without the app, these earbuds can only connect as standard Bluetooth headphones without access to customization features, missing out on AI-powered tools like Interpreter mode (for real-time translation) and Listening mode (for translating videos or lectures).