Which has better noise cancelling?

The Between 3ANC publishes a depth over 38dB, which is a strong figure. Samsung does not publish a depth for the Buds3 Pro, so the 3ANC is the safer bet on paper for planes and trains.

Which is better for iPhone users?

The Between 3ANC. It uses AAC over Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint works with any two devices. The Buds3 Pro's hi-res codecs and AI features depend on a Galaxy phone.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Between 3ANC, at 8 hours with ANC on and 36 hours with the case. The Buds3 Pro gives about 6 hours with ANC on and up to 18 with the case.

Is the Buds3 Pro worth stepping up to?

Only if you own a Samsung phone and value IP57 durability, a tighter fit and the AI features. Otherwise the 3ANC offers more battery and stronger rated ANC.

Which stays in the ear better?

The Buds3 Pro has a redesigned shape that reviewers find more secure. Some 3ANC owners report the buds working loose, so try the included Fitwings and tips first.

Can I use the Buds3 Pro for workouts?

Yes. IP57 means it handles sweat, dust and a brief soak. The 3ANC is IPX-5, which covers splashes but not dust.

Status Between 3ANC vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

The Status Between 3ANC is the better pick for pure sound and battery life: a triple-driver setup, over 38dB of noise cancelling, and 8 hours with ANC on. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro wins on fit, water protection, Bluetooth 5.4, and AI features, but most of those extras only fully work with a Samsung phone. Owners of the 3ANC praise the sound and fit but some report the buds working loose in the ear; the Buds3 Pro has a far larger review base and a lower average score.

Choose the Between 3ANC if you want the strongest noise cancelling and longest battery in this pair and you use an iPhone or a mix of devices.
Choose the Galaxy Buds3 Pro if you own a Samsung phone, want IP57 durability and a more secure fit, and will use the AI and hi-res audio features.

Prices

Status Between 3ANC: $125.00 at Status Audio (last seen Nov 11)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro: $7.80 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro is $117.20 cheaper than the Status Between 3ANC at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 11)

	Status Between 3ANC	Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Driver design	Triple driver: two balanced armatures plus a 10mm dynamic bass driver	Single dynamic driver per bud with adaptive EQ
Battery with ANC on	8 hours, 12 with ANC off, 36 with the case	About 6 hours, up to 18 with the case
Noise cancelling	Rated over 38dB	Active noise cancelling, improved generation, no published depth figure
Water resistance	IPX-5, splash resistant	IP57, dust proof and survives brief immersion
Bluetooth and codecs	Bluetooth 5.2, AAC and SBC only	Bluetooth 5.4, SSC HiFi and UHQ up to 24-bit/96kHz on Galaxy devices
Ecosystem features	Multipoint across any two devices, no ecosystem lock-in	Auto switch, 360 Audio, Galaxy AI interpreter and voice features, mostly Galaxy-only
Fit and stability	Fitwings and memory foam tips, but some owners say buds work loose	Redesigned blade-style stem and tip shape for a more locked-in fit
Charging	USB-C and wireless, 10 minutes gives about two hours	USB-C and wireless, case recharges in about 1.45 hours

Spec	Status Between 3ANC	Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Bluetooth version	Bluetooth 5.2	5.4
Headphone Cup Type	In-ear	In-ear
Body Part Use	Ears	Ear, Ears
Noise Cancellation Type	Active	Active
Max Battery Life	12 hours (with ANC off)	6 hours (with ANC on)
Recharge Time	10 minutes (for around two hours of playback ti…	1.45 h (charging case)
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	Yes
Connectivity Technology	Wireless, Bluetooth	Wireless, Bluetooth
Wireless Type	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Compatible Devices	Android devices, iOS devices, iPhone	Samsung phones, Samsung devices, Android devices
Ports And Interfaces	USB-C	USB-C
Water Protection	IPX5	IP57

Spec	Status Between 3ANC	Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Waterproof	Yes	Yes
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Microphone Highlights	Noise Cancelling	Noise Cancelling, Built-In, Built-in Microphone…
Noise Cancelling Microphone	Yes	Yes
Battery life ANC on	8 hours	—
Battery life ANC off	12 hours	—
Battery with case	36 hours	—
Noise cancellation depth	Over 38db	—
Water resistance	IPX-5	—

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