When thinking about top audio gear, the AirPods Pro 3 tend to come to mind first. However, they aren't the only tough competitor in the premium Bluetooth earbuds market. If you're familiar with Samsung's ecosystem, you're likely already aware of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. We just wrapped up Cyber Monday, but this lingering deal is knocking the price down to just $160 on Amazon. Plus, they make a great holiday gift for anyone who uses a Samsung phone or tablet.
It isn't quite the lowest price we've seen, but it's not far off. And since Cyber Monday deals are now officially over at most retailers, we don't expect the price to go much lower. It's about $20 more than the previous record low, making it still a great deal. Â
There are plenty of options out there for non-Apple users looking for a good pair of wireless earbuds. To give you one example, CNET's own list of the best wireless earbuds named Sony's WF-1000XM5 as the best pair on the market. Elsewhere on that list, though, CNET also named the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as the best option for Samsung users, and it's not hard to see why.
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These earbuds boast a number of features tailored to folks with a Samsung Galaxy or any other sort of Android smartphone, most notably support for the "high-resolution" Samsung Seamless Codec for audio quality. Those users will also have access to the Galaxy Wear app, which is the exclusive method the company uses to push through updates. While you can technically connect these buds to an iPhone, you won't find the Wear app in Apple's App Store, leaving the experience far from ideal.
Beyond those exclusive perks for Android users, CNET's audio guru Dave Carnoy said in his review of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro that you can expect a "lightweight and comfortable" feel, excellent audio and call quality, and some solid noise-cancellation to boot. The primary flaw he noted was the price, which this deal definitely helps with.
For more deals like this, take a look at the last few remaining Cyber Monday headphone deals you can score right now.Â
Why this deal matters
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Samsung's flagship earbuds, offering noise cancellation, premium audio and seamless integration with Galaxy devices. It is top-of-the-line when it comes to Samsung earbuds, which means that most of the time, you can expect a top-of-the-line price tag to match.Â
Now, however, you can grab yourself a pair at over 30% off the usual price. Again, it's not the record-low price. But this post-Cyber Monday deal makes them far more accessible, especially for Samsung and Android users and is only $20 more than the previous record low, still making it a great deal.
