Samsung's Top Wireless Earbuds Are $40 Cheaper at Best Buy Right Now
Best Buy is selling the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $139.99, down from the normal $249.99 price and $40 cheaper than what Amazon is currently charging, as of August 18, 2026 (The Verge).
Both color options, Silver and White, are available at the discounted price. Best Buy lists the Silver version under SKU 6585614 and the White under SKU 6585613 (Best Buy, Best Buy). The product page shows the $110 savings against the original $249.99 price (Best Buy).
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Samsung's top-of-the-line wireless earbuds. Best Buy's listing highlights a speaker system Samsung calls "Dual Amplifier Enhanced 2-Way Speaker" with what they brand "Ultimate Hi-Fi" audio (Best Buy). In plain terms, each earbud uses two separate small speakers inside — one handles high sounds, the other handles low sounds — similar to how a good home speaker splits duties between a tweeter and a woofer. The Verge's Chris Welch reviewed the earbuds and called their audio quality "full and detailed" with strong bass and treble (The Verge). The same review praised the overall sound quality, the transparency mode (which lets you hear what is happening around you without taking the earbuds out), and a clear microphone for phone calls.
On durability, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro carry an IP57 rating for water and dust resistance. That means they can survive dust and being submerged in shallow water — more protection than cheaper earbuds typically offer. The Verge also reports excellent battery life for the category (The Verge). One notable feature: the earbuds respond to voice commands that adjust volume or control music playback without requiring you to say a wake word first. You simply speak, and the earbuds obey — no need to grab your phone or tap the earbuds themselves (The Verge).
The $40 gap between Best Buy and Amazon on the same product is the detail that matters for anyone comparison-shopping. Price differences of this size do happen in consumer electronics as products get older and retailers compete for buyers, but it creates a clear buying signal. At $139.99, the earbuds fall below the $150 mark that psychology suggests makes people more likely to buy on impulse.
For buyers who already use Samsung phones and devices, the decision is straightforward. The voice commands, transparency mode, and water resistance together make a strong case for everyday use at this price. People who rely on earbuds mainly for phone calls will benefit from the microphone quality Welch praised. The dual-speaker design does translate into the "full and detailed" sound The Verge confirmed in testing.
The broader context here is that premium wireless earbuds have been getting cheaper over time, even as they gain more features. Active noise cancellation, transparency modes, and always-on voice interaction were premium features that cost $250 or more not long ago. Seeing them in a $139.99 deal reflects both the competitive pressure in the earbuds market and the fact that the parts inside these devices have become less expensive to manufacture. Whether Amazon will match Best Buy's price is an open question, but right now the same product is $40 cheaper at Best Buy, and both colors are in stock.
For anyone considering the purchase, the deal is live as of this writing. The $110 discount from the original price is a 44% reduction, and the features you get at this price compare well against other earbuds under $150.
