Yamaha TW-E7B
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Yamaha TW-E7B
The Yamaha TW-E7B earbuds receive polarized feedback. Sound quality is widely praised as exceptional, with rich mids and immersive detail that rivals top competitors. However, many users report severe Bluetooth connectivity issues, a finicky app that requires manual reconnection each time, and a lack of wireless charging. Fit and noise cancellation are generally good, but the large size and button controls divide opinion.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Rich mids and vocal clarity
- Good noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with foam tips
- Excellent Bluetooth range
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- App requires manual reconnection
- No wireless charging
- Large earbud size
- Buttons instead of touch controls
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Durability concerns
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| Yamaha TW-E7B | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | Large, Small |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | advanced | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 22 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Yamaha headphones experience app | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Yamaha TW-E7B
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.
