Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2
The Shure RMCE-TW2 Bluetooth adapter is a significant upgrade over previous Shure wireless adapters, offering a true wireless design that eliminates the neckband and cord issues. Users praise its rock-solid Bluetooth connection, excellent sound quality that matches wired performance, and comfortable secure fit. The built-in microphone, programmable buttons, and USB-C charging are also highlighted as major improvements. While some users note the high price and a few find the audio quality slightly inferior to competitors like Fiio, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering it a worthy investment for Shure earphone owners.
Pros
- Rock-solid Bluetooth connection
- Excellent sound quality matching wired
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Built-in microphone for calls
- Programmable buttons via app
Cons
- High price point
- Slightly lower audio quality compared to Fiio (some users)
- Bulky charging case
- Case doesn't fit comfortably in pocket
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. The fit is generally good but varies by user, and battery life receives mixed reviews.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished price
- Comfortable fit for many
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Fragile build quality
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.15 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 32 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (21st 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 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.