Beats Studio Buds +
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Beats Studio Buds +
The Beats Studio Buds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, but several report issues with connectivity, microphone quality, and durability. The battery life is generally appreciated, but some find the earbuds fall out easily or have a cheaply made case. Overall, they are seen as a decent option for casual use, but not a top-tier choice compared to AirPods Pro.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing with Android and iOS
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Poor microphone quality
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Cheaply made case
- One side stops working
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
| Beats Studio Buds + | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 16 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | personalized | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 27 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 | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Beats app | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio Buds +
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
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
Beats Studio Buds + offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
