Shokz OpenDots ONE
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the sound quality and comfort of the OpenDots One, especially for activities like running where awareness of surroundings is important. A few reviewers note issues with call quality and touch controls, but overall the product is praised for its unique design that doesn't interfere with glasses or cause ear irritation.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and stable fit
- Safe for outdoor use with ambient awareness
- Does not interfere with eyeglasses
- No ear irritation
Cons
- Poor call quality
- Difficult touch controls
- Hard to open case with one hand
- Not suitable for loud environments like subways
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
| Shokz OpenDots ONE | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | clip-on | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | none (open-ear, no ear tips) | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | SBC, AAC | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=2hrs | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenDots ONE
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
