Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google
61 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

86 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series have received largely positive feedback from users, who praise their good sound quality, comfortable fit, and seamless connectivity, especially with Pixel phones. However, some users have noted a relatively short battery life of 3-4 hours and occasional charging issues due to poor contact with the charging pins. Overall, they are considered a great value for budget-conscious buyers, particularly those commuting or using them for calls and media.

Pros
  • Good sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Seamless connectivity
  • Quick device switching
  • Fast charging
Cons
  • Short battery life (3-4 hours)
  • Charging pin contact issues
  • Occasional ear discomfort
  • No volume control on buds
👍 Sound quality 4
🤔 Comfort 3
🤔 Battery life 3
👍 Connectivity 3
👎 Charging issues 2
👍 Value for money 2

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

72 out of 100 high confidence 109 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 25
👍 Noise cancellation 15
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Missing ear tips 8
👎 Charging issues 7
👎 Durability 6

Scores

Budget
Google
65
Samsung
96
Fitness
Google
55
Samsung
91
Commute
Google
39
Samsung
90
Travel
Google
41
Samsung
87
Gaming
Google
50
Samsung
84
Calls
Google
39
Samsung
83
Music
Google
44
Samsung
81

Specifications

Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsSmall, Medium, LargeLarge, Small
Weight0.05 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size12 mm★10.5 mm
Drivers—2★
Freq Max—96 kHz★
Impedance1 Ω16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
Codecs—AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.05.4★
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP
Multipoint✗✓★
Wired Connector—Bluetooth
Earbud Battery
Battery Life5 hrs6 hrs★
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast ChargingNot statedYes★
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery24 hrs26 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Capacity—53 mAh★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count—6★
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantBixby, Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
App—Galaxy Wearable App
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode✗✗
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4IP57

Pros & Cons

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong build (79th percentile)
  • Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st 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

Google Pixel Buds A-Series is CA$147 cheaper (1.8x less).

Google Pixel Buds A-Series0.334score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro0.270score per dollar

Google Pixel Buds A-Series offers 1.2x better value for money

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 37 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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