Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
JBL Tune 215 BT Blue
What Buyers Say
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
JBL Tune 215 BT Blue
These JBL wireless earbuds are praised for their durability, battery life, and sound quality, with many users reporting they last for years despite heavy daily use. However, a recurring issue is poor fit for some ear shapes, causing the earbuds to fall out easily during movement. The low price and USB-C charging are appreciated, but the left earbud tends to lose volume after a few months for some users.
Pros
- Excellent durability
- Great battery life
- Good sound quality
- Low price
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Poor fit for some ear shapes
- Left earbud loses volume over time
- Earbuds fall out during movement
- Not balanced, slips to one side
- Sound quality not exceptional
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | JBL Tune 215 BT Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | Large, Small | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm | 12.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 96 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 16 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 15-minute recharge gets you 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 26 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 53 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Galaxy Wearable App | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
JBL Tune 215 BT Blue
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong battery (68th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
JBL Tune 215 BT Blue
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
