Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
The Samsung Galaxy Buds receive mixed feedback from refurbished buyers. Many praise the sound quality, comfortable fit, and easy pairing with Samsung phones, especially for the discounted price. However, several users report issues with refurbished units arriving dirty, scratched, or with one earbud failing after a few months, leading to disappointment. Battery life is generally adequate but not exceptional, and some find the in-ear design uncomfortable or prone to falling out.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Good value for refurbished price
- Secure in-ear seal
Cons
- Refurbished units often dirty or scratched
- One earbud may fail after a few months
- Short battery life on some units
- Uncomfortable for small ears
- Earbuds may fall out during use
SoundPEATS H3
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds R170 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three adjustable ear tip and wingtip sizes | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 3★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds (Wireless Charging Case included), White – US Version | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 minutes of charging gives you one hour of play time | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 7 hrs | 37 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Galaxy Wearable, Galaxy Buds+ | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX2 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
No current pricing available
SoundPEATS H3
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
