BASN Bmaster B5
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
BASN Bmaster B5
The BASN Bmaster 5 IEMs receive mostly positive feedback for their balanced, natural sound and excellent value at around $179. Musicians praise the clear vocals, wide soundstage, and comfortable fit, though some note the bass is flat and the build durability is questionable over time. A few users report technical issues like sound cutting out or short circuits after months of use.
Pros
- Balanced natural sound
- Clear vocals
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Flat bass response
- Durability concerns over time
- Sound cutting out issues
- Short circuit after months
- Uncomfortable for small ear canals
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
| BASN Bmaster B5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 12 sizes | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 5★ | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 12.5 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | BASN Bmaster5 In Ear Monitors, 1DLC Diaphragm+4BA 5 Drivers IEM Earphones with Silver-plated OFC Cable, Noise Isolation Wired Earbuds for Musicians (Baltic Blue) | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
BASN Bmaster B5
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd 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
BASN Bmaster B5
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.
