Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with rich detail and texture, praised by many as the best they've heard from a Bluetooth device. However, the experience is marred by significant software issues including unreliable Bluetooth connectivity, a slow and limited app, and frustrating on-ear controls that initially lacked track skipping. Build quality and design are premium, but battery life and noise cancellation are merely adequate, and the earbuds are noted to be quite large.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build and design
- Comfortable with memory foam tips
- Good noise cancellation
- Slim and pocketable charging case
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Frustrating on-ear controls
- Slow and limited app
- Large earbud size
- Mediocre noise cancellation vs competitors
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
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L + foam tips | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Compact, finely tuned drivers | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 6★ | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 17 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ - Active Noise Cancelling Wireless in-Ear Earphones with 6 Microphones, up to 20 Hours of Playtime, Black | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 20 min for 2 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 20 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bang & Olufsen App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd 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)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.