DCMEKA A09B-HG01
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
These budget IEMs deliver impressive sound quality that rivals more expensive brands like Shure, with many users praising the bass response and overall clarity. Comfort is generally good, though some find the fit painful and recommend aftermarket foam tips. Build quality is decent for the price, but the cable tangles easily and noise isolation is insufficient for drummers. Overall, they offer exceptional value for casual listening and monitoring.
Pros
- Impressive sound quality for the price
- Excellent bass response
- Comfortable fit for many users
- Good value for money
- Clear and crisp stereo sound
Cons
- Cable tangles easily
- Insufficient noise isolation for drummers
- Short cable length
- Painful fit for some users
- No foam tips included
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
| DCMEKA A09B-HG01 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | large / medium / small | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | in Ear Monitor Headphones, HiFi Stereo IEM Earphones, Dynamic Dual Driver Wired Earbuds with Detachable Cable, Noise Canceling Headset for Singers Musicians Drummers Audiophile (Wood Grain) | 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 | proprietary | 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
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st 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)
Pricing
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
