KZ Duet
KZ
17 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
KZ Duet
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
72 out of 100 high confidence 109 reviews
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
Sound quality 25
Noise cancellation 15
Value for money 12
Missing ear tips 8
Charging issues 7
Durability 6
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Specifications
| KZ Duet | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 2 sets of included ear tip sizes | Large, Small |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dual dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 3.5 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | KZ Duet Wired Earbuds with Mic, Dual Driver in Ear Earphone with 3.5mm Jack | Noise Isolating, Low Profile HiFi Headphone, Clear Full-Range Audio Call and Track Control, Convenient for Travel, Black | 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 | 3.5mm | 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 | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
KZ Duet
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- 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)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.