Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
Sony
58 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung
98 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Commute
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded Tips | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.00 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDR-EX15AP EX Monitor Headphones, 16 Ohms, 8-22000Hz Frequency Response, Stereo Mini Plug, 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 | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | SmartKey | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.