Shokz OpenRun Air 2
Shokz
48 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenRun Air 2
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung Buds3 Pro, praising the exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. The earbuds are noted for their great fit during workouts and water resistance, though some users report they can fall out after extended wear. Overall, they are highly recommended for their features and performance.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Water resistant for workouts
- Great fit during exercise
Cons
- Tendency to fall out over time
- May loosen after 30 minutes of wear
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Noise cancellation 2
Fit stability 4
Water resistance 1
Design 2
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Specifications
| Shokz OpenRun Air 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | bone-conduction | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.03 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101.5 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5min=2hrs | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Shokz App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenRun Air 2
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.