JBL Tune 215 BT
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 215 BT
These JBL wireless earbuds are praised for their durability, sound quality, and battery life, with many users reporting they last for years despite heavy use. However, a recurring issue is poor fit, especially for smaller ears, causing them to fall out during movement. The low price and USB-C charging are appreciated, but some users experience the left earbud becoming quieter over time.
Pros
- Excellent durability
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for sleeping
- Low price
Cons
- Poor fit for small ears
- Left earbud gets quieter over time
- Falls out during movement
- Unbalanced design
- Mediocre sound for some
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
| JBL Tune 215 BT | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JBL Tune 215 - Bluetooth Wireless in-Ear Headphones with 3-Button Mic/Remote and Flat Cable - Black, Small | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 16 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute recharge gets you 1 hour of playback | 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 | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 215 BT
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong battery (68th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th 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
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.