Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V

Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V

Sony
45 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V

48 out of 100 high confidence 107 reviews

The Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report durability issues, with earbuds failing within weeks or months. Some also complain about random Siri activation and lack of volume controls.

Pros
  • Great sound quality for price
  • Good bass response
  • Comfortable fit
  • Effective noise isolation
  • Lightweight and portable
Cons
  • Frequent breakage within months
  • Random Siri activation
  • No volume controls
  • Cable noise and fragility
  • Inconsistent quality control
👎 Durability 25
👍 Sound quality 20
👍 Value for money 15
👎 Siri activation 5
👎 Controls 4
👍 Comfort 6

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

Scores

Budget
Sony
67
Samsung
96
Fitness
Sony
34
Samsung
91
Commute
Sony
46
Samsung
90
Travel
Sony
44
Samsung
87
Gaming
Sony
37
Samsung
84
Calls
Sony
37
Samsung
83
Music
Sony
42
Samsung
81

Specifications

Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/VSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing StyleIn-Eartrue wireless
Ear TipsS, M, LLarge, Small
Weight0.02 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size9 mm10.5 mm★
Drivers12★
Freq Min8 Hz★—
Freq Max22 kHz96 kHz★
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
CodecsSony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, VioletAAC, 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—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

Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V

  • Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong anc (73rd percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • 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

Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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