Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Nothing Ear (3)
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core SM-R410 are overwhelmingly praised for their secure fit, especially during running and cycling, and for their impressive battery life. Users consistently highlight the excellent sound quality, comfort, and value for money, with many preferring them over competitors like AirPods. A few minor notes mention they are not the absolute best on the market, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Secure fit for sports
- Impressive battery life
- Excellent sound quality
- Great value for money
- Comfortable for long use
Cons
- Not the absolute best on market
- Limited availability outside South America
Nothing Ear (3)
The Nothing Ear (3) earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, effective 45dB active noise cancellation, and stylish transparent design. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid battery life, and convenient features like dual connect and pinch controls. However, a few concerns include microphone failure after a few months for one user, and another notes that while good, the earbuds don't quite live up to the hype from YouTube reviews, with mid-level noise cancellation. Overall, they are seen as excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective 45dB active noise cancellation
- Stylish transparent design
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Microphone failure after a few months
- Noise cancellation is only mid-level
- Battery life with ANC around 5.5 hours
- Does not fully live up to YouTube hype
- Case larger than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Core | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.03 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 5 |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.