Shokz OpenFit
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenFit
The SHOKZ OpenFit earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the comfortable open-ear design, clear sound, and lightweight feel, but many report issues with fit, especially for small ears or during running, and one earbud breaking or disconnecting. The lack of noise cancellation is noted as a downside, though some appreciate the awareness of surroundings.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Clear sound quality
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- Good for casual workouts
- Long battery life
Cons
- Loose fit for small ears
- One earbud broke
- Left earpiece disconnects randomly
- Not sweat-resistant for running
- No noise cancellation
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
| Shokz OpenFit | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 18 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 16 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 58 mAh★ | 53 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Shokz | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenFit
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %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)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.