CCA Castor Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
CCA Castor Pro
The KZ Castor Pro Bass Enhanced IEMs are overwhelmingly praised for their powerful, controlled bass and excellent clarity, especially when paired with a DAC. Users highlight the dual 10mm drivers, tuneable switches, and great value for the price, though comfort and stock ear tips are common complaints. A few users report durability issues or find the sound less impressive than cheaper alternatives, but the majority consider these a fantastic budget option for bass lovers.
Pros
- Powerful and controlled bass
- Excellent clarity and detail
- Great value for money
- Tuneable bass/treble switches
- Dual 10mm dynamic drivers
Cons
- Uncomfortable stock ear tips
- Mediocre overall comfort
- Requires DAC for best performance
- Durability concerns for some units
- Sound quality drops on low-end devices
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
| CCA Castor Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | KZ Castor Pro Tunable in Ear Monitor, HiFi Improved Bass in Ear Headphone, Dual-Dynamic Driver Gaming Earbuds, IEM Earphones with 2PIN-C Detachable Cable | AAC, 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
CCA Castor Pro
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th 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)
Pricing
CCA Castor Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
