Koss Utility 21299195352

Koss Utility 21299195352

Koss
23 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Koss Utility 21299195352

65 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

The Koss KEB90 earphones deliver clear highs and punchy bass when paired with a DAC, but many users find the stock sound too bright and lacking bass without one. Build quality is a mixed bag—some appreciate the detachable cables and included tips, while others note flimsy wires and uncomfortable foam tips. Overall, they are a good value for the sale price, especially for those willing to use DSP correction or aftermarket ear tips.

Pros
  • Clear highs with DAC
  • Punchy bass with DAC
  • Detachable cable design
  • Comfortable silicone tips
  • Good value on sale
Cons
  • Bright sound without DAC
  • Lack of bass without DAC
  • Flimsy cable quality
  • Uncomfortable foam tips
  • Crinkling sound when inserting
👍 Sound quality with dac 4
👎 Sound quality without dac 4
🤔 Bass performance 4
👎 Build quality 3
🤔 Comfort and fit 4
👍 Value for money 3

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
Koss
35
Samsung
96
Fitness
Koss
15
Samsung
91
Commute
Koss
18
Samsung
90
Travel
Koss
19
Samsung
87
Gaming
Koss
24
Samsung
84
Calls
Koss
17
Samsung
83
Music
Koss
34
Samsung
81

Specifications

Koss Utility 21299195352Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Style—true wireless
Ear TipsS, M & L Silicone Cushions and S & M Foam CushionsLarge, Small
Weight0.22 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size16 mm★10.5 mm
Drivers12★
Freq Min10 Hz★—
Freq Max25 kHz96 kHz★
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsKoss KEB90 Utility Earbud, Detachable Interchangeable Cord System, Noise Isolation Design, Stealth GreyAAC, 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★
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery—26 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-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

Koss Utility 21299195352

  • Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average comfort (29th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (31st 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

Koss Utility 21299195352

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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