Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
The Back Bay Tempo 30 earbuds are generally well-received, especially for their impressive bass, comfortable fit for small ears, and excellent value at around $50. Users praise the clear sound quality, easy pairing, and effective noise cancellation, though some report durability issues like earbuds failing after months or volume imbalances. Connectivity can be finicky with limited Bluetooth range and occasional dropouts, and the touch controls are overly sensitive for some.
Pros
- Impressive bass with bass boost mode
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Excellent value for money at ~$50
- Clear sound quality
- Easy pairing and connectivity
Cons
- Limited Bluetooth range (~60-70 feet)
- Occasional audio dropouts
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Durability issues (earbud failure after months)
- Volume imbalance in one earbud over time
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
| Back Bay Audio Tempo 30 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded tips (earbud tips) | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra-Small to XXL | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Back Bay Audio Wireless Earbuds for Small Ears, Award-Winning Sound w/Bass Mode, Durable Sweatproof Bluetooth Earbuds, Comfortable for All Ears | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 32 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (28th 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)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.