Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition
Samsung
72 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Calls
Commute
Travel
Music
Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 60.0099983215332 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Fan Edition(FE) SM-R400, Active Noise-Cancelling, Wireless Bluetooth v5.2 Earbuds, Android 8.0 and Up - (White) |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Android |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.