JBL Tune 220TWS
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 220TWS
The JBL earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and workout suitability, but a significant number report severe battery issues, poor microphone performance, and build quality defects like cracking or rubber pieces falling off. The left earbud failing to hold charge is a recurring complaint, and customer service experiences have been disappointing for some.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit for workouts
- Good bass and surround sound
- Affordable alternative to AirPods
- Single bud use possible
Cons
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Left earbud fails to hold charge
- Poor microphone in wind
- Build quality issues (cracking, rubber falling off)
- No battery percentage indicator
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
| JBL Tune 220TWS | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Universal Phone Control | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.5, HFP 1.6 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 3 hrs | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Sleek, convenient charging case with a shape inspired by a river stone, a soft body, and a curved li | Yes★ |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS, Android | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 220TWS
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong sound (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
