Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
The AirPods (2nd Gen) receive mixed feedback, with many praising the sound quality and value of refurbished units, but a significant number report early failures like battery death, one side stopping, or charging issues within months. Verified buyers and long-term users note decent performance, while complaints about long wait times, poor refurbishment quality, and customer service problems are common. Overall, the product is a gamble: great when it works, but reliability is inconsistent.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Works like new
- Easy pairing with Apple devices
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Battery dies quickly
- One side stops working
- Charging case fails
- Long delivery wait times
- Poor refurbishment quality
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
| Apple AirPods 2nd Gen | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 23 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods with Charging Case, 2nd Gen | 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 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5 hrs | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes gives you up to 3 hours of listening time | Yes★ |
| Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
