JVC Sport HAEC25TW
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
The JVC HAEC25TB earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with some calling them amazing for the price. However, a significant number of verified buyers report that one earbud (usually the left) stops working after a few months, and customer support is poor. The case design and lack of battery indicator are also common complaints.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Secure ear hook design
- Good value for money
Cons
- Left earbud stops working after months
- Poor customer support
- Cheap and bulky case
- No battery indicator on case
- Touch controls only
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
| JVC Sport HAEC25TW | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.14 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | JVC Sport True Wireless Earbuds Headphones, Lightweight and Compact, Long Battery Life (up to 30 Hours), Sound with Neodymium Magnet Driver, Water Resistance (IPX5) - HAEC25TW (White) | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | 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 | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (28th 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
JVC Sport HAEC25TW offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.
