Hulaed Q26S
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Hulaed Q26S
These earbuds are praised for their small size and comfort, especially for side sleepers, with good sound and battery life. However, many users report reliability issues, particularly with the left earbud disconnecting or failing within months. While some had positive warranty experiences, others were left frustrated after the return period. Overall, comfort is a standout feature, but durability is a significant concern.
Pros
- Very comfortable for side sleeping
- Small and compact design
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleep mode feature
Cons
- Left earbud disconnects or fails
- Inconsistent reliability across units
- Some pairs cause ear pain
- Uncomfortable when lying on side for some
- Short lifespan (months to 2 years)
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
| Hulaed Q26S | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Invisible Sleep Headphones,Sleep Earbuds for Side Sleepers,Small Sleeping Earphones Comfortable Noise Blocking, Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Headphones for Sleeping - Purple | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX6 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Hulaed Q26S
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- 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
Hulaed Q26S offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 37 specs.
