Shokz OpenFit 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenFit 2
The Shokz OpenFit 2 earphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional comfort, secure fit, and impressive open-ear sound quality with real bass. Users highlight the long 11-hour battery life, seamless multipoint connectivity, and the ability to stay aware of surroundings. While some desire more advanced audio codecs and a finer EQ, the core experience of fit, controls, and sound is considered top-tier, making them a daily essential for many.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
- Real bass from open-ear design
- Long 11-hour battery life
- Secure fit for active use
- Clear awareness of surroundings
Cons
- Limited advanced audio codecs (no LDAC)
- Basic 5-band EQ feels outdated
- Volume control requires long press
- High price point for feature set
- Tricky to remove from charging case
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
| Shokz OpenFit 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | DualBoost composite drivers | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 19 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SHOKZ OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones,True Wireless Bluetooth Earphones with Microphone,Earhook Earbuds with 48 Hours of Playtime,Fast Charging,IP55 Water-Resistant,with Carrying Bag,Black,Bluetooth5.4 | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenFit 2
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
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 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
