Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
Shure
53 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung
98 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Commute
Travel
Gaming
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 21 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, aptX | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | AAC, SBC, aptX | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 1 hour playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | ShurePlus PLAY | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Strong mic (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th 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
Pricing
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 20.254score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro0.727score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
