Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition
Samsung
72 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3) | Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 60.0099983215332 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Fan Edition(FE) SM-R400, Active Noise-Cancelling, Wireless Bluetooth v5.2 Earbuds, Android 8.0 and Up - (White) |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Android |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Ear (3)0.682score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition1.467score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Buds Fan Edition offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.
