Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
The Sony LinkBuds Open are praised for their unique open-ear design that provides exceptional comfort and situational awareness, making them ideal for all-day wear. Users love the lightweight build, clear mids and highs, and smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures. However, the lack of bass response is a common disappointment, and the fit may not be secure enough for vigorous exercise. Battery life is solid at around 7-8 hours, with quick charging adding an hour in three minutes.
Pros
- Exceptional all-day comfort
- Lightweight and compact design
- Clear mids and highs
- Unique open-ear design for situational awareness
- Smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Fit may be loose during exercise
- No active noise cancellation
- Glossy case attracts fingerprints
- Limited codec support (SBC/AAC 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
| Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 30 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.200000047683716 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 12 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average battery (21st 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
