Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
CCA AS16 PRO
What Buyers Say
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. The fit is generally good but varies by user, and battery life receives mixed reviews.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished price
- Comfortable fit for many
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Fragile build quality
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some users
CCA AS16 PRO
The KZ AS16 earphones deliver outstanding sound quality, especially for gaming and music, with clear mids, detailed highs, and a wide soundstage. They are large and may not fit small ears, but users with larger ears find them comfortable and secure. A few users noted the highs can be sharp and the cable is short, but overall they offer incredible value under $100.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Clear mids and highs
- Wide soundstage for gaming
- Great value under $100
- Comfortable for larger ears
Cons
- Large size may not fit small ears
- Highs can be sharp and piercing
- Short cable length
- Not an upgrade from some older models
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | CCA AS16 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Large, Small | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 8★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 96 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 15 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 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 | IP57 | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
CCA AS16 PRO
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 38 specs.
