Technics vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Technics (EAH-AZ40-K)
Technics
58 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Samsung
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics (EAH-AZ40-K)
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
72 out of 100 high confidence 109 reviews
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
Sound quality 25
Noise cancellation 15
Value for money 12
Missing ear tips 8
Charging issues 7
Durability 6
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Specifications
| Technics | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Large, Small |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes for 90 minutes playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Siri | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Technics (EAH-AZ40-K)
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.