Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX2 |
weight | 9.4g | 12.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✗ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 11hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 22hours | |
charge time | 5hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | ✗ | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with a difference of 3.2g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2 hours It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4 hours The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.