Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
JLab Flex Open
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Buds 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
JLab Flex Open
The JLab Flex Open Earbuds are generally well-received, with users praising their comfort, secure fit, and good sound quality for the price. Many appreciate the open-ear design that allows awareness of surroundings and compatibility with glasses. However, some users report fit issues, difficulty with setup instructions, and sound leakage, and a few mention durability concerns.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Secure clip-on design
- Good sound quality
- Open-ear awareness
- Glasses compatible
Cons
- Fit issues for some
- Sound leakage
- Setup instructions unclear
- Volume may need max
- Durability concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | JLab Flex Open | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on cuff |
| Ear Tips | Large, Small | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 96 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 12 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 26 hrs★ | 21 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 53 mAh | 400 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Galaxy Wearable App | JLab App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
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)
JLab Flex Open
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
JLab Flex Open offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
