Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Nothing Ear (a) delivers audiophile-grade sound, solid hybrid ANC and impressive battery life in a lightweight, IP-rated package. It shines with its customizable EQ and multipoint connectivity but falls short of flagship ANC performance and has limited ecosystem features.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro offer premium true-wireless performance with AI-driven sound tuning, adaptive ANC and an IP57 rating, though battery life and case durability fall short of some rivals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hoursbest | 5.5 hours | |
11 mmbest | — | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
40,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 5.39 g |
12 months | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 5.39 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP57 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8.5 hours | 5.5 hours |
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Professional reviewers praise the sound quality, EQ flexibility and battery life, but note that ANC does not meet its claimed attenuation and that the lack of aptX/LE Audio is a drawback.
Everyday users love the rich sound and long battery, while complaining about inconsistent ANC performance and occasional Bluetooth hiccups.
“Best noise cancellation I've used on a Samsung product.”
“The real-time translator saved me on my trip to Spain.”
“IP57 rating gives me peace of mind during workouts and rain.”
Professional reviewers commend the Buds 3 Pro for its robust IP57 durability, AI-driven audio tuning and adaptive ANC that rivals Sony and Bose, while noting the sound may not outclass audiophile-grade rivals.
Everyday users praise the superior noise cancellation, handy translation feature and IP57 durability, but express frustration over shorter-than-advertised battery life, a scratch-prone case and occasional touch-control sensitivity.
