SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile Quick-Switch
SteelSeries
62 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Samsung
99 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile Quick-Switch | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Large, Small |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Neodymium Magnetic Drivers | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 120 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 3 hours usage | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | SteelSeries Arctis Companion App | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile Quick-Switch
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong build (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile Quick-Switch0.371score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro0.726score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
