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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 vs Shokz OpenFit

What Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 does better (3) and where OpenFit wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Shokz OpenFit
Shokz · 2023OpenFit
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls4.2
3.5Battery5.0

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 better than OpenFit?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Total with charging case30 h vs 28 h+7%

Why is OpenFit better than Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Shokz OpenFitShokz OpenFit≈ $1104.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency—50 Hz
Highest frequency—16,000 Hz
Impedance—8 Ω
Sensitivity—96 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h7 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case30 h28 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Beige
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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