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  3. Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 vs EAH-AZ40M2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 vs Technics EAH-AZ40M2

What Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 does better (2) and where EAH-AZ40M2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Technics EAH-AZ40M2
Technics · 2023EAH-AZ40M2
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
3.5Battery3.7

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 better than EAH-AZ40M2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 24 h+25%

Why is EAH-AZ40M2 better than Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530: Yes
  2. Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
  3. LDACNo · Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530≈ $1105.7
Technics EAH-AZ40M2Technics EAH-AZ40M2≈ $806.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h7 h
Battery life with ANC5 h5 h
Total with charging case30 h24 h
Charging time—2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle AssistantAlexa
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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