beyerdynamic AMIRON 100 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
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| beyerdynamicAMIRON 100 | SamsungGalaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2024 | July 2024 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | In-ear | In-ear |
| Noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial audio with head tracking | – | Yes |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC and AAC | SBC, AAC and Samsung Seamless Codec |
| Drivers | Dynamic, closed; 20 – 22,000 Hz (datasheet; the product page says 20 – 20,000 Hz); 32 ohms; max. 95 dB SPL; THD < 0.5% at 100 Hz, 500 Hz and 1 kHz | Enhanced two-way speaker with a woofer and planar tweeter; independent amplifiers for each driver |
| Noise cancelling detail | Active noise cancelling and transparency mode | Adaptive ANC and Adaptive EQ analyse sound from inner and outer microphones to adjust for fit; Adaptive Noise Control balances ANC and Ambient Sound. Voice Detect and Siren Detect are off by default and configurable in Galaxy Wearable. |
| Audio features | 5-band equaliser in the beyerdynamic app | SSC and SSC-UHQ; up to 24-bit/96 kHz on Galaxy S24 or S23 series, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and Tab S9 series with One UI 6.1.1 or later. LE Audio and Auracast; source and assistant functions require supported Galaxy devices and software. 360 Audio with head tracking requires Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs; support varies by app and content. Direct multi-channel needs One UI 4.1.1 or later. |
| Hearing health | – | Neck Stretch Reminder |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | Up to 6 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| With the case | Up to 35 hours | Up to 26 hours |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | Up to 8 hours per charge with noise cancelling off, 6 hours with it on; 27 more hours from the charging case, 35 hours in total (the September 2024 announcement said 19 hours from the case); talk time up to 5 hours (noise cancelling off) | Typical capacities of 53 mAh per earbud and 515 mAh for the case; ANC off provides up to 7 hours music or 30 hours including the case. Calls up to 4.5 hours / 20 total with ANC on or 5 hours / 22 total with ANC off. Internal tests used preproduction earbuds and a recent Galaxy phone; results depend on settings and use. |
| Charging case | USB-C (USB-A to USB-C cable included) and Qi wireless charging; earbuds charge in under 1 hour | Transparent lid; USB-C and wireless charging |
| Fast charging | 15 minutes of charging gives 3 hours of use | – |
| Design | ||
| Weight (each earbud) | 4.15 g (better) | 5.4 g |
| Water and sweat resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Two devices at once | Yes | – |
| Controls | Touch pads for playback, volume, calls, switching noise cancelling and transparency, and the voice assistant; customisable in the app; automatic play and pause when the earbuds are put in or taken out | Swipe up/down the blade for volume; pinch for playback and pinch-and-hold for configurable functions. Blade Lights with selectable modes. Fixed voice commands in Korean and English; Bixby voice wake-up. |
| Microphones | Six omnidirectional MEMS microphones with noise reduction for calls | Six microphones; Voice Pickup Unit; Super Wide Band calls |
| Fit and ear tips | Silicone ear tips in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL); weight 4.15 g per earbud without ear tip | Three pairs of silicone ear tips, S, M (fitted) and L; earbud fit test in Galaxy Wearable |
| Case weight | 41.57 g | 46.5 g |
| Dimensions | – | Earbuds 18.1 × 19.8 × 33.2 mm; case 48.7 × 58.9 × 24.4 mm (H × W × D as Samsung lists) |
| Water resistance detail | IP54 splash-proof and sweat resistant | Earbuds tested in up to 1 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not for beach or pool use. Case is not water resistant; dry buds before charging. |
| Works with | Bluetooth 5.3 with HFP, A2DP and AVRCP; range 15 m; multipoint; beyerdynamic app for settings and firmware updates (the September 2024 announcement also listed LE Audio and LC3, which the current spec page and datasheet don't) | Galaxy Wearable requires Android 10 or later and at least 1.5 GB memory. Basic Bluetooth audio works with other devices. Auto Switch transfers a connection between supported Galaxy devices signed into a Samsung account; Galaxy phones/tablets need One UI 4.1.1 or later, Galaxy Book One UI 6.0 or later, and Galaxy Watch4 or later. TV switching has model/firmware restrictions and only handles calls. Interpreter runs on a compatible Galaxy phone, requires a Samsung account and sometimes a language-pack download; it is not provided by the earbuds themselves. |
| Colours | Black, cream | Silver; White |
| In the box | Earbuds, five pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case, USB charging cable, quick start guide | Earbuds; charging case; three pairs of ear tips; USB cable; quick start guide |
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