CCA Castor Pro
CCA
39 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung
99 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Commute
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| CCA Castor Pro | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | CCA KZ Castor Pro Tunable in Ear Monitor, HiFi Improved Bass in Ear Headphone, Dual-Dynamic Driver Gaming Earbuds, IEM Earphones with 2PIN-C Detachable Cable（Black, with Mic） | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Yes★ |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
CCA Castor Pro
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
CCA Castor Pro1.512score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro0.732score per dollar
CCA Castor Pro offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.
