Sony MDR-3R vs Samsung Galaxy Buds On
Sony MDR-3R vs Samsung Galaxy Buds On — full specifications compared side by side. Both launched in 2026. Samsung Galaxy Buds On is the lighter accessory — 7 g against 38 g.
Sony MDR-3R: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Samsung Galaxy Buds On: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Key highlights
| Highlight | Sony MDR-3R | Samsung Galaxy Buds On |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform with high-efficiency Class-D amplifier |
Which is better?
- Samsung Galaxy Buds On is the lighter accessory — 7 g against 38 g.
Category scores
| Category | Sony MDR-3R | Samsung Galaxy Buds On |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Build | 4.2 | — |
| Performance | — | 4.6 |
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Reasons to consider
Samsung Galaxy Buds On
- Lighter body (7 g vs 38 g)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Sony MDR-3R | Samsung Galaxy Buds On |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 5 Nov 2026 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Body & build | ||
| Weight | 38 g | 7 g |
| Materials | Plastic | — |
| Colours | Silver with blue and orange ear pads | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 21.4 × 24.2 × 27.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C (USB Audio Class 1.0); built-in microphone and in-line remote | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Platform | ||
| Chipset (as published) | — | Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform with high-efficiency Class-D amplifier |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Sound · Features | 23mm dynamic driver units re-engineered from the original MDR-3 blueprints (neodymium magnets); tuning close to the original signature with subtle modern refinements (Sony) | 11.3mm TwinBoost Speaker (dual dynamic drivers); 24-bit/96 kHz Hi-Fi sound; 360 Audio; Sound Leakage Cancellation; Adaptive Volume Adjust; Auracast |
| Misc · Price | $59.99 (US) | $229 (US) |