Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sony WF 1000XM4 | Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 7.1g | 11g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 105dB/mW | 25dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx hd | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Sony WF 1000XM4 has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by -3.9g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 4mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your iPad.
If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.