Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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 Samsung 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF 1000XM4

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -3.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung 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 better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 4mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Sony WF 1000XM4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Samsung 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, something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Samsung 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 Samsung 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

The Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

The Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , 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.

Has Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

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, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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
MICROPHONE	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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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included