IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Sony WF 1000XM4 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with a difference -2.3g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made 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 Buds3 by 5mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 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
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Buds3 by 8 hours
It takes 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3.5 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling 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 environments. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
