A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ipX2

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 2 means that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM3 17g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

The Sony WF 1000XM3 have a weight of 17g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are lighter than the Sony WF 1000XM3 with a difference -4.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM3 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When applied correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

Has An Earbud Foam

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF 1000XM3 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Sony WF 1000XM3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF 1000XM3's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Sony WF 1000XM3 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Sony WF 1000XM3 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM3 6mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Sony WF 1000XM3 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM3 20hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20hz

Sony WF 1000XM3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM3 20,000hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000hz

The Sony WF 1000XM3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Sony WF 1000XM3 have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM3 8hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

Sony WF 1000XM3'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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM3 24hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Sony WF 1000XM3's case is said to have a full charge of 24 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 2 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM3 3.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

It takes 3.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM3's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 2.5 hours

Battery Power

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mah

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery capacity is 85mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Sony WF 1000XM3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM3 v5

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

The Sony WF 1000XM3 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Sony WF 1000XM3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM3 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

Sony WF 1000XM3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sony WF 1000XM3

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Sony WF 1000XM3 support AAC, a codec that is 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM3 will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.

Audio Latency

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

Supports Bluetooth Pairing Using Nfc

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM3 support fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM3 4only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

The Sony WF 1000XM3 have 4 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, more than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Sony WF 1000XM3 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Sony WF 1000XM3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Sony WF 1000XM3 have a find earbuds feature.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Sony WF 1000XM3 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

With the Sony WF 1000XM3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sony WF 1000XM3 2years

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1years

Sony WF 1000XM3 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Sony WF 1000XM3 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM3	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	ipX2
	weight	17g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	22hours
	charge time	3.5hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	85mah
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	audio latency	✗	134ms
	supports bluetooth pairing using nfc	✓	✗
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	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2years	1years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Supports Bluetooth Pairing Using Nfc

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

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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