IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF 1000XM4's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Sony WF 1000XM4, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a weight of 7.1g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the Sony WF 1000XM4 with a difference of 5.5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM4 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Sony WF 1000XM4 are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony WF 1000XM4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. Sony WF 1000XM4 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Sony WF 1000XM4 have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a unit size of 6mm 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 determines the loudness of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF 1000XM4 by 5mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4's measurement is 105dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Sony WF 1000XM4'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 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the Sony WF 1000XM4
. Each time you recharge your device, 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 Sony WF 1000XM4's case has a charge of 16 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 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
more than that of Sony WF 1000XM4 by 4 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Sony WF 1000XM4 by 0.5 hours
The Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Sony WF 1000XM4
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Sony WF 1000XM4
Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec that is 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 will work well with your MacBook. 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 Pro 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. 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.
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).
Sony WF 1000XM4 have 4 microphones. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF 1000XM4 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony WF 1000XM4 have a find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Sony WF 1000XM4
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Sony WF 1000XM4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them. Sony WF 1000XM4 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
