Overall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sony WF 1000XM4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 41g | 12.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
waterproof depth rating | ✗ | 1meters | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 61mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | ✗ | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | 1only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF 1000XM4's rating for solids indicates 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.
In comparison 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 41g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh less than the Sony WF 1000XM4 with a difference -28.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM4 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 have stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be damaged. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for diving.
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Sony WF 1000XM4 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Sony WF 1000XM4'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 while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Sony WF 1000XM4 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is commonly 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
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sony WF 1000XM4's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery power is 61mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device 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 allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Sony WF 1000XM4 use USB TYPE-C, a 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.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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 the same 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 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 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have 4 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF 1000XM4 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
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, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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 improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 1 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint count of 2,
more than that of Sony WF 1000XM4 by 1 only
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
The 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 have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Sony WF 1000XM4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.