Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a weight of 7.1g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Sony WF 1000XM4 with a difference of 5.5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Sony WF 1000XM4 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF 1000XM4's 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
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
Sony WF 1000XM4 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.
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
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates 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 can make sound with equal bass
The Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device 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
The sound pressure level, 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.
The 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 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 device, 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Sony WF 1000XM4's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 takes 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 extended periods. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Sony WF 1000XM4 by 0.5 hours
Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Sony WF 1000XM4 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM4 will work fine with your iPad.
If you are planning 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.
The 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 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. 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 device to filter out noise. The Sony WF 1000XM4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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 misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 30 minutes.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support 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 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 device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them. Sony WF 1000XM4 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Sony WF 1000XM4 come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
