Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.16 cm -
Width 1.99 cm -
Depth 1.87 cm -
Weight 5.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.99 cm x 1.87 cm x 2.16 cm / 5.5 g
Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5.01 cm x 2.77 cm / 43.4 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Bora purple | Graphite | White Black | Silver
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround -
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features Auto Switch, voice detect Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 3 -
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control, seamless connectivity, easy pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
Additional Functions Custom coaxial 2-way, AirVent, SmartThings Find, neck stretch reminder, Bixby voice wake-up, 24-bit Hi-Fi audio -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 61 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case (515 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
SAR Value 0.231 W/kg (body), 0.231 W/kg (head) -
Compliant Standards IPX7 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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