Sony WF-1000X vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000X vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 2.73 cm
Width 10.3 cm 1.65 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 1.49 cm
Weight 6.8 g 5.6 g Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are lighter than Sony WF-1000X headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 g
Colour Gold | Black Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Acoustic Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Cable Type USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours
Standby Time 35 hours 21 hours Sony WF-1000X have longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX2
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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