Sony WF-1000X vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Samsung Galaxy Buds2. 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 Buds2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm 2.09 cm
Width 10.3 cm 1.7 cm
Depth 2.45 cm 2.11 cm
Weight 6.8 g 5 g Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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: 1.7 cm x 2.11 cm x 2.09 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5 cm x 2.78 cm / 41.2 g
Colour Gold | Black Black | Lavender | Olive | Graphite | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Auto Switch
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Cable Type USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Features - Touch control, fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 61 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Samsung Galaxy Buds2
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 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (472 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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