Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.65 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.49 cm | |
| Weight | 17 g | 5.6 g | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 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 |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | 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-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | 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 Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| 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-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 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 |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | 21 hours | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have longer standby time than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX2 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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