Sony WF-1000XM3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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-1000XM3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 2.09 cm
Width - 1.7 cm
Depth - 2.11 cm
Weight 17 g 5 g Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 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 Black | Silver Black | Lavender | Olive | Graphite | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3.
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.
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Auto Switch
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM3 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-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 61 mAh
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.
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 (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 15 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM3 Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (472 mAh)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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