In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.65 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.49 cm | |
| Weight | 71 g | 5.6 g | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are lighter than Sony WI-1000X headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | 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 | Gold | Mystic red | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Mystic blue | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / 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 WI-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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 12 mm | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WI-1000X. |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000X | 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 | 13 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 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 | 100 hours | 21 hours | Sony WI-1000X have longer standby time than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000X | Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX2 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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