Samsung Galaxy Buds vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 1.92 cm -
Width 1.75 cm -
Depth 2.25 cm -
Weight 6 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.25 cm x 1.92 cm / 6 g
Charging case: 7 cm x 3.88 cm x 2.65 cm / 40 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Silver | Black | White | Yellow Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Samsung Galaxy Buds.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Mode Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 58 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds.
Battery Life Details Standby: up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Standby Time 20 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charge cable, 3 pairs of secure fit wingtips, charging case (252 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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