Samsung Galaxy Buds2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 Buds2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.09 cm -
Width 1.7 cm -
Depth 2.11 cm -
Weight 5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details 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
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Lavender | Olive | Graphite | White 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 Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Samsung Galaxy Buds2.
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, Samsung Scalable SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects Bass Boost, 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 Auto Switch Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Samsung Galaxy Buds2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 3 -
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control, fast charge -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 61 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.
Battery Life Details 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
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (472 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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