Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g Earbud: 1.71 cm x 2.22 cm x 1.92 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.77 cm x 5 cm / 40 g
Colour Black | Silver Graphite | White
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles 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, LDAC SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Diaphragm 6 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 6 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Controls Tap control -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
- SmartThings
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Bixby
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor Proximity sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE.
Battery Life Details 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 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 14 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 playback: up to 8.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), charging case (479 mAh), 2 pairs of wing tips (S/M, M/L)
- 0.294 W/kg (head)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
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