Samsung AKG-Wired-3.5mm-Velvet
Samsung
35 Overall Score
vs
Sony WIC100/B
Sony
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Commute
Music
Gaming
Calls
Specifications
| Samsung AKG-Wired-3.5mm-Velvet | Sony WIC100/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | canal-type | neckband |
| Ear Tips | s | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.02 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 3.5 mm | 9 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Samsung AKG Wired Earbuds Original 3.5mm in-Ear Earbud Headphones with Remote & Microphone for Music, Phone Calls, Work - Noise Isolating Deep Bass, Includes Velvet Carrying Pouch - Black | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | Bluetooth 5 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 25 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 25 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 1★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung AKG-Wired-3.5mm-Velvet
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WIC100/B
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung AKG-Wired-3.5mm-Velvet2.725score per dollar
vs
Sony WIC100/B2.260score per dollar
Samsung AKG-Wired-3.5mm-Velvet offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WIC100/B
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 34 specs.
