Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
Samsung
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Commute
Budget
Fitness
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Eartip Pairs | Four Sizes |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 4.5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 61 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android Only | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
