Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4
Samsung
48 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Four Sizes |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 (2026) AI True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds + $20 Gift Card, Noise Cancelling, Hi-Res Audio, 1-Way Speaker, New Fit, IP54, Live Translation, White [US Version, 2 Yr Warranty] | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 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 | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Samsung Wear | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds40.268score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM60.380score per dollar
Sony WF-1000XM6 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
