True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
72Good
$250
Full review dataSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM4 - Great overall at around $199.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM4
84Great
$199
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery6.5
Calls7.0
Value7.0
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $250 | $199 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 2-way speaker | 6 mm |
| Driver size | 10.5 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, SSC, SSC-UHQ | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 1 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | Bixby | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.8 g | 41.1 g |
| Case weight | 46.5 g | 41 g |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | - |
| Call noise reduction | yes | - |
What reviewers said
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
These premium wireless earbuds from Samsung deliver strong adaptive noise cancellation and a comfortable fit, backed by IP57 water resistance and a solid 7-hour battery per charge. They support Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and LDAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With a two-way driver setup and touch controls, they aim for a balanced, feature-rich listening experience in a compact design. Their 30-hour total battery with the case and wireless charging add convenience for daily use. However, their sensitivity is somewhat low, which may require higher volume levels to drive efficiently. They also lack a dedicated low-latency gaming mode and a wear-detection sensor, which could be missed by some users.
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:IP57 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC support
- Con:Battery life is average at 7 hours
- Con:Low sensitivity may need high volume
- Con:No wear-detection sensor
Sony WF-1000XM4
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are high-end true wireless earbuds that excel in active noise cancellation and sound quality, with a compact 6mm driver and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They provide about 8 hours of playback per charge, extendable to 24 hours with the case, and include handy features like multipoint connectivity and quick charging. Their IPX4 rating makes them suitable for workouts, though the overall design is a bit bulky for some ears.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Good battery life with fast charging
- Con:Bulkier fit compared to rivals
- Con:No wireless charging on the case
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
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