True Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
84Outstanding
$210
Full review dataSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $278.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM6
85Outstanding
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
- Sony WF-1000XM6
HearWiki score
84
85
Sound
9.1
9.3
Noise cancelling
8.3
9.2
Battery
7.3
8.4
Calls
8.6
8.4
Value
7.9
8.1
Price (USD)
$210
$280
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2026. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.3. It also adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.
- Galaxy Buds 4 Pro2026
- WF-1000XM62026
What differsGalaxy Buds 4 ProWF-1000XM6
- Bluetooth
- 6.1
- 5.3
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, LE Audio (LC3), ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Galaxy Buds 4 ProWF-1000XM6
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $210
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 85
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 8.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 8.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- warm
- -
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 6.1
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- 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
- -
- 3 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Bixby
- Google Assistant
- Weight
- 10.2 g
- 6.5 g
- Case weight
- 44.3 g
- 47.1 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IPX4
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- 8
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
What reviewers said
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are high-end true wireless earbuds that combine effective adaptive noise cancellation with a comfortable, water-resistant design. They offer a robust feature set including wireless charging, multipoint connectivity, and a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. With up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge and 30 hours total with the case, they're built for all-day use.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Solid battery life with wireless charging case
- Pro:IP57 water and dust resistance
- Con:Battery life drops to 6 hours with ANC on
- Con:Requires Samsung devices for full codec support
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
- Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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