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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 vs Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Feb 13, 2025 12:28 AM

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Tested using Methodology v1.6

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Picture
Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Picture

Variants

  • Galaxy Buds2 (Graphite)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (Lavender)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (Olive)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (Phantom Black)
  • Galaxy Buds2 (White)
  • WF-1000XM4 (Black)
  • WF-1000XM4 (Silver)

Our Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Buds2

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless and the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are similarly performing headphones, and you may prefer either one. The Sony are better built and have a significantly better battery performance. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ to help you adjust their sound. The Samsung are more comfortable, they have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their mic's recording quality is superior. They're also able to block out a bit more background noise, thanks to their ANC system.

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