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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Portability
    5. Case
    6. Build Quality
    7. Stability
    8. Headshots 1
    9. Headshots 2
    10. Top
    11. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. 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

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Picture

Variants

  • WF-1000XM5 (Black)
  • WF-1000XM5 (Silver)
  • WF-1000XM5 (Smoky Pink)
  • Galaxy Buds3 Pro (Silver)
  • Galaxy Buds3 Pro (White)

Our Verdict

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Whether you prefer the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless over the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro may largely depend on your device's ecosystem. Both have warm sound profiles by default with in-app EQ. The Sony work the same with Android and iOS devices and have a longer battery life. They have multi-device pairing with up to two devices, too. On the other hand, if you're a Samsung user, you can seamlessly switch between different devices on the same Samsung account. Their mic also sounds more natural, and their IP57 rating outdoes the Sony's IPX4 rating. Finally, the Samsung also boast slightly better noise isolation overall, even if the Sony block bright sounds better.

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