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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 vs Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless

What Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 does better (1) and where CX Plus True Wireless wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $170
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Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless
Sennheiser · 2021CX Plus True Wireless
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $170
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
4.2Battery5.2

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than CX Plus True Wireless?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is CX Plus True Wireless better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Total with charging case20 h vs 24 h+20%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—7 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—21,000 Hz
Sensitivity—114 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case20 h24 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—6 g
Protection ratingIPX7IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Colours—Black, White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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