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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 does better (1) and where WF-1000XM5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $170
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls8.5
4.2Battery7.4

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than WF-1000XM5?

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

Why is WF-1000XM5 better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 8 h+60%
  3. Total with charging case20 h vs 24 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1707.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—8.4 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC5 h8 h
Total with charging case20 h24 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.9 g
Protection ratingIPX7IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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