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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 vs Sony WF-C700N

What Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 does better (2) and where WF-C700N wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
Samsung · 2023Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $100
vs
Sony WF-C700N
Sony · 2023WF-C700N
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
3.7Battery6.3

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530 better than WF-C700N?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 20 h+50%

Why is WF-C700N better than Galaxy Buds 3 SM-R530?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 10 h+67%
  2. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 7 h+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-C700NSony WF-C700N≈ $1006.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h10 h
Battery life with ANC5 h7 h
Total with charging case30 h20 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.6 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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