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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190 vs Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless

What Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190 does better (1) and where CX Plus True Wireless wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $160
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Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless
Sennheiser · 2021CX Plus True Wireless
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $170
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
3.2Battery5.2

Why is Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190 better than CX Plus True Wireless?

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

Why is CX Plus True Wireless better than Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—7 mm
Number of drivers1—
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 life6 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
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 appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—6 g
Protection ratingIPX7IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Colours—Black, White
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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