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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190 vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190 does better (1) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $150
vs
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
3.2Battery8.8

Why is Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190 better than WF-1000XM4?

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

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than Galaxy Buds Pro SM-R190?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 12 h2×
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1607.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Number of drivers1—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h12 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—7.3 g
Protection ratingIPX7IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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