Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Samsung
39 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
92 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Travel
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Core | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | Four Sizes |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | five-minute quick charge for up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Gemini |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Sony WF-1000XM6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 37 specs.
