Sony WF-1000XM5 Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Sony WF-1000XM5
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Overall Score
9.4
9.0
Sound Quality
9.6
9.1
Noise Cancellation
9.4
9.0
Fit & Comfort
9.2
9.0
Features
9.5
9.2
Call Quality
9.2
8.8
Pricing & Features
Specification
Sony WF-1000XM5
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Price
$299
$249
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Sony WF-1000XM5
Audiophiles who demand the absolute best sound quality from earbuds
Sony WF-1000XM5 sets the standard for premium earbuds with audiophile-grade sound, exceptional ANC, and a refined design. Worth the price for serious listeners.
Strengths
- Best-in-class sound quality with LDAC
- Industry-leading noise cancellation
- Comfortable smaller design than XM4
- Excellent app with EQ and features
Limitations
- Most expensive in-ear option
- Battery life shorter than competitors
- No wireless charging on base model
When to Choose Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy users wanting seamless integration and AI features
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro bring premium ANC earbuds with AI-powered features to Samsung users. The new design and Galaxy AI make them compelling for the ecosystem.
Strengths
- Excellent Galaxy ecosystem integration
- New blade design is comfortable
- 360 Audio with head tracking
- Galaxy AI features for translation
Limitations
- Best features require Samsung phone
- New stem design polarizing
- Interpreter feature needs improvement
