Samsung Galaxy Buds+ vs Sony WF-XB700 - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Galaxy Buds+ from Samsung and the Sony WF-XB700.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ trumps with a better battery life of up to 11,0 hours. The battery life of the Sony WF-XB700 is up to 9,0 hours. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the Samsung Galaxy Buds+* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 22,0 hours. The Sony WF-XB700 comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 18,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• Samsung Galaxy Buds+*: 3,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit
• Sony WF-XB700*: 10,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

Unlike the Sony WF-XB700, the case from the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ can also be charged wirelessly. This is called Qi charging.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Practical, but not always available: Atkive Noise Cancelling. Both headphones come without Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC). Thus, you have to do without active noise cancellation with the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and the Sony WF-XB700.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The Samsung Galaxy Buds+* here offers 3 pieces per side more than the Sony WF-XB700 with 2 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

On the subject of Bluetooth, we don't have any differences between the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Sony WF-XB700. Both TWS headphones run via Bluetoot 5.0. In general, a newer version is always better. Here, the Bluetooth affects the quality of the transmission and the energy consumption.

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. This special function is only supported by the Samsung Galaxy Buds+.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ is certified with IPX2. With the Sony WF-XB700, you get IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.