Samsung Galaxy Buds vs Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless - Where are the differences?

Brand
Samsung
Sennheiser
Product name
Galaxy Buds
SPORT True Wireless
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
5,1 hours
Battery life
9,0 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
12,0 hours
Battery life with case
27,0 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
15,0 minutes
Chargetime
-
Playtime
Playtime
1,6 hours
Playtime
-
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
-
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Yes
Qi Charging (Wireless)
-
Noise cancelling
ANC
ANC
No
ANC
No
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
2
Quantity
2
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Audio
Driver
Driver
-
Driver
7 mm
Mono-Modus
Left
Left
Yes
Left
-
Right
Right
Yes
Right
-
Essays
Amount
Amount
3
Amount
7
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IPX2
Certification
IP54
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
-
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
-
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
-
Antibacterial
No
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
-
Interaction mode
-
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
-
Pulse measurement
No

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 Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless.

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 battery life of the Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless is longer here with 9,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 5,1 hours, the Samsung Galaxy Buds scores worse at this point. 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. Here the Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 27,0 hours. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds, the battery life is up to 12,0 hours.

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 Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless.

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. Here, with 2 microphones per earbud, there is no difference.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Samsung Galaxy Buds und Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless, sehen wir Unterschiede:

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless: Bluetooth 5.2
Der Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless* bietet dir damit einen neueren und besseren Standard im Punkt Bluetooth.

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 Sennheiser SPORT True Wireless, you get IP54 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.

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