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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM6: Earbuds Showdown

The brand-new Sony WF-1000XM6 and  Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are both excellent pairs of earbuds. So which is better? CNET’s audio expert David Carnoy compares their design, features, noise canceling and voice-calling performance. His conclusion might surprise you. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026)…

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0:00 Sony XM6 vs. Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
0:20 Price & Value Comparison
0:32 Design, Durability & Water Resistance
0:59 The Ear Tip & Comfort Factor
1:48 Touch vs. Pinch Controls
2:21 Shared Features & Bluetooth Specs
2:54 Multipoint vs. Auto-Switching
3:54 Voice Call Quality Test
5:16 Noise Cancellation & Transparency
5:42 Sound Quality & Final Verdict

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  1. @CNET

    March 10, 2026 at 1:36 pm

    Read more about the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 4 on CNET.com Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review: Their New Look and Improved Sound Made Me Smile
    Sony’s New WF-1000XM6 Earbuds Just Jumped to the Top of My Best Earbuds List

    • @DariusRoland

      March 10, 2026 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks for doing this! I have been looking at both of these to buy my nest set of earbuds because my older pairs are just worn out. I think I need to go with the Samsung option, but it’s pretty close.

    • @davidcarnoy961

      March 13, 2026 at 9:23 am

      @DariusRolandThanks for watching!

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  19. @leonrodriguez4853

    March 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    I’m a Samsung user; I wish I could buy these new earbuds, but I’m choosing Sony for all audio-related products. NC, LDAC, and other features are always premium on Sony’s side, which I love.

  20. @eunicefazzi6697

    March 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm

    I’m so happy you made this video. I was definitely deciding between these two.

  21. @xristo303

    March 10, 2026 at 7:16 pm

    The Sony’s look cheap and chunky. For Sony to release a design like this in 2026 is ridiculous

  22. @Milord0316

    March 10, 2026 at 7:52 pm

    Shame for multipoints missing on Samsung. I switch commonly PC to phone, and it’s quite a thing wih this feature missing

  23. @lol3ndir

    March 10, 2026 at 8:41 pm

    For music quality the Sony wins this part, but for all day comfort and call reliability I’d go with Buds 4 PRO. I want to just put it on and forget that you are wearing it and not keep on adjusting the buds like Sony.

  24. @bankhead1

    March 10, 2026 at 9:23 pm

    Must be tone deaf. The Buds sound alot better.
    More reviewers agree! This wont age well.

  25. @byronswogger

    March 10, 2026 at 9:30 pm

    You didn’t even talk about all the AI features with Galaxy devices that the buds do, especially the interpreter, you can get translation done live in the buds.

    • @davidcarnoy961

      March 11, 2026 at 12:46 pm

      Yes, that is a plus. I think I need do a comparison of Samsung’s translation feature versus Apple’s 😀 I also didn’t mention that both buds have head gesture controls. Hard to include everything!

  26. @Arrlidge

    March 10, 2026 at 9:31 pm

    Guys, stop outting the flag patch on your shoulder, its ok, relax

  27. @TopGunnaz

    March 10, 2026 at 9:45 pm

    Samsung are far superior to Sony

  28. @bozardo101

    March 10, 2026 at 9:58 pm

    Pinch controls are superior plus I can use those in the shower since they are IP57 water resistant. Galaxy buds Pro 4 is a no brainer

  29. @James-dp6dk

    March 10, 2026 at 11:15 pm

    Both great

  30. @Blessindisguise

    March 11, 2026 at 12:26 am

    I got the buds 4 pro today and i’m truly suprised about how good it is! If only they did trade in this time but at least i got a good discount

    • @salg3014

      March 11, 2026 at 4:13 am

      Best buy does trade in. Got $75 for my bud 3 pros. Decided to keep them

    • @Blessindisguise

      March 11, 2026 at 3:45 pm

      ​@salg3014wow, nice i got about the same off no trade in. Would have be even sweater though.

  31. @Adidas_Altyn

    March 11, 2026 at 3:05 am

    Did you use the UHQ (SSC codec) on the buds 4 for this test?

    • @davidcarnoy961

      March 11, 2026 at 12:39 pm

      Yes, on Galaxy Flip 6 streaming Spotify Lossless. That is my Galaxy phone at this moment. I also used the Buds 4 Pro with an iPhone 16 Pro, which may have a better DAC than the Flip 6

    • @Adidas_Altyn

      March 11, 2026 at 12:44 pm

      ​@davidcarnoy961ahh ok, nice thank you. Many reviewers did not use UHQ audio

    • @davidcarnoy961

      March 11, 2026 at 4:59 pm

      @Adidas_Altyn If I remember correctly, you do have to turn it off if you are using the spatial audio with head-tracking

    • @Adidas_Altyn

      March 11, 2026 at 5:34 pm

      ​@davidcarnoy961I believe but I never use head tracking, I use it without head tracking and I feel like the audio is much better but it’s subjective

  32. @rs9217

    March 11, 2026 at 3:56 am

    Still no trade in from samsung 😢

  33. @ToniDee-c5w

    March 11, 2026 at 5:17 am

    I got mine for 219 with a pre-order 30 credit.

  34. @KO_YTB

    March 11, 2026 at 6:36 am

    I disagree with you with the codecs. Aptx lossless is superior followed by new SSC and LDAC.

    You can only hear the difference in higher quality music/music services and if you’re in specific age range though.

    There i said it, you told me to disagree and i did!

    • @davidcarnoy961

      March 11, 2026 at 12:37 pm

      I appreciate your response. I slightly prefer LDAC to AptX. One of the issues with AptX Lossless is that it’s not supported by a lot of phones.

  35. @ymytbb

    March 11, 2026 at 6:41 am

    I’m waiting for the XM6’s price to drop. Better sound quality and ANC count

  36. @Thephysiquemechanic

    March 11, 2026 at 7:07 am

    So I’ve had my Samsung Galaxy 4 buds for about Three days now They do sound great and the features are awesome Coma I have to say the tips that they give you The biggest one is the only one that creates any kind of seal for me But they get stuck in my ears and turn inside out when I pull them out, I’ve ordered some comply ear tips for the Samsung 3 Pro that should fit that are foam for a better seal and I want to see if it makes it a lot better with the ANC. Was a little let down with that as I can hear a lot of pies at the gym that I normally can’t with my $60 pair of t o z o n c 20 Pros. They have a better seal and to me a better noise canceling, but the transparency on the tozo is nowhere compared to the Samsung’s. I think I’ll make a choice by the end of the week if I want to keep them, I’d love to try the Sony’s but they are just way too expensive for what you’re getting

  37. @jimciutto1087

    March 11, 2026 at 7:09 am

    I’m planning to get XM6

  38. @johnnykeener3727

    March 11, 2026 at 7:59 am

    Android users are best!

  39. @squidwerd1981

    March 11, 2026 at 9:48 am

    I was never able to wear the airpods pro 2 because they would fall out of my ears every 3 minutes. But these earbuds do not fall out of my ears.I love them so far

  40. @joemammatube

    March 11, 2026 at 9:58 am

    Can’t wait to get my Galaxy Buds 4 Pros (black and silver). The 3 Pros have been very good, but the 4’s are, by all accounts, an excellent upgrade for sound quality, design, fit, and controls. The voice features Galaxy buds is great too, volume up/down, play/stop, and previous/next song.
    🎵 🎶

  41. @ernestosanchez453

    March 11, 2026 at 11:04 am

    I had the galaxy buds pro 2 and it worked fine , now I have the Sony WF-1000XM5 and are a really good option! not as expensive as the XM6…. I think I will get the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro now…

  42. @freestylechamp181

    March 11, 2026 at 1:18 pm

    Jabra was better, they should of never discontinued their earbuds line

  43. @macbook802

    March 11, 2026 at 1:46 pm

    If they dont hook around your ear they are garbage. Bottomline

  44. @vadergrd

    March 11, 2026 at 2:53 pm

    If you are in samsung ecosystem yes buds pro 4 .. otherwise i will keep looking..

  45. @Agatoish

    March 11, 2026 at 5:19 pm

    The Sony headphones are too expensive (299€), their earbuds are very uncomfortable (for my ears), and they don’t age well, meaning you have to buy new ones. I would prefer the Samsung headphones (€150 with offer).

  46. @mozaferelmaqnifico1955

    March 11, 2026 at 5:28 pm

    Sony has 8 microphones while Samsung only 6.

    • @SpankDaddyyyy

      March 13, 2026 at 5:50 pm

      So the 4pro comfortably fits into your ear. You can even workout and run in it. Now do that with XM6

  47. @Duran-not-Duran

    March 11, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Sony is the better feel we have 2

  48. @pres002

    March 12, 2026 at 2:15 am

    A relatively say since I have the new buds for pro, they outperform the threes by a landslide period

  49. @dachta1

    March 12, 2026 at 7:07 am

    Even has less performance than Sony, will choose Samsung In term of design

  50. @RiCH_207

    March 12, 2026 at 2:50 pm

    I just got my Samsung Galaxy budge 4 pro yesterday so I’ve been using them for a little bit and I think they’re good I’ve got two pairs of the three pros which are amazing earbuds I think the three pros are louder are brighter The base is close maybe it’s just my ears I’m working with settings and stuff because the same settings don’t create same outcomes you would think they would I think the four pros have better separation better clarity better like surround sound or spatial whatever you want to call it they sound incredible watching movies and some music they sound better and some music to 3 pro sounds better it’s weird like I said I think you have to break them in and mess with the setting but I would say it’s a win I like them definitely impressed

  51. @THIXXXSMOKEMEDIATV

    March 12, 2026 at 3:57 pm

    Galaxy buds pro 3 were so trash mine dont work I might give samsung a break this go round

  52. @kitty6112

    March 13, 2026 at 7:43 pm

    I have the sonys and I can the wind on bike rides with both buds in and anc on. Does this happen with the Galaxy buds?

  53. @Emtbtoday

    March 14, 2026 at 9:09 pm

    ANC isn’t a big issue for me today in 2026, as streets are more dangerous than ever. I can’t bear not to hear my surroundings, even just that little bit, so I can hear someone running up behind me!
    I left mine on in full ANC the other day when was out it took a couple minutes to realise when someone brushed past and never heard a thing i almost needed a change of pants😂 i love my new S26 Ultra i have the Sony XM5 just now but going for the Samsung Buds 4 pro i think I’m just not a fan of the design this year!

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