Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Head to head
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Galaxy Buds3 FE
The Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on battery per charge, noise cancelling on. The Galaxy Buds3 FE leads on weight per earbud and bluetooth. They are level on water rating (IPx). At list price the Galaxy Buds3 FE is $180 cheaper.
Sony WF-1000XM6 Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$329.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model WF-1000XM6/B
Leads on 1 of 4 specs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
$149.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model SM-R420NZKAXAR
Leads on 2 of 4 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Sony WF-1000XM6 if
Battery per charge, noise cancelling on matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Galaxy Buds3 FE if
Weight per earbud and bluetooth matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Galaxy Buds3 FE | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $329.99 | $149.99 | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Battery per charge, noise cancelling on | 8 hr | 6 hr | Sony WF-1000XM6 |
| Total with case, noise cancelling on | Not listed | 24 hr | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Weight per earbud | 6.5 g | 5 g | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Wireless charging case | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water rating (IPx) | 4 | 4 | Level |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Driver | 8.4 mm | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Codecs listed | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | AAC, SBC, SSC | For information |
As a Sony WF-1000XM6 alternative
Samsung's budget pair, $180 less: 1.5 g lighter per bud and Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, with 24 hours of noise cancelling with the case. Each charge is 6 hours against 8, and Samsung does not list multipoint, wireless charging or a driver size.
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