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Samsung vs Sonos
Samsung comes out ahead overall.
The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 ProExcellent sound and quiet, at their best with a Samsung phoneSuits you if
- You use a recent Samsung Galaxy phone
- You want rich sound and earbuds comfortable enough for long days
- You commute, work out or deal with steady background rumble
Best Sonos
Sonos AceSupremely comfortable, strong noise cancelling, with some software quirksSuits you if
- You wear headphones for hours and comfort comes first
- You travel or commute and want long battery life with strong noise cancelling
- You own a compatible Sonos soundbar and want private late-night TV audio
Which brand wins?
Samsung is the stronger brand for noise cancelling headphones right now. The best single model of the two is the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, which suits you if you use a recent Samsung Galaxy phone.
We researched 23 expert reviews, analyzed 36,941 owner ratings and comments across 22 sources for every Samsung and Sonos model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Show me the receipts
Brand scoreboardAverage score 79 vs 68 · reliability 67 vs 56
| Samsung | Sonos | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 79 | 68 |
| Experts | 84 | 76 |
| Owners | 79 | 67 |
| Reliability | 67 | 56 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro | Sonos Ace |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Samsung or Sonos?
Samsung, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 79 for Samsung vs 68 for Sonos.Which brand is more reliable, Samsung or Sonos?
Samsung. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 67 vs 56.What is the best Samsung noise cancelling headphones?
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro. It suits you if you use a recent Samsung Galaxy phone.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Samsung models (79).What is the best Sonos noise cancelling headphones?
The Sonos Ace. It suits you if you wear headphones for hours and comfort comes first.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Sonos models (68).