Beats Powerbeats High-Performance vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats High-Performance and Sony WF-1000XM4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats Powerbeats High-Performance vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 41 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black | White | Red Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Powerbeats High-Performance are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Tap control
CABLE Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Lightning to USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying case, ear tips with four size options USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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