Beats Powerbeats Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats Pro 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 Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Powerbeats Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 41 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Pink cloud | Black | Ivory | Lava red | Spring yellow | Glacier blue | Navy | Moss 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Powerbeats Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Tap control
CABLE Beats Powerbeats Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Lightning to USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Beats Powerbeats Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Powerbeats Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Powerbeats Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
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)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Beats Powerbeats Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Beats Powerbeats Pro Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB cable, 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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