Bose QuietComfort vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort 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

Bose QuietComfort vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 41 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.59 cm x 2.69 cm x 3.91 cm / 8.5 g
Charging case: 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.18 cm
Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone Black | Silver
Body Material Plastic, polymer -
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.144 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose QuietComfort.
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 SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - Bose QuietComfort 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 ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietComfort microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 2 Bose QuietComfort have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode Tap control
CABLE Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 122 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 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 Qi
Charging Time 2 hours 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Bose QuietComfort.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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