Bose SoundSport vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose SoundSport 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 SoundSport vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 23 g 41 g Bose SoundSport are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green Black | Silver
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone Polyurethane foam
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose SoundSport.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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)
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 - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Tap control
CABLE Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hours 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport.
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 2 hours 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Bose SoundSport.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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