In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
| Weight | 41 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 7.3 g | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | White | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| 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) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | Adaptive EQ | |
| 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 | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Beamforming | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Tap control | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
| 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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