In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Beats Studio Buds +. 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 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | - | 1.5 cm | |
Width | - | 1.85 cm | |
Depth | - | 2.05 cm | |
Weight | 41 g | 5 g | Beats Studio Buds + are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 7.3 g | Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 49 g | |
Colour | Black | Silver | Black / gold | Transparent | Ivory | Cosmic silver | Cosmic pink | |
Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
Protection | Water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Tracking Data | - | Location |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | Balanced Sound | |
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 | Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair |
MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Controls | Tap control | Multiple function button, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-C cable |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Features | - | Over the air updates, one-touch pairing | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
Sensors | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Beats Studio Buds +. |
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 (with included charging case): up to 36 hours Continuous playback: up to 9 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Beats Studio Buds + |
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Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | Charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), USB-C to USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet | |
Compliant Standards | IPX4 | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |