In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. 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 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 41 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 7.3 g | Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g |
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| Colour | Black | Silver | Triple black | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9.14 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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 5.3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Controls | Tap control | Volume |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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) | 6 hours | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. |
| 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 (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 1 hour | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm) | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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