Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Philips TAT3217BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Philips TAT3217BK. 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

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Philips TAT3217BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g 51 g Sony WF-1000XM4 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g Earbud: 3.41 cm x 2 cm x 2.18 cm
Charging case: 6.25 cm x 2.4 cm x 4.56 cm
Colour Black | Silver Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Splashproof
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC
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 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 101.5 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 10 mm Philips TAT3217BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 2 Both headphones have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Controls Tap control Voice assistant
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C cable - detachable - 50 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAT3217BK.
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 26 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 Philips TAT3217BK
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (460 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX5
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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