Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Beats Studio Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Beats Studio Pro. 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 WH-1000XM4 vs. Beats Studio Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 25.2 cm 18.1 cm
Width 7.7 cm 17.8 cm
Length 18.5 cm -
Depth - 7.8 cm
Weight 520 g 260 g Beats Studio Pro are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Colour White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue Black | Navy | Sandstone | Deep brown
Earpad Material Urethane foam Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
Tracking Data - Location
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Beats Studio Pro have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio 360° Surround Sound
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium iron boron
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair, 3 Sound Profiles
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 5 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Controls Volume control, ANC on/off Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, multiple function button
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Features Touch control Over the air updates, Dynamic Head Tracking, one-touch pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Communications Technology - Bluetooth
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Siri
Sensors Proximity sensor, touch sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel Transparency mode, lossless audio
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Beats Studio Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM4.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (transparency on): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM4 Beats Studio Pro
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
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