Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Huawei FreeBuds Studio. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 25.2 cm | 19.4 cm | |
| Width | 7.7 cm | 15.2 cm | |
| Length | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | - | 8.15 cm | |
| Weight | 520 g | 260 g | Huawei FreeBuds Studio are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | Black | Gold | |
| Earpad Material | Urethane foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio 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 | L2HC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 4 - 48000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | 2 | Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| 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 | Tee Audio Tube (TAT) |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Microphones Included | 5 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Controls | Volume control, ANC on/off | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Features | Touch control | Touch control, wear detection | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | Touch sensor, IMU sensor, capacitance sensor, microphone sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | Hear-through mode, awareness mode, voice mode, general mode, cozy mode, ultra mode, gaming mode, pop-up pairing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 410 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Huawei FreeBuds Studio. |
| 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 1 hour(s) | Huawei FreeBuds Studio recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Huawei FreeBuds Studio |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | Carrying case, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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