Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 25.2 cm | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | 7.7 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Length | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | - | 4.8 cm | |
| Weight | 520 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | Matte black | |
| Earpad Material | Urethane foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| 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 | SBC, aptX | |
| 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 | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
| 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 | - | |
| 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 | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 5 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Controls | Volume control, ANC on/off | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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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 |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Features | Touch control | Wear detection | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 18.5 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
| 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: up to 18.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 15 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 1 year |
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