Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Poly Blackwire C5220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Poly Blackwire C5220. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Poly Blackwire C5220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Series - Blackwire 5200 series
Height 25.2 cm -
Width 7.7 cm -
Length 18.5 cm -
Weight 520 g 164.2 g Poly Blackwire C5220 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Colour White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue Black
Earpad Material Urethane foam Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor SoundGuard
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio -
Sensitivity - 90 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 28 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C5220.
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 Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire C5220 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphones Included 5 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Controls Volume control, ANC on/off Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-A cable - 21.7 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Features Touch control 280° rotatable microphone
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 Poly Blackwire C5220
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM4 Poly Blackwire C5220
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) Carrying case
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Zoom Rooms, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
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