Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-CH700N and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | - | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 520 g | Sony WH-CH700N are lighter than Sony WH-CH700N headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Grey | Blue | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH700N. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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, aptX, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 7 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 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 | |
| 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-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | Indirect | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH700N. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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 | 200 hours | Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time. |
| Power Provided | 100 mW | - | |
| Voltage Provided | 3.65 V | - | |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH700N. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-CH700N | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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