Sony WI-C310 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-C310 and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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 WI-C310 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 19 g 41 g Sony WI-C310 are lighter than Sony WI-C310 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black | Blue | Gold | White Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-C310.
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) 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 SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 9 mm 6 mm Sony WI-C310 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls - Tap control
CABLE Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WI-C310 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WI-C310.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-C310 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 3 pairs of earbuds USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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