Sony WI-C600N vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-C600N 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-C600N vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 35 g 41 g Sony WI-C600N are lighter than Sony WI-C600N headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Silver | Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-C600N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation 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 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume Tap control
CABLE Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Communications Technology NFC -
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WI-C600N 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 4.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WI-C600N.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-C600N Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 6 pairs of silicone ear tips USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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