Sony WI-XB400 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-XB400 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-XB400 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-XB400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 21 g 41 g Sony WI-XB400 are lighter than Sony WI-XB400 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black | Blue 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-XB400 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-XB400.
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 Effects Extra Bass 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 12 mm 6 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Magnetic ear buds Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sony WI-XB400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-XB400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Multiple function button Tap control
CABLE Sony WI-XB400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WI-XB400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-XB400 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-XB400 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-XB400.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-XB400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-XB400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Ear-buds USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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