In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
| Height | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.4 g | 41 g | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g | Earphone: 7.3 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane foam | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | 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 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | 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 | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off | Tap control |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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 |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
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