Side by side comparison and review of Audeze LCD-4z 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 | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 6.35 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 | - | 520 g | |
| Colour | - | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Body Material | Leather | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Planar magnetic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Open | Closed | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| 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) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Max Input Power | 100 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 15 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 130 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 106 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| 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 | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | - | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | - | 38 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | 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 | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Travel bag | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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