Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT 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

Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 17 g 41 g Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Steel black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT.
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 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.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10.7 mm 6 mm Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls - Tap control
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type 1 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT.
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 Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH CKR55BT Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Clip, pouch case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L) USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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