Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | 19.7 cm | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | 4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 280 g | 520 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 headphones. |
| Colour | Cenere grey | Black | Natural | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, fabric, leather, polymer | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7. |
| 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 | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 1.2 m Micro-USB charge cable - 25 cm |
USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 770 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7. |
| 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 | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7. |
| Included Qty | 1 | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H7 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | 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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