In depth comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Free 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 | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 18 g | 41 g | Bose SoundSport Free are lighter than Bose SoundSport Free headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 2.56 cm x 3.05 cm x 3.2 cm / 9.1 g Charging case: 10.2 cm x 4.83 cm x 3.81 cm / 79.4 g |
Earphone: 7.3 g | |
| Colour | Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet | Black | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane foam | |
| Protection | Weatherproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bose SoundSport Free | 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 5.2 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Bose SoundSport Free | 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 | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Tap control |
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| CABLE | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 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 Bose SoundSport Free. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 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 | |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | 1.5 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Bose SoundSport Free. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU | IPX4 |
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