In depth comparison and review of LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 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 | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 3.3 cm | - | |
Width | 1.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.5 cm | - | |
Weight | 5.4 g | 41 g | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 are lighter than LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.3 cm / 5.4 g Charging case: 5.5 cm x 2.75 cm x 5.5 cm / 39 g |
Earphone: 7.3 g | |
Colour | White | Black | Black | Silver | |
Earpad Material | Medical grade silicone | Polyurethane foam | |
Protection | IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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 LG TONE Free HBS-FN4. |
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 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Acoustic Echo Cancellation and Noise Reduction | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | Meridian EQ, Ambient Sound Mode, Meridian Sound Effect, Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), Meridian Lossless Packing (MLP) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 6 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat |
MICROPHONE | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Microphones Included | 2 | 2 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Controls | - | Tap control |
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CABLE | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Features | Fast charge | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | Ear detect sensor | Proximity sensor, bone sensor | |
Additional Functions | DSP | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 55 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the LG TONE Free HBS-FN4. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours Continuous playback: up to 6 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 | 1 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 recharge faster than LG TONE Free HBS-FN4. |
CONNECTIONS | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of EarGels (small, large), charging case (390 mAh) | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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Software Included | Find my earphones | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |