In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Earbuds 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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 41 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 7.5 cm x 3.32 cm x 2.5 cm / 40 g Earbud: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.99 cm / 7.2 g |
Earphone: 7.3 g | |
| Colour | Glacier | Black | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane foam | |
| Protection | Waterproof, IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | 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 Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| 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, aptX | 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. |
| Diaphragm | 13.6 mm | 6 mm | Microsoft Surface Earbuds 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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | 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 | 2 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Tap control |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | 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 | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Earbuds. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 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 | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C to USB-A cable | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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