Philips TAA4205BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAA4205BK 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

Philips TAA4205BK vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 5.9 cm -
Width 5 cm -
Depth 2.8 cm -
Weight 22 g 41 g Philips TAA4205BK are lighter than Philips TAA4205BK headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX5 Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology - 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 Philips TAA4205BK.
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 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 95 dB -
Diaphragm PET - 10 mm 6 mm Philips TAA4205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material NdFeB Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant Tap control
CABLE Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Heart rate Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips TAA4205BK.
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Philips TAA4205BK.
CONNECTIONS Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAA4205BK Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 3 pair of ear caps, USB-C charging cable USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support 2-year warranty -
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