In depth comparison and review of Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK 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 | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 15 cm | - | |
| Width | 13.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.6 cm | - | |
| Weight | 30 g | 41 g | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are lighter than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earphone: 7.3 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane foam | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | 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 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK. |
| 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) | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
| Max Input Power | 20 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 8 mm | 6 mm | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK 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 | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | 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 | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call | Tap control |
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| CABLE | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | 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 | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 7 hours | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK. |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | 160 hours | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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