Poly Voyager 4220 UC vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Poly Voyager 4220 UC and Sony WH-1000XM4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly Voyager 4220 UC vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series UC Series -
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 150 g 520 g Poly Voyager 4220 UC are lighter than Poly Voyager 4220 UC headphones.
Colour - White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 30 m 10 m Poly Voyager 4220 UC have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM4.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, mSBC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Voyager 4220 UC.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 5 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, redial, voice assistant Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Features Voice alerts Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 360 mAh -
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager 4220 UC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Continuous talk: up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time 312 hours 200 hours Poly Voyager 4220 UC have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Poly Voyager 4220 UC recharge faster than Poly Voyager 4220 UC.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Wireless adapter (4 PIN USB Type A) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Voyager 4220 UC Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Bluetooth USB adapter, charging stand Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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