Razer Nari Essential vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Nari Essential and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Nari Essential vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight - 520 g
Colour - White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Urethane foam
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 10 m Razer Nari Essential have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM4.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - 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, 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 THX Spatial Audio Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - 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 Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 50 dB -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Mute, volume Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Razer Nari Essential 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 Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Razer Nari Essential.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type USB USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Nari Essential Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories - 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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