Skullcandy Method ANC vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Method ANC 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

Skullcandy Method ANC vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 16.6 g 41 g Skullcandy Method ANC are lighter than Skullcandy Method ANC headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear 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 Skullcandy Method ANC.
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, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 101 dB -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 6 mm Skullcandy Method ANC 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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant Tap control
CABLE Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy Method ANC.
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 - 1.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Skullcandy Method ANC Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), micro-USB charging cable USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards FCC Part 15, IC, IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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