In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Boompods RetroBuds. 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 | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 41 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 7.3 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Army green | Black/grey | Ice blue | White/pink | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane foam | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Boompods RetroBuds. |
| 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 | - | Sony WF-1000XM4 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 | Powerfull Bass | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 12 mm | Boompods RetroBuds 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 | Magnetic clip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | On-cable | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Controls | Tap control | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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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 | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 4 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Boompods RetroBuds. |
| 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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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Boompods RetroBuds |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | FCC, IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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