Sony WF-SP700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N 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

Sony WF-SP700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 15.3 g 41 g Sony WF-SP700N are lighter than Sony WF-SP700N headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.65 g
Charging case: 6.12 cm x 5.87 cm x 3.81 cm / 45.1 g
Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Pink | Black | White Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection IPX4 Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Sony WF-SP700N.
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 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 Extra Bass 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.
Diaphragm 6.1 mm 6 mm Sony WF-SP700N have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls - Tap control
CABLE Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 1 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-SP700N.
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
Standby Time 35 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large), charging case USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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