Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | 22.3 cm | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | 18 cm | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 244 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Matte black | Limestone | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, aluminium, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | 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) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 91 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - braided fabric - 1.25 m Micro-USB charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.25 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 600 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 19 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Power input (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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