Sony WI-C400 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-C400 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 WI-C400 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 35 g 41 g Sony WI-C400 are lighter than Sony WI-C400 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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
Frequency Response 8 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WI-C400 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Diaphragm 9 mm 6 mm Sony WI-C400 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 WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Tap control
CABLE Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB cable - 50 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WI-C400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM4.
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 4.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WI-C400.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-C400 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories - USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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