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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Sound
- Design
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless vs Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
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TypeIn-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeIn-Ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass AmountBalanced (0 dB)
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
Treble AmountUnderemphasized (-5 dB)
MicYes
Sound SignatureWarm
Variants
- WF-1000XM4 (Black)
- WF-1000XM4 (Silver)
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (White)
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (USB‑C) (White)
Our Verdict
Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are better in-ear headphones than the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless. The Apple are more comfortable and their ANC can block out more background noise across the range. They also have an H2 chip for seamless pairing with your Apple devices. However, the Sony headphones have a better overall battery performance, and their companion app offers customization features like a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking.