Overall Score 7.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sony WF 1000XM4 | 1More Aero |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 7.1g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 105dB/mW | ✗ | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
battery power | 40mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx hd | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 40ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX5, the 1More Aero's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
In comparison to the 1More Aero, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Sony WF 1000XM4 has a lower liquid rating than 1More Aero
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a weight of 7.1g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, 1More Aero are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
1More Aero are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF 1000XM4 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
1More Aero have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
1More Aero have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The 1More Aero and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
1More Aero sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and 1More Aero have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
1More Aero have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of 1More Aero by 4mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
1More Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The 1More Aero's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the 1More Aero
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
1More Aero's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
more than that of 1More Aero by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the 1More Aero's case is said to have a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of 1More Aero by 5 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
The 1More Aero have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The 1More Aero use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
1More Aero have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the 1More Aero
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The 1More Aero have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 1More Aero
1More Aero support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the 1More Aero will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a latency of 40ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
1More Aero have 6 microphones.
Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of 1More Aero by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
1More Aero use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The 1More Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the 1More Aero support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
1More Aero support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The 1More Aero have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
1More Aero have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The 1More Aero come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.