Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g weigh less than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by -5.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 3.3mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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.

Has Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The 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, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed 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.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	7.1g	12.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	18hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	8only
MICROPHONE	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	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included