Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Sony WF 1000XM4 has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by -2.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 5mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony WF 1000XM4

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours . Each 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 14 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

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

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.

Has Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

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.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 too 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 just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	OnePlus Buds Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP55
	weight	7.1g	9.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	97dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	30hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	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	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/Pa
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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Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

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 Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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