Powerbeats Pro Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

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

Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Powerbeats Pro, 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

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -13.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Powerbeats Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce 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

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device 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 Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the Sony WF 1000XM4

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, 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

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 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 Powerbeats Pro by 8 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 0.8 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The 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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device 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 allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your MacBook. 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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	7.1g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.7hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
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	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Powerbeats Pro Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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

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