Apple AirPods 4 ANCvsSony WF-1000XM5

🏆 WINNER
Apple AirPods 4 ANC

Apple

AirPods 4 ANC

5.8/10
5.8/10

$179

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Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony

WF-1000XM5

4.3/10
4.3/10

$279

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📊 Score Breakdown

Apple AirPods 4 ANCCategorySony WF-1000XM5
10.0
💰Price
0.0
10.0
Sound Quality
0.0
0.0
🔋Battery Life
10.0
5.0
Noise Cancellation
5.0
0.0
📺Audio Features
10.0
5.0
📷Water Resistance
5.0

📋 Side-by-Side Specs

SpecApple AirPods 4 ANC🏆Sony WF-1000XM5
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Driver Size9mm8.4mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 40,000 Hz
ANCtruetrue
Transparency ModeYes (Transparency Mode)Yes (Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention)
EQ AppNoSony Headphones Connect
Touch ControlsYes (touch panel)
Voice AssistantSiriGoogle Assistant, Alexa
Battery Life4hrs8hrs
Case Battery20hrs24hrs
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Multipointfalsetrue
Water ResistanceIP54IPX4
Weight4.3g5.9g
ColorsWhite, BlackBlack, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue
Price179$279$

Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM5 — FAQ

Apple AirPods 4 ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which is better?

Apple AirPods 4 ANC scores 2.2/10 vs Sony WF-1000XM5's 2.9/10. Apple AirPods 4 ANC wins overall based on our scoring.

Is Apple AirPods 4 ANC better than Sony WF-1000XM5?

Yes, Apple AirPods 4 ANC scores higher overall (2.2 vs 2.9).

Which is cheaper, Apple AirPods 4 ANC or Sony WF-1000XM5?

Apple AirPods 4 ANC is cheaper at $179 vs $279 for the Sony WF-1000XM5.