HAYLOU S40
Sony WH-1000XM4
What Buyers Say
HAYLOU S40
This headset receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent value, good sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. Users appreciate the versatility of wired and wireless use, comfortable fit, and solid build for the price. However, some report issues with microphone quality for calls, a pulsation noise defect in one unit, and a desire for battery percentage notifications. A few also feel the materials are a bit basic for the cost.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Versatile wired and wireless use
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Microphone quality poor for calls
- Pulsation noise defect in some units
- No battery percentage notification
- Materials feel basic for the price
- Not recommended for phone calls
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfort. However, many users report durability issues, particularly with the hinges, and some complain about software quirks like the speak-to-chat feature and Bluetooth connectivity problems. While the audio experience is highly praised, the build quality and software reliability are common concerns.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Hinge durability issues
- Speak-to-chat feature glitchy
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Charging issues
- Touch controls unreliable
Scores
Specifications
| HAYLOU S40 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | foamed urethane |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 90 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Haylou Sound | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
HAYLOU S40
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM4
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
HAYLOU S40 offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
