Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
Sony WH-1000XM4
What Buyers Say
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
The Focal Celestee headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise their exceptional sound clarity, detail retrieval, and balanced frequency response. Users report rediscovering music with newfound nuances, though some note the need for a DAC to unlock full potential and mention the short included cable as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Balanced frequency response
- Comfortable fit
- Beautiful design
- Reveals new nuances in familiar music
Cons
- Short included cable
- Requires DAC for full potential
- High price point
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
| Focal Celestee FCELESTEE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | semi-aniline leather | foamed urethane |
| Headband | leather and microfiber | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 23 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | industry-leading |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Focal Celestee FCELESTEE
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Sony WH-1000XM4 offers 6.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
