Audeze LCD-4z
Audeze
24 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Calls
Commute
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Audeze LCD-4z | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | premium leather | foamed urethane |
| Headband | carbon fiber suspension headband and ventilated leather headstrap | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 15 Ω | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | industry-leading |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | XLR | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 2.5 m | 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 | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Audeze LCD-4z
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Audeze LCD-4z0.006score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B0.254score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B offers 42.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
