Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
Sony
86 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser 700174
Sennheiser
79 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B | Sennheiser 700174 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | foamed urethane | silicone |
| Headband | — | Silicone covered headband cushioning inside |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 37 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 47 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | industry-leading | Hybrid, Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX0 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Sennheiser 700174
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B0.254score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser 7001740.786score per dollar
Sennheiser 700174 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
