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Sony WF-1000XM4
Original price was: KSh 30,500.KSh 29,500Current price is: KSh 29,500.
- Audio Technology: Integrated Processor V1, DSEE Extreme upscaling, Hi-Res Audio Wireless (LDAC)
- Drivers: 6mm dynamic drivers
- Noise Cancellation: Active Noise Cancellation with dual noise sensors, Adaptive Sound Control
- Battery Life: Up to 8 hours (ANC on), 12 hours (ANC off), 24 hours total with case
- Charging: USB-C, Qi wireless charging; 10-min charge for 60 minutes playback
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint pairing, Google Fast Pair
- Build: IPX4 water-resistant, polyurethane foam ear tips (4 sizes)
- Microphones: Beamforming mics with bone-conduction sensor on each earbud
- Controls: Touch sensors for playback/volume, voice assistants (Google Assistant, Alexa)
- Colors: Black, Silver
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- Up to 24 hours with the charging case
- ANC active noise cancellation
- IPX4 water resistance
- 6 mm drivers
- Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connection
- 1.5 hours to recharge
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| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Soundcore | Bose | Apple |
| Model | WF-1000XM4 | Liberty 5 Pro | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | AirPods Pro 2 |
| Announced | 2021 | 2026 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Silver | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Rose Gold, Pearl Blue | Not specified | White |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 5.5 g per earbud | 7.7g per earbud; 59.8g case | 5.3 grams |
| Dimensions | Not specified | Not specified | Earbud 31.2 x 20.3 x 24.4mm; case 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm | 30.9 mm x 21.8 mm x 24.0 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off | Up to 12 hours / 50 hours with case in normal mode; 6.5 hours / 28 hours with case with ANC on | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours for earbuds | Earbuds about 1 hour; case about 3 hours | 2 hours earbuds; 3 hours case | Not specified |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Optional wireless charging case cover | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft | 10 m / 33 ft | 9m | Not specified |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes (firmware-supported) | Yes — up to three devices | Yes | Not specified |
| Connector | Wireless audio connection | Wireless audio connection | Not specified | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | No audio cable | No audio cable | Not specified | No audio cable included |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | soundcore app | Bose app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support | Built-in offline voice control | Not specified | Siri |
| Sensors | Wearing detection and touch sensors | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction voice pickup units | Not specified | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Touch control |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; 360 Reality Audio | Anker Thus AI chip; HearID 5.0; three-device connection | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense | Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Hearing Protection |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | 9.2 mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers | Not specified | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (AAC); 20 Hz–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz/990 kbps) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices | Not specified |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — Adaptive ANC 4.0 | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention | Yes | Aware mode with ActiveSense | Adaptive Transparency |
| Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio compatible | Optimized for Dolby Atmos | Bose Immersive Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones | Eight MEMS microphones and two bone-conduction VPUs with Thus AI processing | 8 Total (4 per earbud) | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control | Hi-Res sound; HearID 5.0; AI Sound Enhancement | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Vent system for pressure equalization; Adaptive EQ; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on or 36 hours total with ANC off | Up to 50 hours total in normal mode or 28 hours with ANC on; 690 mAh case battery | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 30 hours of listening time |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging | USB-C or wireless charging | USB-C | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | Lightning |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Case Features | Status LED; Qi wireless charging | Pairing control and status indicator | Protective charging case | Standard charging case |
| Case Dimensions | Not specified | Not specified | 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm | 45.2 mm x 60.6 mm x 21.7 mm |
| Case Weight | Not specified | Not specified | 59.8g | 50.8 grams |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls; Quick Attention | Touch controls and 20 built-in offline voice commands | Touch controls | Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency; Swipe up or down to adjust volume; Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IP55 earbuds | IPX4 earbuds | Not specified |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM4 earbuds | Liberty 5 Pro earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds earbuds | AirPods Pro 2 |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case | Charging case | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable | Lightning to USB-C Cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | True wireless design | True wireless design | Not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Silicone ear tips in multiple sizes | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) |
| Documentation | Reference Guide and warranty documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Documentation |
Specs
Sony WF-1000XM4 specifications
General
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | WF-1000XM4 |
| Announced | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Silver |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off |
|---|---|
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours for earbuds |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Connectivity
| Connection | Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes (firmware-supported) |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support |
|---|---|
| Sensors | Wearing detection and touch sensors |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; 360 Reality Audio |
Audio
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (AAC); 20 Hz–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz/990 kbps) |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention |
| Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio compatible |
| Microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones |
| Audio Features | DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control |
Charging Case
| Case Type | Charging case |
|---|---|
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on or 36 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Case Features | Status LED; Qi wireless charging |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Touch controls; Quick Attention |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds |
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips |
What's in the Box
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM4 earbuds |
|---|---|
| Charging Case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips |
| Documentation | Reference Guide and warranty documentation |











