Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2

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Feature	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Price	KSh 29,500	KSh 28,500
Drivers	6 mm dynamic driver	Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Connection	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	Yes
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 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)
Water & Dust Resistance	IPX4 earbuds	—
Weight	Approximately 7.3 g per earbud	5.3 grams

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SpecificationSony WF-1000XM4Apple AirPods Pro 2

General

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Brand	Sony	Apple
Model	WF-1000XM4	AirPods Pro 2
Announced	2021	2022
Type	True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds	True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color	Black, Silver	White

Design

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Weight	Approximately 7.3 g per earbud	5.3 grams
Dimensions	—	30.9 mm x 21.8 mm x 24.0 mm

Battery & Charging

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	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 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	—
Fast Charging	5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback	5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging Port	USB-C (charging case)	USB-C
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes

Connectivity

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Connection	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range	Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft	—
Multipoint Connection	Yes (firmware-supported)	—
Connector	N/A - wireless audio connection	N/A - wireless audio connection
Cable Length	N/A - no audio cable	N/A - no audio cable included
App Support	Sony | Sound Connect	Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app

Features

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Voice Assistant	Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support	Siri
Sensors	Wearing detection and touch sensors	Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Touch control
Special Features	Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; 360 Reality Audio	Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Hearing Protection

Audio

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Drivers	6 mm dynamic driver	Custom high-excursion Apple 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	Yes
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention	Adaptive Transparency
Spatial Audio	360 Reality Audio compatible	Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Microphones	Built-in beamforming microphones	Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone
Audio Features	DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control	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	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Case Type	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 30 hours of listening time
Case Charging	USB-C or Qi wireless charging	Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector
Case Charging Port	USB-C	Lightning
Case Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Case Features	Status LED; Qi wireless charging	Standard charging case
Case Dimensions	—	45.2 mm x 60.6 mm x 21.7 mm
Case Weight	—	50.8 grams

Design & Controls

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Controls	Touch controls; Quick Attention	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	—
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions	Noise Isolation Earbud Tips	Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L)

What's in the Box

Specification	Sony WF-1000XM4	Apple AirPods Pro 2
Headphones / Earbuds	WF-1000XM4 earbuds	AirPods Pro 2
Charging Case	Charging case	MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop
Charging Cable	USB-C charging cable	Lightning to USB-C Cable
Audio Cable	N/A - true wireless design	N/A - not included
Ear Tips / Accessories	Noise Isolation Earbud Tips	Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L)
Documentation	Reference Guide and warranty documentation	Documentation

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