Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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| Feature |  Sony WF-1000XM4 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,500 | KSh 27,000 |
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| 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; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IPX4 earbuds |
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 7.7g per earbud; 59.8g case |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Bose |
| Model | WF-1000XM4 | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
| Announced | 2021 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Silver | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 7.7g per earbud; 59.8g case |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 31.2 x 20.3 x 24.4mm; case 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| 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; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours for earbuds | 2 hours earbuds; 3 hours case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Optional wireless charging case cover |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft | 9m |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes (firmware-supported) | Yes |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Bose app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention | Aware mode with ActiveSense |
| Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio compatible | Bose Immersive Audio |
| Microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones | 8 Total (4 per earbud) |
| Audio Features | DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on or 36 hours total with ANC off | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Features | Status LED; Qi wireless charging | Protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm |
| Case Weight | — | 59.8g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls; Quick Attention | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IPX4 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM4 earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L |
| Documentation | Reference Guide and warranty documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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