Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods 4 ANC
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| Feature |  Sony WF-1000XM5 |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 27,000 | KSh 24,500 |
| Drivers | 0.33" | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Max. 8 hrs (NC ON) | Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4 equivalent) | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.38 oz | 4.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Apple |
| Model | WF-1000XM5 | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Silver | White |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 1.38 oz | 4.3 grams |
| Dimensions | — | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 8 hrs (NC ON) | Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Charging Time | Approx. 2 hrs (USB charging) | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.80 ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| 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-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Wear detection, touch controls, proximity sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; multipoint | Live Translation for communicating across languages |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.33" | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Frequency Response | 20–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) | 20–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling 990 kbps) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | Dsee Extreme | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip |
| Spatial Audio | — | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Case Charging | USB-C | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Weight | Approx. 1.38 oz | 34.7 grams |
| Case Features | Charging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 2 hrs (USB charging) | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off |
| Case Dimensions | — | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control, Quick Attention | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4 equivalent) | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM5 earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Charging Case | Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference Guide (New) | Documentation |
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