Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Powerbeats Pro 2
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Sony WH-1000XM4KSh 25,000.00
Apple AirPods Pro 2KSh 28,500.00
Sony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesKSh 33,500.00
Sony WF-1000XM5KSh 27,000.00
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| Feature |  Sony WF-1000XM4 |  Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,500.00 | KSh 29,000.00 |
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC |
| 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 10 hours / 45 hours with case (Adaptive EQ); 8 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC/Transparency) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 8.7g per earbud; 69g case; 77.7g total |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Beats |
| Model | WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| 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 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 8.7g per earbud; 69g case; 77.7g total |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 45 x 41 x 24mm; case 75 x 66 x 34mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats 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 10 hours / 45 hours with case (Adaptive EQ); 8 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC/Transparency) |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours for earbuds | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback | 5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes (Qi case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | — |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes (firmware-supported) | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support | Hands-free Siri; Android voice assistant |
| Sensors | Wearing detection and touch sensors | Heart-rate sensors, optical wear sensors and motion accelerometers |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; 360 Reality Audio | Real-time workout heart-rate monitoring; Apple H2 chip |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Adaptive ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio compatible | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones | 3 microphones per earbud; Voice Isolation |
| Audio Features | DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control | Adaptive EQ; Apple H2 chip |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Features | Status LED; Qi wireless charging | Charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 75 x 66 x 34mm |
| Case Weight | — | 69g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls; Quick Attention | Multifunction button and volume rockers on each earbud |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL; nickel-titanium earhooks |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM4 earbuds | Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL; nickel-titanium earhooks |
| Documentation | Reference Guide and warranty documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card |