True Wireless
Apple Beats X
Not yet scored
$150
Full review dataApple Beats X vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple Beats X vs Sony WF-1000XM4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple Beats X
No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple Beats X | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $199 |
| HearWiki score | Not scored | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 6 mm |
| Driver size | - | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.2 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | - | 24 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 2 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Voice assistant | Apple W1 chip / Siri support implied | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 49.9 g | 41.1 g |
| Case weight | - | 41 g |
| Water resistance | - | IPX4 |
| USB-C | No | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
Apple Beats X
These wireless in-ear buds from Beats rely on Bluetooth 4.0 and the Apple W1 chip for straightforward pairing with iOS devices. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge, with a quick 5-minute top-up adding about 2 hours of use, plus a simple inline mic and remote for calls and track control. They lack noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity, so they're best for casual listening rather than focused or multi-device use.
- Pro:Fast Fuel quick charge gives 2 hours from a 5-minute charge
- Pro:Lightweight at under 50 grams for comfortable wear
- Pro:Apple W1 chip simplifies pairing with Apple devices
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Bluetooth 4.0 is older and lacks multipoint support
- Con:No USB-C charging port
Sony WF-1000XM4
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are high-end true wireless earbuds that excel in active noise cancellation and sound quality, with a compact 6mm driver and support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They provide about 8 hours of playback per charge, extendable to 24 hours with the case, and include handy features like multipoint connectivity and quick charging. Their IPX4 rating makes them suitable for workouts, though the overall design is a bit bulky for some ears.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
- Pro:Good battery life with fast charging
- Con:Bulkier fit compared to rivals
- Con:No wireless charging on the case
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
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