True Wireless
Beats Studio Buds
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$150
Full review dataBeats Studio Buds vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Studio Buds 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.
Beats Studio Buds
No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Beats Studio Buds | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $150 | $199 |
| HearWiki score | Not scored | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 6 mm |
| Driver size | 8.2 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 100.5 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | - | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 36 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 1 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5 g | 41.1 g |
| Case weight | - | 41 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Model code | Beats Studio Buds + | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | - |
What reviewers said
Beats Studio Buds
These true wireless earbuds deliver active noise cancellation, transparency, and spatial audio support, with a total playback time of up to 36 hours when factoring in the charging case. They work seamlessly with both iOS and Android devices thanks to Class 1 Bluetooth and quick charging capabilities. The compact, IPX4-rated design makes them a versatile pick for everyday listening.
- Pro:Effective noise cancellation and transparency mode
- Pro:Long total battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Fast charging adds an hour of playback in five minutes
- Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 24 hours with the case
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no high-res support
- Con:No wireless charging for the case
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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