Over-Ear
Beats Studio Pro
70Good
$350
Full review dataBeats Studio Pro vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WH-1000XM4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM4 - Outstanding overall at around $300.
Over-Ear
Sony WH-1000XM4
88Outstanding
$300
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beats Studio Pro
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Value7.0
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $350 | $300 |
| HearWiki score | 70 / 100 · Good | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20-20000 Hz | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 40 h | 38 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 24 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | - | 180 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = up to 4 h | 10 min = 5 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 260 g | 254 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 2 |
What reviewers said
Beats Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro are premium over-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancellation, delivering up to 40 hours of playtime without ANC and 24 hours with it enabled. They feature a 40mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C fast charging, but lack water resistance and multipoint connectivity. Their foldable design and detachable cable add practicality for travel and wired listening.
- Pro:Long battery life (40h without ANC)
- Pro:Fast charging (10 min for 4 hours)
- Pro:Foldable and includes detachable cable
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Con:Only supports AAC codec
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 are premium wireless over-ears that blend top-tier adaptive noise cancellation with a well-balanced, detailed sound signature. They offer a lengthy 30-hour battery, LDAC support, and a comfortable, lightweight build that still holds up well against newer competitors. With handy features like multipoint pairing, touch controls, and a quick charge function, they remain a versatile choice for daily use and travel.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Detailed, accurate audio with LDAC support
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight for long sessions
- Con:No dedicated aptX codec support
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky for some users
- Con:Plastic build feels less premium than price suggests
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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