True Wireless
Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
72Good
$280
Full review dataBeyerdynamic AMIRON 300 vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM4 - Great overall at around $199.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM4
84Great
$199
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls7.0
Value6.0
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $280 | $199 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 28 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.4 g | 41.1 g |
| Case weight | 51.3 g | 41 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | - |
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
The Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 earbuds offer a premium package with strong battery life, modern Bluetooth features like LDAC and multipoint, and a comfortable fit. While they perform well in everyday use, their sound quality and price point may not fully justify the cost for everyone, with some connectivity quirks noted in testing. Overall, they're a solid but not groundbreaking option in the true wireless space.
- Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint connectivity
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening
- Con:Multipoint connection can be unstable
- Con:Sound quality not exceptional for the price
- Con:Premium price tag may not match overall performance
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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