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Marshall Minor IV vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Marshall Minor IV 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.

Marshall Minor IV

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Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Marshall Minor IV vs Sony WF-1000XM4
SpecMarshall Minor IVSony WF-1000XM4
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$160$199
HearWiki scoreNot scored84 / 100 · Great
Released20192021
Audio
Driver12 mm Dynamic Driver6 mm
Driver size-6 mm
Drivers per side-2
Frequency response-20 Hz - 40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω-
Wireless
BluetoothBluetooth LE Audio-ready5.2
Bluetooth version-5.2
Codecs-SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing-Yes
Wireless range-10 m
Battery
Battery life30 h12 h
Battery life (ANC on)-8 h
Battery incl. case-24 h
Full charge time-90 min
Quick charge-5 min = 1 h
Wireless charging-Yes
Features
ANC type-adaptive
Design
Weight7.39 g41.1 g
Case weight-41 g
Water resistance-IPX4

What reviewers said

Marshall Minor IV

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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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