True Wireless
Mpow X3
72Good
$160
Full review dataMpow X3 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.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Mpow X3
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value8.0
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Mpow X3 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $160 | $200 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | - |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 27 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Case weight | - | 41 g |
| Water resistance | IPX6 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | - |
What reviewers said
Mpow X3
The Mpow X3 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack a surprisingly robust feature set, including hybrid ANC, touch controls, and a high IPX8 water resistance rating. They deliver solid battery life and a versatile sound profile, though the noise cancellation is not the strongest and the case feels a bit cheap. Overall, they offer strong value for everyday use and workouts.
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:High IPX8 water resistance
- Pro:Solid battery life with charging case
- Con:ANC is not very powerful
- Con:Case feels cheap
- Con:No app support or EQ
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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