True Wireless
Philips Fidelio T1
70Good
$299
Full review dataPhilips Fidelio T1 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.
Philips Fidelio T1
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls7.5
Value8.0
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Philips Fidelio T1 | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $299 | $199 |
| HearWiki score | 70 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | hybrid | 6 mm |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 7 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, aptX Voice | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 9 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 48 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 15 min = 1 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Voice assistant | voice assistants | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 109 g | 41.1 g |
| Case weight | - | 41 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | - |
What reviewers said
Philips Fidelio T1
The Philips Fidelio T1 are high-end wireless earbuds that combine hybrid active noise cancellation with LDAC support for high-resolution audio. They offer a long-lasting battery with quick charging capabilities and a comfortable, water-resistant build suitable for daily use. While they excel in sound quality and features, their lack of multipoint connectivity and relatively high price may be drawbacks for some users.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with LDAC support
- Pro:Long battery life with quick charge feature
- Pro:Effective hybrid noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
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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