True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM4
84Great
$199
Full review dataSony WF-1000XM4 vs Urbanista Phoenix: 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
Urbanista Phoenix
68Good
$149
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Urbanista Phoenix
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Urbanista Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $199 | $149 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 6 mm | 10 mm dynamic driver |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 97 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 8 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 34 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 1 h | - |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 41.1 g | 400 g |
| Case weight | 41 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 2 |
What reviewers said
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
Urbanista Phoenix
The Urbanista Phoenix are true wireless earbuds that lean heavily on their solar-charging case as the main selling point, offering a generous total battery life of 34 hours with the case. They come with hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity, making them a feature-rich option for everyday use. While their sound quality is solid and comfortable, they don't push boundaries in audio performance or codec support.
- Pro:Solar-charging case extends battery life significantly
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode included
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and IPX4 water resistance
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC only)
- Con:Sound quality is decent but not exceptional
- Con:Lacks extensive customization options
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