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Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White — True-wireless · 2021
Sony

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White

True-wireless · 2021

87
/ 100
From $279
VS
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case wins by 5
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case — True-wireless · 2022
Apple

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case

True-wireless · 2022

92
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White lands at 87 and AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair

Pick AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case

Compared on the sound sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case leads on sound (91 vs 86).

Comfort

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case

Compared on the comfort sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case leads on comfort (90 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case leads on anc (89 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White 87
vs
92 AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case

Score breakdown

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White
87
anc 84
sound 86
comfort 85
battery 78
features 83
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case
92
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White versus AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case — full spec comparison
Spec Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case
Type
True-wireless
True-wireless
Release year
2021
2022

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

FAQ: Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White vs AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case

Which is better, Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White or AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case? +

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $279, Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.

Is AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case worth the price? +

At $279, AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White or AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White or AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case? +

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case — leads on sound (91 vs 86). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Sony WF-1000XM4 · Arctic White or AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case? +

AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case — leads on comfort (90 vs 85). Compared on the comfort sub-score.