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Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black — True-wireless · 2021
Sony

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black

True-wireless · 2021

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

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case

True-wireless · 2022

92
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case takes it — here’s why.

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

Pick Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black if…

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

Pick AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard 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 · Rose Gold · standard case

Compared on the sound sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case leads on sound (91 vs 86).

Comfort

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case

Compared on the comfort sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case leads on comfort (90 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case leads on anc (89 vs 84).

Value for money

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case more score per dollar ($249 vs $279).

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black 87
vs
92 AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case

Score breakdown

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black
87
anc 84
sound 86
comfort 85
battery 78
features 83
AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case
92
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black versus AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case — full spec comparison
Spec Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case
Type
True-wireless
True-wireless
Release year
2021
2022

Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black

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

AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard 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 · Midnight Black vs AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case

Which is better, Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case? +

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

Is Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black worth the price? +

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

Is AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case worth the price? +

At $249, AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard 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 · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case? +

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

Which is better for comfort, Sony WF-1000XM4 · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 2 · Rose Gold · standard case? +

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