Beats Studio Pro vs Sony WH-1000XM4
Beats Studio Pro
2023 · $299.99 today
8477
Sony WH-1000XM4
2020 · $278 today
9074
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Beats Studio Pro is better
- Charge Time: 2 hrs vs 3 hrs(50% less)
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 vs 5.0(6% more)
Why Sony WH-1000XM4 is better
- Battery Life (ANC on): 30 hrs vs 24 hrs(25% more)
- Weight: 254 g vs 260 g(lower)
Verdict
Beats Studio Pro leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Codec Support | AAC, SBC, USB-C Lossless | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes (wired) | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life (ANC on) | 24 hrs | 30 hrs● |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs● | 3 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 4 hrs | 10 min = 5 hrs |
| Comfort | ||
| Weight | 260 g | 254 g● |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3● | 5.0 |
| Multipoint Pairing | Yes | No |