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Austrian Audio Hi-X55 vs Sony WH-1000XM4

What Hi-X55 does better (0) and where WH-1000XM4 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio Hi-X55
Austrian Audio · 2020Hi-X55
0 advantages≈ $220
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony · 2020WH-1000XM4
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is Hi-X55 better than WH-1000XM4?

Hi-X55 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is WH-1000XM4 better than Hi-X55?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Hi-X55: Yes
  2. Weight305 g vs 254 g+20%
  3. Highest frequency28,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+43%
  4. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 4 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4≈ $2606.3
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency28,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity118 dB101 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—38 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight305 g254 g
FoldableYesYes
ColoursGrey—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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