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HifiMan HE1000 vs Sony WH-1000XM4C

What HE1000 does better (2) and where WH-1000XM4C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE1000
HifiMan · 2026HE1000
2 advantages≈ $2,700
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4C
Sony · 2026WH-1000XM4C
5.3Score
3 advantages
Higher score
2.4Battery3.7

Why is HE1000 better than WH-1000XM4C?

  1. aptXYes · WH-1000XM4C: No
  2. Highest frequency65,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+62%

Why is WH-1000XM4C better than HE1000?

  1. Battery life23 h vs 34 h+48%
  2. Weight452 g vs 253 g+79%
  3. Lowest frequency8 Hz vs 4 Hz2×
Specifications

Side by side

HifiMan HE1000HifiMan HE1000≈ $2,700
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency8 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency65,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Sensitivity—106 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—5
Battery & charging
Battery life23 h34 h
Battery life with ANC—27 h
Charging time4 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight452 g253 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Purple
Features
Touch controls—Yes
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