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HifiMan Svanar wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What Svanar wireless does better (3) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Svanar wireless
HifiMan · 2023Svanar wireless
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $170
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Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $160
9.3Noise control & calls5.2
7.3Build & features4.6

Why is Svanar wireless better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than Svanar wireless?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
  2. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 7.3 g+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1606.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—41 g
Earbud weight (each)8 g7.3 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
ColoursSilverWhite
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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