3.8Noise control & calls6.2
Why is Empyrean II better than WH-1000XM4C?
Empyrean II has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is WH-1000XM4C better than Empyrean II?
- Active noise cancellingNo · Empyrean II: Yes
- Weight385 g vs 253 g+52%
- Lowest frequency8 Hz vs 4 Hz2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 40 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 8 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 106 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 5 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 34 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 27 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 385 g | 253 g |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | Purple |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
