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3.8Noise control & calls6.2
6.8Battery3.7
Why is M-271 DB better than WH-1000XM4C?
- Battery life65 h vs 34 h+91%
- Weight109 g vs 253 g2.3×
Why is WH-1000XM4C better than M-271 DB?
- Active noise cancellingNo · M-271 DB: Yes
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · M-271 DB: Yes
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- LDACNo · M-271 DB: Yes
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
- Driver size32 mm vs 40 mm+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | On-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 32 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 107 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 | 65 h | 34 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 27 h |
| Charging time | 5 h | — |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 109 g | 253 g |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
| Colours | — | Purple |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
