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Noble Audio FoKus H-ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What FoKus H-ANC does better (3) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Noble Audio FoKus H-ANC
Noble Audio · 2022FoKus H-ANC
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $160
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
9.2Battery8.8

Why is FoKus H-ANC better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 12 h+8%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than FoKus H-ANC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · FoKus H-ANC: Yes
  2. LDACNo · FoKus H-ANC: Yes
  3. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1607.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h12 h
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—7.3 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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