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Philips Fidelio L4 vs Yamaha YH-L700A

What Fidelio L4 does better (6) and where YH-L700A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Philips Fidelio L4
Philips · 2023Fidelio L4
7.6Score
6 advantages≈ $260
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Yamaha YH-L700A
Yamaha · 2023YH-L700A
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $200
5.8Noise control & calls7.8
6.4Battery3.8

Why is Fidelio L4 better than YH-L700A?

  1. Battery life50 h vs 34 h+47%
  2. LDACYes · YH-L700A: No
  3. Battery life with ANC40 h vs 34 h+18%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 3.5 h+75%
  5. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
  6. Lowest frequency7 Hz vs 8 Hz+14%

Why is YH-L700A better than Fidelio L4?

  1. aptXNo · Fidelio L4: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha YH-L700AYamaha YH-L700A≈ $2006.7
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency7 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h34 h
Battery life with ANC40 h34 h
Battery capacity800 mAh—
Charging time2 h3.5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle AssistantGoogle Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight—330 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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