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Sennheiser RS 5200 vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What RS 5200 does better (1) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser RS 5200
Sennheiser · 2021RS 5200
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $180
vs
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls5.1
8.2Battery7.4

Why is RS 5200 better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than RS 5200?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · RS 5200: Yes
  2. Weight61 g vs 41 g+49%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 1.5 h2×
  4. Highest frequency16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%
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 frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency16,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time3 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight61 g41 g
Earbud weight (each)—7.3 g
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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