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Sony WH-1000XM4C vs Stax SR-X9000

What WH-1000XM4C does better (3) and where SR-X9000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sony WH-1000XM4C
Sony · 2026WH-1000XM4C
5.3Score
3 advantages
Higher score
vs
Stax SR-X9000
Stax · 2023SR-X9000
1 advantage≈ $7,100
6.2Noise control & calls3.8

Why is WH-1000XM4C better than SR-X9000?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · SR-X9000: No
  2. Weight253 g vs 432 g+71%
  3. Lowest frequency4 Hz vs 5 Hz+25%

Why is SR-X9000 better than WH-1000XM4C?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 42,000 Hz+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Stax SR-X9000Stax SR-X9000≈ $7,100
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency4 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz42,000 Hz
Sensitivity106 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones5—
Battery & charging
Battery life34 h—
Battery life with ANC27 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version6—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Weight253 g432 g
FoldableYes—
ColoursPurpleBlack
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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