![]() However, they both come with a matte finish which makes them easier to grip. The Sony WF-1000XM case and the earbuds are also made from polycarbonate material. Also, as the earbuds themselves are made from glossy plastic, they are a little difficult to remove from the case if your fingers are sweaty. It is made from a polycarbonate material and has a glossy surface, which makes it a little slippery and more prone to scratches. Talking about the case design, the AirPods Pro has a sleek, but slightly tall case. Case Design: Sony’s Case with Matte Finish is better than Apple’s Glossy One Tapping and holding on the left earbud enables Quick Attention Mode (transparency) and turns off as soon as you remove your finger. On the left earbud, single tap to toggle ANC and transparency modes, and double tap to receive or end calls. The working is a little different here – a single tap on the right earbud allows to play/pause music, and double and triple tap to skip tracks forward and backward. The Sony WF-1000XM4, on the other hand, features touch controls on the surface of the earbuds. Pressing and holding the stem allows toggling between ANC and transparency modes. Single press to play/pause music or answer calls, double press to skip music forward and triple press to skip backward. The stem of the AirPods Pro features pressure-sensitive controls. The AirPods Pro earbuds have a stem, whereas the 1000XM4 comes with a stem-less design. WATCH: Sony WF – 1000XM4: Unboxing & First Lookīoth Sony and Apple have different approaches to design. However, with the bulky shape of these TWS earbuds and weight, which is on the heavier side, you start to feel a little discomfort after over two hours of continuous use. The foam ear tips on XM4 ensure a perfect and comfortable fit, compared to silicon ear tips on AirPods Pro. The 1000XM4 fits perfectly and does not slip out whether I’m running, cycling, doing jumping jacks, or watching while eating. I have a habit of watching some content while eating, and with this jaw movement, the earbuds come off easily. Especially when working out and doing jumping jacks. In my case, both the earbuds snugly fit my ears, but the AirPods Pro tends to slip out of the ear after a few minutes. ![]() When it comes to comfort and fit, it differs from person to person, and their ear structure. ![]() However, the box comes wrapped in a single-use plastic cover, unlike on iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks where there is no plastic used.Ĭomfort & Design Comfort: AirPods Pro is more comfortable, but Sony offers a secure fit This highlights Sony’s philosophy of being more socially responsible.Įven Apple has a packaging box made from recycled paper. Even the sections where the charging cable and ear tips are kept are made from paper. Sony does not use any plastic in the packaging and the box is made from 99% paper using recycled and sustainable materials. ![]() Here’s our analysis of what differentiates the offerings of Sony and Apple. We’ve been using both TWS earbuds for a few months now. The AirPods Pro is available for $249, whereas the XM4 is slightly more expensive at $279. While the WF-1000XM4 is relatively new, the AirPods Pro was launched back in 2019, and it is a top contender in the TWS segment. The Sony WF-100XM4 ( review) and Apple AirPods Pro have already set a high benchmark and impressed us with their sound quality and performance. However, it is the sound quality, battery life, and features like active noise cancellation (ANC), wireless charging, and more, that differentiate premium true wireless stereo ( TWS) earbuds from their affordable counterparts. There is no shortage of truly wireless earbuds in the market, and you can easily get a good-sounding pair for under $100. ![]()
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