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1. #XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL DRIVER#
2. #XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL WINDOWS 10#
3. #XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL ANDROID#
4. #XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL PRO#
5. #XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL BLUETOOTH#

#XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL PRO#

This does mean both the AirPods Pro and the XM4 are suitable for workouts and other sweat-generating experiences.ĪirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Audio Quality

#XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL WINDOWS 10#

There's also support for Microsoft Swift Pair, for putting the Sony earbuds on a Windows 10 desktop.īoth models include sweat and water resistance corresponding to an IPX4 rating, which is an improvement on Sony's side from the XM3, which lacked any resistance at all.

#XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL ANDROID#

With support for Google's Fast Pair, the XM4 can be paired with an Android device with a single tap.

#XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL BLUETOOTH#

Both sets of earphones and cases claim to recharge up to 60 minutes of play time from a five-minute charge.ĪirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Connectivity and Resistanceīoth models connect to their host devices using Bluetooth, though Sony opts for the newer Bluetooth 5.2 versus Apple's use of Bluetooth 5.0.ĪirPods Pro users will be familiar with the ability to get quickly up and running with personal audio accessories and their iPhone. The quick charging capabilities of the cases are comparable. Sony refers to its pair as dual "noise-sensing" microphones, with one described as "feed-forward" and the other "feed-back." All of the microphones on both sides are also beamforming.

AirPods Pro also suffered from a bit of rustling noise in our ears as we moved about with ANC, versus the XM4 remaining silent.ĪirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Virtual Assistants, Microphones, and Controlīoth pairs of earphones have two microphones per bud, with an outward-facing version matched with an inward-facing version aimed to assist noise cancellation features and pick up the user's voice better.

Between the foam ear tips and larger driver, the XM4 blocked more external noise and canceled out more of our white noise than AirPods Pro. In short, Sony claims this combination will aid noise cancellation by performing better at low frequencies and a high degree in precision in generating the low-frequency cancellation signal.ĭuring our testing, it seemed Sony's improvements have paid off.

#XM4 AMBIENT SOUND CONTROL DRIVER#

The company uses a new 6mm driver unit in the speaker, which has a 20% increase in magnet volume combined with a high compliance diaphragm. Sony's hardware isn't just a processor improvement. Users can also set the system to recognize frequently visited locations and adjust the sound automatically. Sony also offers an Adaptive Sound Control that can change the Ambient Sound settings depending on the user's situation, such as allowing tannoy announcements to be heard at a station. An Automatic Wind Noise Reduction mode suppresses wind sounds.Īn Ambient Sound mode offers a similar concept to Apple's Transparency Mode, which allows some sounds to pass through to the user, but prevents general drone and background noises from getting through. Sony has used its V1 Integrated Processor to handle noise cancellation, including several different modes. Despite the slightly different names, they both offer the ability to cut down background noise to make it easier to listen to your selected media. The AirPods Pro and the XM4 offer noise cancellation, with Apple's described as Active Noise Cancellation while Sony opts for Noise Cancellation. The new versions included by Sony use unique polyurethane foam to maximize the surface contact area and improve its stickiness to the canal wall.ĪirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Noise Cancellation On the inside is the earbud tips used for noise isolation, intended to squeeze against the ear canal wall to eliminate leaked air. The circular microphone element towards the base may look like an earring to some, highlighting an otherwise muted external appearance. When worn, the XM4 is relatively flat and can be seen by bystanders as a slightly elongated disk covering the inner section of the ear. The Sony WF-1000-XM4 (left) versus Apple AirPods Pro (right) While Apple's AirPods Pro have a descending stalk, Sony instead sticks to a largely circular and self-contained bud without any sticking-out sections. They try to be earbuds that fit within the space of the ear itself. The XM4 follows the same path as its predecessor. Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Specificationsĭual noise-sensing microphones, Beamforming, Bone ConductionĪirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Design and Dimensions