Sony WH-1000XM4 Black
Score: 88/100
Beats Fit Pro
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Sony WH-1000XM4 (Black) remains a benchmark in noise-cancelling headphones, offering top-tier ANC, LDAC high-resolution streaming, and a suite of smart features with 30 h battery life and quick charging. It excels in comfort and connectivity but lacks aptX support and can suffer from touch-control sensitivity.
Beats Fit Pro delivers sport-focused true-wireless comfort with solid ANC, spatial audio and strong Apple integration, though ear pressure and modest battery life limit marathon sessions. The IPX4 rating makes them suitable for workouts, but they lack advanced EQ and higher water-dust protection.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 hoursbest | 6 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 255 g | 66.3 gbest |
40 mmbest | — | |
38 hoursbest | 7 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | — |
105 dB SPLbest | — | |
10 mbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 255 g | 66.3 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 30 hours | 6 hours |
Battery Life (ANC Off) (hours) | 38 hours | 7 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers hail the WH-1000XM4 as a benchmark in noise-cancelling headphones, lauding its ANC, sound fidelity, LDAC support, and intelligent features, while noting the lack of aptX and occasional touch-control issues.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the XM4's noise cancellation, sound quality, quick-charge speed, and Speak-to-Chat convenience, but repeatedly mention touch-control sensitivity, ear-cup heat, and occasional LDAC stutter on non-Sony phones.
Professional reviewers praise the Fit Pro for AirPods-Pro-level ANC, secure fit and Apple H1 features, while noting ear pressure, limited EQ and modest water resistance as drawbacks.
Users love the earbuds staying put during workouts and the punchy bass, but complain about ear soreness after a few hours and wish for stronger water protection.
“Best noise cancellation I've ever used-blocks out airplane engines completely.”
“Sound quality is rich and balanced, better than my old Bose QC35.”
“Love the quick charge-10 minutes gets me through a workday.”
