Sony WH-1000XM4 Silver
Score: 88/100
Beats Fit Pro
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Sony WH-1000XM4 (Silver) is a premium wireless over-ear headphone delivering industry-leading ANC, LDAC high-resolution streaming, and a suite of smart features. It offers long battery life, multipoint pairing, and app-based customization, though it lacks aptX support and water resistance.
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 | 254 g | 66.3 gbest |
40 mmbest | — | |
38 hoursbest | 7 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | — |
105 dB SPLbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 254 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 |
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Professional reviewers universally rank the WH-1000XM4 among the best noise-cancelling headphones, highlighting its superior ANC, long battery life, LDAC high-resolution streaming, and comfortable design.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the WH-1000XM4 for its powerful ANC, impressive battery endurance, and convenient Speak-to-Chat, while noting issues with call quality in windy settings and touch-control sensitivity.
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.
“ANC is incredible-blocks out airplane engines completely.”
“Battery lasts for days, even with heavy use.”
“Speak-to-Chat is a game-changer for quick conversations.”
