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Sony WH-1000XM2 vs Sony WH-1000XM4

    Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
    Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
      Sony WH-1000XM4
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      Editiorial reviews
      47
      4.5 out of 5
      25 user ratings
      5 stars
      		60 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      19
      4.6 out of 5
      7 user ratings
      5 stars
      		85 %
      4 stars
      		14 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      42
      4.3 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		52 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      140
      3.5 out of 5
      140 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		16 %
      1 stars
      		5 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
      StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Silver
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Silver
      Foldableyesyes
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
      Weight9.7 oz8.96 oz

      Sound

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
      Bluetooth version4.15.0
      Bluetooth profile
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • HFP
      • A2DP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
      • HSP
      Wireless range1010
      USBnoyes
      Type of USB connectorMicro-USBUSB Type-C

      Features

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
      Noise-cancelingyesyes
      Carrying caseyesyes

      Power

      Sony WH-1000XM2Sony WH-1000XM2
      Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery recharge time4.0 h3.0 h
      Standby time40.0 h200.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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