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QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

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QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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The short verdict

WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
9.3
Choose the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if
  • Cheaper today ($150 vs $185)
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Choose the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones if
  • Bargain hunters who find a used pair at a deep discount.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds1 win
−$35.32Cheaper today$150 vs $185
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Why pick theWH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones2 wins
−5,986 gLighter in the hand254 vs 6,240 g
+25%Longer listening time30 vs 24 h
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Sound1 difference
Type
In-ear monitor
Over-ear
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
Yes
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Battery3 differences
Battery life
24 h
30 h
Total with case
24 mAh
30 h
Battery type
24 mAh
30 mAh
Connectivity2 differences
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC,AAC,aptX Adaptive
SBC,AAC,LDAC
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
6240 g
254 g
Colors
Black, White Smoke, Lunar Blue
Black, Silver, Midnight Blue
Launch1 difference
Released
2023
2020
Battery & charging1 difference
Fast Charge
Yes
10 min → up to 5 hours playback

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