Sony WF-1000XM4 with iPhone

[Mr.Humble]

Hello there!

 

I'm considering retiring my beloved NuForce EDC3s for a true wireless pair and I'm deciding between the WF-1000XM4 and a potential Airpods Pro 2 later next year hopefully.

 

Is there anyone using the Sonys with an iPhone? How is the experience? Do the things like battery indicator work okay or are they locked out?

 

How is the tuning? I'm mostly into "neutral" tuned earphones - no bass increase or stuff like that.

 

Thanks!

[Cheeki]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diMlMkrwsKQ

 

This CNET review pretty much compares everything between the two. It's hard to get an anecdote from people because they'd have to at least maybe tried both. TLDW: Apple on apple devices work more smoothly obviously. There is a whole ldac vs aac on iphone debate, but most cases they seem to be very similar. Is apple nerfing other headphones for preference for their own, absolutely, even if it might be subtle, There's only so much you can cram pack into small earbuds before software has to take over and just general fit and features.

[Roswell]

I tried both before settling on the AirPods Pro. If you want accuracy/neutrality, they’re the obvious choice. The Sony model is fun to listen to in its own way but they’re anything but neutral or accurate.

 

AirPods Pro are also waaaaay more comfortable due to the vents that let your ears breathe and prevent the air cabin effect with ANC.