Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony WH-1000XM4 — Pick the Sony WH-1000XM4 — it leads these groups: Design 2 Connectivity 2
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The short answer
Sony WH-1000XM4 wins this comparison with a score of 73/100, ahead of Sony WH-1000XM3 (58).
The main differences: Weight (255 g vs 254 g) · Sweat/water resistance (— vs ✓) · Bluetooth version (4.2 vs 5).
Scores are computed from 15 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 56 | 90 |
| Features | 100 | 100 |
| Battery | 23 | 23 |
| Audio | 86 | 86 |
| Connectivity | 28 | 77 |
How to choose
Pick the Sony WH-1000XM4 if you care about…
- Weight 254 g +1 g vs 255 g
- Sweat/water resistance ✓ vs —
- Bluetooth version 5 +0.8 vs 4.2
- Multipoint connection ✓ vs —
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Where they differ
4 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 255 g | 254 g | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
| Sweat/water resistance | — | ✓ | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5 | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
| Multipoint connection | — | ✓ | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Design3▾
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 255 g | 254 g |
| Sweat/water resistance | — | ✓ |
| Foldable design | ✓ | ✓ |
Features2▾
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancellation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
Battery2▾
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 30 h | 30 h |
| Charge time | 3 h | 3 h |
Audio5▾
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver unit | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Lowest frequency | 4 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| LDAC | ✓ | ✓ |
Connectivity3▾
| Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5 |
| Multipoint connection | — | ✓ |
| USB-C charging | ✓ | ✓ |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, Sony WH-1000XM3 or Sony WH-1000XM4?
Sony WH-1000XM4 has the higher overall score (73 vs 58) and leads in Design, Connectivity.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Weight (255 g vs 254 g) · Sweat/water resistance (— vs ✓) · Bluetooth version (4.2 vs 5).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 15 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.