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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more traditional listening experience with superior sound quality and don't mind a wired connection, the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) headphones are a great choice and they are less expensive than the Sony option. They are particularly good for music and TV, with a comfortable over-ear design, high build quality, and excellent noise isolation. However, they may not be the best for calls and meetings, and they lack wireless convenience. On the other hand, the Sony WF1000XM4 earbuds offer an advanced feature set including active noise cancelling, wireless convenience with a compact form factor, and better suitability for exercise and air travel, but this comes at a higher price point. They are also optimized for modern features like virtual surround sound, have an app-based equalizer, and are sweatproof and dustproof, making them a more versatile choice for on-the-go use and varied environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.5
5.6
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.8
6.7
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
6.0
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM4 is very good for noise reduction, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) does not have a battery. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$170
$220
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has a price of $170 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
Build Quality
8.0
8.9
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) both have very good build quality, though the Sony WF1000XM4 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.6
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony WF1000XM4 to be excellent for music, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good.
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How the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) and the Sony WF1000XM4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) | Sony WF1000XM4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$170 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beyerdynamic | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1985 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 272.1 Grams | 6.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sebastian Taboada | September 2022
"Altogether, when you consider its accessible price tag, the performance, the build, and its outstanding comfort, I think that the DT770 Pro is fantastic option for anyone looking for a closed-back headphone in the sub-$1,000 range, and I can confidently give it a strong recommendation."
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What HiFi? | March 2023
"The headphones deliver a satisfying user experience, class-leading battery life, some of the best noise-cancelling we’ve heard in this category, and absolutely stunning sound quality."
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About Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic is a German, family-owned, century-old, audio system manufacturer. They produce a wide array of professional-quality products such as microphones, aviation headsets, conference systems and headphones. The company has served as the main provider of audio equipment for German entertainment events like tours by the Beatles and Elton John and even government entities like the German Parliament.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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