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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony WF1000XM4 offer premium sound quality and features like active noise cancelling and an app with equalizer controls, which are great for immersive listening experiences, air travel, and optimizing sound for different preferences, but they come at a higher cost. In contrast, Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are more affordable and still deliver good sound quality with a comfortable fit, suitable for exercise and casual listening. However, they lack some of the advanced features such as active noise cancelling and app support found in the Sony model. If budget is a primary concern and you need earbuds for everyday casual use, the Raycons might be suitable; but for the best audio experience, especially in noisy environments and a desire for custom sound control, the Sony earbuds are the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.4
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Gaming
7.2
5.6
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.6
6.7
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
7.2
6.0
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM4 is very good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$220
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has a price of $80 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
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Build Quality
9.0
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Raycon The Everyday Earbuds to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WF1000XM4 has very good build quality.
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How the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and the Sony WF1000XM4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Raycon The Everyday Earbuds | Sony WF1000XM4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Raycon | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2019 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 6.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
Sony WF1000XM4
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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 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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