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Updated January 10, 2024·
To decide between the Shokz OpenMove and the Sony WF1000XM4 earbuds, think about how you will use them. If you prioritize a bone conduction design that allows you to maintain awareness of your surroundings, such as for outside exercise, the Shokz OpenMove may be preferable; they are also lighter and have a secure fit with ear hooks. However, if you're looking for superior sound quality, noise isolation, and an earbud design with active noise cancelling for immersive listening and air travel, the Sony WF1000XM4 stands out, but they are more expensive. The Sony earbuds offer a longer battery life and have a companion app that provides an equalizer and controls customization, which the Shokz lacks. Both are wireless and sweatproof, but the Sony WF1000XM4 additionally offers virtual surround and is optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
4.8
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
4.9
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WF1000XM4 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.8
6.7
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
TV and Video
5.0
6.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM4 is very good for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Cost
$80
$220
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Shokz OpenMove has a price of $80 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Shokz OpenMove | Sony WF1000XM4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Shokz | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 4.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 29 Grams | 6.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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