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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch sound quality and noise isolation for immersive listening and frequent air travel, the Sony WF1000XM4 earbuds are superior, albeit at a premium price. They also feature an extensive battery life and advanced features like ear detection, wireless charging, and an app with equalizer settings. However, the Soundcore Space One headphones cost significantly less and offer respectable sound quality plus active noise cancelling, and they have a slightly longer battery life without a case. They also come with a cable which could be beneficial for devices without Bluetooth, although they might be less portable than the Sony earbuds. If phone calls and gaming are your main use, the lower mic and gaming scores for both suggest you may want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.0
7.8
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Gaming
5.6
4.8
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WF1000XM4 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.7
4.2
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
10.0
4.7
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
5.3
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$220
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Sony WF1000XM4 has a price of $220 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality, though the Sony WF1000XM4 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Soundcore Space One are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Sony WF1000XM4 and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony WF1000XM4 | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$220 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 Hours | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.5 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sony WF1000XM4
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What HiFi?
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."
Soundcore Space One
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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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