Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C vs Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C

★ 4.6 (1,412) $249.00
50/100
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Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds

★ 4.7 (896) $149.99
50/100
View on Amazon

Quick takeaway

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C and Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds are very close in this matchup. When the overall score is tied, the right choice usually comes down to price, review depth, and which spec wins matter most for your use case.

Choose Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C if...

Pick Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C if bluetooth version and water resistance are the reasons you are shopping in this category. It currently costs about $99.01 more, so make sure those wins matter to you.

Choose Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds if...

Pick Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds if its current price, brand, or design fits your shortlist better than Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C.

Side-by-side specs

This is the raw comparison view. It is there for the rows that actually decide the purchase, not just the headline winner badge.

Battery and power

Spec Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds
Battery Life 6 hours (ANC on) Up to 6-8 h (ANC on), 24-32 h with case
Battery Life Case 30 hours -
Charging Port USB-C + MagSafe wireless -

Connectivity

Spec Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.x
Connectivity Wireless (Bluetooth) Wireless (Bluetooth)

General

Spec Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds
Brand Apple Sony
Category Headphones Headphones
Form Factor True Wireless Earbuds True Wireless Earbuds
Model Number - WF-1000XM4

The verdict

Based on 14 spec comparisons plus user ratings, both products are closely matched, so price and feature priorities should drive the final choice.

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Comparison FAQ

These answers explain how the score is built, when the lower-scoring option still makes sense, and what to confirm before you buy.

What is the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C vs Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds score measuring?

VSFinder compares 9 visible spec rows, then blends those wins with current price and Amazon rating signals so the page reflects both raw specs and real shopping context.

When does the lower-scoring option still make sense?

When the score is close, the lower-scoring option can still be the better buy if it wins on the features you care about most or lands at a meaningfully lower price.

What should I confirm before I buy?

Confirm the live Amazon listing for price and availability, then double-check the few spec rows that matter most to your use case. We currently track $249.00 for Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation USB-C and $149.99 for Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earbuds.