Bose QuietComfort Buds VS Sony WF-1000XM4

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Bose QuietComfort Buds and Sony WF-1000XM4 are 1DD in-ear monitors. Bose QuietComfort Buds costs $300 while Sony WF-1000XM4 costs $280. Bose QuietComfort Buds is $20 more expensive. Sony WF-1000XM4 holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 5.6). Bose QuietComfort Buds has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, Bose QuietComfort Buds has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Bose QuietComfort Buds has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge and Bose QuietComfort Buds has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric Bose QuietComfort Buds Sony WF-1000XM4
Bass 6 3.5
Mids 5 3.5
Treble 4 2.5
Details 4 4
Imaging 5 2.5
Dynamics 4 4
Tonality 5 3.2
Technicalities 4.3 3.4
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Bose QuietComfort Buds Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable

Sony WF-1000XM4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Bose QuietComfort Buds reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Nice bass shelf, but dull sound signature due to upper-midrange being shelved and treble generally rolling-off.

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Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C+

Sony WF-1000XM4 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.1 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Use EQ and swap the tips. Overly dark and muddy otherwise.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: D

Sony WF-1000XM4 (more reviews)

Sony WF-1000XM4 reviewed by Z-Reviews

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Sony WF-1000XM4 reviewed by Super* Review

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Sony WF-1000XM4 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2.4 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
D- Tech
Best of the class technology (especially ANC). You can achieve good tuning with EQ, but stock is a bit congested/veiled. Too pricey. Best option if good tuning with great ANC is the priority and budget is not a restraint.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: D Imaging: E+

Bose QuietComfort Buds User Review Score

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Bose QuietComfort Buds Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

Sony WF-1000XM4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

3.3

Gaming Grade

D

Bose QuietComfort Buds Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass B
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Details C-
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C+
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Sony WF-1000XM4 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass D+
Bass remains light-handed, hinting at rumble without delivering real weight. It keeps out of the way but never excites.
Mids D+
Tonal balance in the mids is erratic, with certain notes leaping out unnaturally. Certain notes leap out while others vanish.
Treble D-
Treble leans dark, softening cymbals and trimming extension. Brightness is replaced with a murky haze.
Dynamics C-
Expect modest dynamics that keep music listenable without thrill. Micro-contrast is serviceable.
Details C-
Average resolution that reveals the basics while missing many of the subtleties. It reveals enough to stay engaging.
Imaging D-
Listening becomes fatiguing when instruments refuse to remain anchored. It becomes tiring to follow the mix.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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