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Master & Dynamic MH40 vs Sony WH-1000XM4

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Master & Dynamic MH40
7.8
/ 10
On-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Sony WH-1000XM4
8.2
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

7.8/10
SCORE
8.2/10
64Ω
IMPEDANCE
47Ω
94dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Master & Dynamic MH40 scores 7.8/10 with 64Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 64Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 scores 8.2/10 with 47Ω impedance and 101dB sensitivity. At 47Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Sony WH-1000XM4 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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