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Owner reviewLMLuis Mario Carvajal Asenjo @zesty_otter_44⁠OwnerEarly #69· 3h

“Getting here form the M4s, great comfort, decent battery life. Overall a great purchase.”

Owned: 1–2 years
Still using: Yes, daily
Mostly for: Daily use, Work calls +1
Buy again: Yes

Read	Owner	SoundGuys
Comfort over long sessions	better	Comfort & fit: 8.8/10
Noise cancelling in the real world	better	Noise cancelling: 8.4/10
Battery in real life	as expected	40 h rated
Mic on calls	better	Microphone: 7.5/10
Fit and build after months	better	Build quality: 6.7/10

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8.6/10

Editor's Choice

Sony shows why it's the leader of the over-ear pack.

Liked

ANC performance
Outstanding microphone
App features, including custom EQ

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Price
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By Christian ThomasReviewed November 2022

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless: 40 h
Noise Cancellation Type: active
Weight: 250 g
Water Resistance: No
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, LDAC, SBC

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