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Sony

Sony WF-1000XM4

Name: Sony WF-1000XM4
Brand: Sony
SKU: B094CLC7WK
Price: 129.84 USD

Even last generation, Sony made a strong argument for the best wireless earbuds on the market.

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$129.84

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noise cancelling

8.3/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.3

0.010.0

At 8.3, its noise cancelling beats 76% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 85 of the 250 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

12 hAbove average

12 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 235 of 250 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 233 of 250 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX436%IP5416%IP5516%IPX510%

IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 231 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 250).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active59%Passive15%Hybrid10%None8%

Active is the most common — on 59% of the 170 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 250).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 12 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 90 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes, adaptive transparency
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 6 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth Range: 10 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, silver
Ear Tip Material: Memory foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 3.65 g
Weight With Case: 41 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Presets only
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

Identity

Model Number: WF-1000XM4

Microphone

Count: 4
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Dual microphone

Release

Msrp Usd: 280 USD

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.7/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed October 2022

Noise cancelling8.3

Isolation7.0

Battery life6.9

Comfort & fit8.2

Connectivity8.0

Design7.7

The verdict

If you want the best true wireless earphones, the Sony WF-1000XM4 has to be in the discussion among the most popular models. It has its foibles, but it's probably the most mature stab at the true wireless design that includes ANC. Still, the price is tough to surmount.

✓Liked: 360 Reality Audio support, Excellent Isolation, ANC, Foam ear tips, IPX4 rating

✕Could be better: Price, Out-of-the-box sound a little wonky

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