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Sony

Sony WF-1000XM4

Name: Sony WF-1000XM4
Brand: Sony
SKU: B094C4VDJZ
Price: 244.38 USD

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

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$244.38

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Noise Isolation / ANC

7/ 10

0.010.0

A 7 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

12 hAbove average

12 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 12 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C, Wireless (Qi)
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
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 6 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Warm

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Ear Tip Material: Memory foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 7 g
Weight With Case: 48 g

Features

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

Identity

Model Number: WF-1000XM4

Microphone

Count: 4
Type: Quad microphone

Release

Msrp Usd: 280 USD

SoundGuys review

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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.

✓What we like

✓360 Reality Audio support

✓Excellent Isolation, ANC

✓Foam ear tips

✓IPX4 rating

✓Bluetooth 5.2; SBC, AAC, and LDAC

✕What could be better

✕Price

✕Out-of-the-box sound a little wonky

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