Sony WF-1000XM4 (Silver) is rated
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Sony WF-1000XM4 (Silver)
In Ear Mic Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
£159
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£199
from 28/12/22 to 31/05/23
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”Sony delivers another stunning pair of true wireless earbuds.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2022 award-winner.
A complete redesign for this award-winning headphone
Following on from generations of ‘best buys’ and ‘5-star- winners, the WF-1000XM4 earphones are Sony’s best yet. With a powerful new processor at their heart, sound and functionality is better than ever. The redesigned style is more comfortable than before while being smaller and lighter, too. Despite being more compact, battery life is better than ever, giving you a complete win-win.
New Integrated Processor V1 at its heart
Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 is the powerful heart of the WF-1000XM4 and enhances the noise cancelling and Bluetooth performance. Along with industry-leading performance, it also manages to use less power, giving you improved battery life.
Industry-leading noise reduction
Combining the V1 processor with dual noise sensing microphones gives the WF-1000XM4 amazing levels of noise cancelling. The twin sensors pick up outside noise from all directions and pass it on to the processor to be filtered. The result is a super-quiet background, even in busy offices and public transport. Even on a windy day, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction mode keeps the elements hushed.
5-star sound with new 6mm drivers and DSEE Extreme
The new 6mm drivers feature a 20% increase in magnet volume, giving you improved bass response. The drivers also enhance the noise cancellation still further, by generating a high-precision cancellation signal. Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme upsamples compressed music files in real time, adapting to the music genre. The result is a richer, more natural sound from all your music.
Fine-tune the sound and get the perfect fit with Headphones Connect
Get the Sony Headphones Connect app (available on Apple iOS and Google) and you can fine-tune the sound to exactly how you like it. Ambient Sound Control lets you decide just how much background noise you hear while the equalizer tunes the sound output to your exact preferences. By taking simple measurements, the latest version can even suggest the right sized earbuds for your ears.
Adaptive Sound Control adjusts to you
Another feature available via the Headphones Connect app is Adaptive Sound Control. This detects whether you’re walking, traveling or stationary and then adjusts the ambient sound settings to suit – automatically.
Calls made clearer
With Precise Voice Pickup Technology, your voice sounds clearer down the line. Beamforming microphones and a bone-conduction sensor pick up every nuance of your voice, making you clearly recognisable to the caller. Powerful Noise Cancelling tech lets you hear them every bit as clearly.
Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistants
Using the built-in microphone, the Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google’s voice Assistant. Simply press and hold the noise-cancelling button and ask your PA a question. The touch sensitive pad also lets you communicate more easily – simply hold the pad to instantly turn down the volume with Quick Attention.
New surface design for enhanced comfort
Since introducing the world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982, Sony has processed huge amounts of data on ear shapes around the world. The WF-1000XM4 earphones benefit from the result of this work, with a brand new surface shape that best suits the majority of ear shapes. The result is the most comfortable WF-1000XM headphone to date.
Water resistant to IPX4 standard
The latest WF-1000XM earphones are now water resistant to the IPX4 rating. These means you can take the headphones for a run in the park, without having to worry about rain or sweat damaging the tech.
Listen all day, with the class-leading battery life
Although smaller and lighter than ever, the WF-1000XM4 earphones have a longer battery life. With a class-leading 8 hours available, these earphones lead the premium in-ear pack. The case provides an extra two charges, giving you a total of up to 24 hours playback. If you’re in a hurry, a quick five-minute charge is enough for a full hour’s playback – perfect for the commute to work.
Relax to your music, with the Sony WF-1000XM4.
A complete redesign for this award-winning headphone
Following on from generations of ‘best buys’ and ‘5-star- winners, the WF-1000XM4 earphones are Sony’s best yet. With a powerful new processor at their heart, sound and functionality is better than ever. The redesigned style is more comfortable than before while being smaller and lighter, too. Despite being more compact, battery life is better than ever, giving you a complete win-win.
New Integrated Processor V1 at its heart
Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 is the powerful heart of the WF-1000XM4 and enhances the noise cancelling and Bluetooth performance. Along with industry-leading performance, it also manages to use less power, giving you improved battery life.
Industry-leading noise reduction
Combining the V1 processor with dual noise sensing microphones gives the WF-1000XM4 amazing levels of noise cancelling. The twin sensors pick up outside noise from all directions and pass it on to the processor to be filtered. The result is a super-quiet background, even in busy offices and public transport. Even on a windy day, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction mode keeps the elements hushed.
5-star sound with new 6mm drivers and DSEE Extreme
The new 6mm drivers feature a 20% increase in magnet volume, giving you improved bass response. The drivers also enhance the noise cancellation still further, by generating a high-precision cancellation signal. Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme upsamples compressed music files in real time, adapting to the music genre. The result is a richer, more natural sound from all your music.
Fine-tune the sound and get the perfect fit with Headphones Connect
Get the Sony Headphones Connect app (available on Apple iOS and Google) and you can fine-tune the sound to exactly how you like it. Ambient Sound Control lets you decide just how much background noise you hear while the equalizer tunes the sound output to your exact preferences. By taking simple measurements, the latest version can even suggest the right sized earbuds for your ears.
Adaptive Sound Control adjusts to you
Another feature available via the Headphones Connect app is Adaptive Sound Control. This detects whether you’re walking, traveling or stationary and then adjusts the ambient sound settings to suit – automatically.
Calls made clearer
With Precise Voice Pickup Technology, your voice sounds clearer down the line. Beamforming microphones and a bone-conduction sensor pick up every nuance of your voice, making you clearly recognisable to the caller. Powerful Noise Cancelling tech lets you hear them every bit as clearly.
Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistants
Using the built-in microphone, the Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google’s voice Assistant. Simply press and hold the noise-cancelling button and ask your PA a question. The touch sensitive pad also lets you communicate more easily – simply hold the pad to instantly turn down the volume with Quick Attention.
New surface design for enhanced comfort
Since introducing the world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982, Sony has processed huge amounts of data on ear shapes around the world. The WF-1000XM4 earphones benefit from the result of this work, with a brand new surface shape that best suits the majority of ear shapes. The result is the most comfortable WF-1000XM headphone to date.
Water resistant to IPX4 standard
The latest WF-1000XM earphones are now water resistant to the IPX4 rating. These means you can take the headphones for a run in the park, without having to worry about rain or sweat damaging the tech.
Listen all day, with the class-leading battery life
Although smaller and lighter than ever, the WF-1000XM4 earphones have a longer battery life. With a class-leading 8 hours available, these earphones lead the premium in-ear pack. The case provides an extra two charges, giving you a total of up to 24 hours playback. If you’re in a hurry, a quick five-minute charge is enough for a full hour’s playback – perfect for the commute to work.
Relax to your music, with the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Overview
Type
In Ear, True Wireless, Bluetooth, Wireless, Closed Back, Noise Cancelling
Smart Features
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Audio
Frequency Response (Hz)
Up to 5.5 - 12 hours (Coms time with NFC on - Music Playback NFC off)
High Resolution Audio
Yes
Features
Closed back
Yes
In Ear
Yes
Rated 4 out of
5
by
digger7045 from
Great Sound let down by some minor design flaws
Love the sound. Love the LDAC codec. But whilst I managed to get a 'good fit' with the supplied tips, the overall fit was a tad uncomfortable. That, along with mourner issues with wind noise etc. meant I reluctantly decided to return the product despite with amazing sound quality.
Date published: 2023-06-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Allan not using Sony from
Great sound for 20 minutes
Have now had 2 sets, first had an error on the charging case (kept flashing red) and the second set had terrible battery life on the left earbud, lasting only 20 minutes with the right having 77% left. Now returned and bought an alternative.
Date published: 2023-06-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Deeyon66 from
Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds
Bought to replace apple AirPods Gen1.
Very happy with the sound and the limited feature set. I really love using the ANC however the speak to chat feature, which is & can be helpful, is also a pain if you like to burst into song & join in. I’ve reverted to removing an earbud if someone talks to me while I’m on ANC mode! They have to grab my attention first to be noticed!
Other people who may have noticed me performing dancing steps etc as I push my trolley around the supermarket may have commented, however as I can’t hear them I don’t care!
I’ve not been able to pair them successfully with my car (a 2022 vw caddy) which is annoying me but pairing is fast and easy with other devices. I’ve also not got Alexa to work with them - probably because my devices or car can pick it up and deal with it anyway.
The 360 spacial seems only offered through various other apps with a limited palate to choice not to my taste. I understood it to be a standalone Sony feature .
Comfort wise, I’ve got very small ear canals and so use the smallest rubber tip in both ears. I’d ideally have liked one size smaller again. I don’t run or go to a gym but would maybe worry they would fall out if I was excercising vigorously. That said, once I’ve pulled my long hair away & wiggled them into place as shown in app I’ve not had any drop out occur and can move about without worry.
An missing app feature that could be used to create sound and/or lights to help a user locate a lost earbud would be a good upgrade which im sure many folk would appreciate (those with children or nosey cats for example) I lost one on day 1 when it fell and rolled under a unit - a light or sound would have assisted in it’s recovery!
Good sound, I’ve still to make the most of the features, while some that were promised seem missing/inaccessible and I can see where they could be improved.
Date published: 2023-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jazza43 from
The best earbuds money can buy
Brilliant all round product, definitely the best earbuds I've ever used and I've used lots.
Date published: 2023-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Sony buds
Bought today so far so good havnt really read through booklet but the sound is excellent
Date published: 2023-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ndaddison from
Love it
Great sound quality. Great features. Only got it today so unsure on battery life but I am very happy with it
Date published: 2023-06-02
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Puriax02 from
Needs improving
The quality of the sound is good as long as you are not receiving or making a call . It’s like the microphone picks up the wind on purpose no matter which setting you choose and creates a “tunnel noise”. Apparently this is a feature not a flaw.
Date published: 2023-06-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Simon Wade from
Better than expected
I haven’t had these for long so it’s first impressions. I had thought about getting these for some time and eventually I went for it. Well I am very glad I did the quality of both the sound and the construction is superb.
I thoroughly recommend this product.
Date published: 2023-05-31
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