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Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM4
alaScore 93

118 reviews

Oct, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Sony WF-1000XM4. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the usability and portability are on the whole positive. The comfort and noise isolation are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the soundstage and size, while reviews about the bass quality and price are different.

sound, noise isolation, comfort, portability, usability

size, soundstage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony WF-1000XM4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony WF-1000XM4 review

 

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. No longer the latest and greatest Sony wireless earbuds, but still stunners

Clear, detailed bass performance ; Wonderful sense of musicality ; Comfortable ; Strong battery life

Lacking ear tip choices ; No aptX HD

While now surpassed by the new XM5, the WF-1000XM4 remain musical all-rounders at a very attractive price

Aug, 2023

Expert review by : Simon Lucas (techradar.com)

Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds review

 

Meet the new boss

Rapid, full-bodied and eloquent sound ; Impeccable ergonomics and some truly useful features ; Impressive call quality

Unremarkable battery life ; ‘B+’ noise-cancelling ; Can take a few moments to position comfortably

Sony is largely responsible for the rude health of the active noise-cancelling true wireless in-ear headphones market, and with the WF-1000XM4, the company has combined performance, ergonomics, and build quality more effectively than ever before....

Nov, 2021

Expert review by (t3.com)

Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Sony’s best wireless earbuds

 

The Sony WF-1000XM4 just might be the ultimate true wireless earbuds package

Coherent, expressive and engagingly musical sound ; Exemplary control app ; Splendid call quality

Battery life could be better ; Noise-cancelling not quite the best out there

The Sony WF-1000XM4 are profoundly impressive across the board, and are arguably the best true wireless earbuds you can buy. Some rivals may outperform them in certain areas, but the all-round package is very hard to beat.

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Class-leading noise-cancelling wireless earbuds, 'nuff said

 

Sony has done it again. It's taken an already excellent pair of noise-cancelling 'buds and improved almost every aspect, resulting in a class-leader.

Great audio performance ; Superb adaptive noise-cancelling (ANC) tech ; Comfortable for long periods of wear ; Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LDAC support ; Qi wireless charging on case

No support for Qualcomm aptX ; Still reasonably large in the ear ; Battery life in the case is a bit less than some competitors

Sony has done it again, with a generational replacement truly worth the upgrade. The WF-1000XM4 true wireless headphones have all the bells and whistles and then some, coupling great sound performance with class-leading active noise-cancelling and a...

Jun, 2021

Expert review by : Simon Lucas (stuff.tv)

Sony WF-1000XM4 review

 

Sony tightens its grip on the true wireless crown. The Sony WF-1000XM4 deliver excellent active noise cancelling

Articulate, convincing sound ; Great call quality ; Ergonomically impeccable

Battery life is just about acceptable ; Noise-cancellation can be bettered

By doing pretty much everything really well, the WF-1000XM4 continue Sony’s long and proud tradition of building the best true wireless in-ear headphones you can buy

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Look out, AirPods Pro: The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are superb

 

The excellent Sony WF-1000XM4 have subtly improved with firmware upgrades and have also seen some discounts. That earns them a belated CNET Editors' Choice Award.

Excellent sound with top-notch noise canceling and improved headset performance for calls ; Buds are totally redesigned and more discreet looking ; Good battery life with smaller wireless charging case ; IPX4 sweat-resistant (splashproof) ;...

For their high price, would ideally have multipoint Bluetooth pairing ; May be a little big for some smaller ears

Dec, 2021

Expert review by : Peter Phelps (recombu.com)

Sony WF-1000XM4 Review

 

If you're in the market for some true wireless headphones, you'll surely consider the Sony WF-1000XM4. Is their performance worth their price?

— Brilliant sound quality and noise cancellation, along with excellent design

— Expensive, and call quality can dip in busy areas

These earbuds offer truly fantastic audio performance that is yet to be bettered by any other true wireless rivals. Noise cancellation is very well executed, and the slimmed down design is both easy to wear and still packs a decent punch of battery...

Jul, 2021

TechAdvisor Recommended

Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony WF-1000XM4 review

 

Updating its headphones every two years seems to work for Sony as the WF-1000XM4 are the best wireless earbuds we've tested to date

Compact and comfortable ; Incredible sound ; Almost endless smart features

Expensive

They might be at the premium end of the wireless earbud market in terms of price but the Sony WF-1000XM4 really do offer the most premium experience with astonishingly good sound and countless features.

Jul, 2021

Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds review: So close to perfect

 

Let's remind ourselves why the Sony WH-1000XM4s are one of the best true wireless earbuds around.

Incredible noise cancellation ; More compact and portable design ; Great sound, pleasing tonality ; Supports wireless charging ; Class-leading battery life ; IPX4 water resistance rating

No multipoint support ; No aptX support ; Mic makes users sound muffled ; Ambient sound mode sounds digitised

Sep, 2022

Expert review by : George Storr (RadioTimes.com)

Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds review

 

The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are fantastic all-round performers, offering knock-out sound quality and some great features. Are these the best wireless earbuds available right now?

- Amazing sound quality ; - Great battery life ; - Reliable connectivity ; - Good build quality ; - IPX4 rating

- Only two tip choices ; - Lack multipoint pairing facility ; - Adaptive sound control frustrates ; - Can't use left earbud on its own ; - Expensive

Whether or not these are the right earbuds for you will depend heavily on your budget and what you really need from your buds. Really, if you’re looking for a pair of running headphones, or you don’t fancy spending £250, then look elsewhere. For anyone...

Oct, 2021

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