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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | WF1000XM4/S |
Color | Silver |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
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- Industry-leading noise canceling bluetooth earbuds with the new Integrated Processor V1.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears.Battery Charge Time : Approx. 1.5 hrs. Battery Life (continuous music playback time)Max. 8 hrs (NC On) / Max. 12 hrs (NC Off)..Magnet : High-power neodymium magnets
- Product Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears
- Exceptional sound quality with new Integrated Processor V1 and supporting LDAC codec.
- Crystal-clear call quality, beamforming microphone and a bone-conduction sensor provide clear voice detection even in noisy environments.Note:If you face issue in Bluetooth connectivity please turn off the Bluetooth function for a couple of minutes, then turn it back on
- Speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversations
- IPX4 Water resistance
- Easy wireless charging with Qi technology
- Ergonomic surface design for stable fit
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Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Headphones with Alexa Built-In
Industry-leading Digital Noise Cancellation
Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been redesigned. Our new Integrated Processor V1, specially developed by Sony, that cancels more noise than ever, a new driver with more performance, newly designed noise sensing microphones, & innovative Noise Isolation Earbud Tips with a more stable fit.
New Integrated Processor V1 devoloped by Sony
Our new Integrated Processor V1 takes the noise canceling performance of our acclaimed QN1e chip and goes even further. Improved noise canceling performance and Bluetooth ‘System on Chip’ technology delivers the industry’s highest level of noise canceling yet uses less power.
Crystal-clear call quality
Precise Voice Pickup Technology implemented in WF-1000XM4 controls the four microphones built into the headphones optimally and performs advanced audio signal processing to pick up your voice clearly and precisely for hands-free calls and Speak-to-Chat detection.
Multipoint Connection: pair 2 Bluetooth devices
When call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connects to the right one automatically. You’ll also be able to quickly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. (Available via firmware update)
Listen all day, charge in minutes
You can enjoy a full working day of charge – 8 hours – from your headphones and store another 16 hours in the case. That means a full 24 hours of listening time every time you leave the house. In a hurry? Just a 5-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time.
Water resistant for everyday use
With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these headphones – so you can keep on moving to the music.
Try it free
With purchase of this product, receive a code for four months of unlimited access to over 75 million songs via Amazon Music. With HD audio available for all Amazon Music subscribers, streaming never sounded so good.
Easy wireless charging
No cables necessary – the WF-1000XM4 features Qi technology for easy wireless charging.
Customize sound
“Sony | Headphones Connect” App for Android /iOS. Smart Listening technology to control your ambient sound settings and adjust the sound levels.
Ergonomic surface design
A shape that matches the ear cavity with a new ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit.
Exceptional sound quality
Specially designed 6mm drivers reproduce a dynamic sound despite their small size, and the high compliance diaphragm reproduce a rich bass range.
Sony True Wireless Headphones
WF-1000XM4 | WF-1000XM5 | LinkBuds S |
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Noise CancelingYes / Industry Leading | Noise CancelingYes/The best noise cancelling earbuds | Noise CancelingYes |
Battery Life8 Hrs (24 Hrs with case) | Battery Life8 Hrs (24 Hrs with case) | Battery Life6 Hrs (20 Hrs with case) |
Hands Free CallYes, with Beam Forming Microphone | Hands Free CallYes/Sony's best calling quality | Hands Free CallYes, with Advanced Voice Signal Processing |
Water Resistant/Splash ProofYes / IPX4 | Water Resistant/Splash ProofYes / IPX4 | Water Resistant/Splash ProofYes / IPX4 |
Special FeaturesSpeak to Chat, High Resolution Audio, Touch Panel | Special FeaturesAuto Play, High Resolution Audio, Speak to Chat, Intuitive Touch Controls | Special FeaturesSpeak to Chat, High Resolution Audio, Touch Panel, Auto Play |
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Noise cancellation | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Battery life | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | USB Type C | — | wireless | wireless | — | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Noise Control | Google Assistant | Volume Control | Media Control | Google Assistant | Voice Control |
water resistance | water resistant | — | water resistant | — | — | water resistant |
material | Neodymium | — | Rubber | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
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Special Feature | Sweatproof, Noise Cancellation, Microphone Included |
Included Components | Cable, User Manual, Wireless Charging Case, Eartips |
Material | Neodymium |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
Charging Time | 1.5 Hours |
Ear Placement | In Ear |
Compatible Devices | Wireless |
Theme | Video Game |
Control Type | Noise Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 1.4 Ounces |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Control Method | Touch |
Number of Items | 1 |
Controller Type | Touch |
Battery Life | 8 Hour |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Carrying Case Battery Charging Time | 180 Minutes |
Carrying Case Weight | 1.5 Ounces |
Earpiece Shape | Angled/Curved design with rounded tip |
Manufacturer | SONY |
Product Dimensions | 3.7 x 2.56 x 3.39 inches |
Item Weight | 1.4 ounces |
ASIN | B094CLC7WK |
Item model number | WF1000XM4/S |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #49,394 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,958 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 8, 2021 |
Country of Origin | China |
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WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Earphones. Take the next step in truly wireless noise canceling performance and exceptional sound quality. The new Integrated Processor V1 delivers unmatched performance while using even less power. Adding in drastically enhanced call quality, IPX4 water resistance, and up to 24 hours of battery life with wireless charging, the WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are unlike any other before them. Sound quality with High-Resolution Audio Wireless.
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Customers have negative opinions about the connectivity of the headphones. They say that they lose connectivity even if both buds are on. They also mention that the buds cannot pair to other devices and that they can only connect to one device at a time. Customers also differ on fit, comfort, battery life, quality, performance, value, and sound quality.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the buds are outstanding, providing much better sound isolation than silicone tips would. They also say the noise canceling is amazing, and the bass hits and audio beats are noticeable. However, others say that the sound leaves much to be desired, with muffled voices and thin vocals. They say the earbuds are not good and make an odd constant noise that makes it difficult to get an audio signal for incoming calls.
"...fit (I've forgotten I was wearing them on occasion), magic noise cancelling, long battery life, durable earbuds, easy touch controls, outside noise..." Read more
"...1. The memory foam tips are not durable. They certainly provide much better sound isolation than silicone tips would, but be prepared to purchase a..." Read more
"...App is alright, but kind of a hassle sometimes. The sound quality is pretty good and the app provides an equalizer customization if that's your thing..." Read more
"...The GoodSound quality. These sound great out of the box but a couple tweaks of the in-app equalizer and they're right where I like them...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention it has great battery life, while others say it just wouldn't hold a charge. Some customers also mention that the product has a known battery issue that causes it to drain from 100% to 0% in a short amount of time.
"...phone & tablet but the sound was pathetically weak & ANC didn't do anything but waste battery. They're in the process of being returned...." Read more
"...magic noise cancelling, long battery life, durable earbuds, easy touch controls, outside noise isn't blocked at all..." Read more
"...success with sleeping on my back, but even then the short battery life becomes an issue as the "low battery" warning wakes me up after a few hours,..." Read more
"...QC: The worst. Biggest case. Lowest battery life capacity. Weakest magnets...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are really good and impressive, while others say that the plastic itself feels cheap and the lid always feels like they're going to break it. The case feels cheap, and is made from relatively thin feeling plastic.
"...But again, these are great earbuds and if you’re willing to spend the money, you’ll get fantastic sound, noise cancellation, and a tolerably..." Read more
"...But it feels pretty cheap. The plastic itself feels cheap and the lid always feels like I'm going to break it or its going to fall off...." Read more
"...VERDICT: Superb earbuds. 10/10 would recommend." Read more
"...The ANC is not as great as the sound quality. Don't get me wrong-- it's pretty good, probably better than whatever else is on the market, but not as..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphones. Some say they fit well and stay in their ears, while others say they're a little bit bigger than other ear buds and the case is bigger than others. Some customers also mention that it's hard to get them to fit perfectly in their right ear.
"...I think the issue I have with them is that they’re just a bit large and it can be difficult to feel exactly how they’re supposed to sit in your ear...." Read more
"...But once you do, they are comfortable and stay in place for a while. And I didn't notice any burning sensation, or any other sign of earbud fatigue...." Read more
"...Then there's the fit. Sony decided to use foam tips, ugh. They don't stay in & feel uncomfortable after a few minutes...." Read more
"...Overall, the fit is fine, but you'll have to adjust it a little to get comfortable at first...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it's comfortable enough for them to wear for hours, and the soft matte plastic feels good in their hand. Others say that they find them uncomfortable after a while, and find their ears were instantly aching. They also say that the ear buds are HUGE, awkward, and cheap feeling plastic.
"...They don't stay in & feel uncomfortable after a few minutes...." Read more
"...Pros: Fantastic sound quality, comfortable fit (I've forgotten I was wearing them on occasion), magic noise cancelling, long battery life, durable..." Read more
"...It might feel a little uncomfortable initially, but you'll probably get used to it fairly quickly..." Read more
"...But once you do, they are comfortable and stay in place for a while. And I didn't notice any burning sensation, or any other sign of earbud fatigue...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that the ANC works well, and the overall functionality is well rounded. However, others say that the headphones stopped working and are essentially useless.
"...Of course, they cannot be used seamlessly-- you'll have to manually connect from each device which disconnects from another one, but that's..." Read more
"...Bottom Line: I'd recommend you buy these earbuds because of their amazing, all-workday battery life!" Read more
"...when I was able to use the left without the right, but then it stopped working...." Read more
"...It always responds and I don't have any issues activating anything, I just want there to be more control over what I can do with each ear...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the headphones. Some find them worth the price tag, while others say they're not worth the money. Some mention that the case is cheap and feels cheap.
"These were expensive but when it comes to sound quality and noise cancelling, I don’t want to cheap out and these didn’t disappoint..." Read more
"...Now that I have them, are they worth the higher cost or are they just as troublesome as the cheapies?Long story short: YES...." Read more
"...charging, but the charging case itself feels very plastic-y and kind of cheap, actually...." Read more
"...-It's pretty obvious that these little buds are on the expensive side for sure...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that the Bluetooth connectivity is an issue, the earbuds fail to connect, and the connection is sometimes buggy. They also say that the bud can be difficult to pair to more than one device and that it does not allow multipoint Bluetooth connection.
"...bluetooth interference from time to time, simultaneous dual device connection isn't really a thing despite the marketing, no tracking method on the..." Read more
"...Sony has built something pretty special here. The LDAC connectivity is still spotty for me with my phone but, other than that, there is no area..." Read more
"...They connected instantly & sounded great. They also connected instantly with my various phones & tablets...." Read more
"...The one other issue I've experienced is that only one earbud has connected, so I got mono audio through both earbuds!..." Read more
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CONS:
1. The memory foam tips are not durable. They certainly provide much better sound isolation than silicone tips would, but be prepared to purchase a bunch of replacement tips right away.
2. Ambient sound could be just a little louder. The level of ambient sound is adjustable (fantastic feature!) but even at its loudest setting, it feels a little too muffled for me. When I am out in the street, I would like to hear the cars approaching and other street noises a bit better, especially if I am jogging. But it isn't bad. I guess I am just used to Buds Pro, which actually amplify external noises a little bit during ambient sound.
That's it on the cons!
PROS:
1. The equalizer and other adaptive sound settings are incredible. Although be prepared that it won't be excellent right out of the box. In fact, the factory settings might suck. But the equalizer settings are superb, so you should be able to adjust it to your liking very quickly. Your first step is to make sure you identify which ear tips fit you best, as it will make a major difference in your sound adjustment. Once you've got the right size ear tips, you can start adjusting the sound settings on your phone. I would start with the phone's own settings first, and then go to the Sony Buds app and fiddle with the equalizer there. It comes with an app that has a variety of other smart settings. For instance, the level of noise cancellation and the volume of ambient sound can be adjusted. You can also program these buds to recognize the environment you are in, and have a few pre-set operation modes, such as for sitting at your desk at the office versus walking in the street, versus jogging. And the buds will adjust ambient sound, noise cancellation and other features based on your pre-set modes for the above conditions. You can also have several equalizer settings customized and saved.
Since I have an Android phone (Samsung, to be exact), I started with first adjusting the sound on these earbuds by going to Samsung's own sound settings and customizing my equalizer through the "Adapt Sound" menu. And then, when that was done, I went into the Sony Buds app and worked with the equalizer there. It allows you to play music straight through that app (via Spotify or whatever else you have) and adjust your equalizer while music is playing, so you can hear the difference right away.
For those who don't know how an equalizer works, I strongly advise you to watch a couple of YouTube videos on that first, so that you know what you are doing. A lot of people discard good earbuds and headphones because their sound is "bad" when in fact they just don't know the first thing about setting up the equalizer. I am very picky and demanding in my music settings. I love having such a strong bass that my spine feels the vibration (slightly exaggerating here, but only a little bit), but at the same time I like to hear the vocals loud and clear without distortions. I like hearing high-pitch vocals, and yet, I am not too fond of having excess treble. On most of the earbuds I've tried before, achieving such highly customized sound was impossible. But these Sony buds promised and delivered. I got my settings exactly how I want them, and it is pure heaven.
2. Amazing sound cancellation. Here is what I mean. They don't just cancel out external noises. They are very smart about distinguishing between different types of noises, both incoming and outgoing. And you can program the sound cancellation settings to differentiate between, say, human voices and cars honking. As a result, I can listen to music while vacuuming and not hear the vacuum, but if my roommate talks to me, I will hear what she's saying because that's how I programmed my buds.
3. Excellent sound clarity during phone calls, even in loud surroundings. I was recently riding my bike with wind whistling in my ears, but I could clearly hear the person I was talking to, and the person could hear me just fine. They didn't hear the wind, and my voice was loud and clear, and not cutting out. This, to me, is just unbelievable. I have not been able to get this with any other earbuds. Buds Pro, for instance, are absolutely impossible to talk to in any loud surroundings. Some other brands, cheap and expensive alike, do a good job of muffling background noises but they also muffle your own voice in the process. This is not the case with Sony Buds. They keep my voice clear while muffling everything else around me. I was also recently walking in the street, and there was a siren. Prior to that, I was in the ambient sound mode. When I heard the siren, I tapped on one of the buds to switch them to noise cancelling. I could barely hear the siren while still hearing the person I was speaking to loud and clear, and the person could not hear the siren in my background at all. I have no idea how Sony did it, but my hat is off to them for achieving such high-quality smart sound.
4. Very comfortable. I was hesitant about getting these because they seemed bulky to me. I have very small ears and usually struggle with bulky earbuds. But these are very comfortable, probably mostly because of the memory foam ear tips. Once they are in my ears, they stay there. I've taken them out jogging and bike riding, and they didn't shift at all. Finding the correct size of the ear tips plays a key role here, so you should make sure you got the right size. But once you do, they are comfortable and stay in place for a while. And I didn't notice any burning sensation, or any other sign of earbud fatigue. They stay in my ears for hours, and I am comfortable.
5. The case and the buds hold the battery very well. No complaints there. I am either listening to music or having phone calls all day long, and they hold the battery just fine.
6. A function that I have not personally used: it allows you to sync the buds with two different devices at once. I don't like doing this, but this is probably a great feature for those who might want them connected to the laptop and the phone at once.
VERDICT: Superb earbuds. 10/10 would recommend.
THE APP
Before they finished charging, the first thing I did was install the "Sony | Headphones Connect" App on my smartphone and then connect the earbuds to your smartphone as you would any Bluetooth device. You don't have to necessarily pair them through the app. I also own SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 (paid $249.95) and Jabra Elite Active 75t (gift). It was my first time using Sony's app and the options were confusing and hard to find. I am still figuring it out. Like, can I have the ability to skip a song AND raise/lower the volume on the right earbud?? But maybe previous Sony earbud owners will ride it like a bike.
SOUND QUALITY
The sound on the Sony WF-1000XM4 is terrific. It's on the level of SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 and probably even exceeds it a tiny bit. Is it worth the hype? NO. Maybe it will get better when I can stream "lossless audio" through Spotify, who knows? But I should be able to stream lossless on all my earbuds, so they all might sound better. Both Sony and SENNHEISER audio quality are better than Jabra. And Jabra audio quality is still really good, as I use those buds at night to watch movies. BTW, the ANC on Sony's earbuds blew away Jabra and was much better than SENNHEISER earbuds. Sony's ANC may be the best on the market, even with "Adaptive Sound Control" (see note below) disabled.
BATTERY LIFE
The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds have an awesome battery life (like 8 hours!), even with ANC on all day long. They exceed anything else available right now 6/11/2021. I can imagine they are the perfect buds for many situations, including LONG days. This is something to get hyped about! The SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds have a very good earbud life 5-6 hrs with ANC. And the Jabra Elite Active 75t battery life is pretty bad at 4-5 hrs with ANC.
The FIT
I like Sony's new foam design earpiece because it translates into a much firmer fit - better than the Jabras. I can see myself tracking up and down mountains with these earbuds and they will not fall out. The SENNHEISER earbuds have always been a loose fit that I have to constantly push back into my ear. The Jabras have always fit extremely well. Jabras are renowned for their excellent fit. I am concerned about Sony's foam earpieces though. They remind me of the orange foam earplugs I use. Those orange earplugs get really black and nasty pretty quickly. Are my black Sony foam earbuds going to pickup are my dirt and earwax from my inner ear because they are softer than other earbud pieces? Is that why Sony made them black?? Yuck!
**Do NOT clean the ear pieces with an alcohol wipe, they will disintegrate! (I made this mistake.)
VOICE QUALITY:
Ok, this is easy. I do a lot of Zoom-type meetings so I use earbuds like crazy. I might go through 2 sets on a busy day. The Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds sound way too muffled so I can't use them in my meetings. The SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds are amazing! They even block out the sound of my dogs chewing feverishly on bones in the same room! The early reports from the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are not good - my voice sounds too muffled sometimes. People have a hard time understanding what I'm saying. (Note: This was with "Adaptive Sound Control" (in the App) turned ON.) I'm going to disable "Adaptive Sound Control" (where it listens and adjusts to your surroundings) and try it again for a few days. My suggestion is that you do not enable "Adaptive Sound Control" in the app. I'm sure Sony will have guidelines or a fix soon. I still plan to use the Sony's throughout the work day, just not for Zoom-type meetings.
***Update: Since disabling "Adaptive Sound Control" in the app, my voice is no longer muffled on phone calls or in Zoom meetings.
Bottom Line: I'd recommend you buy these earbuds because of their amazing, all-workday battery life!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
THE APP
Before they finished charging, the first thing I did was install the "Sony | Headphones Connect" App on my smartphone and then connect the earbuds to your smartphone as you would any Bluetooth device. You don't have to necessarily pair them through the app. I also own SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 (paid $249.95) and Jabra Elite Active 75t (gift). It was my first time using Sony's app and the options were confusing and hard to find. I am still figuring it out. Like, can I have the ability to skip a song AND raise/lower the volume on the right earbud?? But maybe previous Sony earbud owners will ride it like a bike.
SOUND QUALITY
The sound on the Sony WF-1000XM4 is terrific. It's on the level of SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 and probably even exceeds it a tiny bit. Is it worth the hype? NO. Maybe it will get better when I can stream "lossless audio" through Spotify, who knows? But I should be able to stream lossless on all my earbuds, so they all might sound better. Both Sony and SENNHEISER audio quality are better than Jabra. And Jabra audio quality is still really good, as I use those buds at night to watch movies. BTW, the ANC on Sony's earbuds blew away Jabra and was much better than SENNHEISER earbuds. Sony's ANC may be the best on the market, even with "Adaptive Sound Control" (see note below) disabled.
BATTERY LIFE
The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds have an awesome battery life (like 8 hours!), even with ANC on all day long. They exceed anything else available right now 6/11/2021. I can imagine they are the perfect buds for many situations, including LONG days. This is something to get hyped about! The SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds have a very good earbud life 5-6 hrs with ANC. And the Jabra Elite Active 75t battery life is pretty bad at 4-5 hrs with ANC.
The FIT
I like Sony's new foam design earpiece because it translates into a much firmer fit - better than the Jabras. I can see myself tracking up and down mountains with these earbuds and they will not fall out. The SENNHEISER earbuds have always been a loose fit that I have to constantly push back into my ear. The Jabras have always fit extremely well. Jabras are renowned for their excellent fit. I am concerned about Sony's foam earpieces though. They remind me of the orange foam earplugs I use. Those orange earplugs get really black and nasty pretty quickly. Are my black Sony foam earbuds going to pickup are my dirt and earwax from my inner ear because they are softer than other earbud pieces? Is that why Sony made them black?? Yuck!
**Do NOT clean the ear pieces with an alcohol wipe, they will disintegrate! (I made this mistake.)
VOICE QUALITY:
Ok, this is easy. I do a lot of Zoom-type meetings so I use earbuds like crazy. I might go through 2 sets on a busy day. The Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds sound way too muffled so I can't use them in my meetings. The SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds are amazing! They even block out the sound of my dogs chewing feverishly on bones in the same room! The early reports from the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are not good - my voice sounds too muffled sometimes. People have a hard time understanding what I'm saying. (Note: This was with "Adaptive Sound Control" (in the App) turned ON.) I'm going to disable "Adaptive Sound Control" (where it listens and adjusts to your surroundings) and try it again for a few days. My suggestion is that you do not enable "Adaptive Sound Control" in the app. I'm sure Sony will have guidelines or a fix soon. I still plan to use the Sony's throughout the work day, just not for Zoom-type meetings.
***Update: Since disabling "Adaptive Sound Control" in the app, my voice is no longer muffled on phone calls or in Zoom meetings.
Bottom Line: I'd recommend you buy these earbuds because of their amazing, all-workday battery life!
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La cancelación de ruido es sorprendente pues te aisla de la gente y un poco de los autos si lo solo llevas la cancelación sin música, se llegan a escuchar los autos un poco pero es muy mínimo lo que se escucha, ten en cuenta que también son un peligro si vas en calles muy transitadas, pues te aislaran de todo si llevas la música con 50 de volumen.
El sonido ambiente es bueno pero no lo suficiente como para decir WOW se escuchan como si no llevará nada, si se escucha obviamente el ambiente pero diría que lo suficientemente bien como para poder escuchar a una persona y autos pero no para captar detalles mínimos.
El sonido es genial, cuando activas 360 reality audio puedes notar la diferencia en una canción normal y 360 reality audio, se escucha como si la música se moviera a tu alrededor y no se quedará estática en un solo lugar, también hay que decir que si uno quiere mejorar su experiencia con los audífonos hay que descargar la aplicación Sony headphones que nos ofrece la posibilidad de usar su ecualizador con distintos modos y hace resaltar aspectos como la voz, instrumentos, etc.
La comodidad, no los recomiendo del todo en ese aspecto pues llegan a doler un poco después de varias horas y eso que yo tengo oreja grande, no quiero imaginar si tendría oreja chica.
La batería, hay que tener en cuenta esto y es que en la página de soy dicen que los audífonos duran 8 horas, claro si duran 8 horas pero solo con cancelación de ruido o sonido ambiente sin música, con música y cancelación de ruido o ambiente solo duran 5 horas con 30 minutos en mi experiencia, puede que algunos tengan otra emperiencia distinta a la mia y por último el estuche ofrece las dos cargas como dicen.
Por recomendación mía diría que cuiden bastante bien el estuche pues si tienen manos sudorosa pues ten por seguro que si te descuidas se te van a caer, no me ha pasado pero he llegado a pensarlo y cuiden las almohadillas, se llegan a desgastar con el tiempo y mi recomendación es que las limpien con algo para que estas les dure aún más.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 20, 2023
La cancelación de ruido es sorprendente pues te aisla de la gente y un poco de los autos si lo solo llevas la cancelación sin música, se llegan a escuchar los autos un poco pero es muy mínimo lo que se escucha, ten en cuenta que también son un peligro si vas en calles muy transitadas, pues te aislaran de todo si llevas la música con 50 de volumen.
El sonido ambiente es bueno pero no lo suficiente como para decir WOW se escuchan como si no llevará nada, si se escucha obviamente el ambiente pero diría que lo suficientemente bien como para poder escuchar a una persona y autos pero no para captar detalles mínimos.
El sonido es genial, cuando activas 360 reality audio puedes notar la diferencia en una canción normal y 360 reality audio, se escucha como si la música se moviera a tu alrededor y no se quedará estática en un solo lugar, también hay que decir que si uno quiere mejorar su experiencia con los audífonos hay que descargar la aplicación Sony headphones que nos ofrece la posibilidad de usar su ecualizador con distintos modos y hace resaltar aspectos como la voz, instrumentos, etc.
La comodidad, no los recomiendo del todo en ese aspecto pues llegan a doler un poco después de varias horas y eso que yo tengo oreja grande, no quiero imaginar si tendría oreja chica.
La batería, hay que tener en cuenta esto y es que en la página de soy dicen que los audífonos duran 8 horas, claro si duran 8 horas pero solo con cancelación de ruido o sonido ambiente sin música, con música y cancelación de ruido o ambiente solo duran 5 horas con 30 minutos en mi experiencia, puede que algunos tengan otra emperiencia distinta a la mia y por último el estuche ofrece las dos cargas como dicen.
Por recomendación mía diría que cuiden bastante bien el estuche pues si tienen manos sudorosa pues ten por seguro que si te descuidas se te van a caer, no me ha pasado pero he llegado a pensarlo y cuiden las almohadillas, se llegan a desgastar con el tiempo y mi recomendación es que las limpien con algo para que estas les dure aún más.
Solo tengo un pequeño comentario, si bien su sonido no se compara a unos audífonos de estudio, su calidad si es bastante buena, con agudos muy claro, pero si les falta poder a los bajos.
Como comenté, no es sonido de estudio, no busques eso, pero si es el mejor sonido en audífonos inalámbricos y su cancelación de ruido es brutal, en carretera sin exagerar, es como ir sordo, talvez la principio me costó acostumbrarme a su máximo de sonido, porque ya me había acostbrado al fuerte sonido de mis audífonos en casa con amplificador, pero no paso de la semana y ya me había aclimatado.
Por último, tocaré el punto negativo que es algo muy personal, pero que es lo que más tarde en acostumbrarme que es la comodidad, si bien, la caja trae diferentes tamaños de copas, llega a un punto en donde empiezan a irritar y como que sientes que se quieren salir, en definitiva no son cómodos al principio, pero poco a poco te acomodas a ellos y te acostbrado y luego ya ni te acuerdas de ellos, pero si toma más tiempo del que yo hubiera cr ido.
En fin, si lo que buscas es lo mejor en cancelación de ruido y calidad de sonido sin tener todo un aparato de diadema en tu cabeza, simplemente no vas a encontrar nada mejor y si los compras con descuento pfff olvídate.
First impressions were bad. So bad that I was right away thinking they need to be returned because I found them unwearable. I could not get a comfortable fit with the foam ear tips that came with it. After messing with them for a while I used the Sony headphone app to test all 3 ear tip sizes and it told me which size was best for each ear. So I then used the app to adjust, test, adjust, test until I got a proper seal according to the app. Every time I put them on I had to do at least 3 adjust until the app said I had a proper seal. But it never felt right ... I heard too much outside noise even with ANC on ... and bass was missing --- both are indications of a poor seal. But it was the best seal I could get with the best fitting tip, and they hurt my ears.
They hurt my skin where the foam pressed and they never seemed to seal quite right. I didn't look forward to using them, and I had to take them out after only about half an hour. So at this point I was sure I would be returning them.
But I had a 10 year old Sony DR-BT160AS wireless headphone so I took the very old and dated tips off them and put them on these XM4 and wow! They were noticeably sealed properly and comfortable! I used the app and they were sealed properly according to the app each time I put them on without any messing around. The bass is noticeably the way the content should be. And the noise isolation was very good even with the ANC off, and of course much better with the ANC on.
I am now quite happy with them. They are comfortable and sound quite good. I can wear them as long as any other comfortable fitting ear buds now that I have gotten rid of those foam things.
I plan to find some silicone tips that are perhaps more modern with better sound capability, but really, they sound quite good with these 10 - 15 year old silicone tips, and the sound isolation is pretty good.
So my suggestion is this:
If you find them uncomfortable, or not really blocking outside noise even though the app says they are sealed, then I would strongly suggest trying silicone tips - preferably from another set of ear buds that you know fit right.
My other advice is you will need to mess with the sound equalizer and bass. They sound quite unimpressive and dull in the default settings. So take the time to adjust the sound to match your preferences. Mine perked up nicely when I added a little "clear bass" to +3 and added some a small boost to 400 and 1k hz.
OK, now about the XM4 ear buds:
- They are extremely accurate so you will hear EVERYTHING in a song. So if you have poor quality MP3 then you will hear that. Years ago I recorded some old albums to MP3 and they were pretty good but vinyl has some pops and snaps, and they sure do stand out on the MX4.
- As you probably read, you can control pause & next song & previous song --- OR --- volume up & volume down. NOT BOTH. Disappointing, and I think an error by Sony to not allow both controls at the same time. My work around is that I have it set to pause & next song & previous song, and I use google assistant to control volume ... and the ear buds hear "hey google" almost every time, so it really is not a problem for me. So now if I want more volume, then I say "hey google" and then "turn volume up" and it works good, but I still a work around on a bad decision by Sony.
- I find "speak to chat" an interesting idea but it is not great. I prefer to pause and turn on ambient sound to chat, and that way it doesn't constantly cut in and out. Interesting concept but I think it needs more work to be practical. The ambient sound turned to highest setting does allow you to talk.
- DSEE Extreme (fix losses due to compressing music) seems to work decent but I do find it tires me a bit, so I am leaving it off for now. Mostly it seems to add too much edge or sharpness. But I am still getting used to these new earbuds, so later I intend to play with it a little more.
Overall, I am very pleased with how they sound. And that, above all else, is the most important thing.