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Sony WF-1000XM4 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones with Alexa Built-in, Silver
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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | WF1000XM4/S |
Color | Silver |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- 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
Alexa Built-in
This device has been certified by Amazon. With Alexa built-in, just ask to play music, get directions, control smart home devices, and more.
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Sound quality | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 4.2 | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Battery life | 3.9 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless |
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 | With USB-C Cable |
control type | Noise Control | Google Assistant | Volume Control | Voice Control | Alexa | Call Control, Volume Control, Media Control, App Control, Voice Control, Noise Control, Siri |
water resistance | water resistant | — | water resistant | water resistant | not water resistant | water resistant |
material | Neodymium | — | Rubber | Plastic | — | Plastic |
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Your sound. Nothing else.
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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Product Dimensions | 3.7 x 2.56 x 3.39 inches |
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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 | #32,442 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,188 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 8, 2021 |
Manufacturer | SONY |
Charging Time | 1.5 Hours |
Item Weight | 1.4 Ounces |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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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 are mixed on the sound quality, battery life, quality, fit, comfort, performance, and value of the headphones. Some dislike connectivity, while others appreciate the fit and comfort.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that they provide great sound isolation, and the noise canceling is amazing. However, others say that the sound leaves much to be desired, and muffled.
"...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
"...touch controls out of the water, the app is excellent, the sound is audiophile grade, the mic is decent for phone calls, the only issue I have which..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has great battery life, while others say that it just does not last. Some say that the headphones have a known battery issue that causes them to drain from 100% to 0% in less than 1 hour.
"...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
"...QC: The worst. Biggest case. Lowest battery life capacity. Weakest magnets...." Read more
"...to activate themselves while in the charging case, draining both the earbud batteries, the case's battery, and also causing me to miss audible..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are really good, impressive, and incredible, 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. Some customers also mention that the headphones have crippling hardware problems.
"...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
"...which is definitely a big'n for me personally, is that you can't use the left ear bud without the right one...." 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 are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that they fit well and stay in their ears, while others say that they are a little bit bigger than other ear buds.
"...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 is comfortable enough for them to wear for hours, while others say that they are uncomfortable after a while and hard to put in their ear to get the proper seal. Some customers also mention that the ear buds are HUGE, awkward, and cheap feeling plastic.
"...It might feel a little uncomfortable initially, but you'll probably get used to it fairly quickly..." 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
"...They don't stay in & feel uncomfortable after a few minutes...." 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 are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works quite well, while others say that it stopped working. The overall functionality is well rounded, and the taps do work well. However, some customers report issues with the ANC not working, making the earbuds virtually unusable.
"...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
"...on the XM4 is not super-hearing, like the Galaxy Buds Pro, but it works well. I leave mine at the maximum level. The ambient volume is adjustable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's well worth the price tag, while others say that it isn't nearly worth the money. The case is cheap and makes the product feel 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. For example, they mention that the buds fail to connect even if both are on, the connection is sometimes buggy, and it's difficult to pair to more than one device. That said, some complain that the device can only be paired with a single device.
"...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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Pros: Fantastic sound quality, comfortable fit (I've forgotten I was wearing them on occasion), magic noise cancelling, long battery life, durable earbuds, easy touch controls, outside noise isn't blocked at all when ANC is off so others are still easily heard and understood, sound profiles with the app are pretty easy to play around with and offer some good customization.
Cons: Foam ear-tips can get really nasty if used at the gym or for extended periods without taking the time to clean them thoroughly, charging case build quality isn't great (creeky plastic and has some give where others are much more solid feeling), possible bluetooth interference from time to time, simultaneous dual device connection isn't really a thing despite the marketing, no tracking method on the case is a bit of a bummer for earbuds this expensive.
I’ll jump into the aspects I disliked since they’re easier to write about.
I’d tried beats before these and while I also liked those (and at their price points, they are quite competitive) I found these to have superior noise cancelling and were a bit more comfortable to wear for extended periods.
I don’t think they’re the most comfortable earbuds I’ve ever used and frankly, if they were any less comfortable I would have returned them and repurchased the beat fit pro’s I’d originally bought and saved a hundred dollars. I did find the Sony pair to be the more comfortable of the two hence why I stuck with them. 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. The way you see them pictured isn’t very comfortable for me so I don’t feel like I’m necessarily wearing them “correctly” but they don’t fall out during my gym time and they don’t look like I’m wearing them the wrong way so it’s really just a nitpick. They don’t sit as flush with my ear as I’d have liked. They look fine though in the mirror. I don’t feel self conscious while wearing them in public which I’d worried about when seeing how large they were.
*That could make the difference for you if you like to wear earbuds to get some peace and quiet and get a nap in since they’ll be pushing against your pillow and that’ll get uncomfortable very quickly.
The ear tip pieces are not the typical silicon material you find on nearly every other set of earbuds, they’re like a type of memory foam. I assume they chose this material to help with the noise cancellation and I’m sure it does provide a better seal between your ear and the outside world but in I’m opinion, silicon would have been better. Reason being that they’re very difficult to clean off the earwax inevitably gets on them. I clean my ears often and you’d think I never did if you caught a glimpse of my earbuds. For whatever reason, the wax really sticks to the foam and it’s difficult to remove. I damaged one of the tips trying to clean it, they aren’t the most durable things.
I ended up removing the silicon ear tips from an older pair of earbuds and using them to replace the memory foam tips. I found them to be more comfortable to wear, easier to get a good fit in the ear, and faaaar easier to clean. The degradation of the noise cancellation wasn’t *that* significant. I did flip between the two types of tips a few times to see the difference and it wasn’t much. It’s a personal preference really, I don’t think the tiny loss in noise cancellation outweighs the easier cleaning. **Edit from future me* Good god, please use silicon ear tips. I made the mistake of squeezing a foam ear tip and I discovered that they act just like little sponges where they absorb all the sweat and ear wax that gets near enough. Wiping them down isn't good enough with foam tips.. you have to literally wring them out and wow was that disgusting. That's with *any* foam ear tips though, not specific to these earbuds.
I haven’t really messed around with the equalizer settings all that much. I found a suggested setting on YouTube and tried it out and have since increased the bass some but have left the other settings as they were. It’s pretty easy to change them if you’re into that.
Battery life seems great. They haven’t died on me yet and I’ve used them for several hours in a session before when I’d listen to podcasts or use them at home to game with.
My advice, try the beats pro fit before jumping up to these. Those had great sound quality and noise cancellation but the little silicon but that holds it in your ear became really uncomfortable for me after half an hour or so. If that doesn’t bother you, then you can probably save yourself the hundred dollars and get those instead. I don’t think the improvements in sound quality and noise suppression on the Sony’s is worth another hundred dollars.
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 comfortable fit. Whether or not that’s worth 50% more for over the competition that has almost the same sound quality is up to you.
***Update*** 1 year and some months later
I still recommend these headphones. A year on and they're still fanastic for me but there are a few small issues that have cropped up that I'm not sure existed earlier on in my use with them. The most annoying of which is that I will periodically just lose the sound while gaming for a period of 10 seconds or so. It sounds a bit like that trope where someone's pretending they're going through a tunnel and losing the signal so I wonder if I'm getting some kind of bluetooth interference from another piece of tech in my apartment building. It's not an issue that ruins the product or anything but on occasion I have gotten frustrated with it enough that I took them out and used my wired headset for the remainder of my game session.
I think another thing to note with these earbuds is that they're easy to drop and the way they fit into the case often means you'll have to pick them back up because you tried to put them in the wrong side. I'm a cluts so naturally have dropped them dozens of times and on hard surfaces but despite that they still work (nearly) flawlessly.
The other issue I have with them is that they're marketed as being capable of being connected to two devices simultaneously when in reality, they're really not. You have to jump through too many hoops for this feature to actually work like it's advertised to. It's not a deal breaker but it does mean that if you use them with multiple devices you'll have an extra step to go through to connect them since they'll often end up paired with the wrong one. Disappointing and inconvenient but again, not a deal breaker. They're still great earbuds.
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.
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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.