Testseek.co.uk have collected 239 expert reviews of the Sony WF-1000XM4 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony WF-1000XM4.
June 2021
(89%)
239 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
1403 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Brilliant sound
Very effective noise cancelling
Good ambient sound modes
Long battery life
Longterm comfort
Solid connectivity
Full EQ
Google Assistant
Alexa
Pocketable case
Crossplatform app support
Great sound quality
Good battery life
Excellent noise cancellation
Wireless charging
Rapid
Full-bodied and eloquent sound
Impeccable ergonomics and some truly useful features
Impressive call quality
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
Clear
Detailed bass performance
Wonderful sense of musicality
Comfortable
Class-leading battery life
Articulate
Convincing sound
Great call quality
Ergonomically impeccable
Coherent
Expressive and engagingly musical sound
Exemplary control app
Splendid call quality
Excellent audio quality
Smart
Effective noise cancellation
Useful quality-of-life features
Compact and comfortable
Incredible sound
Almost endless smart features
Pros
The editors didn't like
Big for earbuds
Expensive
Can't control everything at the same time from the gesture panel
Mic can sound muffled in loud places
No extra wings to hold them in for running
May not fit small ears
Slightly lacking in high-end detail
Unremarkable battery life
‘B+' noise-cancelling
Can take a few moments to position comfortably
No support for Qualcomm aptX
Still reasonably large in the ear
Battery life in the case is a bit less than some competitors
If you want the best true wireless earphones, the Sony WF-1000XM4 have to be in the discussion amongst the most popular models. It has its foibles, but it's probably the most mature stab at the true wireless design that includes ANC. Still, the price is t...
Published: 2021-06-08, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Stunning audio performance, Effective active noise-cancellation, Speak-to-chat option, Long battery life, Simple, reliable touch controls, Small case with wireless charging capability
Excellent combination of passive noise isolation and active, adaptive noise cancellation, Foam ear tips are very comfortable, IPX4 sweatproof, BT 5.2 and LDAC for high-res, Sound quality that is hard to beat
No Qualcomm aptX codecs, For deep pockets that don't care about the price, No multipoint or NFC pairing
Abstract: Pre-pandemic, the number of true wireless earbuds with noise canceling was just a trickle. Now they are entering the market in a steady stream, and just in time. Even with reduced travel demand, in-ear headphones with active noise-canceling (ANC) still ha...
Sensitive touch controls, Good in-ear seal can be difficult, Ambient sound mode can be disorienting
The Sony WF-1000XM4's improvements over previous generations keep them a strong contender against popular rivals like the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Jabra 85t. With a slim, easily pocketable case, good battery life, and a pleasing default sound profile...
With an RRP of $449.95, the Sony's WF-1000Xm4 wireless noise-cancelling earbuds are far from cheap. In fact, they're $50 more expensive than the previous gen.But this is par for the course with Sony. Its over-ears tend to come in at $550 when first releas...
Excellent sound, Great noise cancellation, Ambient mode might be the best transparency mode yet, Tiny size for what's inside, Small case, Great battery life, Slightly water resistant, Supports wireless charging
SpeaktoTalk still has bugs when you sing to yourself (we just turn it off), Multipoint is missing, Earphone design might be too big for some ears, More expensive than previous generation
Better in nearly every way, the Sony WF-1000XM4 are the upgrade we needed. These are as excellent as we expected and then some.The sound is amazing, the tech is excellent, and Sony has crafted a winner. The fit can be tricky depending on what your ears ar...
Published: 2021-06-09, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
New design, Stunning audio quality, Outstanding noise cancellation, Long battery life, Smaller case
Shape might not fit everyone's ears
When Sony release a new pair of headphones or earphones you sit up and take notice. With the Sony WF1000XM4 the company has once again excelled itself with a product that looks great, has a long battery life and provides a stunning audio experience.Relate...
