[Hardware] Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best for most of us

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If you can wait for a sale and want a top-tier pair of headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4 is the way to go. The combination of great sound, improved noise canceling, good battery life, and smart features like auto pause and Bluetooth multipoint makes these one of the best all-around option for most people.

 

The Sony WH-1000XM4 builds upon its predecessor, the Sony WH-1000XM3. The WH-1000XM4 continues to give Bose competition and features multipoint connectivity, speak-to-chat functionality, and a host of other advanced software features. This time around, Sony forges ahead of the pack, and with the advent of the Sony WH-1000XM5, you can get the XM4 headphones for a steep discount. Does this set of Sony headphones have the heart to continue fighting against its competition, or do others overtake it? We spent two weeks with the Sony WH-1000XM4 active noise canceling (ANC) headphones to find out.

Editor’s note: This review was updated on July 30, 2024, to include new frequency response charts and updated ANC/isolation scores. We also included MDAQS results with updated sound quality scores, and an updated review video.

 

 

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