Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbud Headphones

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12 min readNov 9, 2022

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Sony WF-1000XM4 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones with Alexa Built-in, Black

Sony WF-1000XM4 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones with Alexa Built-in, Black

Water Resistance & Battery Life

Industry-leading noise cancellation– now even better

Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been designed from the ground up. Like our new Integrated Processor V1, specially developed by Sony, that cancels more noise than ever, a new driver unit with more performance, noise-sensing microphones, and innovative Noise Isolation Earbud Tips with a more stable fit.

Water Resistance & Battery Life

Discover the WF-1000XM4 headphones

Experience noise canceling for yourself

Integrated Processor V1

Specially developed 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 deliver the industry’s highest level of noise canceling yet uses less power.

Integrated Processor V1

High-performance dual noise sensor microphones

New 6mm driver unit

Noise Isolation Earbud Tips

Minimizing wind noise

Even on windy days you’ll stay totally immersed. Automatic Wind Noise Reduction mode detects when it’s windy and automatically suppresses it.

Hear more of what’s around you

In Ambient Sound mode, the WF-1000XM4 headphones capture more of the sound around you than ever before, which means you get a more natural listening experience and stay connected to your environment

FEATURES

Overview

Discover freedom

See how the WF-1000XM4 earphones combine our most advanced noise canceling with exceptional audio performance and personalized, smart features that adjust to your location.

Digital Noise Cancellation logo

Industry-leading noise cancellation

Expanded view of the headphone

Exceptional sound quality

Illustration of two people talking

Speak-to-Chat

Ringing phone icon

Superior call quality

Close-up of the headphone in an ear

Made to fit you

Waterproof and battery icons

Water resistance & battery life

Industry-leading noise cancellation– now even better

Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been designed from the ground up. Like our new Integrated Processor V1, specially developed by Sony, that cancels more noise than ever, a new driver unit with more performance, noise-sensing microphones, and innovative Noise Isolation Earbud Tips with a more stable fit.

Discover the WF-1000XM4 headphones

Experience noise canceling for yourself

Integrated Processor V1

Specially developed 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 deliver the industry’s highest level of noise canceling yet uses less power.

Integrated Processor V1

Integrated Processor V1

High-performance dual noise sensor microphones

New 6mm driver unit

Noise Isolation Earbud Tips

A woman running outdoors wearing WF-1000XM4 headphones

Minimizing wind noise

Even on windy days you’ll stay totally immersed. Automatic Wind Noise Reduction mode detects when it’s windy and automatically suppresses it.

Hear more of what’s around you

In Ambient Sound mode, the WF-1000XM4 headphones capture more of the sound around you than ever before, which means you get a more natural listening experience and stay connected to your environment.

A man waiting on a bench at a station, wearing WF-1000XM4 headphones

Exceptional sound quality

The WF-1000XM4 now supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless. 2 Thanks to specially designed 6mm drivers, they reproduce a dynamic sound despite their small size, and the high compliance diaphragm reproduces a rich bass range. The Integrated Processor V1 also enhances sound quality and reduces distortion, and enables LDAC codec processing and DSEE Extreme.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo

Enjoy High-Resolution Audio without wires

The WF-1000XM4 now supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless2, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth® audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo

DSEE Extreme logo

Real-time restoration of all your compressed files

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real-time.3 Dynamically recognizing instrumentation, musical genres, and individual elements of each song, such as vocals or interludes, it restores the high-range sound lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.

An even smarter listening experience

As soon as you speak to someone, Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses the music and lets in ambient sound so you can conduct a conversation 4 — handy if you want to keep your headphones on, or your hands are full. And once your chat is over, your music starts playing again automatically.5 Speak-to-Chat recognizes and reacts to your voice. It is based on Precise Voice Pickup Technology, which combines four microphones and sensors with advanced audio signal processing.

See it in action

Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts to your situation

Adaptive Sound Control is a smart function that senses where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience.

Traveling

Lose yourself in your journey, with no background noise to interrupt your favorite tracks.

Traveling

Walking

Waiting

Headphones that get to know you

You can opt to have Adaptive Sound Control learn to recognize places that you frequently visit, like your office, the gym, or a favorite café, and tailor sound to suit the situation.

Superior call quality

Precise Voice Pickup Technology uses beamforming microphones and a bone-conduction sensor to allow the WF-1000XM4 headphones to pick up your voice clearly and accurately for hands-free calls — at home, in a café, or wherever you are. In addition, Noise Cancelling lets you hear the person on the other end of the call more clearly, even in noisy situations.

See voice detection in action

Engineered to pick up every word

Beamforming microphones are calibrated to only pick up sounds from your mouth. With an improved signal-to-noise ratio they’ll catch every word, even when there’s a lot of noise around you.

Detects speech vibrations to enhance clarity

A bone-conduction sensor only picks up vibrations from your voice — it doesn’t register ambient sound — enabling even clearer speech when making calls.

Control with your voice

Get hands-free help. Just say “Hey Google” or “Alexa” to activate your preferred voice assistant. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more.

Find your headphones with Fast Pair

The WF-1000XM4 headphones support Google’s helpful new Fast Pair feature. In one tap, the WF-1000XM4 enables quick, effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices. You can easily locate where you left your headphones by ringing them or checking their last known location on your smartphone. You’ll even receive a notification when your headphone’s battery is running low so you know when to charge them.

Easy pairing with your computer

Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your WF-1000XM4 headphones with your Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC, or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.

Ergonomic surface design for a better fit

Since introducing the world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982 (MDR-E252), we’ve surveyed huge amounts of data relating to ear shapes from around the world. The WF-1000XM4 headphones are the product of that research, combining a shape that matches the ear cavity with a new ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit.

Use the app to find your perfect size

Find the right fit for your ears with the Sony | Headphones Connect app. It takes you through a few simple measurements to find the ideal size of Noise Isolation Earbud Tips to ensure maximum sound quality and minimum outside noise.

Perfect for TV shows, movies, and more

Watching video content on your smartphone or tablet? The advanced wireless connection on the WF-1000XM4 syncs what you see on the screen precisely with what you hear on your headphones for more enjoyable viewing.

A clearer, more stable Bluetooth signal

The optimization of the transmission algorithm with the Integrated Processor V1 has made the connection more stable and less prone to sound skipping, even in an environment where there is interference. It allows sound to be transmitted to both ears at the same time with very low latency, and with a higher signal strength than ever before.

(A) WF-1000X L to R Relay BT Transmission.

(B) WF-1000XM4 L/R Simultaneous BT Transmission

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.

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 hours9 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 playtime and the Sony | Headphones Connect app will even notify you when your charging case drops below 30%.

Easy wireless charging with Qi technology

No cables are necessary, the WF-1000XM4 feature Qi technology for easy wireless charging.You can even use a smartphone with Qi technology, like the latest Xperia model with battery share function, to charge your headphones and charging case.

Everything’s at your fingertips

The WF-1000XM4 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings — for example, tap on the left earbud to change from Noise Cancelling to Ambient Sound and long tap for Quick Attention, or double tap on the right to skip to the next track. What’s more, you can assign your own functions to each earbud using the Headphones Connect app.

Instant pause. Instant play.

Just take the earbuds out of your ears and the music stops — a proximity sensor knows when you are wearing one or both earbuds. Pop the earbuds back in and the music starts again.

How do you like to listen?

With the Sony | Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equaliser enables you to customize sound levels to suit your music.

Smaller size, no compromise

We redesigned the internal layout to make the WF-1000XM4 headphones 10% smaller than the previous generation, without compromising on sound quality or battery life. At just 7.3g, they’re light enough to wear all day. The charging case is smaller too by 40%, yet still gives you 16 hours of on-the-go charge.

Better for the environment

There’s no plastic in the WF-1000XM4 packaging is designed based on low toxicity design principles and a ‘Made to be remade” philosophy that’s more socially responsible. 99% of paper packaging, other than labels, is produced using recycled and sustainable materials developed especially for Sony.

Learn more about sustainability

What’s in the box

Open up the packaging for your WF-1000XM4 headphones and you’ll find 3 sizes of Noise Isolation Earbud Tips included, as well as a USB-C charging cable.

Sony Wireless Earbud Headphones

So immersive. So real.

Immerse yourself in the sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. These headphones let you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.

Learn more about 360 Reality Audio

See voice detection in movement

Engineered to pick out each phrase

Beamforming microphones are calibrated to most effectively select up sounds from your mouth. With a progressed signal-to-noise ratio they’ll trap every phrase, even if there’s a variety of noise around you.

Detects speech vibrations to enhance readability

A bone-conduction sensor most effectively choices up vibrations out of your voice — it doesn’t register ambient sound — permitting even clearer speech whilst making calls.

Control with your voice

Get hands-free assistance. Just say “Hey Google” or “Alexa” to spark off your preferred voice assistant. Enjoy leisure, hook up with pals, get statistics, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more.

Find your headphones with Fast Pair

The WF-1000XM4 headphones assist Google’s helpful new Fast Pair function. In one tap, the WF-1000XM4 permits quick, easy Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices. You can without problems locate in which you left your headphones by means of ringing them or checking their closing acknowledged region in your smartphone. You’ll even receive a notification whilst your headphone’s battery is strolling low so you know whilst to rate them.

Easy pairing together with your computer

Swift Pair makes it brief and clean to pair your WF-1000XM4 headphones together with your Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC, or tablet. Pop-up pairing steering appears on nearby Windows 10 gadgets when pairing mode is chosen.

Ergonomic floor layout for a better shape

Since introducing the arena’s first in-ear headphones in 1982 (MDR-E252), we’ve surveyed large quantities of information referring to ear shapes from around the sector. The WF-1000XM4 headphones are manufactured from that studies, combining a form that suits the ear cavity with a brand new ergonomic floor design for an extra solid match.

Use the app to discover your ideal length

Find the right suit in your ears with the Sony through a few easy measurements to discover the proper length of Noise Isolation Earbud Tips to ensure the most sound high-quality and minimal doors noise.

Perfect for TV indicates, movies, and more

Watching video content on your telephone or pill? The advanced wi-fi connection at the WF-1000XM4 syncs what you spot on the screen exactly with what you pay attention to in your headphones for extra fun viewing.

A clearer, extra solid Bluetooth signal

The optimization of the transmission algorithm with the Integrated Processor V1 has made the relationship greater stable and much less at risk of sound skipping, even in an environment where there may be interference. It lets in sound to be transmitted to both ears at an equal time with very low latency, and with higher signal energy than ever before.

(A) WF-1000X L to R Relay BT Transmission.

(B) WF-1000XM4 L/R Simultaneous BT Transmission

Water-resistant for everyday use

With an IPX4 water resistance score, splashes and sweat received’t forestall those headphones — so you can maintain on transferring to the song.

Listen all day, rate in mins

You can experience a full working day of rate — 8 hours — out of your headphones and save some other sixteen hours inside the case. That method a complete 24 hours9 of listening time on every occasion you depart the residence. In a rush? Just a 5-minute brief price gives you up to 60 mins of play time and the Sony may also notify you when your charging case drops below 30%.

Listen all day, rate in mins

Easy wi-fi charging with Qi era

No cables are important, the WF-1000XM4 characteristic Qi generation for easy wireless charging. You may even use a phone with Qi generation, like the present-day Xperia version with battery proportion feature, to rate your headphones and charging case.

Everything’s at your fingertips

The WF-1000XM4 headphones function with intuitive touch management settings — for example, tap at the left earbud to change from Noise Cancelling to Ambient Sound and lengthy faucet for Quick Attention, or double faucet on the proper to pass to the subsequent music. What’s greater, you could assign your own functions to every earbud with the use of the Headphones Connect app.

Instant pause. Instant play.

Just take the earbuds out of your ears and the track stops — a proximity sensor is aware of you whilst you are wearing one or both earbuds. Pop the earbuds back in and the music begins once more.

How do you want to pay attention Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you regulate the extent of heritage sound and gives you the option to permit voices by yourself to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equaliser lets you customize sound ranges to fit your track.

Smaller length, no compromise

We redesigned the inner layout to make the WF-1000XM4 headphones 10% smaller than the previous technology, without compromising on sound satisfaction or battery existence. At just 7.3g, they’re light enough to put on all day. The charging case is smaller too by means of forty%, but nonetheless offers you 16 hours of on-the-go price.

Better for the environment

There’s no plastic within the WF-1000XM4 packaging is designed based totally on low toxicity design principles and a ‘Made to be remade” philosophy that’s extra socially accountable. Ninety nine% of paper packaging, other than labels, is produced using recycled and sustainable materials advanced mainly for Sony.

Learn extra approximate sustainability

What’s inside the field

Open up the packaging to your WF-1000XM4 headphones and you’ll discover three sizes of Noise Isolation Earbud Tips included, as well as a USB-C charging cable.

So immersive. So actual.

Immerse yourself in the sound all around you. As actual as in case you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. These headphones allow you to enjoy 360 Reality Audio.

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