Sony WH-1000XM4C
Form Factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 40
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 6.0
88 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong anc (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 40 |
| Sensitivity | 106 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 27 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge offers up to 1 hour of playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM4C | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | JBL Tour One M3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Bang & Olufsen 980 980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 40 | 480 | - | 18 | 32 | 24 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 27 | 60 | 30 | 70 | 30 | 23 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM4C | 90.5 | 79.9 | 96.3 | 93.4 | 75.9 | 50.5 | 99.7 | 60.6 | 9.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.6 | 79.9 | 75 | 97.7 | 91.5 | 43.3 | 98.2 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.6 | 98.9 | 94.9 | 98.7 | 77.9 | 50.5 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| JBL Tour One M3 Compare | 98.6 | 97.9 | 75 | 97 | 94.6 | 50.5 | 99.8 | 83.8 | 8.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.8 | 73.4 | 94.9 | 49.9 | 77.9 | 78.7 | 99.8 | 83.8 | 8.1 |
| Bang & Olufsen 980 980 Compare | 98.6 | 97.9 | 75 | 98.3 | 74.4 | 74.9 | 95.2 | 89.8 | 2.7 |
Usage Scores
- Work86.5
- Calls86.8
- Music83.8
- Overall88.3
- Budget72.2
- Gaming78.7
- Studio78.9
- Commute90.3
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