Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 16
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
74 Overall Score
Price MX$3,919
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | foamed urethane |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 105 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB Type-C |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 5 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | bio-cellulose |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | - | 45 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 16 | 470 | 32 | 48 | 36 | 33 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 24 | 40 | 60 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear | 98.4 | 89.6 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 6.4 | 95.1 | 22.8 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.2 | 73.3 | 93.4 | 49.4 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 94.5 | 89.1 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.4 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 98.7 | 85 | 59.3 | 98.2 | 59.6 |
| Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 Compare | 98.4 | 92.8 | 93.4 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 96.6 | 82.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 98.4 | 98.7 | 37.1 | 96.2 | 80.7 | 72.5 | 98.2 | 82.6 |
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