Sony WF-1000XM4

ANC, 12 h, Wireless
1353Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 12 tests
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Product details

Key specifications

Application range
General, 
HiFi, 
Lifestyle, 
Travel
Equipment + Functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless
Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones
Signal transmission
Wireless
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Noise cancelling
ANC
Isolation
Closed
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf, 
Technical data sheet.pdf, 
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
15855936

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Headphones
Manufacturer no.
WF1000XM4S.CE7
Release date
11.6.2021

Colour

Colour group
Silver
Exact colour description
Silver

Material

Specific material description
Polyurethane foam

Application range

Operating system compatibility
Android, 
Apple, 
Mac OS, 
Windows
Headphone area of use
General, 
HiFi, 
Lifestyle, 
Travel

Headphone properties

Headphone output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Headphone features + functions
Microphones, 
True Wireless
Music control
touchpad remote control, 
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Peripheral signal transmission
Wireless
Compatible voice assistants
Google Assistant

Headphone type

Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones
Fit
In Ear
Isolation
Closed
Driver diameter
6 mm
Durability
Splashproof
Protection type (IP code)
IPX4
Converter principle
Dynamic
Magnet type
Neodymium
Membrane size
6 mm

Audio properties

Frequency range
20 - 20000 Hz

Connections

Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Connections base/transmitter
USB-A Charging Out

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth feature
AAC, 
LDAC
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, 
AVRCP, 
HFP, 
HSP

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
12 h
Charging time
1.50 h
Charging input
USB-C

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging case, 
USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Height
8.60 cm
Width
6.70 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
55.60 g

Package dimensions

Length
9.50 cm
Width
6 cm
Height
8.50 cm
Weight
134 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 40.4smarts
  • 41.Creative
  • 41.Sony
  • 41.Soundcore
  • 41.Tellur

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 56.Beats
  • 56.Teufel
  • 58.Sony
  • 59.Shure
  • 60.Shokz

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 36.Baseus
  • 36.SBS
  • 38.Sony
  • 39.Jabra
  • 39.Philips
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good92/100
Very good100/100
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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJune 2023
  • PositiveCompact and comfortable
  • PositiveIncredibly good sound
  • PositiveAlmost infinite intelligent functions
  • NegativeHigh list price

The Sony WF-1000XM4 may be priced at the higher end of the wireless earbud market, but they really do offer a premium experience with amazingly good sound and a myriad of features.

This test report belongs to a different type: WF-1000XM4 (ANC, 12 h, Wireless)
Very good83/100Rank 1 out of 32
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