Sony WF 1000XM4
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sony WF 1000XM4's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a weight of 7.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM4 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF 1000XM4's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
The Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
This is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF 1000XM4's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM4 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Sony WF 1000XM4 have 4 microphones.
Sony WF 1000XM4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Sony WF 1000XM4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony WF 1000XM4 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.