Sony WF 1000XM4
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF 1000XM4's rating is read as, the first number 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.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a weight of 7.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM4 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Sony WF 1000XM4 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Sony WF 1000XM4 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
The Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 manufacturer, and the Sony WF 1000XM4's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put 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. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have 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 allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 MacBook. If you are planning 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.
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 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.