Sony WF 1000XM4
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 of liquids 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 prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM4 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Sony WF 1000XM4 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
The Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
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.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
The battery life of the charging case 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 having to recharge the case itself.
It takes 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 when they have been unused for extended periods.
Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a 10meters distance to connect 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM4 will work well with your iPad. 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 is capable of a very 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).
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have 4 microphones.
Sony WF 1000XM4 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If 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 lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Sony WF 1000XM4 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.