Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF 1000XM4's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a weight of 7.1g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

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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.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

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Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

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The Sony WF 1000XM4 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

The Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

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 alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

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 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Sony WF 1000XM4's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

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Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

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The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

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Has Usb Type-C

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The Sony WF 1000XM4 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

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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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

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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.

Has Aptx Hd

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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).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have 4 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

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The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

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The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

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Sony WF 1000XM4 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

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When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

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Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

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.

Has A Mute Function

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The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

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With the Sony WF 1000XM4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Has Voice Prompts

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Sony WF 1000XM4 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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