A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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 resistance 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 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.

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a weight of 7.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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 matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 are resistant to sweat

Has An Earbud Foam

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF 1000XM4 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

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 alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40000Hz

The Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure 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.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

The 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 have to charge the device less often.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF 1000XM4's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Sony WF 1000XM4 40mAh

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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 allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

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

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being 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.

Has Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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).

Audio Latency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 have a latency of 40ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

Sony WF 1000XM4 have 4 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Hd

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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