Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless noise-cancelling budsMusic to the ears
There’s no doubting Sony’s modern pedigree with noise-cancelling headphones. Its WF-1000X over-ears and WH-1000X in-ear product lines have consistently dominated their classes. And with this WF-1000XM4 release, the latest of the true wireless in-ears, Sony has upped the ante once more, introducing an entirely new ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) processing chip, along with a redesigned earbud. The results are stunning, if somewhat pricey.
Design
As with past 1000X launches, the WF-1000XM4 is available either in black or ‘platinum silver’ — both classily understated with brassy, metallic trim that subtle counterpoints the uniform matte tone of the plastic. This trim is most prominent in the cylindrical microphone housing protruding from each earbud, and is seen again on the top of the buds (surrounding yet another microphone slot) and in the small ‘Sony’ branding on their front.
While Sony says the new buds are only 10% smaller than their predecessors, the new shape makes them look and feel considerably more compact, aligning with the trend for shrinking bud sizes. The move from a
