Sony’s headphones need no introduction. Their over-the-ear headphones rank among our favorites, and they are perennial contenders as our top pick when it comes to noise-canceling headphones.
Translating regular headphone success into a true wireless earbud is no simple task. Yet that’s what Sony is trying to do with its flagship, the $279 WF-1000XM4. Do these true wireless headphones live up to Sony’s legacy? You bet. They are a winner by any measure.
Sony’s WF-1000XM4 come in your choice of silver or black. My review set came in the latter. The earbuds and companion charging case have a matte finish, which I found to be a nice change from the slippery, gloss finish on so many earbuds. The finish on the earbuds and case gave me confidence holding them. These earbuds are on the large side and sport an overall oval shape, but clever design makes them seem smaller.
Under the hood, the WF-1000XM4 feature a newly designed 6mm dynamic driver. Sony says this new driver delivers a 20 percent increase in magnet volume for improved low-frequency performance. The design also improves noise cancellation in the lower frequencies.
UNBOXING AND SETUP
Sony’s packaging might seem pedestrian on the surface. You have the earbuds, a charging case, three sets of tips, and a USB-C charging cable. Upon closer inspection, however, you’ll notice that there are no silicone tips included. Instead, all the tips are memory foam. These memory foam tips
