Sony WF-1000XM4
ANC, 12 h, WirelessCurrently out of stock
Series
- Linkbuds S (ANC, 6 h, Wireless)EUR109,54
- WF-C700N (ANC, 7.50 h, Wireless)EUR63,55
- WF-1000XM5 (ANC, 8 h, Wireless)EUR207,14
Product details
Application range | General, HiFi, Lifestyle, Travel |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, True Wireless |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Audio Connections | 1 x USB-C |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Isolation | Closed |
Documents | |
Item number | 15855936 |
Manufacturer | |
Category | |
Manufacturer no. | WF1000XM4S.CE7 |
Release date | 11.6.2021 |
Colour group | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Specific material description | Polyurethane foam |
Operating system compatibility | Android, Apple, Mac OS, Windows |
Headphone area of use | General, HiFi, Lifestyle, Travel |
Headphone output | Stereo |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Headphone features + functions | Microphones, True Wireless |
Music control | touchpad remote control, Universal Bluetooth Remote |
Peripheral signal transmission | Wireless |
Compatible voice assistants | Google Assistant |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Fit | In Ear |
Isolation | Closed |
Driver diameter | 6 mm |
Durability | Splashproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IPX4 |
Converter principle | Dynamic |
Magnet type | Neodymium |
Membrane size | 6 mm |
Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
Audio Connections | 1 x USB-C |
Connections base/transmitter | USB-A Charging Out |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Bluetooth feature | AAC, LDAC |
Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 12 h |
Charging time | 1.50 h |
Charging input | USB-C |
Scope of delivery | Charging case, USB-C cable |
Height | 8.60 cm |
Width | 6.70 cm |
Depth | 3 cm |
Weight | 55.60 g |
Length | 9.50 cm |
Width | 6 cm |
Height | 8.50 cm |
Weight | 134 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 38.Google2,2 %
- 39.EarFun2,3 %
- 39.Sony2,3 %
- 41.LogiLink2,4 %
- 42.4smarts2,5 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 56.Teufel5 days
- 58.Shure6 days
- 58.Sony6 days
- 60.Shokz8 days
- 61.Hifiman9 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 40.Baseus2,5 %
- 40.SBS2,5 %
- 40.Sony2,5 %
- 44.Jabra2,7 %
- 45.Google2,8 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good92/100
Very good100/100
- Compact and comfortable
- Incredibly good sound
- Almost infinite intelligent functions
- High list price
The Sony WF-1000XM4 may be priced at the higher end of the wireless earbud market, but they really do offer a premium experience with amazingly good sound and a myriad of features.
This test report belongs to a different type: WF-1000XM4 (ANC, 12 h, Wireless)
Very good90/100
- excellent sound quality
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Very good transparency mode
- Foam earplugs insulate very well
- good battery life
- Support for SBC, AAC & LDAC
- Powerful sound
- smart ANC
- very long running time.
- Only three attachment sizes
- moderate on the phone.
The WF-1000XM4 sound powerful and natural and have one of the best noise cancelling systems with good adjustment options on board. However, the Sony in-ears are no experts for phone calls: speech sounds a bit muffled, background noise is audible.
This test report belongs to a different type: WF-1000XM4 (ANC, 12 h, Wireless)
Very good89/100
The noise-cancelling feature of the Sony headphones works very effectively and adapts to different situations. The sound is undistorted and balanced.
This test report belongs to a different type: WF-1000XM4 (ANC, 12 h, Wireless)
Stiftung Warentest32 neue Bluetooth-Kopfhörer im TestReleaseDecember 2021
New in Stiftung Warentest's headphone comparison: 32 current in-ear and headband headphones. One of them delivers top sound, another is top fit for sports. In addition to the test winners, the current test offers many other good headphones. With long battery runtimes of up to almost 86 hours, the headphones with earpieces scored particularly well...
Very good95/100
For the higher price, there is a convincing sound image by in-ear standards, good ANC and an exemplary sound app.
This test report belongs to a different type: WF-1000XM4 (ANC, 12 h, Wireless)