Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM4 Overview

Sony’s Latest WH-1000XM4 Headphones Take Noise-Cancellation to the Next Level

The silver Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones deliver crystal-clear sound while intelligently adjusting ambient noise based on your activity and location. This automatic adaptation frees you from manually changing settings to hear what you want. Additionally, the headphones detect when you wear them, automatically pausing or resuming playback for your convenience.

Sony’s HD Noise-Canceling QN1 processor and Sense Engine work together to provide top-tier noise cancellation by continuously analyzing your environment and adjusting sound accordingly. Need to quickly talk? Just start speaking to pause the music, or cover the right earcup with your hand to hear outside noise.

For enhanced audio quality, the WH-1000XM4 features DSEE Extreme upscaling, optimizing sound by genre and instrument, and supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs. LDAC transmits up to three times more data than standard Bluetooth, ensuring high-resolution audio shines through the 1.57" liquid crystal polymer diaphragm drivers.

Whether working quietly at home or traveling, these headphones offer comfort with soft, pressure-relieving ear pads and a lightweight design, along with hands-free control via Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant.

Advanced Noise-Cancellation Technology
Dual microphones on each earcup capture ambient sound and send data to the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1, which applies real-time noise cancellation across various environments. Paired with a new Bluetooth Audio SoC, the headphones adjust to music and noise signals over 700 times per second for an optimal listening experience.

Adaptive Sound Control
This feature learns your frequently visited locations—like your office or favorite café—and customizes sound settings accordingly. It also detects whether you’re walking, waiting, or traveling and adjusts ambient sound to suit.

Optimized Noise Canceling
Combining Atmospheric Pressure Optimization for high-altitude performance with Personal Noise Cancellation Optimizer, which tailors sound based on head size, glasses, and hair, the headphones deliver a personalized audio experience.

Wearing Detection
A proximity sensor pauses your music when you remove the headphones and resumes playback when you put them back on, saving battery and adding convenience.

Speak-to-Chat
Start speaking, and the headphones automatically pause music and let ambient sound in, enabling conversations without removing the headphones or using your hands. This feature uses five built-in microphones and advanced signal processing to detect your voice. Once you finish chatting, music resumes automatically.

Quick Attention
To hear announcements or talk briefly, place your hand over the right earcup to temporarily lower volume and allow outside sounds in without removing the headphones.

Sony Headphones Connect App
Customize ambient sound levels to balance noise cancellation with important external sounds like announcements. The app also offers an Equalizer to fine-tune audio to your liking.

Voice Assistant Compatibility
Access your smartphone’s voice assistant (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant) directly through the headphones to manage tasks, get information, and control entertainment hands-free.

Hands-Free Calling
Thanks to Precise Voice Pickup Technology with five microphones, the headphones provide clear voice quality during calls, allowing you to answer by double-tapping without touching your phone.

Hi-Res Audio
An integrated analog amplifier and high-quality drivers deliver low-distortion, rich sound with frequencies up to 40 kHz, perfect for dynamic beats and detailed audio.

DSEE Extreme Audio Upscaling
Using AI co-developed with Sony Music Entertainment, this technology enhances compressed music in real time, restoring high-range sounds for a fuller listening experience.

Multipoint Connection
Pair the WH-1000XM4 with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. The headphones automatically connect to the device receiving a call and let you switch seamlessly between devices.

Additional Highlights:

• Up to 30 hours of playback with noise cancellation active
• Quick charging provides 5 hours of use from a 10-minute charge (charger not included)
• Tap and swipe controls on the right earcup adjust volume, playback, tracks, and calls
• Swivel and foldable earcups for compact, convenient storage in the included carrying case