Sony WH-1000XM4 review - The best gets even better - Android

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Sony WH-1000XM4 review - The best gets even better - Android

The WH-1000XM3 was one of the best. Will the new version keep it up? Here's our review of Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Sony WH-1000XM4
By Sony
$278 USDpurchasing options
Positives

Great noise cancelling
Neutral-leaning sound quality
Bluetooth multipoint support
Bluetooth 5.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC support
Battery life (though less than XM3)
Comfortable and portable
Auto-pause functionality

Negatives

Price
Unreliable touch controls
Slightly less comfortable than the WH-1000XM3
Limited custom button control

Bottom Line

If you have the money and want a top-tier pair of headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4 are the way to go. The combination of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, great sound, improved noise cancelling, good battery life, and smart features like auto pause and Bluetooth multipoint makes these the best all-around option for most people.

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02/01/2021 12:00 PM