A few days later, Sony announced the affordable WF-C500 TWS, and today the company launched its flagship audio product, the WF-1000XM4. The Sony WF-1000XM4 is the successor to the WF-1000XM3. The top of the line TWS from the brand debuted globally back in June 2021.
The Sony WF-1000XM4 are a pair of truly wireless headphones with premium design, features and a premium price. These headphones are said to offer some of the best active noise cancellation features in the industry, as well as up to 32 hours of battery life. Let’s take a closer look at Sony’s latest TWS.
Sony WF-1000XM4 Price and availability
The Sony WF-1000XM4 True Wireless Headphones are priced at $270 and will go on sale via Amazon starting January 16th. In terms of color options, these TWS are available in black and silver.
Sony WF-1000XM4 Features and Specs
The Sony WF-1000XM4 delivers better sound quality and better active noise cancellation than its predecessor WF-1000XM3. These true wireless earphones are equipped with an integrated Sony V1 processor and also support the LDAC codec. As mentioned earlier, they offer ANC and also support passive noise isolation. The WF-1000XM4 also delivers clear audio during calls, while the beamforming microphone and bone conduction sensor ensure voice detection is clear even in noisy environments. They also support Sony DSEE Extreme and 360 Reality Audio.
Inside, Sony WF-1000XM4 packages with a 6mm driver provide a 20% increase in magnet volume and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless audio. On a single charge, the TWS is rated for up to 8 hours with active noise cancellation and up to 12 hours with noise cancellation off. Plus, you also get 3 charge cycles with the case on, which is about 24 hours with ANC on and 32 hours with ANC off. A quick 5-minute charge will provide an hour of playback.
Other notable features include an IPX4 water resistance rating, Qi wireless charging support, Sony app support, adaptive sound control, Google Fast pair, in-ear detection, Qi wireless charging, built-in Alexa, and Google Assistant support.