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WF-1000XM4

2021Unverified

Class-leading sound and ANC in a compact shell

Launch price $279Today $199
Check price at Amazon · ~$199Sony

Then vs. now

8670

The frontier has moved: down 16 points since 2021.

SoundNoise cancellingComfortBatteryFeaturesValue
At launch (2021)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Sound9383
Noise cancelling9270
Comfort8275
Battery7862
Features9066
Value8066

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the WF-1000XM4 stands out

Where it beats the average pair of earbuds in its class.

Earbud Battery Life

8 hrs (ANC on)

19% more than the 7 average

Specifications

Audio

Driver Type
6mm dynamic + DAC
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes (V1 chip)
Codec Support
SBC, AAC, LDAC

Battery & Charging

Earbud Battery Life
8 hrs (ANC on)
Case Total Battery
24 hrs
Wireless Charging
Yes

Fit & Controls

Weight per Bud
7.3 g
Ear Tip Style
Silicone + foam options
Water Resistance
IPX4

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.2
Multipoint
No