![]() ![]() What this all means is that no matter what type of music you’re listening to, the earbuds use advanced programming and technology to analyze the content and your surroundings to make the selected audio sound its best. ![]() This basically restores high-range sound that’s otherwise lost in compression. This allows the earbuds to transmit more audio-related data to the earbuds faster, thus offering a more latency-free listening experience that comes closer to rivaling wired headphones.Īt the same time, the earbuds use a Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) to enhance compressed digital music files in real time. Richīy default, the WF-1000XM4s generate Hi-Res audio that utilizes LDAC coding technology that transmits up to three times more audio data to the earbuds at a faster transfer rate than conventional Bluetooth audio. Using noise cancellation, the earbuds provide up to eight hours of runtime, and while on the go. When listening to classical music, I found that the Mellow preset works particularly well. For example, there’s a Vocal mode that’s best for podcasts or audiobooks, and a Treble Boost preset that sounds great when listening to highly-produced pop music. Tapping on the Sound tab within the app gives control over the ambient sound feature, speak-to-chat feature and the many equalizer presets that are designed to enhance the listening experience when playing music versus other types of audio. I could also control the voice guide to determine what alerts, alarms and notifications I’d automatically hear while wearing the earbuds. Using the app, I was able to easily configure the touch-sensitive controls built into each earbud so I could set which gestures would activate features, like Play/Pause and Ambient Sound Control. While the WF-1000XM4 earbuds can be paired with any Bluetooth-compatible device without using the Sony mobile app at all, there are some real benefits to controlling the earbuds via your phone or tablet. I noticed that when walking between rooms in my home, at a range of about 25 feet from the smartphone the earbuds were paired with, the Bluetooth signal hiccupped a bit, but this was never an issue at a closer range. This technology works in conjunction with the built in noise sensing microphones and the noise isolation earbud tips (that are included in a small, medium and large size) to provide excellent noise cancellation during bustling commutes, listening sessions, phone calls and movie watching experiences. To complement the 6mm drivers that generate the audio you hear, Sony built the earbuds around its proprietary V1 processor and QN1e chip to boost ANC performance in a way that uses less battery power than other models. In my tests, I found that the WF-1000XM4 earbuds successfully removed most unwanted ambient noise. Of course, these earbuds are also waterproof (IPX4 rated), so you don’t need to worry about sweat or the occasional splash damaging them. And a five-minute quick charge provides an additional 60 minutes of listening time. That said, the wireless charging case (which easily fits in a pocket) can fully recharge the earbuds up to two times. Just keep in mind that when using any earbuds for phone calls, the battery will drain faster. With noise cancellation turned on, the earbuds provide up to eight hours of listening time per charge turning off the ANC prolongs battery life. Thanks to superb digital audio processing, Sony's WF-1000XM4 offered a superb listening experience Forbes/Jason R. The touch-sensitive area on each earbud is generous, so my fingers never had to fumble around looking for the right place to tap–even when I was simultaneously engaged in other activities, like working at my desk or walking my dog. While wearing the earbuds, I was able to manage the settings with the built in touch controls. The WF-1000XM4s were also some of the easiest earbuds to customize among the ones I tested. Despite the streamlined design, they fit snugly and stayed firmly in place while running and working out. After a few minutes, I barely noticed I was wearing them, even when audio was not playing. They’re also one of the most lightweight pairs of earbuds I tried. Because these earbuds lack a stem, very little sticks out of your ears, so it’s harder for people to see that you’re wearing them. The WF-1000XM4s have one of the most compact and unobtrusive designs of the many earbuds I tested in the Best Tested Wireless Earbuds roundup. ![]() Contributor A Compact, Elegant And Discreet Design ![]()
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