All elements of the WF-1000XM4 headphones have been redesigned from scratch. Like the new V1 processor, created specifically for Sony and neutralizes more noise than ever before, a new driver unit with better performance, noise detection microphones and innovative noise isolation earbuds, with a more stable fit.
Bluetooth Handsfree
Sony WF-1000XM4 In-ear Bluetooth Handsfree Earphones with Charging Case Silver
Key features:
- Speech duration up to 6 hours
- Waterproof protection
- Neutralize external noise
- High resolution wireless audio
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Description
The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are designed for users who want high-quality sound and noise cancellation in wireless earbuds with exceptional battery performance. They are ideal for use with mobile phones, tablets, or other Bluetooth devices and offer exceptional sound performance for music, movies, games, and phone calls. Additionally, the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds offer many useful features, such as voice recognition, sweat and rain resistance, and a secure fit in the ears.
Top noise-cancellation technology, now even better
Excellent sound quality
The WF-1000XM4 support high-resolution wireless audio. Thanks to the special design of the 6mm drivers, they reproduce dynamic sound despite their small size, while the high compliance diaphragm reproduces a rich range of bass. The built-in V1 processor also improves sound quality, reduces distortion, and offers the ability to process LDAC and DSEE Extreme encoders.
Even smarter listening experience
As soon as you speak to someone, Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses the music and allows external sounds to enter so you can start a conversation - useful if you don't want to take off your headphones or if your hands are busy. When the conversation is over, the music starts again automatically. Speak-to-Chat recognizes and responds to your voice. It is based on Precise Voice Pickup technology, which combines four microphones and advanced acoustic signal processing sensors.
Superior call quality
The Precise Voice Pickup technology uses beamforming microphones and an osteomicrophone sensor, so that the WF-1000XM4 earbuds can clearly and accurately detect your voice for hands-free calls, at home, at the café, or wherever you are. Additionally, with noise cancellation, you can hear the caller more clearly, even in noisy conditions.
Ergonomic surface design for better fit
Since the release of the first in-ear headphones in 1982 (MDR-E252), we have studied a huge volume of data from around the world about the shape of the ear. The WF-1000XM4 headphones are the product of this research, combining a shape that fits the ear cavity with a new ergonomic design for a more secure fit.
Voice Control
Enjoy hands-free convenience. Say "Hey Google" or "Alexa" to activate your preferred voice assistant. Enjoy entertainment, communication, music, news and notifications, set reminders and more. You can also control functions of your headphones such as noise cancellation with your voice.
Perfect for TV shows, movies, and more
Are you watching video content on your smartphone or tablet? The advanced wireless connection of WF-1000XM4 accurately synchronizes what you see on the screen with what you hear through the headphones, for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Everything at your fingertips
The WF-1000XM4 earbuds have easy touch controls. For example, you tap the left earbud once to switch from noise cancellation to ambient sound, and hold it down for Quick Attention, or tap the right earbud twice for the next track. Additionally, you can assign your own functions to each earbud using the Headphones Connect app.
Water-resistant for everyday use
With an IPX4 water-resistant rating, these headphones are not afraid of water or sweat. Keep moving and listening to music.
Listen all day and charge in minutes
Take advantage of headphones that last a full 8-hour workday on a single charge, and store an additional 16 hours in the case. This means 24 hours of listening every time you leave the house. In a hurry? With a quick 5-minute charge, you get up to 60 minutes of playback time, while the Sony | Headphones Connect app will notify you even when the charging case drops below 30%.
Easy wireless charging with Qi technology
The WF-1000XM4 headphones can be charged wirelessly with Qi technology, eliminating the need for cables. You can also use a smartphone with Qi technology, such as the latest Xperia model with battery sharing function, to charge the headphones and charging case.
Smaller size, no compromise
The internal layout has been redesigned to reduce the size of the WF-1000XM4 earbuds by 10% compared to the previous generation, without compromising sound quality or battery life. Weighing just 7.3 g, they are light enough to wear all day. The charging case is also 40% smaller, but still provides 16 hours of on-the-go charging.
What's in the box
Open the package of WF-1000XM4 earphones and you will find noise isolation earbuds in 3 sizes, as well as a USB-C charging cable.
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Specifications
Specifications
- Type
- In-ear
- Operating Time
- 12 hrs
- Operation Time with Charging Case
- 24 hrs
- Without Cable
- Yes
- Double Headphone
- Yes
- Bluetooth Version
- -
- Colour
- Silver
Additional Specifications
- Multipoint Pairing
- No
- Charging Case
- Yes
- Sweat Resistance
- No
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- No
- Microphone Noise Reduction
- No
- Voice Control
- No
- Smart Assistant (Built-in)
- Alexa
- Hi-Res
- -
- Wireless Charging
- -
- Spatial Audio
- -
- LE Audio
- -
- Hybrid Active Noice Cancellation
- -
- Latency
- -
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
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This company is going from bad to worse. I just threw my money away... after 1.5 years, the left earphone's battery drains in 10 minutes, I’m still crying over the 200+ euros I spent believing in something supposedly quality... the purchase was made at a Sony center and from what they told me, I will have to throw away another 70 to 100 euros for replacement or battery repair... it will never happen, bye bye Sony
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While they have nice features for earbuds, with very nice sound and the ability to connect to 2 devices, I give them 4 stars for 2 reasons:
1. The microphone could use some improvements. Many times, people can't hear me when I'm walking on the street, even when there are no cars passing by.
2. They have some minor software bugs. For example, sometimes I can only hear sound from the right earbud. It works fine after a reboot.Overall, I have no complaints. The battery lasts around 4-5 hours, with the right earbud always having 10% less battery than the left one.
Good sound for earbuds. I don't compare them to high-volume headphones.
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After 1 year + of use, like many people have experienced according to what I read on Greek and foreign websites, their battery drains in less than 1 hour. Specifically, the right earphone can go from 100% to 0% in just 10 minutes max. At the service center, they told me that if it's not covered by warranty, it would cost 70€ to replace ONE earphone. Don't buy them if you don't have that much money to spend.
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Well, I have almost a month of experience with these, I choose to start with the negatives because it will take less. They are bigger than you think, much bigger than they appear in photos, consider that they cover the entire inside of the ear. But this is a matter of preference, the real negative they have is that due to their size, if they are not properly inserted into the ear, they are likely to fall unexpectedly and I can say from experience that they bounce a lot. It's not difficult to insert them correctly, it just takes a few days to get used to it. But here the negatives stop. They have amazing noise cancelling and ambient modes that you can switch from the left earbud while the right one is used as a pause and play for videos and for accepting and rejecting calls. The battery is satisfactory, as a person who wears them almost all day, I charge the case once a week, and the earbuds themselves have a battery life of at least 8 hours each. Sound quality is excellent, and they can be connected to the Sony app to easily change the equalizer and to automatically adjust the noise cancelling and ambient according to the shape of the ear. I have no complaints about the Bluetooth connection, pairing is quick on all devices and they automatically connect when you take them out of the case. I can say they are worth their price, although I would recommend waiting for a discount, 350 is a lot of money
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Fantastic sound, truly the best I have heard so far in earbuds. Easy connection with iPhone 13 Pro Max, very good ANC (definitely better than 1st generation AirPods Pro), and it helps that it has foam ear tips that provide better sound isolation compared to silicone. Crystal clear call quality and the listener can hear me clearly. Huge battery life (compared to the competition) and most importantly for me, they fit comfortably and securely in my ears, something I struggled a lot with similar headphones (JBL Live Pro 2) that would fall out just by talking and of course were not suitable for exercise. Very good ambient sound as well without any interference. In short, one of the most value for money headphones so far!
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Simply excellent!! I connected them to my iPhone 14 Pro Max, and everything is fine! I don't like the AirPods, neither the color nor the shape
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Did you find this review helpful? They are really worth their money and more.
Clean quality sound, comfortable speech during calls.
Amazing battery, excellent material quality.
With the new update, they can connect simultaneously to two devices.
Personally, I connected them to my laptop for calls and meetings while answering my calls on my mobile.Translated from Greek ·- Sound quality
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Daily use for podcasts and noise cancelling.
I have tried a bunch of Chinese ones. The experience when I first wore them was unprecedented.
For their price, the experience is unique.
Almost no lag. Very good sound. Lasts until the sun sets.Translated from Greek ·- Sound quality
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The heard things are incredible. They do what they say and more. The sound quality in the music is excellent, I heard things in songs that I couldn't hear with other headphones. The noise cancellation is satisfactory for nitpickers.
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Good experience overall.
The sound is excellent, the fit is very good for me at least.
The battery has never run out so far, but I mainly use it in the office/home, so there's always a charger nearby.
I haven't figured out if the ANC is good or not because this is my first experience with ANC headphones. It cancels out office sounds like machine noises very satisfactorily, keyboard and mouse clicks to a good extent, but it's not a problem if they can still be heard. However, speech and the voice of the person next to me sound like they're on the other side of the office. For now, I am satisfied with the ANC.On the negative side, the case seems to be of very mediocre quality. I have the impression that it will break the first time it falls. Although the headphones are of very good quality, the case doesn't seem to be...
The big negative is that it doesn't easily connect to Windows 11. Neither on my desktop nor on my laptop with Bluetooth, the sound keeps cutting off and there's interference. For now, I have only managed to connect them to an Android mobile
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Strange experience. On one hand, the sound is among the best I have ever heard in my life. The headphones provide an amazing music experience. No complaints on that front.
The battery is okay, the case is okay, as well as the charging. Overall, the headphones are flawless in terms of functionality.
However, I have two complaints:
1. Personally, the fit was not what I would have liked for my ear. I constantly felt like they were about to fall out, which was incredibly annoying. They didn't suit me, especially when walking, as I constantly felt like they were outside of my ear.
2. Active Noise Cancelling: The ANC is either good or bad. Nothing in between. Speaking for myself, I wanted the ANC to be able to hear music clearly while walking. Unfortunately, it didn't work that way. The headphones constantly picked up the impact of my shoes on the floor and transmitted it into my head. Walking was completely impossible with ANC, as every step resulted in impacts in my head. Highly irritating. So, of course, I turned off the ANC and used them normally. Which, of course, defeats the whole purpose of the headphones, as various city sounds passed through normally and the detailed sound quality disappeared, which is like using $20 headphones.
So, I gave them as a gift to my audiophile father, who didn't have the first problem and told me that he rarely notices the second one. Maybe the second one is caused by a bad fit?
In conclusion, if you read this review, think about the fit in your ears and what use you want to make of them. I would buy them again if my purpose was simply to listen to music at home, on the bus, airplane, etc., but not for walking.
For my purposes, the WH-1000XM4 headphones turned out much better with superior ANC and perfect fit.
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After a year of daily use, one earbud discharges after half an hour and the other after half the time from the initial specifications, somewhere around 3.5 hours. The service only replaced the one with very short duration and not both!!! Additionally, for the new earbud, they do not provide extra warranty, but the two-year warranty that has been running still applies....meaning if it breaks after 5-6 months and you are close to the end of the purchase warranty, there is an issue. It is known in the service that these specific earbuds have battery problems quickly. For their price and brand, these are not the earbuds you can trust for a long period, I would say it's a dishonest purchase...
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I got them today, they have a very clear sound - I just haven't found the bass I was expecting yet
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User here for a year and a half. You will hear various things before you buy them. If you have a good ear and understand quality, then these are the ideal headphones. Why:
-Huge battery life
-Amazing quality
-Comfort
-Great range
-Flawless software...meaning. The headphones disconnect and turn off automatically without consuming battery. Moisture recognition so that the touch buttons are not accidentally pressed.
-They withstand water and dust
-They block any loud external sound, such as a horn, so as not to scare or harm youAfter using the AirPods Pro 2, I have to say that I will return them to buy the xm4 again.
Important note. Sony released version 1.4.2 which broke the charging of the headphones, resulting in permanent battery damage. Unfortunately, Sony ruins it for us here. The new models come with 1.6.1 software, which does not have this problem. So in the end, I paid 280 (that's how much they were when they came out) and they lasted for a year and something. Despite this problem, I would buy them again because they are the best headphones.
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I consider that for the 200 euros that I paid, it is a very mediocre purchase and I do not recommend it. The build quality of the headphones is good, but the case is unacceptable for this price. The previous Galaxy Buds that I had had much better build quality and I bought them for half the price. As for the positives, the sound is excellent, but they are not comfortable for prolonged use as your ears get warm. Now, the noise canceling is good, but I think it is a bit overrated. Personally, I had never tried headphones with noise canceling before and I probably had very high expectations. It's not something amazing, you just hear the surrounding noises more quietly, like if someone is talking normally two meters away, you just hear it less. For me, don't buy them for this price. For iPhone, it's better to get the AirPods Pro, and for Android, get the Galaxy Buds Pro.
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After a year of use, the battery in the right earbud drains twice as fast as the left one. I returned them to the store and within the warranty period, they sent them to Sony for repair. After a few days, they told me that they couldn't be fixed and refunded my money. The battery issue has happened to many people and has not been fixed so far. Stay away. Also, after less than 3 months of use, the ear tips broke.Translated from Greek ·- Sound quality
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Update October 2023
And these (like the XM3) presented the known battery problem in one earbud, while the foam tips dissolved a year ago. They are not available on the market and the manufacturer sells them for 28 euros per pair! The XM4 are no longer sold and maybe this review no longer matters, but in the end, SONY is done for me. Two out of two pairs of earbuds knocked out within 12 months. The absence of foam tips is at least incomprehensible (or rather "understandable" considering the price they sell them).Extremely excellent in every aspect. I use them 90% of the time for listening to music. For calls, they are just OK.
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These headphones are not intended for the average user. So let's start with the positives: Very good build quality, except for the case door which could be more sturdy. The sound and noise cancelling are both very good. In terms of battery life, you simply forget that you have to charge them (personally, I expect the battery to run out before I stop using them for the first time). The connectivity is also good, I didn't experience any interruptions. Unfortunately, Sony didn't pay attention to the details and that's where it loses a lot... and let me explain. The ambient sound is unacceptable compared to headphones of much lower value, and the microphone quality is also unacceptable to the point where you have to use your phone's microphone. The weight and size are also a bit prohibitive for people with small ears (justifiably so if you want such sound performance and battery life). In conclusion, if what you want is the best sound and battery life (I say this with reservation) that you can find out there and you can overlook some minor software issues and their size, then go for them without hesitation.
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Very bad purchase, in my right earphone the battery runs out 2 times faster than the left one, the left one has a permanent very annoying buzzing sound. The memory foam tips are not easily cleaned as their material is porous. Overall, a very bad purchase for this money.
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I really want to find (and search for) reasons to justify the money I spent, €230, but it's not easy. And it's not easy when I know that if I accept a call while wearing them, it would be better to take them off and answer normally from my mobile because it's not the fault of anyone on the other end of the line, and it's also annoying for me to hear "speak louder," "I can't understand what you're saying," especially when it happens while I'm at home, alone, in complete silence... where I should be outside on the street.
What's the point of having good sound when it's so bad during calls, because if it's not "bluetooth handsfree" they shouldn't sell it as such. These are the most significant disadvantages for me, and I'll continue below.
Before judging sound, ANC, application... make sure you have found the correct size pads.
Unfortunately, Sony's choice to use only memory foam ear pads (I read that the XM3 had various sizes of silicone along with the memory foam in the packaging) is a bit problematic because the fit is not easy. I don't see it as self-centered, but in my case, for example, the medium-sized ones that fit better are not able to keep the headphones in place, and most importantly, they are not able to have the proper fit for the speaker to function correctly and ALSO allow the ANC to work properly. I have achieved better results, not perfect, by replacing the memory foam with some random silicone from my old Bluetooth headphones, and I am waiting for a set of different sizes of silicone that I ordered from a foreign website to see if I can achieve something better. I have never had an issue with in-ear headphones, so apparently there is nothing so strange about the physiology of my ear.The sound is good, mainly neutral, which is desirable. There are times when you would like to have more volume... mainly to balance out pieces that are at a lower level, but IF the ANC is working properly (correct application of the pads), it's not a big problem.
Regarding ANC, I read that it is "the ultimate"... it requires attention because "you can't hear anything on the street"... what comes to mind is that it's probably the first time they are using headphones with ANC, and it's their first reaction of amazement without having a point of comparison. I won't say that the ANC in the XM4 is not satisfactory, but in no way does it compare, for example, to the Bose QuietComfort 20 that I have had for almost 5 years (5 years behind in technology)...
Anyway...
I don't consider them worth the money because at this price, they should at least deliver decently on everything they promise, and in conversations, they are simply unacceptable.
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We are talking about the most overrated headphones on the market. I waited a long time to find them on sale. Many websites consider them the top headphones for Android. Maybe they were when they first came out. However, I tried the Samsung Buds Pro before these and I consider them superior. The Sony headphones are definitely not worth their money. The sound is indeed a bit louder, a bit clearer, and the bass is a bit stronger. For music lovers, yes, maybe they are the best, they have incredible sound quality, which is very important, but it's not the only thing that matters.
First and foremost, they are phone headphones, and phone headphones are mainly used for calls. And let me explain, one thing is the ability of the headphone to isolate external noise from the caller and another is for the user to be heard clearly by the caller. When the user can hear clearly and has the impression that the headphones are good, but the caller doesn't hear the same, it's a problem. Reviewers should also do this test, give the headphones to a colleague and call them while walking next to a busy street. But they don't do it, they only listen to music in their own space, maybe they rarely try the ANC in noise.
That's where good headphones show their quality in a noisy call environment, and unfortunately, these Sony headphones are not among them. No matter how much you don't care what others hear, if they can't hear you clearly, communication is impossible! Sony claims that they have a chip with machine learning that learns your voice and improves over time, the amplification of your voice does improve a bit over time, but it's far behind what Samsung achieves from the first use.
Second flaw, the Pass through or ambient sound is a joke. All these headphones try to isolate external noise so that the user can listen to music clearly. But not everyone lives with 15 people in the same house and wants headphones to find their peace, in some countries, this happens and that's their only concern. Some of us wear headphones when we go to work or for a walk. Maybe in Japan, there are no stray animals or motorbikes going the wrong way on a one-way street, but in Greece, these things happen and it's a life-threatening danger to have headphones in full transparency mode, to completely cover such sounds and leave the user exposed to danger.
If someone has tried Samsung or Apple headphones in such a situation, they will understand how embarrassing it is for Sony to have these headphones at this price... You can't have a conversation in a noisy place because you can't be heard, you can't walk on the street or run in a park with these, ready to answer a call at any moment because neither will you be heard if you answer, nor will you hear an impending danger next to you.
These headphones only deliver quality music with good battery life and nothing else, for calls, look elsewhere. Having tried the Samsung Buds 2 Pro, there is finally the ultimate solution. Power and sound quality comparable to Sony, better application and connectivity, much better call quality, and the Pass through feature is divine compared to these. The only thing I miss is the battery, but the difference is not that big if you consider the size and weight. And the Sony Linkbuds S have better call quality but not better sound.
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Well...let's see...
Positives:
Quality construction.
Connected very easily.
Very good noise cancellation.
Very good sound.Negatives:
They could be a bit cheaper.
I wanted a bit more volume. My galaxy buds pro are much louder.
Confusing and difficult to use application.
And what bothered me the most is (unless I haven't found it in the application yet, although I don't think so), you can't "lock" accidental touches in any way and if you try to adjust them again at some point, you may accidentally pause the music.Also, I can't wear them with a helmet when riding a motorcycle for the above reason.
They get pressed and turn off. So for the motorcycle, I stick with the pro, which also do an excellent job in everything.Finally, a tip for all those who complain about their application.
You will initially find the eartips a bit bulky for the ear.
However, since they are memory foam tips, the correct way to wear them is as follows.You press them initially, holding them with your fingers, you wear them and then they take the shape they should inside the ear, covering the gaps for proper sound isolation.
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The headphones have incredible sound. The noise cancellation is very good (I work in a very noisy environment). The only "complaint" I initially had was that the ear cushions didn't fit well in my ear, but I simply used silicone from my old headphones and they fit perfectly.
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Did you find this review helpful? I have gone through at least another 6-7 BT headphones, which didn't suit me at all.
Some didn't fit well in the ear, some disconnected, and ALL had terrible sound.
Not even mediocre, just unacceptable.
I have high expectations when it comes to sound quality, and nothing satisfied me.
Until I tried these specific ones.
They have far better sound quality than all the headphones I have tried, except for an expensive pair of wired over-ear ones. Of course, they are in a completely different category, but these Sony ones are better than all the in-ear buds and all the on-ear BT headphones that have passed through my ears.The sound noticeably improved after a month of use, as the headphones settled.
The microphone quality is perfect in a quiet environment, and average in a noisy space.The case and build quality are generally flawless, and it feels premium to the touch, which is logical and expected at this price.
And finally, the noise cancelling is so perfect that you feel like you're in a different place.
Especially low-frequency sounds completely disappear.However, their price is very high, I wouldn't pay more than 150 euros for headphones that you can lose at any moment...
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In the top 3 of the market right now! The noise cancellation is excellent (especially when walking, you need to be careful with cars because you really can't hear them) and with the proper settings in the software, you get lost in the level of sound! The battery life is exceptional and relatively comfortable in the ear, as long as you choose the right foam. They are relatively large in size but it's a sacrifice you're willing to make for the sound quality. No connection issues with Samsung mobile, I believe that when their price drops below 200, they will be value for money.
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The headphones are amazing and just by looking at them! Sony design and quality! The sound is obviously perfect! I have seen countless YT videos and they are the best on the market. I got them anyway a case from Spigen to make sure they won't break from everyday use!
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From me with my own ear shape, it's a no.
After a few minutes of use, it's very painful.
Also, they easily fall off (my own ears).
They sound like the best... but what can you do if your ears hurt from the application or they fall off.Translated from Greek ·- Sound quality
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I also bought them during the amazing black Friday sale. However, I give them 4 stars because I have insecurity about their fit in my ears, as there are times when it feels like something is pushing them out and I think they will fall off. Note that I chose the S size tips for a better fit, but there is still some difficulty. The sound is great, although the instructions do not mention Siri support on the iPhone. However, when you wear them on the left, regardless of the settings you have made in the app, you need to press for a few seconds and then you hear the familiar sound of Siri. The options it offers in the Equalizer are plenty and you can create your own.
Also, what bothers me quite a bit is that there are times when the incoming call does not transfer to the headphones, as if they disconnect, and when I finish the call, they reconnect. This mainly happens when I am listening to music.Edit 24/12: Even with the small ear tips, they don't fit properly at all. I tried using other headphones, but in the end, when I took them out, the ear tip remained inside my ear and I freaked out because I struggled for a while to remove it
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I will not talk about the positive aspects that previous reviewers have mentioned. I will focus on the points that are far from perfection.
1. Application (app): Sometimes it has some glitches. I play music with the UAPP and even though it shows that it's playing, I can't hear anything. I need to restart my phone (OnePlus Nord) and then it's okay.
Update: The latest firmware update (1.2.6) solved this problem, which was the main issue. Now I give it an excellent rating in terms of connectivity.
Update 2: Another point of criticism for the application is the equalizer, which only has a few settings, just 5. I believe it would be better with more options.
2. I would like the material around the headphones to be less smooth for better grip (a bit rougher or stickier in the hand).
3. I would also like a combination of gestures for "answer/end call" and "volume adjustment" on either earbud. You can't have both active at the same time.
4. The quality of the case is good (good plastic), it closes securely and doesn't slip in the hand, but it's not on the same level as the headphones. It seems a bit fragile and falls short compared to similar implementations by competitors (e.g. Klipsch), which are metallic.Overall, I think the most discussed issue is the size and fit in the ear. The medium-sized tips that are already placed on the headphones fit perfectly for me, and I never felt any risk of them falling out of my ears. Also, I haven't experienced any pain or discomfort in my ears while wearing them.
Other than that, if you have the budget, don't hesitate at all, especially during Black Friday, it was a great opportunity. I don't regret it at all.
Update 2: The connection issue returned with the 1.3.3 update, not as severe but it's still there. I don't know if it's the headphones, the device, or the application. It's probably the latter because I randomly discovered that the headphones are connected properly, I can make and receive calls without any problem, and as soon as I end the call, the music starts playing without any issue.
Also, regarding the connection, it's good (for those familiar with Developer Options on Android) to leave the LDAC codec on Auto. If you set it to the highest setting (990 kbps), there are some connection issues. Auto works just fine. If you haven't dealt with this setting, you won't encounter any problems.Update 3: The problem became more pronounced with the subsequent updates of the phone and headphones, and the headphones were checked by Sony's service, but no hardware issue was found. OnePlus is not responsive. If you have one of the two (phone or headphones), don't get the other. I'm considering either changing the headphones or the phone (leaning towards the latter). It's a shame because the headphones have excellent sound quality, but the usability issue cancels it out.
Update 4: With the 9.0 version of the application, the connection issue improved significantly, around 80% if I have to quantify it. If there are any further changes, I will mention them in the future.
Final update: The BT connection issue was resolved with some updates from OnePlus. However, based on my experience, newer versions of OnePlus have a high chance of having new bugs, so I would recommend that those who have a OnePlus device should not purchase them.
As for one of the considered downsides of the headphones, which is the multipoint function and simultaneous connection to two devices, Sony announced that they will add it with an update in winter 22/23. So another point in favor of the headphones.
Overall, I am very satisfied with them and I highly recommend them.Update post-final: Changing phones from OnePlus to Samsung, there is no functional issue (connectivity or otherwise). The multipoint connection works flawlessly and there really is no reason (aside from ear anatomy reasons) to switch to a different type of headphone.
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I also bought the headphones at the excellent Black Friday price of €179. I use them constantly and since the other reviews have covered me summarily, I will only note: the sound is very good and customizable, the noise-cancelling is very good, but the ambient sound pass-through is also incredibly useful for those who walk or run on the road - excellent. The connection rarely cuts off unnecessarily, with the option to choose between sound quality and connection stability that definitely never cuts off. They are not waterproof, but they are splashproof. However, it is known that waterproof ones that have been released lose in sound quality. The only negative point is the tips of the headphones, which you either get used to or, like I did, replace them.....
Update 28/09/2023
Unfortunately, after the latest updates, the battery life has dropped to half an hour with difficulty! For repair or replacement in general, so as not to bother the seller, it is difficult. Unacceptable condition! I'm very sorry, but with such a price, even with the discount I bought them at, I will not buy Sony again!Translated from Greek ·- Sound quality
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I bought them on Black Friday for 180, down from 280. Already their price has returned to 280, so in some way they have made their money back.. That being said, the headphones are fantastic with incredibly clear sound and amazing noise cancellation.. perhaps the best out there. Overall, it is a product that for the price of 180 is value for money
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