Sony
Sony WH-1000XM4
A solid mid-range over-ear headphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 30 hours.
67/100
30 hours5.0over-ear
£175best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- USB-C charging
- LDAC
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sony WH-1000XM4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight254 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver size40 mm
Battery and power
Battery life30 hours
Battery (ANC on)30 hours
Full charge time10
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5
LDACYes
Microphone and features
Microphones4
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Wear detection auto pauseYes
More specs
Wear detectionYes
Quick charge minutes10
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony WH-1000XM4 vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM4Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones
| SonySony WH-1000XM4This page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100 | 67 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hours | 30 hours |
| Weight | 254 gBetter | 300 g |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| Driver | 40 mm | — |
| Battery ANC | 30 hours | — |
Who it's for
Is the Sony WH-1000XM4 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony WH-1000XM4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sony WH-1000XM4?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Beats Studio Pro?
The Beats Studio Pro scores 68/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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