Phones & Audio · Earbuds · 3,848 reviews · 4 sources
Sony WF-1000XM4
Best for: music-first listenersPremium
Rich, detailed sound and strong ANC in a compact case, now often discounted. Fit is tricky for some ears.
Tracking since Sep 2026
Buy if
- Sound quality comes first
- You find them on sale
Skip if
- Foam tips feel odd to you
- You want the newest model
How it scores
Sound9.1
Value8.0
ANC7.7
Comfort7.4
Calls7.1
Battery6.6
Price
$199–280
You pay for: Former flagship, now cheaper
Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged
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Reviewers disagree on
Calls sound clearMic struggles in noise
Battery is strongBattery is unremarkable
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Sources
- Best Buy
- TechRadar
- What Hi-Fi
- SoundGuys
- Reviewed Sep 2026
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