Sony - WH-1000XM4

How do you ensure betterment of the best? By continuing to do what you've been doing best whilst adding feature and ensuring there are no shortcoming, meet the worthy follow-up Sony WH-1000XM4.

Although the predecessor, Sony WH-1000XM3s still do a great job, you just can't get past the new features that are provided by the WH-1000XM4. From the enhanced noise cancellation to improved audio quality and the wear detection sensor, the WH-1000XM4 packs some key features WH-1000XM3 lacks out on.

Say goodbye to noise and experience the industry’s best noise cancellation technology with the Sony WH-1000XM4. The powerful HD Noise-Cancelling Processor, further-improved QN1 blocks out not only vehicular noise but also voice and other background sounds. Enjoy your music without getting interrupted. It did subdue the sound of a mechanical keyboard too, according to Marques 'MKBHD' Brownlee.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 has a 30-hour battery life that’s enough to last for more than a day. When the battery goes down, you can either quickly charge it! Get 5 hours worth of battery life with only 10 minutes charge or plug-in the detachable cable and use it as a wired headphone.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 is certified Hi-Res by the Japanese Audio Society. Why? All thanks to the 1.57-inch drivers with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms as well as the inbuilt amp. These have resulted in the reproduction of a full range of frequencies up to 40 kHz, awesome signal-to-noise ratio, low distortion, and exceptional sound quality.

The earcups of the WH-1000XM4 houses a Proximity sensor and two acceleration sensors in your Sony Bluetooth Headphones can detect whether you're wearing them or not, then adapt playback accordingly to help save battery power.

LDAC transfers three times the data of Hi-Res audio as compared to regular Bluetooth headsets. It uses a maximum speed of 990kbps. Experience amazing sound quality in a wireless headphone, possibly better that a dedicated wired connectivity.

The inbuilt SENSE ENGINE automatically detects your activity and can adjust the ambient sound settings based on what you are doing.
1. Traveling? Experience absolute silence.
2. Waiting? Listen only to important announcements while background noise is reduced.
3. Walking? Hear everything around you so that you are aware of your surroundings.

As soon as you speak to someone, Speak-to-Chat automatically stops the music and lets in ambient sound so you can have a conversation. This is helpful if you want to keep your headphones on, or your hands are full. Precise Voice Pickup Technology, uses five microphones built into your Sony Bluetooth Headphones and advanced audio signal processing to recognize and react to your voice. And once your chat is over, your music starts playing again automatically.

The WH-1000XM4 uses Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence) co-developed with Sony Music Studios, DSEE Extreme™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. It restores the high-range sound lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.

Connect to your phone’s assistant easily. Simply press and hold the NC button and you can ask your assistant anything. The WH-1000XM4 also has multiple mics for crystal-clear voice calls.

Make your headphone even smarter with the Sony Headphones Connect App. Simply connect your headphones to your smartphone and make changes according to your preferences!
1. Equaliser: Need more bass? Simply increase it. Want the vocals to be louder? Boost the mids.
2. Virtual Surround Sound: Optimise your audio as per different environments. Choose from clubs, halls, arenas and outdoor stage preset.
3. Sound Position Control: Make your music more immersive. Choose the direction you want the sound coming from.

Enjoy superb comfort with the WH-1000XM4. The soft foamed urethane earpads evenly distribute pressure so that you can enjoy long listening sessions. The larger and deeper space in the earpads only adds to the comfort.

Answer calls or control your music with a swipe or tap on the earcup. Communicate with others without taking your Sony Bluetooth Headphones off. Just put your hand on the earcup and the volume will instantly drop so that you can have a quick conversation.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 can be carried just about anywhere thanks to its foldable design. You can also keep it safe in its hard carry case when you are not listening to your favourite music.

The Sony - WH-1000XM4 is built with the innovative Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing which does not stop you from listening to your music when you fly at higher altitudes. The Personalized NC Optimizer analyses the sonic characteristics of your head size, glasses and hair, which then delivers an optimized sound to you.