Sony Headphone WH-1000XM4

General advantages

Headphone type

Compact, dynamic

subwoofer unit

40 mm, dome type (CCAW voice coil)

magnet

neodymium

membrane

Aluminium-coated liquid crystal polymer (LCP).

frequency response

4 Hz - 40,000 Hz

Frequency response (active mode)

4 Hz - 40,000 Hz

Frequency response (BLUETOOTH® connection)

20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) / 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling, 990 kbps)

Sensitivity (dB/mW)

105 dB/mW (1 kHz) (when connected via headphone cable with the unit turned on), 101 dB/mW (1 kHz) (when connected via headphone cable with the unit turned off)

wire type

single-sided (detachable)

Length of the wire

Headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m, OFC braided, gold-plated stereo mini plug)

the plug

L-shaped gold plated stereo mini plug

wearing style

surrounding the ear

NFC

yes

DSEE EXTREME

yes

negative run

yes

the battery

Battery charge time

about 3 hours (full charge)

Battery charging method

USB

Battery life (standby time)

Max. 30 h (Noise Canceling On), Max. 200 h (Noise Canceling Off)

Bluetooth® specification

BLUETOOTH® version

Version 5.0

effective range

30 ft (10 m) line of sight

Frequency range

2.4GHz band (2,4000GHz-2,4835GHz)

the situation

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

Supported audio format(s).

SBC, AAC, LDAC

Sponsored Content Protection

SCMS-T

Noise canceling

Noise canceling on/off switch

yes

Optimized personal noise canceling

yes

improve atmospheric pressure

yes

Sound mode M - sound

yes

QUICK ATTENTION

yes

Portable headphone amplifier

Volume control

touch sensitive

processor/transmitter

income (input)

Stereo mini jack

Color options

silver

black

Box contents

• carry bag
• Adapter arrived for in-flight use
• Headphone cable (approx. 1.2m)
• USB Cable: Type-CTM (approx. 20cm)

Advantages

Advanced noise canceling feature

Whether you're flying long distances or relaxing in a coffee shop, the WH-1000XM4 headphones deliver the most advanced noise canceling performance, while keeping more high-frequency and mid-frequency sounds intact.

The technology behind noise cancellation

Dual Noise Sensor technology, with two microphones in each ear cup, picks up ambient noise and passes the data to the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 applies real-time noise canceling processing to a range of acoustic environments. Working with the new Bluetooth Audio SoC (System on Chip), it senses and adapts music and noise signals, as well as acoustic characteristics, between the amplifier unit and your ears, at over 700 times per second.

Improved noise cancellation

The WH-1000XM4 headphones incorporate two technologies to maximize noise canceling performance. Unique Atmospheric Pressure Optimization delivers optimal sound at high altitudes1 while the Personal Noise Canceling Optimizer analyzes the unique sonic characteristics caused by head size, glasses and hair, then tailors the sound to your personality.

Ambient sound control

You can adjust the ambient sound using the Sony | app Headphones Connect to cancel out noise while still letting in essential sounds, like transportation announcements, when listening on the go.

A voice you can trust

The built-in analog amplifier integrated into the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 achieves an unparalleled signal-to-noise ratio to deliver low distortion and exceptional sound quality for mobile devices. Powerful 40mm drivers, with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms, make the headphones ideal for handling heavy beats and are capable of reproducing a full range of frequencies up to 40kHz.

Restore all compressed files in real time

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence) co-developed with Sony Music Entertainment, the DSEE Extreme™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. And by dynamically recognizing the instruments, genres, and individual elements of each song, such as vocals or interludes, high-range audio restores lost in compression to provide a richer, fuller listening experience.2

Adaptive Voice Control automatically adapts to your location and behavior

Adaptive Sound Control is an intelligent function that can learn to recognize the sites you visit frequently, such as your workplace or your favorite coffee shop, and customize the sound for the perfect listening experience. In addition, it automatically detects what you want to do, for example, to walk, wait, or travel, and then adjusts the ambient sound settings to suit the situation.

Headphones that interact with you

The proximity sensor in the headphones can detect whether you're wearing them or not, then adapt playback accordingly to help save battery power. Take off the headphones and the music will pause automatically. Put your headphones back on and the music will resume automatically.

Quick Attention

Do you want to quickly hear the sounds around you? Simply place your hand on the case to instantly lower the volume of the music and let in the ambient sound.

All-day wear in total comfort

The WH-1000XM4 headphones blend sophisticated design with exceptional comfort. Ultra-soft pressure-relieving urethane foam earpads distribute pressure evenly and increase ear/cushion contact for a firm fit. And with a lightweight design, you'll hardly notice you're wearing them.

All-day power and fast charging

With a whopping 30 hours of battery life, you will have enough power even for long trips. And if you need to recharge quickly, you can get a 5-hour charge after just 10 minutes with the optional AC adapter.3

Get smarter with your voice assistant

Get hands-free help. Just say "OK Google" or "Alexa" to activate your favorite voice assistant.4. Stay entertained, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more.5 You can even control headphone features like noise cancellation using your voice.6

Control at your fingertips

You can change the track, raise or lower the volume, and take or make calls by tapping or swiping the panel.

Sony | Headphones Connect

With the Sony | Headphones Connect, Ambient Sound Control allows you to adjust the background volume and gives you the option to allow only audio to be heard. Meanwhile, the equalizer lets you customize volume levels to suit your music.

Multipoint connectivity

For complete convenience, the WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, the headset knows which device is ringing and connects to the correct one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly and easily switch your headphones to either device with the touch of a button.7

Swivel folding structure

The earcups rotate inward so they pack neatly into a compact case.

Carrying case with cable

The accompanying carrying case is durable and includes a cable for wired listening.

Wireless freedom and premium sound

LDAC transmits nearly three times as much data (at a maximum transfer rate of 990 Kbps) as conventional BLUETOOTH® audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content with exceptional quality, as close to a dedicated wired connection as possible.

For everyday convenience, use the Speak-to-Chat function

As soon as you speak to someone, the Speak-to-Chat feature automatically pauses the music and lets in ambient sound so you can carry on a conversation, a useful function if you want to keep your headphones on, or if your hands are full. Based on Precise Voice Pickup Technology, this intelligent feature uses five microphones built into the headphones and advanced audio signal processing to recognize and react to your voice. Once the chat is over, the music will automatically start playing again.8

Clearer hands-free calls

Conversation flows freely with easy hands-free calling. And you can leave your phone where it is and talk by simply double tapping. And with Precise Voice Pickup Technology, which combines five built-in microphones with advanced audio signal processing, the WH-1000XM4 delivers clearer voice quality to the other person on the phone.