Table of Contents
- What's in the box?
- Design
- Technologies and software
- Sound Quality
- Battery
- Availability and price
- Conclusion
- Technical specifications
Good headphones are not always easy to find, however, the Sony spared no effort with the WH-1000XM4 to deliver the best in the category of an excellent over ear. O Techlifers analyzed this phone for a few days and today, on the date of its worldwide launch, we bring a super analysis of the model.
What's in the box?
Like its predecessor, the WH-1000XM3, Sony's new phone has a mission to be a compact and functional product for the consumer. The model comes in a protective case for storage and transport. Furthermore, it comes with a USB Type-C cable, dual-output adapter for airplanes, and an audio cable so you don't have to rely exclusively on bluetooth.
Design
When we talk about headphones, in addition to sound quality, it is extremely important that a model is well designed, and Sony's launch does this properly. The housing has a bold finish, and a solid, resistant and aesthetically very beautiful construction.
The production of this headphone brings better developed parts and with greater ergonomics, making the WH-1000XM4 a comfortable product, as it maintains the weight of its smaller brother, but makes 16% less pressure on the head and has a 10% larger contact area, fitting perfectly on the user and not bothering sensitive regions, such as the ears, for example. .
Another super important factor is the touch of this device. While the XM3 had some issues in this regard, Sony's new phone comes with a more accurate and responsive touch thanks to changes to its processor. In addition, we can configure these buttons with specific functions, such as noise cancellation, and we are no longer subject to factory settings.
Technologies and software
The company's new over ear comes equipped with cutting-edge technologies and the best in the segment. One of the main highlights goes to the Smart Listening, a series of features integrated with an artificial intelligence (AI) to increase its use. The functionality understands that when the user removes the headset from his head, placing it on his neck or on a table, it means that it will no longer be used, and after a few minutes it automatically turns off to save battery. But don't worry, when you use it again, the headphone goes back to that song or content where it left off.
O Speak to chat is one of Sony's big bets for the WH-1000XM4. This technology allows it to be “educated” by the user so that when you're talking to someone, the device will immediately pause the content, so it doesn't have to be taken out of your head for a chat. This feature is extremely interesting and functional, as it only captures the sound of your voice through the microphones to perform this command, and not random voices from a crowded environment. However, we don't always want this function to be activated, so we can press the touch buttons or deactivate it through the gadget's own application.
O Quick Attention is already known to XM3 users, and it's back in the WH-1000XM4. This feature, very similar to the previous one, also recognizes the user's voice, now only to automatically lower the volume, but only for quick speeches, such as "Hello", "Thank you very much", etc.
This feature was implemented in the headset after a global survey by Sony in some of its markets, such as the United States, England, Japan, Germany, China and Malaysia, in which one of the main points raised by the interviewees was the inconvenience of having to take off a headset. to have to communicate with other people, explains Ana Malebi, Marketing Manager of the Audio Business Unit.
Noise cancellation
The WH-1000XM4 is also equipped with the Adaptive Sound Control automatic with geolocation. This attribute, with the help of an artificial intelligence, manages to adjust the noise cancellation in the best way according to the environment in which you are inserted. Through user location, this technology constantly learns more about its user and the space they are in, generating an excellent combination of audio and noise cancellation in specific places, such as an office, home, gym, etc.
We also factored in noise cancellation on bass sounds like an airplane turbine, engine noise and construction, which has a 15% gain compared to the XM3. In addition, the mids and highs are also given special treatment. It is of paramount importance that not only the noise canceling technology, but also the sound quality, is a Sony trademark.
For more margins compared to the old model, the WH-1000XM4 reduces 15% more noise in airplanes, and 20% more in working environments. There's no middle ground here, we're talking about the best noise cancellation on the market.
“[…] In the last year, the search for noise cancellation by Noise Canceling on Google grew by around 70%, so it is very significant for us to understand how the Spanish customer has been increasingly looking for noise canceling technologies”.
André da Costa Mendes, Marketing and Sales Professional
Another very interesting feature is the possibility of connecting the WH-1000XM4 on your mobile phone and computer at the same time. Just imagine the situation, you are using the headset on your computer and you receive audio on your cell phone, thanks to Sony technology it will no longer be necessary to disconnect your over ear from one device to use it in another.
All these functions are only possible thanks to a powerful processor that equips this headphone. we are talking about HDQN1, the same chip that integrates the WH-1000XM3, but which now has virtual commands through new artificial intelligence algorithms and analyzes information 700x faster. In addition, bluetooth is built into the chip, not separated as in many other models, making the WH-1000XM4 an even faster and more optimized product.
Sound Quality
The key point for many headphone consumers is the sound quality they deliver, and this headphone doesn't disappoint. It is extremely pleasant to listen to songs, like the song Juice, by singer Lizzo, with the XM4. There's impeccable sonic fidelity and the feeling that the entire band was playing specifically in your head. Sony's quality standard, as well as that implemented in speakers and other audio-oriented devices, is fantastic and delivers incredible results.
In addition, Sony headphones have the technology DSEE Extreme, which uses AI to improve the quality of the original sound, reproducing sound frequencies with greater perfection, correcting errors in compression of MP3 files and streaming. This is also only possible due to the High Resolution Audio, which allows a higher level of audio fidelity to the headphone, making the user listen to his music with a great amount of detail and perfectly capture the original resolution of the content, without flaws or interference.
Battery
Speaking of battery, this headset is very similar to the XM3, withstanding about 30 hours of connection. Its fast charge allows charging for another 5 hours of duration in just 10 minutes, thanks to the speed of the USB Type-C cable. Speak to talk, charging the model will be even less necessary, but if you are using it and don't have the time or possibility to charge it, don't worry, because the WH-1000XM4 can be used by connecting the audio cable that comes with the device.
Availability and price
The headset Sony WH-1000XM4 is part of the company's so-called "Super Premium" line, which is aimed at a more enthusiastic audience in terms of sound quality. In addition to the XM4, the WF-M3 a bluetooth in-ear headphone with excellent noise cancellation, available for R$ 1.399,99 at the Sony Store. Furthermore, the XB900N is another wireless over ear, but with EXTRA BASS technology, designed for those who want to get the most out of their music. It is also found on the official Sony store.
On the other hand, the Mid Range line is for those who don't want to give up a good product, but also can't afford that much, that is, as its name suggests, it's the company's intermediate series. She opens with CH710N (R $ 800,00) which is wireless and introduces noise canceling technology. Another important in-ear is the WF-XB700 (R $ 799,99), which can be washed and is highly hygienic. For sportsmen, Sony has the WI-SP510 (R$ 499,99), also washable and perfect for the practice of physical activities. In addition, the WH-XB700 (R$ 669,99), CH510 (R$ 299,99) e WI-C200 (R $ 199,99) populate this segment.
Of course, we could not fail to mention the series of the cheapest, such as the ZX310 (R $ 137,10), ZX110 (R $ 109,99), EX15AP/EX15LP (R$ 69,99)And E9LP (29,99).
O WH-1000XM4 is found for R$ 2.429,00 on Sony's official store.
Conclusion
The premium over-ear headphone Sony WH-1000XM4 impresses with the construction, the audio quality (for music), the best active noise cancellation system today and the excellent battery life. There are few changes compared to the XM3, but they can be considered refinements of what was already excellent.
The phone has as a direct competitor the famous Bose 700, and it's not bad in this dispute, becoming a high-end device for those looking for the best in Sony's premium line.
Technical specifications
| Your name | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
| Price | R$ 2.429,00 (US $ 349.99) |
| Noise cancellation | Yes |
| Hi-Res | Yes |
| Codec | LDAC/AAC/SBC |
| Sound effect | Supports High Resolution Audio feature |
| Smart features | Quick Attention, Speak to Chat, |
| battery life | 30hrs |
| Quick charge | 10 minutes>5 hours of charging |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Sensor touch | Yes |
| Weight | 254g |
| Voice assistant | Google/Amazon/Tencent |
