Sony makes numerous headphones and earbuds across a range of prices, but the 1000X line is its flagship family with top dogs like the WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones and the aging but still capable WF-1000XM3 earbuds .

Audio quality Clear, crisp, accurate sound with plenty of EQ setting and LDAC support., Design The XM4s and their case are much smaller than the bulky XM3 earbuds., Foam tips Comes with high-quality foam eartips instead of silicone.

Design again The XM4s are big and may not be comfortable for some people., Price At $279.99, the XM4s are $50 more expensive than the already spendy XM3s were., Solo mode Only the right earbud works solo., No multipoint No option to connect seamlessly to multiple devices.

With their previous model WF-1000XM3 , Sony already offered one of the most comfortable True Wireless in-ear models. Now in its fourth generation, the popular device has undergone a general overhaul – both internally and externally. Is the upgrade worth it?

Sony has definitely been on top of its game in the wireless earphone market. The company doesn’t shy away from pushing out premium-priced products because it knows it can deliver the quality. The new Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are the successor of the XM3 model, which was already pretty great.

For noise canceling, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds should be among the first earbuds you look at.

Superb active noise canceling, Extremely clean, neutral sound, Good touch controls, Straightforward EQ customization, Easy to use companion app

Huge charging case, Less battery life than advertised, Just one customizable touch input

I would highly recommend the Sony WF-1000XM4 for everyone who listens to music while commuting. The design is improved, the fit is more comfortable, and the price is reasonable for the kind of ANC technology it is offering.

Excellent and natural noise cancellation and ambient sound, Supports EQ controls, Speak-to-Chat helps in sudden conversations, Improved design and ergonomics

Unable to adjust volume and playback controls under the same function set, Average voice call quality

Sony first released its WF-1000XM3 earbuds nearly two years ago, and though they offered some of the best noise cancellation and sound quality you could find at that time, a lot has changed since.

Best noise cancellation in true wireless earbuds, Excellent, detailed sound, New leader in battery life among competition

No Bluetooth multipoint, Microphone performance could still be better, Only three sizes of ear tips included

Despite some niggles, when it comes to sound quality, the Sony WF-1000XM4 IEMs have all bases covered.

The WF-1000XM4 true wireless ANC earbuds are Sony's follow-up to the wonderfully reviewed WF-1000XM3 and a worthy successor in every way featuring a smaller design, better battery life, and the same great sound and active noise cancellation.

Sony has shrunk its top model a lot. The WF-1000XM4 is a pair of really good earbuds. If you adjust them correctly.

Very stable connection, excellent speech sound and fabulous noise reduction. Pleasant, rich sound on music. Opens at the top with good audio codecs.

In excess subdued in the top register with SBC. Make sure you prioritize sound quality over app stability. 5-band graphic EQ in the app is a bit scarce.

If you want the best true wireless earphones, the Sony WF-1000XM4 has to be in the discussion amongst the most popular models. It has its foibles, but it's probably the most mature stab at the true wireless design that includes ANC. Still, the price is tough to surmount.

360 Reality Audio support, Excellent Isolation, ANC, Foam ear tips

Price, Out-of-the-box sound a little wonky