The Sony WF-1000XM4 are some of the best sounding, best noise canceling earbuds you can buy. They’re not without their quirks, and call quality is still an area of improvement, but they remain one of the most impressive sounding earbuds available today.

As true wireless earphones go, the Sony WF-1000XM4 have generated about as much buzz and hype as these little gadgets can. The thing is, it’s all true, these new earbuds are a joy to use.

If silence is a true luxury, then perhaps the $279.99 which Sony asks for its new WF-1000XM4 active-noise cancelling earbuds isn’t, in fact, all that lavish. The company which upended ANC – and gave Bose and others sleepless nights – with headphones like the WH-1000XM3 has returned to demonstrate...

Incredibly powerful active noise cancellation, Excellent battery life, Excels at a wide array of musical styles, IPX4 and wireless charging support now added

No Bluetooth Multipoint, Voice call performance is only average

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

When it comes to the best over-ear headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4 will always be in the conversation. If you want the same quality in an earbud, the WF-1000XM4 is the set for you. These have the best ANC and sound quality of any earbuds on the market today.

Incredible sound quality, The best ANC in any earbud, Excellent, adjustable Ambient Mode

Touch controls are finicky, Only three tips, Foam tips may not work well for everyone

The Sony WF-1000XM4 are very good for commute and travel. These comfortable and lightweight in-ears have an ANC system that does a decent job of reducing the low rumbles of bus or plane engines. Thanks to their small size, you can easily fit them into most pockets or bags without a problem.

ANC has great noise isolation performance., Comfortable, stable, and breathable fit.

Touch controls can be very sensitive.

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

The Sony WF-1000XM4 are some of the very best sounding, most effective noise-cancelling Bluetooth earbuds money can buy. They still have a terrible name, but are smaller, easier to fit and more comfortable, last longer and are much more pocketable than their best-in-class predecessors.

Pros: Brilliant sound, very effective noise cancelling, good ambient sound modes, long battery life, long-term comfort, solid connectivity, full EQ, Google Assistant, Alexa, pocketable case, cross-platform app support.

Cons: Big for earbuds, expensive, can’t control everything at the same time from the gesture panel, mic can sound muffled in loud places, no extra wings to hold them in for running.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones are an absolute win for Sony. The company rolled the dice on a major update over the last generation, and it really paid off. These headphones sound awesome, look great, and offer industry-leading noise cancelation tech.

They might be at the premium end of the wireless earbud market in terms of price but the Sony WF-1000XM4 really do offer the most premium experience with astonishingly good sound and countless features.

Compact and comfortable; Incredible sound; Almost endless smart features;

Expensive;