Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

Industry-leading noise cancelation2

Whether you're flying long haul or relaxing in a café, the WH-1000XM4 headphones deliver our best ever noise-canceling performance, keeping out even more high- and mid-frequency sounds.

The technology behind the noise cancelation

Dual noise sensor technology, featuring two microphones on each earcup, captures ambient noise and passes the data to the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 then applies noise-canceling processing in real-time to a range of acoustic environments. Working together with a new Bluetooth Audio SoC (System on Chip), it senses and adjusts to music and noise signals, as well as acoustic characteristics between the driver unit and ears, over 700 times per second.

Optimizing noise canceling

The WH-1000XM4 headphones incorporate two technologies to maximize noise-canceling performance. Unique Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing delivers optimal sound at high altitude3 while Personal Noise Cancelation Optimizer analyzes unique sonic characteristics caused by head size, glasses, and hair, then tailors sound to you.

Ambient Sound Control

Adjust ambient sound with the Sony | Headphones Connect app to cancel noise while still allowing essential sounds, like transport announcements, through when you're listening on the move.

Wireless freedom, premium sound

LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional BLUETOOTH® audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection.

The sound you can believe in

A built-in analog amplifier integrated into the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 realizes an unmatched signal-to-noise ratio for low distortion and exceptional sound quality for portable devices. Powerful 1.57" drivers, with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms, make the headphones perfect for handling heavy beats and can reproduce a full range of frequencies up to 40 kHz.

Real-time restoration of all your compressed files

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence) co-developed with Sony Music Entertainment, DSEE Extreme™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real-time. Dynamically recognizing the instrumentation, musical genres, and individual elements of each song, such as vocals or interludes, it restores the high-range sound lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.4

For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat

As soon as you speak to someone, Speak-to-Chat automatically stops the music and lets in ambient sound so you can conduct a conversation—handy if you want to keep your headphones on, or your hands are full. Based on Precise Voice Pickup Technology, this smart feature uses five microphones built into your 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.5

Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts to your location and behavior

Adaptive Sound Control is a smart function that can learn to recognize locations you frequently visit, such as your workplace or favorite café, and tailor sound for the ideal listening experience. In addition, it automatically detects what you're up to—for example, walking, waiting, or traveling—then adjusts ambient sound settings to suit the situation.

Headphones that react to you

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

Quick Attention

Need to quickly hear voices or sounds around you? Just place your hand over the housing to instantly turn your music volume down and let ambient sound in.

Wear all day in total comfort

WH-1000XM4 headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them.

All-day power and quick charging

With a huge 30 hours of battery life, you'll have enough power even for long trips. And if you need to top up in a hurry, you can get 5 hours' worth of charge after just 10 minutes with the optional AC adapter.6

Be smarter with Voice Assistant

Manage your day, just by asking your assistant7. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more.8

Clearer hands-free calling

Conversation flows freely with easy, hands-free calling. Leave your phone where it is, just speaks with a double-tap. Thanks to Precise Voice Pickup Technology, which combines five built-in microphones with advanced audio signal processing, WH-1000XM4 delivers clearer voice quality to the other person on the phone.

Control at your fingertips

Change the track, turn the volume up or down, and take or make calls just by tapping or swiping the panel.

Sony | Headphones Connect app

With the Sony | Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music.

Multipoint connection

For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button.9

Swivel foldable structure

The ear cups swivel inwards so they pack up neatly in a compact case.

Carry case with cable

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

*Specifications

General Features

HEADPHONE TYPE

Closed, dynamic

DRIVER UNIT

1.57 ", dome type (CCAW Voice coil)

MAGNET

Neodymium

DIAPHRAGM

Aluminum coated LCP

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

4 Hz-40,000 Hz

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ACTIVE OPERATION)

4 Hz-40,000 Hz

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION)

20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling)/20 Hz–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz Sampling, 990 kbps)

SENSITIVITIES (DB/MW)

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

CORD TYPE

Single-sided (detachable)

CORD LENGTH

Headphone cable (approx. 3.94 ft, OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini-plug)

PLUG

Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini-plug

WEARING STYLE

Circumaural

NFC

Yes

DSEE EXTREME

Yes

PASSIVE OPERATION

Yes

Battery

BATTERY CHARGE TIME

Approx. 3 Hours (Full charge)

BATTERY CHARGE METHOD

USB

BATTERY LIFE (CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYBACK TIME WITH INTERNAL MEMORY)

Max. 30 hours (NC ON), Max. 38 hours (NC OFF)

BATTERY LIFE (WAITING TIME)

Max. 30 hours (NC ON), Max. 200 hours (NC OFF)

Bluetooth® Specification

BLUETOOTH® VERSION

Version 5.0

EFFECTIVE RANGE

Line of sight approx. 30 ft (10 m)

FREQUENCY RANGE

2.4 GHz band (2.4000–2.4835 GHz)

PROFILE

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT(S)

SBC, AAC, LDAC

SUPPORTED CONTENT PROTECTION

SCMS-T

Noise Canceling

NOISE CANCELING ON/OFF SWITCH

Yes

PERSONAL NC OPTIMIZER

Yes

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPTIMIZING

Yes

AMBIENT SOUND MODE

Yes

QUICK ATTENTION

Yes

Portable Headphone Amplifier

VOLUME CONTROL

Touch Sensor

Processor/Transmitter

INPUT(S)

Stereo Mini Jack

Color Options

Silver/black