Featuring Sony's industry-leading Noise Cancelling technology, the WH-1000XM4 pushes the boundaries of wireless headphone technology, to deliver an exceptional audio experience. A refined design promises even better wearing comfort, whilst premium sound is assured, thanks to Sony's updated HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 and suite of other Sony audio technologies.
- Wireless headphones with Industry-Leading*as of April 21 2020/ Sony research, measured using JEITA compliant guidelines. In headband-style wireless noise cancelling headphones.Noise Cancellation
- HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, with improved NC performance
- New lighter design with improved fit and comfort
- Adaptive Sound Control, now with locationand activity sensing
- 'Speak-to-Chat' and Quick Attention Mode
- DSEE-HX Extreme, advanced music upscaling using Edge-AI
- Adjustable Ambient Sound modes, including Voice Mode
- Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built-in
- Wearing sensor, music pauses when headphones are removed
- Improved hands-free calls, with multi-point
- 30 hour Battery-life, with USB Type-C™ & Quick-charging (10min = 5hr playback)
*as of April 21 2020/ Sony research, measured using JEITA compliant guidelines. In headband-style wireless noise cancelling headphones.
What’s in the box
- Headphone cable for wired operation (1.2m approx.)
- USB cable (USB Type-C) for charging (20cm approx.)
- Travel-case, Airplane adaptor/operating instructions.
General
- Headphone type: Closed-Dynamic (circum-aural)
- Driver unit: 40mm/Liquid-crystal Polymer/Neodymium
4Hz-40kHz (JEITA) - Microphone Type: MEMS/ Omnidirectional/effective freq. response 50Hz-8kHz
- Weight: 254 g (approx. excluding cable)
- Supplied: Headphone cable (1.2m), USB Type-C cable(20cm), case, airplane adaptor, operating instructions/quick start guide
Active/Power Features
- Volume/music/call handling controls: Yes/touch controls (right ear-cup)
- Battery: 3.7Vbuilt-in lithium-ionusing 1.5A USB AC adaptor or higher (not supplied)
- Battery charge time: 3 hours (Approx.)**using 1.5A USB AC adaptor or higher (not supplied)
- Quick-charge: 10mins charge = 5 hours playback (Approx.)**using 1.5A USB AC adaptor or higher (not supplied)
- Music playback time: Up to 30 hours (NC On/Wireless)
- Up to 38 hours (NC Off/Wireless)
- Up to 22 hours (NC On/Wired)
- Sense Engine: Yes (2 x ambient modes and NC optimizer)
- Bluetooth Standby time (NC/Ambient OFF): Max. 200 hours/ 8 days (approx.)
- Passive (wired) operation: Yes (with supplied audio cable)
- Voice Assistance: Google Assistant/Amazon Alexa (built-in)
- Siri can be triggered from connected iPhone
Bluetooth/other features
- Bluetooth type: Ver. 5.0/Power class 2
- NFC: Yes (for pairing with Smartphone)
- Effective range: 10m/lineof sight approx.
- Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
- Supported Bluetooth audioformats: SBC, AAC , LDAC
- Smartphone App: Sony | Headphones Connect and Sony Music Center
*using 1.5A USB AC adaptor or higher (not supplied)