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Sony’s new WF-1000XM4 earbuds are really &#%!@ good! (review)
While they cost $280, or $50 more than their predecessor, Sony’s much-anticipated next-generation noise-canceling earbuds may just be the best all-around true-wireless earbuds available today. CNET’s David Carnoy gives you all the details in his hands-on review of the WF-1000XM4 and compares them to other top noise-canceling earbuds like Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds. You can buy…
stagm3
June 8, 2021 at 10:19 pm
🤦♂️ why only foam tips smh, not everyone likes those
KillerTacos
June 8, 2021 at 10:33 pm
Great review
Ryan McAleer
June 8, 2021 at 10:42 pm
Wired instead, silicone tips always falls out.
TechVamp
June 8, 2021 at 11:16 pm
Now let’s see a VS on the PI7 from Bowers & wilkins
stillatin
June 8, 2021 at 11:20 pm
I’ll stick to my Samsung lives, don’t make me look like Frankenstein’s monster
Jerry Huang
June 8, 2021 at 11:31 pm
They look huge in ear
Rez Gazi
June 8, 2021 at 11:35 pm
You can buy a Sennheiser momentum 3 wireless headphone for this price, these wireless earbuds are getting too expensive. Get a Sennheiser momentum 3 wireless headphone any day.
STE Show
June 8, 2021 at 11:43 pm
My next Sony product!
Keto Wolf
June 8, 2021 at 11:47 pm
I love the way these look!
Marie A M
June 8, 2021 at 11:49 pm
the size is also a big improvement but i hope they make it much less bulky next time
Chris Jodoin
June 9, 2021 at 12:07 am
Great review. 👍👍What happened to multi-point connectivity? At this price it should have that feature. This is where Sony really could have stood out of the crowd. What are your thoughts? Thank you
Scott McDonald
June 9, 2021 at 12:08 am
with my Bose QuietComfort often times the person I’m talking to will hear an insane amount of background noise and a very painful way. do these have a similar problem with the noise canceling microphones picking up static-like background noise?
jcamargo2048
June 9, 2021 at 12:15 am
This vs the Galaxy Buds Pro?
Gavin Miller
June 9, 2021 at 12:17 am
How long do the batteries last for use. Like when does it need replaced?
H
June 9, 2021 at 12:19 am
Too pricey, i would wait for it to get $200
Justin Swapp
June 9, 2021 at 12:21 am
Go Jazz! 4:26
Harvey -
June 9, 2021 at 12:33 am
Love that you included the codes!
Abhi
June 9, 2021 at 12:33 am
Waiting for their new line of DAPs
Vuthy Va
June 9, 2021 at 12:35 am
Can it connect to Phone and PC at the same time?
RAF Sanpatsu
June 9, 2021 at 12:38 am
Listening to this with my WF-1000XM3s.
SHJ HSN
June 9, 2021 at 12:44 am
Anyone knows how tall he is? It looks bigger to his ear than any other reviewers.
Kian Lai
June 9, 2021 at 12:45 am
Can any earpiece work in the ear alone like the airpods?
Siddhant Kumar
June 9, 2021 at 12:55 am
PS- the mic isn’t good. It’s something no YouTuber is talking properly about as of now maybe because these are sponsored reviews I guess.
Latir Downes-Thomas
June 9, 2021 at 12:59 am
Really impressive review. Thank you!
ABSV /a beautiful sunset vlog
June 9, 2021 at 1:22 am
So much nicer looking than AirPods QTip outta the ear thing😂
Nugraha Triputra
June 9, 2021 at 6:59 pm
This dude, bridget carey and peak-sexual-performance dong ngo are the og triple threat of cnet
P punkt P
June 9, 2021 at 7:04 pm
Sony ist allways good
Jay Dee
June 9, 2021 at 7:11 pm
Those things look huge.
Marius Giafferi
June 9, 2021 at 7:18 pm
Thank you for this great review! Greetings from France🇨🇵
Faizal Ijay
June 9, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Honest review and Malaysian made earbuds, can’t wait to have them. Thank you sir
AnepuAnubis
June 9, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Good day. How is it on windy days? Can you hear noises like in the earlier version?
Thang Te
June 9, 2021 at 7:43 pm
I don’t like the style. It look bulky
Flash4150
June 9, 2021 at 8:21 pm
Great review
Paul Anderson
June 9, 2021 at 9:04 pm
I just bought the Bose, would be interesting to try these, but happy with the quite comfort ear buds and the wing design.
Eric Tingkingco
June 9, 2021 at 9:18 pm
That unboxing like unboxing of an egg 🥺🥺🥺
lawnmowerdude
June 9, 2021 at 9:20 pm
What a catchy name.
neelsn007
June 9, 2021 at 9:53 pm
Mention of codecs in a TWS earphones review is always appreciated
White Bird
June 9, 2021 at 9:55 pm
What about phone conversation
Danderdolf
June 9, 2021 at 10:11 pm
When headphones costs more than a pc
Wayne Brooks
June 9, 2021 at 10:37 pm
The battery life is a downgrade from the WF-1000XM3’s. I listen to music longer than 8 hours. Hopefully the rest of the Specs on the WF-1000XM4’s didn’t downgrade as well. Either way I want to get a pair as soon as the stores sell them.
Ps: oh wow I didn’t know they don’t connect to multiple devices that is an upgrade that would’ve been useful.
YezzirskIIIz
June 10, 2021 at 12:03 am
8 hours with ANC on 12 hours with ANC off.
ifeel sic
June 9, 2021 at 11:06 pm
These old people have no idea what’s there telling about. Get someone else to do these reviews. Waste of time
Eb R
June 9, 2021 at 11:24 pm
Dude, repeating the product features is not a review. come on, cnet…
acdnan Abdi
June 10, 2021 at 12:00 am
The earliest look amazing to me
Clement Zulueta
June 10, 2021 at 12:16 am
can you swim with them ?
Roberto Jofre
June 10, 2021 at 12:24 am
great review btw!
rrbarcarse
June 10, 2021 at 12:25 am
I had the Samsung Buds, then upgraded to the MF-1000XM3. I wished for features of Sony and form factor of Samsung Buds. Also simultaneous Bluetooth connection. Waited for the new Bose ANC earphones and the XM4 and both are a disappointment. Either too big and no dual connection feature. Tried out Jabra Elite 85T and I think I found what I’m looking for. For me great ANC, small form factor, simultaneous Bluetooth connection and nice easy control. I love being able to work on my computer and switch to my phone and no longer need to mess with the Bluetooth connections. Sound just works between devices.
brokenlegz
June 10, 2021 at 12:54 am
At 6:00 when you choose ambient sound control what settings do you get? Is it on off and ambient noise? Or just on and ambient noise?
I like the natural feeling of off sometimes and it would be good to be able to get to it from the bud without the app.
F K
June 10, 2021 at 1:09 am
Would love to know how loud these play. Something I’ve noticed with every ANC earbud I’ve tried is they all play weak.
Jay Smith
June 10, 2021 at 1:12 am
They need to be smaller. Not everybody has large ears.
Cen Blackwell
June 10, 2021 at 1:25 am
I wonder if they’ve fixed the occasional connectivity issues with iPhones that the XM3’s suffered from. If so these will be an easy buy for me.
Sunny Thakur
June 10, 2021 at 8:19 am
latency time of earbud
danielkjnp
June 10, 2021 at 9:33 am
The white ones look like hearing aides! 😳
bannajirocks
June 10, 2021 at 10:16 am
airpods pro are super comfy and very nuetral sound ( that i love), the only gripe is low battery.
Sylfix
June 10, 2021 at 10:17 am
I honestly don’t mind my 1000 xm3. No waterproofing is the only thing I don’t like
Don Mckinney
June 10, 2021 at 10:37 am
I’ll hold off until my man Flossy Carter does his review!
AllZ
June 10, 2021 at 10:38 am
I want this to use with iPhone. Does Sony’s app support apple?
MiscGlory Official
June 10, 2021 at 11:11 am
why on earth wouldbnt you let people listen to the sound tests for background noise / traffic / talking / general noise cancelling???!!!!??! rubbish review
When You’re Bored
June 10, 2021 at 11:11 am
why is this so hyped?
i seen it everywhere
Rachid HF
June 10, 2021 at 11:24 am
Thank’s to the editor to include that AptX is a Qualcomm thing, people don’t seem to know about that fact.
buddhamic13
June 10, 2021 at 11:48 am
Does anyone know if these earbuds can quick disconnect from a device. What I mean is, say for example I have the XM4’s paired (NOT connected) to my phone and laptop. I then connect the XM4’s to my phone. If I want to switch the connection to my laptop, can I simply just go to the bluetooth settings on my laptop and hit connect WITHOUT having to go on my phone and disconnecting first? The pixel buds are able to do this where you can “steal” the connection from another device without having to disconnect on that device first.
Blake Owens
June 10, 2021 at 3:27 pm
I use the XM3’s at work and can quickly switch between my phone and Apple Watch without having to first disconnect.
Sathish Rao
June 10, 2021 at 12:32 pm
Listened to this on my Sennheiser Momentum TW 1 without noise cancellation which cost $300 😞
Jamol SAMIEV
June 10, 2021 at 12:43 pm
Can they be used one at a time?
f0t0b0y
June 10, 2021 at 12:43 pm
Holy ear tumor Batman!
Raum Bances
June 10, 2021 at 1:13 pm
Review was great. But I did do a double take on the thumbnail. It looked like earbuds next to a toilet.
Son Goku
June 10, 2021 at 2:29 pm
Nice bongs
Peter Michailidis
June 10, 2021 at 2:36 pm
these are definitely my next purchase. Was waiting for Jabra to release an Elite Active 85t but these look like a winner to me. I’ve always been a fan of Foam Tips over silicon. Too bad they’re sold out already though.
La Sal
June 10, 2021 at 3:06 pm
Case is too big and to sharp. Won’t fit in a pocket without a massive bulge. No, thank you.
usasupra23
June 10, 2021 at 3:20 pm
These sounds like a great unit! Congrats Sony!!!!! Now bring good phones back to the USA carriers
living life smoke grass and eat ass
June 10, 2021 at 3:35 pm
4:38 what if he dropped it on accident?
topnee
June 10, 2021 at 4:11 pm
Love the review. I wonder what kind of music or what song you usually play to test the headphones.
Soundwave Superior
June 10, 2021 at 4:27 pm
Nice, I just bought the WF 1000XM3.
Nhật Minh Nguyễn
June 10, 2021 at 5:11 pm
Professional reviewer!
SL
June 10, 2021 at 7:54 pm
These still look too BIG to me! I’m sticking with the Jabra Elite Active 75t.
N
June 10, 2021 at 7:58 pm
Someday i hope that we get to see battery life on bluetooth earbuds to be 30 hours, the same battery life we see on bluetooth headphones nowadays.
Fatal Error
June 11, 2021 at 12:31 am
Glad you touched on the codecs. It will be more and more important as time goes on. Happy to hear companies are moving forward from what’s been utilized here for ages it seems. 👍😇
Elfin4
June 14, 2021 at 9:14 pm
its ridiculous that they dont sync with two devices such as a lap top and iPhone so you can switch between devices. Huge negative just when I was considering these as a real contender
Elfin4
June 14, 2021 at 9:17 pm
I prefer Flossy reviews
David Carnoy
June 16, 2021 at 3:42 pm
Noted. I like White Shoes.
Chaitanya Jha
June 14, 2021 at 10:58 pm
Thanks for mentioning the multi-point part. Most reviewers forget this, but in my opinion for a average daily user this matters a lot, as all of us have two devices (smartphone & laptop) and having to switch manually is highly inconvenient.
PS Wong
June 15, 2021 at 12:35 am
May I know, MW08 or this Sony is better?
0the0ambient0
June 15, 2021 at 3:47 am
Well-done review, but I’ve had so many connectivity and customer service problems with Sony headphones, so won’t buy them.
Aeonitis
June 15, 2021 at 1:04 pm
Sony audio Bluetooth equipment doesn’t work with Sony Consoles. They don’t care!
No one mentions that in reviews!
Morbid_J0ker
June 15, 2021 at 5:04 pm
I am watching this review using my WF-1000xm4’s. Damn these are really good all around. So happy with this purchase. they fit nicely in my ears and wear them hours at a time with no issues for me.
Robert Garvan Snyder
June 16, 2021 at 3:47 am
Big question: Do they announce every time the connect to a bluetooth device loudly over your music?
Wanga Manda
June 16, 2021 at 11:12 am
I find that really annoying
Mattchu
June 16, 2021 at 6:22 am
The mic reminds me of the Target logo.. these are the Target buds
A
June 16, 2021 at 8:47 am
Nice starched shirt, shill.
David Carnoy
June 16, 2021 at 3:41 pm
Pressed but no starch 🙂
Fabio Baida
June 16, 2021 at 10:13 am
The buds are great, but they don`t fit perfectly and because of that, I cannot enjoy the noise-canceling perfectly. For 280 they should give you 4 tips and not only 3.
siicege
June 16, 2021 at 10:43 am
UHHHH HOT DADDY
Wanga Manda
June 16, 2021 at 11:11 am
I’m getting the beats
Ven Vedam
June 16, 2021 at 12:06 pm
Good to see Mr Carnoy after a while, you were my go to man sir when I started out on my audio journey. Thanks for the video review, short and sweet.
David Carnoy
June 16, 2021 at 3:40 pm
Thx!
fcfdroid
June 17, 2021 at 2:52 am
Good sheet! I had to play 2x speed Because of how slow he talks but he has potential 🤛
fcfdroid
June 17, 2021 at 2:53 am
Now I’m curious about the other buds mentioned 🤔
PNBUNNII
June 17, 2021 at 7:40 am
Can it be used as individual? Just left or right side independently.
Liton Das
June 17, 2021 at 9:34 pm
The tiny design potentially reduce because yarn largely relax during a rough toy. disgusting, ill-informed radio
Bob S
June 17, 2021 at 10:36 pm
are they louder than bose? thats what im looking for, bose dont stay in my ears very well, im nervous to wear them outdoors when i might stop listening to music for a little while
bdkhairuldk
June 17, 2021 at 11:43 pm
Dose it support deep base & Dolby digital/Atmos?
matthew burno
June 18, 2021 at 6:53 am
i really was hoping for them to have a little fin to keep them on better they seem to be hanging weirdly instead of flush with the ears!
B “BJ” Morris
June 19, 2021 at 4:46 am
I gotta get the earbuds n over the ears.
B Morris
June 19, 2021 at 4:46 am
I gotta get the earbuds n over the ears.
VICKI MILLER
June 19, 2021 at 3:58 pm
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Tomer Ben David
June 19, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Not TWS you cannot listen to only one earbud thats a joke!!!
SleepyRhythms
June 19, 2021 at 7:28 pm
You need much more music-focused HiFi gear to get anything out of Qobuz Wasapi Exclusive Mode. At least a Vali 2+ amp and Modi 3 dac with a 6XX or better. Just stick to Spotify otherwise.
tiada nama
June 21, 2021 at 9:04 pm
CNET just up their review game
Mr.Q
June 24, 2021 at 12:43 pm
Hi, whats your equaliser setting for sony wf 1000xm4?
WICKED is good
June 25, 2021 at 11:47 am
can multi point bluetooth pairing be fixed by firmware update/hack? Or is it due to missing hardware?
AWESOM-O
June 25, 2021 at 10:47 pm
Great review! I really do apreciate when reviewers mention features like LDAC, because a review based on a low res MP3 file played back over AAC is like asking a drunk person what floor you should get.
Mario Alvarado
June 27, 2021 at 1:38 am
Can u review bowers px7?
Benjamin Bidlack
June 28, 2021 at 4:59 am
No one better than David Carnoy on tech reviews: practical, nuanced, insightful and entertaining. Definitely grabbing these. Thank you for all you do, David!
David Carnoy
June 30, 2021 at 10:47 pm
Thanks for the support!
지나가는 사람
June 28, 2021 at 5:57 am
hi i’m planning to get the 1000xm4 and recently and i use a samsung phone but does it connect to it?
Judge Dredd
July 1, 2021 at 3:33 am
I dunno. Maybe if I were to make a switch these would be nice but my $35 skull candy Indy’s with 16 hours has worked fairly well for me. I dunno I’m definitely cheap but skullcandy has never really let me down
Viktor Martinez
July 1, 2021 at 5:01 am
THATS A NICE REVIEW BUT WHAT IF SOMEONE DROPS THIS EARDBUDS TO THE FLOOR..HOW RESISTANT ARE IT. ?
Kajol Ahemed
July 1, 2021 at 11:18 am
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Nick Lay
July 2, 2021 at 9:00 am
How about the comfort? My XM3 got pretty hot if use it for long period of time
CHRIS THORNE
July 6, 2021 at 11:46 pm
It’s bs ear buds