You might want to read our Sony WF-1000XM4 review before buying any other pair of true wireless earbuds. It’s running away from the pack right now.

Pre-pandemic, the number of true wireless earbuds with noise canceling was just a trickle. Now they are entering the market in a steady stream, and just in time. Even with reduced travel demand, in-ear headphones with active noise-canceling (ANC) still have their uses—blocking out background conversations in busy households, muffling the cacophony of loud streets, and the like.

The Sony WF-1000XM4's improvements over previous generations keep them a strong contender against popular rivals like the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Jabra 85t. With a slim, easily pocketable case, good battery life, and a pleasing default sound profile, most people looking for a portable set of true wireless earbuds with solid all-around performance won't be disappointed.

Well-balanced default sound profile; Detailed audio reproduction; Customizable EQ settings;

Sensitive touch controls; Good in-ear seal can be difficult; Ambient sound mode can be disorienting;

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.

: Still the Best ANC TWS around but needs a bit more polishing

: Best-in-Class NC, sensitive touch controls and superb audio, Speak-to-Chat

: No seamless multi-device switch, PU earbuds make my ears itch

If you're looking to make a lot of phone calls using earbuds, these are the choice for you

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.

Articulate, convincing sound; Great call quality; Ergonomically impeccable;

Battery life is just about acceptable; Noise-cancellation can be bettered;

The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are the complete package, offering first-rate sound quality, effective ANC and numerous useful features

Excellent audio quality; Smart, effective noise cancellation; Useful quality-of-life features;

No multipoint pairing; Fit can be a bit fiddly;

The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are the complete package, offering first-rate sound quality, effective ANC and numerous useful features

Excellent audio quality; Smart, effective noise cancellation; Useful quality-of-life features;

No multipoint pairing; Fit can be a bit fiddly;

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