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Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancellation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location.

The technology behind the noise cancellation

Dual noise sensor technology, featuring two microphones on each earcup, captures ambient noise and passes the data to the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 then applies noise cancelling 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, at over 700 times per second. 

Optimising noise cancelling

The WH-1000XM4 headphones incorporate two technologies to maximise noise cancelling performance. Unique Atmospheric Pressure Optimising delivers optimal sound at high altitude while Personal Noise Cancellation Optimiser analyses unique sonic characteristics caused by head size, glasses, and hair, then tailors sound to you.

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 Equaliser lets you customise 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.

Swivel foldable structure

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

Carry case with cable

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

Ambient Sound Control

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

Clearer hands-free calling 

Conversation flows freely with easy, hands-free calling. Leave your phone where it is, just speak 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. 

Be smarter with Voice Assistant

Get hands-free help. Just say “OK Google” or “Alexa” to activate your preferred voice assistant.. Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more. You can even control your headphones’ features like noise cancellation with your voice.

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.

Advanced noise cancellation

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

Keytechspecs
NFC : Yes
CORD LENGTH : Headphone cable (approx. 1.2m, OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini plug)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ACTIVE OPERATION) : 4Hz-40,000Hz
PASSIVE OPERATION : Yes
DRIVER UNIT : 40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice coil)
DSEE Extreme : Yes
FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 4Hz-40,000Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE(BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION) : 20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) / 20Hz - 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)

Techspecs
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE OPTIMIZING : Yes
PERSONAL NC OPTIMIZER : Yes
SENSITIVITIES (DB/MW) : 105dB / mW (1kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) , 101dB / mW (1kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
CORD TYPE : Single-sided (detachable)
CORD LENGTH : Headphone cable (approx. 1.2m, OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini plug)
PLUG : Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
AMBIENT SOUND MODE : Yes
QUICK ATTENTION : Yes
VOLUME CONTROL : Touch Sensor
INPUT(S) : Stereo Mini Jack
WEARING STYLE : Over Ear
NFC : Yes
DSEE Extreme : Yes
PASSIVE OPERATION : Yes
BATTERY CHARGE TIME : Approx. 3 Hours (Full charge)
BATTERY CHARGE METHOD : USB
BATTERY LIFE(WAITING TIME) : Max. 30 hours(NC ON), Max. 200 hours(NC OFF)
BLUETOOTH® VERSION : Version 5.0
EFFECTIVE RANGE : Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)
FREQUENCY RANGE : 2.4GHz band (2.4000GHz-2.4835GHz)
PROFILE : A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT(S) : SBC, AAC, LDAC
SUPPORTED CONTENT PROTECTION : SCMS-T
NOISE CANCELLING ON/OFF SWITCH : Yes
HEADPHONE TYPE : Closed, dynamic
DRIVER UNIT : 40mm, dome type (CCAW Voice coil)
MAGNET : Neodymium
DIAPHRAGM : Aluminum coated LCP
FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 4Hz-40,000Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (ACTIVE OPERATION) : 4Hz-40,000Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE(BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION) : 20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling) / 20Hz - 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)