By: Omar Abdulla, Content Developer at TECHx
Last month Sony released its latest version of the WF-1000XM4 earbuds, and since then tons of reports have been published on whether if it is more superior to the other tech brands. Although it is a pricey piece of tech, costing at about 280$(1,100 AED), it comes with significant different features than its competitors, in terms of sound quality and performance. So which wireless buds are good for you? Well, that’s for you to decide. But first, here is some features you need to know about the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Many have said that the new earbuds look like mini boxing gloves, but that’s because it is designed to have an ergonomic surface for a more stable fit. The buds come with a choice
of polyurethane ear tips for extra comfort. It can be charged using USB-C or a wireless charging platform. The surface of the bud is touch sensitive, the controls consist of many features including, controlling the volume, pause/play, skip forward or backward, and request for the voice assistant. Furthermore, it come with an IPX4 water-resistance rating, so it would survive splashes from any direction, but be careful to not drop it in a pool, or while you’re taking a bath.
The WF-1000XM4 earbuds demonstrate a high display of sound detail, able to obtain a high resolution from audio files. Of course, the best audio feature of the buds is the noise cancellation. Sony developed a more evolved noise cancelation with a high-quality V1 processor. The noise cancellations eliminate all background distractions, the reviews speak for themselves, you cannot hear anything apart from the sound playing, and once you start to speak, the buds change into a different mode called “Ambient sound control”, which allows you to clearly listen to the other party without any distractions. Another interesting feature is that the WF-1000XM4 allows you to use “360 Reality Audio” it is as real as going to a concert or a festival, the audio has never been crisper and clearer. Interestingly, you can customize your experience by analyzing you own shape of the ear to enjoy a more high quality sound.
Using Edge AI, and DSEE Extremetm it restores compressed digital music files in real-time, in. other words, you will not lose any audio files and will experience the best of sound quality.
The new model offers 8 – 12 hours of playback, of course depending on whether noise cancellation is on or off. With the USB-C power charging, it can charge up the battery pretty quickly, making it as reliable as normal wired earphones that require no charging.
If you are looking for a high-quality noise cancellation earbud, then the Sony WF-1000XM4 is the way to go, with a new integrated processer, the earbuds can reduce any noise distractions, such as wind on a windy day, or a busy office. Overall, the ratings are very good, and it deserves a spot amongst the popular headphones out in the market.
Omar Abdulla is a university student who is interested in business, artificial intelligence, and technology. He also has expertise in digital marketing, content production, financial management, and coding. He has technical skills, such as programming and design. He is a team player, an avid thinker, and an open-minded individual who approaches work with a problem-solving mindset.
