100
Simon Lucas
TechRadar
“They’re not perfect, but as an overall package they’re hard to beat.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent battery life
- Compact charging case
- Warm balanced sound
- Customizable EQ profiles
- 3D Reality Audio support
- Comfortable Secure Fit
Points of Contention
- Fit can be tricky
- IPX4 splash resistance only
- May not fit small ears comfortably
- No Bluetooth multipoint
- High price point
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics100
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
“With an all-new design and tons of improvements, they're very hard to beat.”
85
Chris Welch
The Verge
“Sony’s new earbuds deliver on sound, battery life, and beat all comers at noise cancellation.”
80
Alaina Yee
PCWorld
“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.”
80
Chris Coke
IGN
“Sony has officially caught up with the times.”
66
Jake Thauvette
RTINGS
The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds are positioned as a premium noise-cancelling option for gamers and commuters, featuring best-in-class noise cancellation and low-latency gaming support. The review page highlights comparisons with top competitors but requires a subscription to access detailed performance metrics and the final verdict.
