Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - 30 hours battery life - Over Ear style - Optimised for Alexa and the Google Assistant - with built-in mic for phone calls - Silver

Had these headphones six weeks and very pleased with them. I have struggled with airpods and similar for many years as my ears are an odd shape due to rugby damage. These XM4’s fit over my ears comfortably although could be a little warm. Last week I ordered some ‘Wicked Cushion’ ear pads which are much thicker, more comfortable, and my ears not so hot.Both these and the original pads suffer from wind noise when I’m wearing sunglasses and walking around outdoors. Without sunglasses, not a problem.Sound quality is excellent for both spoken word and music. I’m still playing around with the equalizer but the various standard settings work great. I use ambient noise walking outdoors so I can hear traffic but the noise cancelling is great when switched on. I’m very much looking forward to trying them on an aeroplane in October.I charged the battery once on arrival and only once since then: definitely getting the claimed 30 hours use.I don’t think I’d cycle wearing them as even with ambient sound I’d be worried about loss of awareness. I wouldn’t sleep in them, in bed, in case I rolled over and broke them. That said, they appear well made and robust but too expensive to treat rough.Touch controls on the headphone case are not that responsive: you have to tap quite hard in exactly the right place to turn on and off, swipe up and down for volume is more responsive but not great. I switched off the ‘voice control’ because it switches off the music if you: sing along to a tune, say hello to somebody in the street, or just cough. What is handy is the pause when you remove the headphones, great in a shop or similar.I like them, I’m glad I bought them. To be honest, I craved the Airpod Max but couldn’t justify the price, even for refurbished. I’m relieved at being told by people that they are not worth the money.

The Sony noise-cancelling headphones are truly outstanding. The sound quality is crisp, well-balanced, and immersive, with deep bass and clear highs. The noise cancellation works flawlessly, blocking out background sounds and making it perfect for travel, work, or relaxation. The design is sleek, lightweight, and comfortable for long hours of use. Battery life is excellent, and quick charging is a big plus. Overall, these headphones deliver premium performance and are absolutely worth it!I

The sound quality is probably the best I've heard from a pair of headphones, especially in this price range. The noise cancelling is adaptive and works incredibly well in most circumstances and you can fully control the mixing and the strength of the noise cancelling. The battery life is surprisingly very long and doesn't take very long to charge. The button controls are simple and uses touch controls to change the music playing or to pause the sound and these controls work very well.You're getting exactly what you pay for with these headphones and you absolutely should put good money towards a high quality pair of headphones like these if you use them frequently.

These Headphones are incredible for casual listeners and audiophiles alike.As an audio Engineer, it's my personal opinion these headphones have a great overall sound across the frequency spectrum. The low end frequency content (bass) is clear and has good definition. Often with headphones of this caliber you find low end creeps into the mid range frequencies which creates a really unpleasant listening experience. These headphones do NOT have this problem at all. The mid range is also great, detailed and articulate, listening to much heavier music such as rock and metal which can be problematic for many headphones, i can confidently say these headphones hold up fantastically. Lastly, the high end is crisp and detailed without being harsh to the listener.These Headphones are for people who want to start appreciating the music they listen to and become truly immersed in the art form while going about their day to day lives. The noise cancelling is great, especially on public transport which adds to the whole experience.For consumer grade headphones these are fabulous. They are also very stylish, i personally believe the XM5 and XM6 are absolutely hideous to look at. Hence why I chose the XM4 despite being a few years older. They are also EXTREMELY comfortable.Overall, im very pleased with the XM4. At its current price point compared to its performance i do believe they are very competitive in the market even with the newer models available and other brands with their new releases. I would definitely recommend these for people looking to upgrade their listening experience. If you're taking public transport, they're the greatest investment you'll ever make.