Sony WH-1000XM4 Review And Compared To 1000XM3 & 1000XM2
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0:00 Intro
0:58 Case
1:50 Build Quality
3:03 Fit
6:27 Tech Specs
10:54 Sound
13:56 Media Controls
15:16 ANC
18:32 Ambient Mode
20:15 Speak To Chat
22:16 Quick Attention
23:42 Mic Test
24:42 Verdict
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At first glance, the new sony 1000XM4’s look identical to the Sony 1000XM3’s. And you wouldn’t be wrong to think that the 1000XM4’s are just a minor refresh of the 1000XM3’s… but there’s actually a lot more going on here both externally and internally and sony has done a great job of refining their already great premium ANC headphones. So today we’re going to check out the Sony 1000XM4’s but we’re going to compare them to the 1000XM3’s and see if its worth upgrading and we’re also going to be comparing them to the Sony 1000XM2’s so you can see how far these headphones have come.
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Great review! I just wish you had said "XM4/3/2s" rather than "1000XM4/3/2s" 😂 It was a LOT of 1000s.
thank you you actually have a sense of big brainness
ya but this guy's clearly a robot...!?! o..O haha he acts and speaks so much like an 90's action movie robot 😂
and I think it's an SEO thing, your video gut's bumped up the list if you say the full name of the product all the time, it's why lots of reviewers do it.
..to survive we must bow to the algorithms...
Thanks for including the M2s in this. I can't find another comparison between the M4s and M2s. I'm upgrading from my M2s to M4s now that they're on sale for $280.
Mx4 has hissing sound, read reddit, mx3 dont.
Get the xm3 men, i had the xm4 and you will be more than ok with the 3 and way cheaper
@@Michel-yp8rd it's a lie
@@ivanazo666 how about now? Is it still worth it buy xm3 or xm4
@@uwahhhama same here?
Great review as usual! But I kinda wish I didn’t hear the “1000xm’s” so much. 😅
agreed
me too... just say xm3/xm4 or just 3/4 don't need to repeat the name
@@amelsfr exactly
Drove me crazy, I feel like 20% of the videos is just saying 100xms
😂 yeah... Wonder how many times he said "1000xm"
some one should count them
Finally a reviewer than knows what the hell they're talking about
Yeah his videos are on another level. After I found his channel I won't even think about buying a new set of headphones until I watch his review. I'm very grateful for his work.
I don’t know why he has only 60,000 something subscribers. He should have like 1.5 million
Owen Caldwell if he got that numbers, Sony will corrupt his review and attacks him
@@maxview99
You overthink this a little bit. He likes to hide the cons when it’s a Sony product. Never been an honest channel.
@@attilab.2818 he talks bout every detail and sony is a well performing company when it comes to their headphones anyways. So i dont see any flaws in any of his reviews. I would like to see u try making reviews if u were him😑.
I just noticed you are a neighbor from the scenes in the video. Bergen County Represent. I've purchased mine today, and I cant wait. I've never had Sony's but I will be using them. I will be working in UK for a little bit and will get use out of them on the flight. :)
after purchasing xm4s, i too hear a high pitch sound and honestly thought i was the only one. I'm definitely taking back my xm4s for the xm3s for now.
Wonderful review. Thanks for being SO clear when you talk about each model. Everything is very clear and you cover all the questions I had. Thanks so much!
I watched every review, yours is the best so far. Thank you for explaining differences between ipnone and android codecs , and very accurate tests on ANC. My ears agree :)
I love how he mentioned that using multiple ports will restrict LDAC on Android, this is an important point
Excellent review once again. Great to see someone who pays attention to fit/comfort/sizing in addition to sound.
The effort you put into your vids is just impressive!! BTW, i bought my XM3's after watching your vid and I gotta say, it was one of my best purchase!!
Thanks for your detailed drilldown. Much appreciated. Based on your review I ordered the xm4. Cheers
Totally agree with you on the Quick Attention and Speak to Chat. Definitely the way to go should be to pause with the hand and resume until you double tap. I have been using the Speak to Chat feature and any sound you make will stop the audio which is pretty annoying.
Great review that covered stuff that really matters. Those fit comparisons were the best I've seen among headphone reviews.
Yoh. I really felt that “fugly”😯
A very detailed review & comparison! Thank you!
I have seen 5 reviews of this headphones 🎧 on TH-cam and I must agree that your review was the best. Your voice was easy to understand and your detailed review was also easy to understand. Plus I enjoyed your background extras, I could see you are a kid at heart ❤. Thank you for this amazing video 📹 review. With love from Miami Beach ⛱
I use my xm4’s with my iPad while my wife watches tv. I find the xm4’s block more of the tv voices than my xm3’s did. To me, the xm4’s have improved anc over the xm3’s. Overall I think the xm4’s are a worthwhile upgrade from the xm3’s based on features and anc. Really enjoy you reviews.
Of all the Sony xm4's reviews I've watched, this has been the best !!! Great attention to details.
As always, great review video. Keep it up
Speak to chat is actually nice when you realize how easy it is to activate & deactivate. Just form your index & middle fingers like a “V” & place them on opposite sides of the touch surface. 2 seconds to activate/deactivate. And you can talk w/o holding your hand to your head but also not have to leave it activated.
Amazingly thorough review mate! 😁
Very useful comparison and great production value 😎
Thank you 👍👍
I really enjoy watching your videos and i was waiting for this video and checking it out everyday , and i was waiting for these to come out just so the m3 get on sale so i can buy it , and even now i can't 💔
I am gonna just keep repeating these videos about it 😍
Thanks for the review 👌
Help me a lot😃
The review I’ve been waiting for FINALLY😭
One of the best reviewer, super in depth. Thanks and really excited to upgrade from XM2.
I love your reviews man!
I recently bought the XM3s and it is so satisfying to see this review. I will probably wait for the XM5 or 6 to upgrade hoping for some kickass features and improvements by then
Goodness for all that info you deserve 100 likes! I bought my Sony XM4 headphones yesterday and need all the info I can get. Thank you 👋🏼
Love this review. I have the XM2's and have been debating whether to get the XM4's or the XM3's
Very informative! Thank you so much!
I just did the upgrade from XM2 to XM4, totally worth it!! Great video btw!
Many thanks for these amazing analysis for me it was the best I heard
So congratulations 🙂
Great review, specially on the anc 🎊🎉👍👍👍
A couple very tiny things that I think every reviewer missed is that the headphone "sounds" are updated too they're more clear and less 'harsh' and one other thing is that if you look closely around the XM3 buttons there are like 'manufacturer cut out lines' whilst on the XM4 they are now gone.
Not really important things but worth mentioning
Very good attention to detail 😊
You’re the first reviewer that talked about the ear pads size and nailed it on why the Xm 3’s were not as comfortable for people like myself with bigger ears. Would you say that the Xm 4’s ear pads surface area smaller or bigger than the bose qc 35 2? Thanks a lot for an awesome review by the way!
U are 100% right and this is all I needed to know
The most important upgrade is the multi device connectivity.
I think you are the first reviewer that can explain and display clearly in how anc works on each headphone you reviewed, really helps us in buying it.
as someone thats looking to upgrade from my xm2’s that i got 5 years ago, this video is helpful. thank you 🙏
What a great video. Thank you man
Wow I am actually surprised that the ANC on the XM4s performed worse for you. I've tried the XM4s in a Sony store (with many people and loud kids inside) alongside the XM3s a week ago, and the XM3s let in quite some chatter and was distracting in comparison to the XM4s.
With the XM4s on, I wasn't really distracted by the loud kids playing the demo PS4 even when I wasn't playing music. Also, one time I got too close to the store entrance with the XM4s on and they set off the security tag alarm, but I didn't notice at all until a staff hurriedly came over to cancel the alarm XD
Still, interesting results, and if you are doing follow up videos on the XM4s, I am really looking forward to them! Thank you for all the dedication in making this video!
@@DroidLocks6971 Subjectively they are his facts, based on his personal observations. Which is why we are here right?
Re ANC, nothing a firmware update couldn't address if necessary.
@@Silverbeardedsurfer facts are not subject to an opinion. What he's giving are his observations and opinions based on them. Wha-cha!
@@dchrzescijanek If it was only about facts we'd all just read the product information sheet. But we watch videos to get an idea about the product. That involves others and their opinions.
I picked up the xm4 for £250. Pretty decent. Music isn't as good as my Sennheisers but they aren't really directly comparible.
@@Silverbeardedsurfer I just pointed out that you used a word incorrectly to it's meaning. Facts are facts, they're objective. Opinions are opinions they're subjective, that's it. I agree on that we are indeed watching videos to hear these opinions. I bought xm3 for my gf, they are decent sounding and with ANC off the bass is not overwhelming. However I can probably relate to aduio quality as I use AKG headphone monitors for general day-to-day listening and find them bteer sounding and more natural while less expensive at the same time.
@@dchrzescijanek Well I did say subjective and observation also in the same sentence. And it is TH-cam commentary not a fecking thesis ;)
BTW the world is flat. No? That was a fact for quite a while.
Glad your gf likes the headphones. My Sennheisers sound a lot better but cannot use them on the bus.
Thanks for the video! I have the xm3’s and LOVE them, they have been life changing. Probably won’t be upgrading any time soon because money is tight. Just curious, where do you get the headphone stands shown in the video? I currently hang mine on the side of my work (from home) monitor which leaves a lil bit of ... face grease (lol?) on the monitor screen.
This is the best review I have ever seen; for ANY product. I didn’t even know I wanted or needed headphones !!!
Detail review as always, just wonder why is there latency when trying to monitor audio in Final Cut Pro .Does that mean it is not ideal to use them in wireless mode when trying to edit videos ?
Amazing review 👍.. keep going
You know, I watched your review two years ago on the 100xm2's and you ultimately convinced me to buy them, don't get me wrong, I STILL LOVE THEM, but I don't know If I want to spend another &350 just for some better comfort and ANC.
rly helpful review thx!
Was waiiiiiiiittttttttiiiiiiiiinnnnggggg for this review sooooooooo loooooooong❤️
Very good and interesting review, especially the comparison with the XM2s made it complete!
It’s a bit weird that according to your results, the ANC is slightly worse and the sound is the same as the XM3s though, because from other reviews the opposite was true.
The ANC It is poorer! That's why I return my XM4's. Plus, I didn't like how hot the earpads get.
Rubén D Hernández My XM4s don’t get too hot tbh
Finally! I’ve been waiting for the XM4 since forever! Can’t wait to get hands on this xD
What a review wow. Some serious work that
I m still with my baby mdr 1000x ! Love them to this day
Great review good job.
I've been waiting for this
I love your reviews. Especially when you talk about the fit. Many reviewers don't take into account big head folks and only focus on sound quality etc. What's the point of good sound quality if these things can't be worn for more than an hour and gives you headache!
Happy to see a good review comparing the xm2, 3 and 4. I've still got my xm2's but am considering upgrading at the end of the year.
Same here!
Great review. Had the XM2 and this is definitely an upgrade for me. Exactly as described in the Video - it’s much lighter, more comfortable, larger cups and covers my whole ears, same Sony signature sounding, better sound stage and so much easier to fold em and store them in the case.
I haven’t tested the 360 audio yet and used the ear analyzer.
My only issue is this, appreciate if any can share as well. The ANC. Surprisingly it barely blocked out my kids singing and loud chatter. And I was able to like clearly hear conversation, and this was on the fullest noise cancellation settings (albeit no music was played, just ANC on). I never experienced this with my XM2… it blocked out all chatter and voices… it was a faint whisper at most.. but other wind rumbling noise was a bit more obvious…
Anyone else experienced this? Or did I end up with a faulty unit?
Try doing the calibration. It truly helps. I’ve measured performance differences in the past. But as of late 2021. The xm3 still have better anc than the XM4
@@GYMCADDY Thanks Gymcaddy. Will surely get the calibration done and see the outcome.
@@mrsnake82 did you test it? Currently got the xm2 and not sure about this point
Actualizaste el firmware de tus XM2? Muchos usuarios reportan que con esas actualizaciones la cancelación de ruido baja su rendimiento, sobre todo en voces.
I have exactly the same experience. XM4 has much worse ANC than XM2. I though it was broken, so sent to support. They replaced main board and ANC mic, but still the same. I compared another piece in the shop and still the same :( software version 2.5.1
So in other words. I’ll use my XM2 until they break, and then pick up the cheapest XM3 I can find. Thanks!
You should be probably get a xm3 during black friday might find a really good deal during that time.
I also love my xm2. Wondering, what exactly he found ugly in xm2? Looks like somebody is a little bit spoiled here 🤣
Same, better to just wait to see what the xm5's will offer
it sucks the xm2's were discontinued
Hi Gymcanddy, awesome review. Do you think the anc function of Sony WH1000MX4 has any significant improvement since this review you recorded a year ago? Seriously considering getting Sony WH1000MX4 and have watched almost all of your review for it.
An updated video featuring the XM4 will be out when I get the Bose QC45
finally waiting.. ♥️.. thanks 😊
Ayyyy i have that same Endgame Iron Man pop from the start of the video😌 I've been holding onto my M2s and they're going strong but it's time for an upgrade 😍 goodbye cramped ears hahaha. Great video🙏
They could easily fix the quick attention in a software update so the dont have to remake the headphones, so simple yet so confusing to sony. Good job 👍.
Great review! In my case, I was chosen to upgrade my 1000XM3 to 1000XM4 because it supports A2DP multipoint, which is a very convenient feature of Bose NC700s.
What feature is that
Basically, It makes you connect two phones simultaneously. Before XM4, You must disconnect the one first before connecting another.
"Speak-to-Chat" works fine. It has a setting for the sensitivity and if u set it to low sensitivity it won't activate from laughs, coughs, mumbling, etc. But it reduces the battery of the headphones with 30% so it's not worth it in my opinion.
Great reviews.
Best review of the lot I've watched.
Nice review, will there be an another one comparing XM4's against H910N ?
Thank You, the best review.
I agree, the ANC on the XM3 is better, testing out both pairs at work the other day, there is a difference.
I still have my wh1000xm2s from 2 years ago, and they are still working fine.
Hmm tough choice to make this upcoming holiday, these or the THX Drop Pandas.
Guinea Pig k?
You should definitely do a comparison between the Sony 1000-XM4 and the Bose NC 700, since Sony has now bridged the gap between them with better mics and multi device connectivity
Multiple comparisons have already been published regarding both of those. All in all it ends up between choosing a slightly better ANC and way better mic ANC using the Bose NC 700 over the Sony WH-1000XM4 or a more punchy (bass oriented) sound using the Sony WH-1000XM4 over a more neutral sound using the Bose NC 700.
thank you for the very solid review. time for me to upgrade from 1000x, and i will go for the xm3.
The worst thing for me on this is the touchpad. I don't understand the constant urge for companies to replace good tactile buttons with shitty touchscreens/pads that have zero tactile feedback. The touch controls are super clunky, makes you look dorky as you fiddle with your right earcup to lower volume when someone is trying to talk to you and just flat out don't work many times because you didn't do the gesture right. Not to mention that years down the line if the touch pad stops working, I lose access all shortcuts as opposed to when a button stops working, I only lose access to that specific shortcut.
Honestly, i think that the ear sensor completely netages the quick attention feature. Because, why would you hold your hand to your headphones during your whole conversation, when you could just simply get them off your ears and rest it on your neck, since it pauses the music immediately. (and hearing with your own ear is still way cleaner and more personal, than trough a speaker that amplyfies your environment)
Great video.
Ordered xm3 on discounted price 270$.
Waited for your review mate..made my decision 😊
Great review, man. You got an extra zero on the XM3s in the description, though. :)
Very helpful....thanks.
Good review I will still keep my Sony 1000x M3 while I still wait for my Sennheiser momentum 3 to come through the mail for sound reasons.
Are the momentum 3 got the best sound?? I'm wanting a good pair for movies and games.
my god...this video is so organized
awesome review...
Bro! Great video! One suggestion it will be better if you refer them to as M2's, M3's, M4's.
its for SEO
@@GYMCADDY i mean when you refer them in the video. I guess it won't affect the SEO but you know better! Cheers.
Perhaps you should have mentioned that only the LEFT earcup has become significantly larger or deeper due to the sensor. The right earpiece has only gotten slightly larger and is not really noticeable.
Are the earpads backward compatible? I have XM3s and find the earpads to heat up in 15-20 minutes... I would like to try XM4s earpads on them.. is it possible?
Stella review.... thanks.
This guy is one of the best here.
My #1 problem and the reason I had to sell my Xm3 was the cup depth. My ear touched the inside of the speaker and this caused me serious painful discomfort after 30mins. Even a couple of mms increase wouod have made the headphones perfect. I even took out the foam pads in the speakers to make more space it helped but still was not 100%
Gymcaddy,
Thanks for this really in-depth review! I'm very glad you went deep into the earpads. One thing that needs to be mentioned that is different on the XM4's is the earpads aren't replaceable like they were are on the earlier models. I heard rumors, so I went to Sony's site and chatted with support. They confirmed that the earpads on the XM4's aren't replaceable. This is baffling as my headphone earpads do tend to wear out around 8 to 12 months in. It's a bummer for sure.
Thanks again for the review!
vgv
The sound signature drastically changes on the XM3's when I use them with the ANC turned on, don't know why. It seems that, specially at louder volumes, the sound distorts a lot when the bass sections starts. Wonder if this happens with the XM4's.
I got the xm4’s because Best Buy didn’t have the xm3 and the Bose 700 was at a higher price. So far been using them everyday and it really makes music Immersive. The EQ took time to learn but now I got my custom EQ figured out I’m happy with them. The clamping force is comfortable for 5-6 hours of continuous without taking them off. These are my first pair of premium ANC headphones and I’m impressed.
Korvus well that’s a tricky one depending on how tall your hair is but it will leave a dent in your hair lol. I even extended the headphones max size and it still rested on my head but like its still comfortable. Hope this helps. I’m not sure if there’s headphones that don’t leave a dent but I’m more of a comfort over all things tech person. If it’s not comfortable to ware then I’m not using them.
I'd really appreciate it if you release updated mini-videos on these headphones as they upgrade the firmware to see if they improve ANC. In general, not enough reviewers revisit a piece of tech they review after initial "impressions" (besides something like "Thoughts after 36 hours" nonsense), and I like reviewers that will continuously inform potential buyers of the benefits of long-term ownership of a popular piece of equipment. On the other hand, I also understand that posting videos about gear that isn't trending anymore may destroy your viewership if the TH-cam algorithm suddenly determines you aren't a channel that would be relevant to user's interests. Again, would be great if you can do this.
I plan on doing a firmware update video. That's why I'm pointing it out so much in my videos
Thanks man. You saved me 350 from upgrading my m3s
I thought the XM4 sounded worse for ANC from the switch from XM3 to XM4 at 16:44. The highs were so much louder.
When I heard those sirens i looked through my window :DDD
Huge thanks for the review. Based as always.
I also love the wind noise reduction on these. Amazing for on the bicycle
Your just salty you upgraded for no reason lol ANC is better on the 1000XM3 lol
Michial Phelps how is he salty?
@@fluffypenguin888ramirez6 Well they arent as good at cancelling noise as the 1000XM3s and that means this guy bought the 1000XM4 for no reason. The 1000XM3 cancel wind out probably better too lol. Why brag about the ANC when the video clearly states it's worse than the previous 1000XM3s?
@@michialphelps2339 I have the XM3, so no saltyness here
@@fluffypenguin888ramirez6 also didn't follow his logic
What I love about Sony is their if it's not broke don't fix it apoch , with the XM3-XM4 I really like the design of it & the look not to mention bank for you buck hard case aeroplane adaptor & aux cable Aswell as USB c changing. I'ma pick myself up the Black XM4'S
Speaker chat, cool but no sing a long wit the music. I get it but, it won't be used. Love your channel my man, cheers.
Well maybe an upgrade isn't ideal but I did it anyway because I've had the xm3s since they dropped so I figured I'd try something slightly new and didn't really wanna buy another pair of xm3s of course you cant go wrong with the xm3s i absolutely love them.