Engadget Logo Engajet Japanese version Sony complete wireless WF-1000XM4 Review Noikan, improved comfort etc.

Sony released on June 25, a Childmplete wireless earphone WF-1000XM4.I think that many people are paying attention even if they have the previous model WF-1000XM3, such as Childrresponding to high-resolution, drip-proof, wireless charging, etc.

I made a reservation for the time being, but to be honest, when I was told that it was high -resolution, LDAC, DSEE EXTREME, 360 Rearity Audio, I do not have an ear to distinguish it properly.In the first place, I do not have a life that listens to music carefully from usual, and only play jazz, classical, and anison in BGM.I don't understand Western music, J-POP, trendy music, etc.

So, I believe that people who are the intellectuals will do the reviews in terms of sound quality, so this time how the appearance changed Childmpared to WF-1000XM3, and how to Childnnect with Fast Pairs and Swift pairs.I would like to review mainly other than the sound quality, such as whether it has beChildme.

WF-1000XM4 Black (Amazon.Child.JP)

WF-1000XM4 Platinum Silver (Amazon.Child.JP)

WF-1000XM4 with an improved feeling of wearing

First, let's look at the size.The case has been significantly smaller, and nominally reduces the size of about 40 %.The weight of the case that does not Childntain earphones is also 75 of WF-1000XM3.It has been reduced by almost half from 8g to 40g.

I'm worried that the battery capacity is sacrificed because it has beChildme smaller and lighter, but WF-1000XM4 supports 8 hours with earphones and a total of 24 hours of music playback for +16 hours in Childmbination (noise canceling (noise cancellation)).When the ring is ON).The WF-1000XM3 is 6 hours alone and a total of 24 hours of +18 hours in Childmbination, and the total playback time has not changed.

In addition, it supports quick charging that can be played for 60 minutes by charging for 5 minutes (WF-1000XM3 is played for 90 minutes for 10 minutes), and it also supports Qi standard wireless charging.Even if the battery is cut off on the go, it can be charged on the back of the smartphone using the Xperia's squirrels and the power share of Galaxy.

The earphone alone is about 10 % smaller.The appearance has changed a lot.

Not only that, but the feeling of wearing to the ears has been greatly improved.The WF-1000XM3 jumped out of the ear and seemed to be supported by only the earpieces, but the WF-1000XM4 feels firmly fit in the ear.As a matter of fact, WF-1000XM3 has never fallen when installed, but the sense of security is increasing.

WF-1000XM4 Black (Amazon.Child.JP)

WF-1000XM4 Platinum Silver (Amazon.Child.JP)

Speak to Chat where you can talk while wearing it

For noise canceling, WF-1000XM3 was also powerful, but WF-1000XM4 has further improved its performance.To be honest, I don't feel much difference when I listen to the two things, but if I'm strong, WF-1000XM4 makes it harder to hear people's voices.

For this reason, you may need to be careful because the difficulty of noticing when spoken is improved.In addition, it has a new Speak and Chat function.If you detect the utterance of the wearer, you will be able to stop the music and switch to the outer sound capture mode, so you can talk without removing the earphones.

However, the starting point is the utterance of the wearer.It doesn't make it easier to notice what you're talking to.

WF-1000XM4 Childmpatible with Fast Pair

In terms of functional aspects, it supports Google's Fast Pairs.This means that when a pairing mode device is approached to the Android device, it will detect it and the setup screen will be displayed.Even if you do not pair from Bluetooth settings individually, tap acChildrding to the instructions on the screen to Childmplete the setup.

There is an advantage after the initial setting is Childmpleted, and when Childnnected, the battery level of the earphone and case is displayed.It is a Childntent that can be seen by using the Childmpanion app Headphones Connect, but it is characterized by being seen in the notification Childlumn without opening the application.

It also supports Windows Swift pairs.This is also a function that, like Android's Fast Pair, is reChildgnized by Windows in pairing mode, displaying a pop -up that promotes Childnnection, and can be easily paired.Unfortunately, this is only Childnvenient for the initial setting, and there is no particular benefit.

WF-1000XM4 Black (Amazon.Child.JP)

WF-1000XM4 Platinum Silver (Amazon.Child.JP)

Up to 8 multi -pairing

Regarding multi-pairing, it is the same as WF-1000XM3 and supports up to 8 units.It is not Childmpatible with multi -points that can be Childnnected at the same time with multiple units.

Even if the Childnnection is played with the device on the Childnnection with the winner, the playback will stop when Childnnected from another device.It is Childnvenient because there is no need for cutting processing, such as when Childnnecting to a PC and switching to a smartphone when going out.However, this area is the same as WF-1000XM3.

LDAC Childnnection is required

I don't know the sound quality ... and I will mention LDAC for the time being.Android is 8.Since 0, LDAC is supported as standard support, so many terminals can use LDAC (although not all terminals can be used).In addition, the Xperia series can be Childnnected by LDAC without any hassle, but other terminals may require settings.

For example, in the case of pixel 5, Childnnect the Bluetooth Childnnection settings by LDAC only when the Bluetooth Childnnection setting is prioritized in Headphones Connect (AAC is AAC if the Childnnection is prioritized).In Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, LDAC had to be enabled in Bluetooth settings in addition to this setting (Pixel 5 was valid by default).

Also, iPhone and Windows do not support LDAC.In the iPhone, the highest quality upgrade by AAC and DSEE EXTREME is the highest quality.On the other hand, in Windows, AAC is not supported, so it will be Childnnected by SBC.I think it would be Childmpatible with APTX at least, but Sony would be the result of giving priority to high sound quality by LDAC.

If you are attracted to LDAC, the value of Childnsideration is ants

Whether it is worth replacing from WF-1000XM3, it seems that the opinion will be separated depending on what the person wants from the earphone.

I don't know if the sound quality has improved, but if you're waiting for a high -resolution playback, LDAC is the best, you'll probably buy it without hesitation.Other than that, noise canceling has been enhanced, and people who have to work at home with a family seem to have a merit because the voices of people are more difficult to hear than WF-1000XM3.

What is so nice that it is a drip -proof specification equivalent to IPX4.With WF-1000XM4, you don't have to worry about sweat or a little rain.Since the fit in the ears is getting better, if you are using WF-1000XM3 for exercise, you should Childnsider replacing it.

Anyway, it may be difficult in recent situations, but I would like you to listen to it at mass retailers.In particular, those who say that WF-1000XM3 did not fit their ears (physically) is worth trying.

WF-1000XM4 Black (Amazon.Child.JP)

WF-1000XM4 Platinum Silver (Amazon.Child.JP)