The Sony WF-1000XM4 ranks #562 out of 584 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#562 Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Sony WF-1000XM6, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5, released Feb 2026.
Older model: the Sony WF-1000XM3 (ranked higher, rated 3.9/5). See every Sony WF-1000X generation.
Pros: Excellent noise cancelling and LDAC support made it one of the most popular premium earbuds. Bass and lower mids sit close to target.
Cons: Discontinued and replaced by the Sony WF-1000XM5. The default tuning measures poorly, scoring 48 on the Harman scale: presence sits about 7 dB low and the treble about 10.7 dB low with an 11.9 dB dip near 9 kHz, so it sounds dull and muffled until EQ adds treble back.
| Released | Jun 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (earbuds, ANC on), 24 hours with case |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 3.69 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 6mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 48 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.38 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (7.3 g) (per earbud) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -7.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 176 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.60 |
| Peak | 9,973 Hz | +3.7 dB | 1.01 |
| Peak | 6,316 Hz | +4.4 dB | 0.91 |
| Peak | 498 Hz | -1.4 dB | 1.46 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,732 Hz | +1.2 dB | 2.28 |
| Peak | 3,942 Hz | -0.8 dB | 3.10 |
| Peak | 978 Hz | -0.3 dB | 1.49 |
| Peak | 38 Hz | -0.2 dB | 2.02 |
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