Sony WH-1000XM4 Review: 2020's best headphones vs Sony XM3, Bose 700 & Bose QC 35 II's

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Sony has outdone themselves with the WH-1000XM4. It's the best noise-canceling headphones I've ever used, but is it still worth the upgrade from a Sony XM3, Bose 700, or even Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II's? This in-depth review will tell you everything you need to know.
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@8834 3 года назад

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@briantong 3 года назад

Imagine that...

@TeMrN1 3 года назад

now edit the comment to something inappropriate lol

@8834 3 года назад

@Mr. N Dre Nice try, I know what will happen lol

@samuelmanny6231 3 года назад

@@8834 don't change it. It's inspirational. Imagine that

@yash6741 3 года назад

I see what you did there. 👌

@Super_K 3 года назад

To those who wonder WH - Wireless Headphone 1000X - Model Number M4 - Mark 4 ( Like Iron Man Suits )

@andrewduong2485 3 года назад

What does WF stand for?

@alvindem02 3 года назад

@@andrewduong2485 Wireless Freedom

@THEFIRE360 3 года назад

Sony: where engineers name the products

@LazyCrazyGuy 3 года назад

Or Mark 4 from the old WW2 Supermarine Spitfire.

@mib5633 3 года назад

@@andrewduong2485 wireless fully

@MickeyDubb 3 года назад

Hey Brian, just want you to know I've had a really stressful day and love chilling out watching reviews like these. Thanks for making great content all the time. :)

@briantong 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words Mickey! This was a beast to put together so I appreciate I can help some :)

@tamerator 3 года назад

I was looking forward to this review and it did not disappoint. Great work as usual, thank you Brian!

@Eagle-Striker 3 года назад

I upgraded to XM4 from Bose QC35. I must say the reviewer is spot on. Listening to music and watching movies on my laptop has been a whole new experience! Bravo Sony!

@thelifestylegb1467 3 года назад

What about call quality, I had the Bose QC 35 second edition and call quality was much better then sony m3

@victuringan1429 3 года назад

Is it better? I also have the QC35 for 2 years now. Thinking of upgrading..

@Eagle-Striker 3 года назад

@@victuringan1429 I find the sound quality better (sounds fuller and richer). Functionality is also better since it automatically pauses what ever you are listening to (or watching) when you take them off. The fact they also automatically power down after 15 minutes of not using them is fantastic, no more dead battery. They also last over 30 hours and charge super fast (10min charge = 5 hours playtime ). They have this crazy ambient awareness mode so you can hear your music but also what is going on around you which the Bose does not have. I have not tested call quality because I use my Apple airpod pros for that. Unfortunately there is one thing which I don't like. They make my ears warm and sweaty so I take them off every hour (for about 30 seconds) and wipe down my ears. I didn't experience that with the QC35iis. So great headphones with one flaw. I imagine if Sony resolves this it would then be the perfect headphone for me. Cheers

@qfox16789 3 года назад

Been using the XM2s since Christmas 2018. Can’t wait to upgrade to these they look awesome

@MrUkielover 3 года назад

Great review Brian. (You even uploaded slightly faster than Marques, which is impressive 👏🏽) I picked up a pair of 1000-xm3’s from my local target a week ago for $106.99. They had them on clearance. For those in the market, it might be worth checking your local store if they are still available.

@therealjakub 3 года назад

that is crazy cheap, you from the US?

@jackyang2912 3 года назад

That is insanely cheap for the headphones. What was the catch? Did you have up promise them your firstborn son?

@segunadewola 3 года назад

Your studio looks great Brian!

@pickyaudio 3 года назад

After returning the XM3's a while back I think I need to make my return with the XM4 😍

@annahernandez3690 3 года назад

Hi! I've been considering getting the XM3 mainly to be used for noise-cancellation purposes (I don't care as much for audio quality). What made you return them?

@me_so_mad5842 3 года назад

@@annahernandez3690 xm3 warms up the ears to the point that it becomes uncomfortable.. haven't used xm4 but all reviews say they are better than xm3

@moxiematt 3 года назад

@@me_so_mad5842 They are still pretty tight. I might return mine. They heat up and my ears feel kind of cramped. The Bose QC35 are far more comfortable.

@stantheman3674 3 года назад

Yes! Been waiting for your review

@sj90210 3 года назад

So good to see you have your own channel and doing an awesome job with it. Cheers!

@briantong 3 года назад

Samson! Thanks so much for the support and kind words. Still have a ways to go but just working my butt off to get there! All the best to you as well!

@On3Hunnit 3 года назад

Great video, Brian. Can you tell us if the touch control responsiveness has improved on the XM4 vs the XM3? I remember testing out the Bose 700 in Best Buy (prior to the pandemic) and the Bose 700s blew the XM3 out of the water in touch responsiveness! No reviews (RU-vid video or written articles) have discussed this topic yet.

@ligitgha1 3 года назад

well duh...best buy have XM3 on display since 2018, Bose 700 didn't come out until 2019. your comparing items that thousands of people have touch...

@kennethawesome 3 года назад

I pre-ordered the XM4, hope it arrives soon. This will be my first Bluetooth NC headphone.

@jakeparker6707 3 года назад

Samee

@Shadow__133 3 года назад

Got one to compare with my qc35 ii. Should be interesting.

@quintan007 3 года назад

I have the xm2 and pre ordered xm4 today

@kennethawesome 3 года назад

@ADz - Which vendor did you purchase from may I ask? I ordered on Crutchfield on the 7th, no ETA yet.

@markwalusimbi2278 3 года назад

Great choice

@JoshuaCurey 3 года назад

I have the M3’s and my biggest gripes were no multi device support, and the call quality. Everyone I am on the phone complains about it. The M4’s are looking pretty tempting.

@ArsTastic 3 года назад

Best review on RU-vid. Great Job Brian! Can definitely tell a lot of work and thought went into this video.

@Nullzero98 3 года назад

Damn, did you up your production quality, bro? Lookin good.

@JillRhoads 3 года назад

FINALLY Multi-device connections! Omg! Ive been waiting for this function since I bought the first version.

@Hellseeker1332 3 года назад

XM3 does also support it.

@shrimplypibbles6851 3 года назад

@@Hellseeker1332 no they don't

@segunadewola 3 года назад

Thanks for the review Brain!

@8TracerBullet3 3 года назад

Hey, Brian. Great review. I noticed that your XM4s had lot of creases and wrinkles on the ear cushions. Is that normal for such an expensive and premium headphones?

@nonProfitJoeRo 3 года назад

So been using these for a couple of weeks and I'm almost completely happy with them. Only problem, the white variant has developed dark smudges on the right earcup (touch controls). It's not a stain, there's nothing on there, it's some kind of defect in the finish - almost like repeated use of touch control is wearing away the finish. I haven't seen anyone else talking about this issue, but reviewers don't usually come back to products already covered, and they haven't really been out long enough for the wider public to get their hands on them. So here's your public service announcement. If you want the white model know that they will very quickly develop dark smudges in the finish where the touch controls are. This is not repairable.

@javiermendoza5173 3 года назад

thanks for your review

@LG141602 2 года назад

Wow. What a mess. I was about to buy them. Because of the high end look. I'm going with the xm 4

@tmadzu 3 года назад

Great looking studio Brian. Camera work on point.

@imperialexecutioner 3 года назад

Really appreciate the comparisons to peer products and all the screenshots of the Sony app. Thinking about either these or the Apple equivalent rumored for later this year. You da man, BT!

@ounchuck 3 года назад

Great review Brian.. Love it as always.

@jessicaagriani9728 3 года назад

Hey Brian, which one do you prefer the most? I’m planning on buying either one of these

@InfoSharer 3 года назад

I've had my XM4 for two days now. My only complaint, and I had this with the XM3, is that connecting to bluetooth can be unreliable. Nothing like the "it just works" experience with my AirPod Pros. The bluetooth connections just feel messy...and yes I have the August firmware. Other than than...they are awesome.

@LG141602 2 года назад

When I turn on mine with the note 20 ultra. They connect instantly.

@Armin00 3 года назад

Amazing review, well done! I personally would argue thag the XM4s have the best ANC though, while the NC 700s have the best mic quality, but I agree with all the rest overall. Keep it up!

@briantong 3 года назад

It was so close, like i said. I'm just using my ears as the test. But nothing beats the combo of noise canceling and sound quality like the XM4s. Easy pick for me.

@Armin00 3 года назад

Brian Tong Yep fair enough, bought the XM4s myself a few days ago and I absolutely love them. One of the best products I’ve ever purchased!

@InfoSharer 3 года назад

Nice job with the review and the comparisons.

@ChrisStankewich 3 года назад

I did the research and opted for the Sony WH-10000XM4, thank you for your review it was the deciding factor for me. I LOVE them! I find I listen at half the volume I listen to music at on other headphones. Also, I have tinnitus and the noise canceling seems to help with it as well!

@nonProfitJoeRo 3 года назад

I am one of those people with Dumbo ears, and a giant head, and the xm4s are the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. The anc doesn't create a crazy amount of pressure after customizing. It's amazing

@jordanking7711 3 года назад

I agree with everything you said Brian. These headphones are AMAZING and I've only had them for 2 days now. The soundstage from of the XM3's to the XM4's, WOW!!!!!!!. It's like night and day. You really can tell the difference. And I still have my XM3's albeit with a cracked headband, so I'm glad you bought that issue up Brian too. And going between the XM3 and the XM4 sound wise, as I said is like night and day. Not to mention all the other tech and features Sony threw into the XM4. I REALLY like the fact I can now connect these headphones to two devices simultaneously, which was a PAIN on the XM3, and the Speak to Chat function.

@gregoryemmanuel9168 2 года назад

Outstanding review, thank you!

@maelito787 3 года назад

I bought the XM3 10 days ago.... thank God it was amazon, Imma return them and get this new ones! 🤣Thank you for letting me know these were about to come out! I loved the XM3s during my last 8 hour flight, cant wait to try the XM4s.

@adrianadams7969 3 года назад

Appreciate the review and adding something more to the mix on the channel than just phones and Apple rumors 👌🏽

@HDMF01 3 года назад

Excellent review. Should have mine in about week!

@jakubgolan1871 3 года назад

Great review, if you still have both headphones please try to test the call quality in a noisy environment, that was where previously there was the biggest difference, the Sony's always picked up tons of background noise. Would be awesome if they managed to improve this.

@PiyushBajaj 3 года назад

Good point. I would love to know that too. It might be deal breaker for some, who uses it for calls as well.

@alexChook 3 года назад

Call quality is still pretty bad unfortunately. NC700 is still king of calls

@GrilledTofu 3 года назад

Awesome in depth review.

@vineshdamodaran9607 3 года назад

Hi Brian, thank you for the great review!! Now I have much clearer picture on what's going to my next headphones but I have 1 question here hope you can help. Is the "360 reality sound" enabled when we watch Netflix?

@briantong 3 года назад

It's only a format for music and you have to be subscribed to specific services to get access to it

@vineshdamodaran9607 3 года назад

@@briantong understood. Thank you very much.

@csryang9484 3 года назад

What's your thought on the best bluetooth headphone for skype/zoom video call or regular phone call in 2020 so far? Currently, I have tried Bose NC 700 and Galaxy buds live but had to return buds live due to inconsistent mic volume and the hassle of pairing/unpairing Bluetooth upon switching device. I am debating if I should return Bose NC 700 as I heard some random stutter/cracking sound when connecting to two devices at times which disappears when I restart the BT connection. It seems that many people experience this issue on Bose forum and on reddit... I am thinking about Microsoft surface headphone 2, sony xm4, AirPods pro... etc. Or any other suggestions? My budget is under $500. Priority: 1. Microphone quality, not too robotic and clear sound 2. Bluetooth connectivity/ Bluetooth multipoint pairing capacity 3. Comfortable to wear, I know this is somewhat subjective... I think the earbuds with a rubber tip for the inner ear canal might not be a good fit for me. 4. Smaller size/lighter weight 5. Longer battery life at least 8 hours 6. Noise-canceling while on the call so that people can hear me in a somewhat noisy environment 7. Audio/sound quality

@RaRahGully 3 года назад

Tremendous review, sounds like i need to upgrade. wonder how they compare to the beats studio 3s?

@beautyneytiri 3 года назад

i'm wondering... as the M3 doesnt have a option to connect to different devices at the same time, can you still connect to both an ipad and android phone and switch easily ? i assume the simultanious option only means you can have sound coming in form bot devices at the same time ? i hope you'll reply soon, i want to order one today ;) Thanx !

@okidoki7189 3 года назад

I wear these at work for 4~5hrs straight now and they never felt uncomfortable at all. I wear glasses and they didnt hurt my ears unlike other headphones so comfort is A+. As a metal head i prefer V-Moda sound signature but the XM4s are great enough for general use. Love them.

@jalunow 3 года назад

Thanks for the call test man 👍

@JosueSerrano7 3 года назад

super review, tnx Brian!

@trinhk 3 года назад

One thing I find with noise-canceling headphones is, you can't hear yourself speak via the mic. If I was in a zoom/teams call with these headset, I can't hear how loud I might be speaking. Is there a way to set this up so that I could hear my mic via the headphone?

@owenc2922 3 года назад

Hi Brian, great review! Quick question - I noticed the Surround Sound VPT feature isn't available for the XM4s in the Sony Headphones app. Is this because there's no longer aptX support? The Surround Sound VPT was a feature I used all the time with my XM2s so was really sad they removed it.

@briantong 3 года назад

Correct. Sorry to tell you but they no longer support aptX :(

@whitenbald 2 года назад

Hey Brian, I’ve always enjoyed your videos. They always give me a good laugh while telling me what I wanna know! Thanks man

@CmdrViper 3 года назад

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 yea, ur the only person ive seen that brings emphasis to LDAC... absolutely nobody else has this technology and as we are more wireless(bluetooth) these days, that is an exponentially huge advantage in quality of sound, for now. people dont know what they are missing stayin with AAC! also a great highlight on the "sing alone" feature... i almost didnt get these because of that, except you can turn that feature off.

@raysurx2010 3 года назад

Hey Brian Do you have any reviews of "Wired Noise Cancelling Headphones?". I'm not into the wireless type and prefer wired headphones. Maybe less Radiation I don't know. Wouldn't a wired headphone have better sound quality and wireless? Just wondering since it's a direct connection.

@devingray1761 3 года назад

Wired headphones will always sound better, but unless you work in music, most people like me prefer the convenience of wireless.

@briandoongfoo 3 года назад

Hey brian. Are the xm4s comfortable after long periods of time? Saw your previous review and you said the ear cups get hot after awhile so you would switch over to your bose qcs. Thanks.

@briantong 3 года назад

For me, my ears get hotter faster in every headphone versus the Bose QC 35s. They still get hot in those too but it takes a little more time. The QCs 35 II biggest asset is they are just ridiculously comfortable for long periods of time bs the field but the XM4s have now reached a comfortability and tech point where I can move on from the 2017 QC 35 II's model but will still always have it.

@briandoongfoo 3 года назад

@@briantong Thanks. Just pre-ordered the xm4s.

@hubertsamut6636 3 года назад

Awesome informative review. Best so far. Bravo

@TejaKarlapudi 3 года назад

Been using Bose QC35 II's since 2.5 years. They're extremely comfortable. But the battery life has gone by a lot and the music occasionally gets distorted. Looking for an upgrade and I think XM4's are finally a worthy upgrade for me. I really care about comfort, which is why I'm not even considering Bose 700's. Thanks for the amazing review man!

@vibesahead Год назад

You gonna have problems with your ears later on music is een little bit better on the sony's but comfortd withoud pain on your ears not.

@adhynugroho9424 3 года назад

I have the XM3's. I've enjoyed them VERY MUCH. And I really don't mind the single pairing problem... So with that in mind, is an upgrade worth the money?

@armstrongtixid6873 3 года назад

No. NC has a slight improvement and same for comfort. I think this model wasn't made to upgrade from the XM3s, but for people not using Sony Headphones (or using the XM2s) to enter the lineup. If you enjoy the XM3s VERY MUCH, there's no point spending 350 ($/£/€ or whatever your currency is), even on discount. All in all, wait for the XM5s or even XM6s to get a significant change and once your XM3s start to have some wear and tear and get old.

@cooloutac 2 года назад

I have a pair of Bose QC35II's which I prefer for movies, although they sound narrow and hollow, they have great 3d imaging and sound separation with a nice punchy bass and sharp hitting drums maintaining a low v shape for good movie immersion. I prefer my Sennheiser PXC550II for music since they have way more clarity and wider soundstage with a very neutral tuning and the app can really add alot of bass if you need it but they pale in comparison for movies. I'm really wondering where the Sony fits in here? Specifically for the 3d imaging and instrument separation regarding movie immersion?

@Golddragon214 3 года назад

These headphones seem to be one of the best NC phones out there. I’m interested in the tech dealing with the Blue Tooth. BT always sounds bad to me and Sony is trying to make BT a fair shake for those who listen to music. Great review Brian and great idea getting someone else to help you with the listening test. Very validated.

@insanebiscuit1 3 года назад

I know what you mean, Bluetooth has always sounded bad to me to so I passed on the xm3 and qc35mk2. However due to smartphones dropping 3.5mm jacks lots of people moved to wireless meaning the companies making these headphones can sell a lot more meaning more r&d goes into them. That plus the release of bt 5 both help a lot. I just got my first wireless headphones and they are the Sony xm4, and they are fantastic, much better audio quality than my previous wired Bose qc25s.

@ScrapAlong76 3 года назад

I have XM3, which I enjoy very much so. I use my XM3 for my iPod touch 256gb so I don’t really use it for my iPhone, but since the XM4 does multiple devices I’m looking into selling my XM3 for the XM4. The new tech is dope!!! I can’t wait for them.

@kennethonwunali325 3 года назад

I may be interested in buying your xm3 when you are ready to sell

@daze1945 3 года назад

What source did you use to assess the audio quality? Obviously not mp3 but flac or wav, CD?

@SaharshAggarwal 3 года назад

How's the lag while watching videos/playing games? Is it bad as there is no Aptx Low Latency?

@fallinginthed33p 3 года назад

Does the XM4 switch to SBC only if an EQ setting is chosen in the Sony app? The XM3 has that issue so you lose LDAC or AptX capability.

@aramosjr 3 года назад

I had the last version of these and they were not at all comfortable to wear they were tight around my head. The mark 3’s had great features but since these were uncomfortable to wear I moved to Bose 700 and they are so comfortable and the ANC is very good.

@khorupt 3 года назад

I can confirm. They are the best ANC headphones I ever owned. As an owner of QC 35ii, sony xm3 and beats studio 3. Xm4 is the headphones of the year!

@lingonberryjam320 2 года назад

@Ken88 It actually has more bass(graphs confirm it)

@tuggspeedman822 3 года назад

Brian Tong is the King yooo! Thanks for the vid!

@RedPanda555 3 года назад

My ears sweated like crazy after just 30 mins with the XM3, but did not have this issue with the QC35. Does the XM4 have this same heat/sweat issue?

@akirakunhi 3 года назад

Do you feel that the soft rubber coating on the Sony’s will get sticky over time? I have lots of phones and other electronics which still work but are just ruined by this coating.

@josephgood2704 2 года назад

so well done man. glad i stumbled on your channel

@briantong 2 года назад

Tha me for watching!

@Princeton_James 3 года назад

Both are on sale now so I got both to do my own tests. My main priorities are sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, features. FWIW I just got the life Q30s. Wow. Please review those. They are amazing. I might not even need these others.

@koureywheeler 3 года назад

I happen to order a pair today i own the xm3s I've had them since they dropped and I absolutely love them so I figured why not upgrade i cant wait for these.

@beelee4580 3 года назад

I'm considering either the xm4's or 700's but read somewhere that the xm3's had a huge issue with ear warming. Did you find that this problem continued in to the xm4's?

@briantong 3 года назад

Pure ply from comfort you're going to have trouble with the 700s...they have no give in the headband it's one single tense piece and the ear pads and headbands are made of a thicker silicon and no longer that soft leather. It's a huge step back for them. As for ear warming my ears get warm with every over ear headphone i can't avoid that. In some faster than others. There was nothing abnormal in respects to that for the XM4s. Also all of our ears will warm differently...can't believe I wrote that. Haha

@TheGizmo2012 3 года назад

What I'd like to know about, that wasn't covered in the video, is which has better quality ear cushions? I have the Bose brand and seem to have to replace the ear cushions frequently because they wear out rather quickly. How often do the Sony ear cushions need replaced?

@jamesragland03 3 года назад

Would they be worth upgrading if you have rhe 100xm2? Yea bought the xm2's a month before the xm3 came out in 2018.

@JohnVerpeleti 3 года назад

Great and comprehensive review. 👏

@briantong 3 года назад

Thank you! 👍

@polashahmed 3 года назад

BRILLIANT REVIEW 👌💪🏽 - the worst feature in previous version was call talk quality 💯

@fhowland 3 года назад

My one complaint with the XM3s are the lower-quality leather, and the ear cups being slightly too small. Sounds like they fixed both of these issues!

@skippy17741 3 года назад

The xm3’s are still my go to, the xm4’s were a quick return , NC was hardly noticeably different, the kicker for me was the super super muddy sounding bass with the xm4. Idk if it was the tuning but the m3s are still my go too after 2+ years

@mcignatz 3 года назад

Hi Brian. Can you speak to the latency of these headphones. Very much want some wireless headphones to pair with a Sony A1E (for quiet super late night viewing). Everything I've read tells me that the latency is too great and without something like the AptX LL codec included, movie watching is gonna fail. And if these or the Bose aren't good enough, what would you (or anyone reading this) recommend for decent audio wireless headphones that do low latency? Thanks.

@RichardJohansson 3 года назад

Were the call test in just a quiet environment or in varied noisy environments? I have the Bose 700 and they do an awesome job shutting out background noise during calls. I take quite a lot of calls with my headphones including at work. Should I upgrade from the Bose 700 to these for $100 more?

@LazyCrazyGuy 3 года назад

I did a test with my girlfriend. I played music and then no music. She said I sounded clear and had no issues hearing me.

@MrBaza70 3 года назад

Great comparison at the end. Would have like to seen the Microsoft Surface 2 headphones in the round. What are your thoughts? How do the new Surface 2 headphones compare?

@briantong 3 года назад

I did a Surface Headphones review, they are very good but at a tier below these honestly.

@levil4012 3 года назад

Hopefully these will be better in the winter months than the previous ones with the touch controls

@34Clipper 3 года назад

Would you say this is a viable option for work phone calls? Or should I wait for the updated sony wf xm4s?

@briantong 3 года назад

Two totally different form factors. Sound like you want smaller compact wireless earbuds?

@34Clipper 3 года назад

Brian Tong that’s what I am debating. I would like over the ear headphones and I have two cell phones so that seems nice to connect to both but just want to make sure call quality is decent. I suppose I can always return if I don’t like them.

@SJZ00 3 года назад

I heard Sony just recently released a firmware update for the xm4 only a couple days ago which further improve the noise canceling, were these xm4 done with the update? just wondering.

@briantong 3 года назад

I did have the latest update on then. I have to reiterate the noise cancelling is still exceptional and combined with its audio quality there is no match, but purely just talking noise canceling, the Bose 700 did just the slightest better based on what i could hear. Not enough to be a deal breaker at all

@SJZ00 3 года назад

@@briantong thank you for clarifying, I saw several other reviews, and most ranked the xm4 better than the 700 in noise canceling, I think it all comes down to what kind of noises were being use for testing too. I know they both are top notch for noise canceling, such rough test is hard to determine which is better since one may do better with low humming sounds while the other do better at higher frequencies. It really just comes down to comfort and sound quality and the Sony seems to be the better deal here, same were said with other reviews so I guess Im heading to the Sony camp, been holding back from buying the xm3 just to wait for this one =)))) thanks for the review Brian

@hristokovachev3878 3 года назад

Things which this review doesn't mention : 1. This model dropped. AptX HD support 2. if you enable multi-point Bluetooth connection, LDAC doesn't work. 3. Still no way to mute mic during calls from the headset. I find this really important in the current pandemic situation (I often use Zoom meetings to stay away from a screen if possible ) and it's stopping me from buying XM4s. For the record, there's such request even for XM3s, but Sony hasn't responded to it.

@videogamevegasYeOldeAccount 3 года назад

Also, you can't replace the ear pads on this model. What's up with that Sony? vgv

@richard4599 3 года назад

Isn't LDAC better than AptX HD? so what's the point?

@shraylata5392 3 года назад

@Brian Tong Can you please tell me what is the difference between silver and black colour in terms of material? I heard that black is matte black while silver is plastic. Can you confirm whether it's true or not? Thank you in advance

@SonyEnthusiast 3 года назад

No difference

@guidohaverkort5782 3 года назад

Definitely considering to buy these, they just seem perfect

@guidohaverkort5782 3 года назад

Also, great review, really helpful

@HerrSaturn 3 года назад

My XM3 got stolen a month ago. I was in deep sorrow and I wasn't in touch with current tech developments, when I checked and saw the XM4 where up to sale right now, I at once got one. Best wireless headphones ever and in sound quality only second to open Sony MDR-MA900 ... love em XM4s

@olympic-ass-eater 3 года назад

How you got your xm3 stolen? You live in the hood or something?

@LUIZS87 3 года назад

Would the optimization feature help with improving calls?

@dan_l_photo 3 года назад

Did Sony improve the lower slider design/materials so it won't break while putting the headphones over? It was a very common problem with the mdr1000x, xm2, xm3.

@julianuk3266 3 года назад

How is the cabin pressure on the new XM4's ?

@dontknow1684 3 года назад

Hey brian have you tries skullcandy crusher anc?? If so which do you recommend scince crushers have a base button which is amazing. I love base, but the sony is too good.

@pfink70 3 года назад

Loving my new Sony H910Ns - a lot of the same features as XM4s and same app customization, for just $150.

@pfink70 3 года назад

@Korvus Yeah, but a lot of people don't have $350 to spend on headphones these days.

@takoeatsall 3 года назад

Not good as this tho.

@shredcity7217 3 года назад

Any issues with the XM4s and having an iPhone. Or is the app flawless on iOS or Android?

@makasete30 3 года назад

Same app for both.

@enigmaticmf 3 года назад

THANK YOU! FINALLY someone else notices that they seem to have a good deal better sound than the XM3's. Much greater depth IMO. Many others reviewers say it's the same. I just don't think so. It may be that it's because of a redesigned interior, or that it doesn't press as hard against my ear. But I'm still not totally ruling out 'placebo effect' for justifying its purchase price, just yet. :) You're the 1st I've come across while trying to research if they are, in fact, sounding better. However, I also want to avoid confirmation bias at the same time, if that can be done. ;)

@RayCabrera1 3 года назад

Great review, mine should should ship tomorrow, can't wait to try them against my Bose 700.

@kangsusuh4919 3 года назад

Which one do you prefer?

@RayCabrera1 3 года назад

@@kangsusuh4919 I sent back the Bose, I really enjoy the sound quality on the Sonys much better. Plus Bose had some software issues with the multi pair that they can't seen to fix

@corneliussmith5875 3 года назад

Ray Cabrera honestly it’s crazy how the Bose cost more but they can’t figure out there app and the comfort was bey on the Sony.

@jmcprotech9670 3 года назад

Good review but you fail to mention is there any latency with Netflix and RU-vid please tell

@swordgate4813 3 года назад

Brian, I love my Bose 700 headphones but I have noticed that they tend to drop out while I’m listening to music or videos. While I was listening to this review about the Sony XM4, they dropped out every 2 minutes. Have you experienced this with your Bose 700? I have searched the Internet and have not found any solutions for this issue. Any ideas? On another note, I watched the review because I want to get my wife the best noise canceling headphones. After watching your review I have decided to get the Sony XM4 for her. Thanks for the great review! And let me know if there is any hope for my Bose 700, if I can’t find a solution I guess I wasted $400 and will have to dish out another $350 to get myself the Sony XM4.

@abdulazizmansurov2904 2 года назад

Is it waterproof or at least water resistant? Because I do delivery and almost every day it rains like having a shower here in Tokyo. So I am looking for something that can withstand water

@kansaswanderer6587 3 года назад

Great review! Purchased

@stantheman3674 3 года назад

Couple questions Brian: Seems most reviewers said for call quality, the Sonys are louder now, but the quality of the audio itself isnt natural/too great compared to Bose? Second, how is the multi point connect on the xm4s? Is it smooth to switch btwn devices? Did it get confused a lot? Seems some windows/android users had these issues so far

@briantong 3 года назад

Great questions, the Bose vs XM4 Call Quality is answered in the video. Bose more natural but hollow/ XM4's fuller but sound digitally processed. I haven't had an issue with multiple device audio but I'm on iOS, so I don't have the same windows/android experience, It worked just as expected.

@stantheman3674 3 года назад

@@briantong Thank you!

@Hrupix 3 года назад

How about using the headset for gaming (PC/Phone) with Bluetooth? Do you notice a latency ?

@dbonjour 3 года назад

Great review! I have tried the XM4's and found them to be good but it does not cancel nearby kids talking/shouting much. Is it the same for Bose 700? For surrounding coffee shop noises etc, no issue, but for clear kids' talking in the same room, it seems quite hard to block out such voices.

@briantong 3 года назад

None of these headphones will 100% cancel out all sound. Also the difference is so slight, you'll still hear those kids shouting with Bose 700.

@dbonjour 3 года назад

Thanks Brian!

@ishmamchowdhury7134 3 года назад

which is better Bose NC 700s or Sony WH-1000XM4's? can someone outline the pros and cons for each which outweighs the other?

@TheChefDeadManInc 3 года назад

Bose NC 700 by far for call/mic quality in noisy situations. Sony for noise cancelling, although some reviewers give it to Bose (so its pretty close). Sony for features, comfort and everything else. Both are very good overall though, can’t really go too wrong with either.