[Versus] Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Bose NCH 700 (Active Noise Canceling) Headphones - Which Should You Get? 

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Now it’s reverse, the Sony’s are cheaper, and in my opinion sound better.

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Thanks for the transparent review! I used to own a good old pair of Sony wired earbuds in high school and it lasted me so long, despite me treating it like dirt. I have an AirPods Pro but there's only so much it can do in terms of noise cancellation, especially during this WFH time. Just purchased a XM4, hope it would be up to my expectations. Great video and I like the chemistry between you guys, hope your channel will blossom 👍

Quite a thorough review! I really like the part in which you compared both and said who should get which pair.

A detailed comparison this really helps. I was looking for better call quality and I guess you solved it already. You guys deserve more followers for such a detailed and perfect comparison and review. Good Luck !

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Thanks for testing them with the 3.5mm wired cable... I still prefer using these wired so appreciate your comments on them 🙏🏼

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Great review! This is the most comprehensive comparison review on RU-vid.

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Quality content. Best unbiased review on these two I've seen on RU-vid. Thanks guys. I've got the NC700s and am personally really frustrated with the software problems they have been having (their May firmware upgrade bricked not 1 but 2 NC700 now I have a third pair and I haven't updated the firmware until they fix the issue) BUT I use it for work and am on many phone calls during the day so I don't think I switch to the XM4s purely for the poor phone call quality and the lack of functionality like muting.

I've been trying to work out whether or not to invest in a pair of XM4s and your various videos have just been so so helpful in working it out. Thank you!

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the video.. I am still torn at which ones to get.. :(

Hi guys , seriously properly the best reviews I’ve seen on RU-vid , subscribed , I own the Bose 700 for about a year , I use them 8 hrs a day min in fact watching your channel with them on , I use full noise cancellation all the time , battery life max 17 hrs , app I hardly use. Never get heat , previous headphones Bose 35 get too hot but beautiful sound, JBL 300 . I want to buy the Sony but I’m concerned . I have a hand disability, the Bose are easy to put on tbey don’t slide off . My main uses for the headphones , gaming and watching you tube Netflix etc

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I've watched a lot of comparison videos but this one actually helped me decide/finalize my decision. It also accurately captures all the little things so I don't get blindsided after such as a big purchase, I know what to expect.

Great video, thank you so much for posting this. I’m always interested in your views because you always have good sound judgement when reviewing. I have the Bose 700 and got them after I had the xm3s. The xm3s were good but I felt Sony didn’t pay attention to build quality and their features were a bit sloppy. The headphones rattled on one side and the changes to ANC as you moved really didn’t work well. I found the 700s were a more “polished” product. But Bose still has a design that inherently rattles! I’m not switching now but your video shows maybe Sony has polished things up. Thanks!

Thanks very much for the detailed review. Audio sound is the priority for me so I go with the Sony, even though it couldn't beat the aux cord headphones but I'm a commuter so have to go for wireless.

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Great review guys.

Great review. Thanks for the comparison. Please compare Sony 1000xm4 with Playgo BH70

I am a musician and I was impressed by their reviews of the audio quality. I have the same conclusion than those guys. I have tested the bose 700 and the 1000mx4, the sounds of instruments are less accurate through the bose 700 than on the 1000mx4. For example, when I listened to foo fighters, the sound of overdrive guitars had no precision at all. Guitar sounds smushed together. The 1000mx4 is far better but it is not always obvious. If you listen to Techno music (David Guetta), pop music (dua lipa, Rihanna, Justin Bieber), the Bose would be the best for you. The Bose is especially great for the young fellows who commute and listen to the music on their phone. The bose has the best noise reduction. I have found that the bose sounded better on Android than on PC sometimes for the same music (drivers?). If you are a musician, buy the 1000mx4. It will be great to listen a unique instrument because we can hear the details, the tone. Still there are lots of medium when you listen to several instruments on the 1000mx4

Thank you so much! Very helpful

Guys I LOVE your videos. I have had Skullcandy, Beats and Monster headphones for my entire headphone life. But now when I get my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, because of you 2 I will also be getting a pair of XM4's with it. New subscriber, keep up the great work!!

Hey man! first off, great review! Second, question: My ears did get hot with the XM4s, will I have the same issue with the 700s?

Have you guys checked out the beyerdynamic amiron wireless? I recently picked it up and it is incredible sounding even compared to my hifiman sundara on a jds labs El amp ii. Great video tho I've been looking for a replacement for Jim and I think I found it.

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I literally just got the BOSE NCH700 today and after never having NCH before was underwhelmed but their call quality was great. The app is not that great either. I also couldnt pair right away, but got it to work after a few tries. Annoying but it was OK.

Couldn’t decide so bought both got the limited edition silent white still sealed in the box, maybe worth some more in the future

That was a solid review. 👍

Thanks for the reviews, guys. Helped me make my decision. Bose 700 is cheaper than the XM4 at my Best Buy. I'm constantly switching between phone and laptop and the 700 handles the switching well (I've read a few frustrated Sony owners complaining about the switching gon the XM4 since it launched). The ANC is great for my taste. I don't need an equalizer. The dedicated assistant button and ANC button are really convenient. Phone calls are clear - people hear and understand me perfectly. NO COMPELLING REASON TO LEAVE MY BELOVED 700s for the XM4.

I'm subscribed to most channels dealing with BTNC cans, however this is the BEST!!BY FAR!!

I can't say how much I'm looking forward to the next generation of headphones. There clearly is not a perfect one in this generation. And yet, all major manufacturers seem to have a fairly clear path to getting to the best of all worlds.

Nice review!

thank you for the video!

Very detailed comprehensive review

Thanks was really helpful!

when i saw the title cover of the video the angle made him look like James harden its nice

Nicely done

Come on guys! Why u guys don't have many subscribers? It's like a professional comparison like mkbhd! Keep doing ur thing guys, don't stop! Keep reviewing things

make a video explaining different audio terms like ldac, aptx, etc plz

You were watching Carlos Costa from Beardbrand..Amazing beard model..

also right now Best Buy has the Bose 700s at $379 and the Sony M4 at $350

I love the look of the Sonys!

As someone who looking 4wrd to buy his first ANCH and watched all the reviews and comparison videos that came out in last 2 weeks , here is my decision based on my taste and requirements. Hope it helps Tastes and Reqs --------- 1. Not a bass head 2. Listens primarily to vocals and instruments 3. Have tried both Sony sound signature and Bose Signature 4. Business traveller - Attends at least 9hrs or more of Call Conferences per day. 5. Mute button is desirable. 6. Gets calls on Phone and Windows PC - Skype, Teams and WebEx (multipoint) 7. Reads a lot and listens to Audio Books a lot while commuting (ANC) 8. Cost is not an issue as I look forward to use it for at least 3 or 4 years to come . Hence build quality and looks matter (business traveller) 9. Sound staging closer to studio monitors like Audio Technica (MX50 my favorite. It's wired, yes but have tried MX50BT too) 10. For me it's either ANC On or OFF. So levels of ANC don't matter much 11. Comfort for long hours due to call conferences 12. Don't want any connection issues with PC 13. I have lots of noisy kids in my home and no dedicated room for work Choice ----------- 1. Neither XM4 nor NC700. 2. Will wait for NC700 UC : It's the new build for NC700 but with a USB adaptor. Announced early this year, with last update came on June. Supposed to come by September or October. 3. NC700 UC has certification from all major apps like Teams , WebEx , Skype etc. 4.In all other aspects , it's the same NC700 5. Existing NC700 owners can buy the UC dongle. So if I get a 100$ offer (Not yet in my country), I will buy 700 right away and get a Dongle seperately later. Why Bose ---------+------- 1. Call features : Excellent call quality . Good ANC during calls. Mute button and decent batter life for a days use. 2. Build and looks : No second thoughts here. Between XM4 and Nc700 3. ANC while in diverse environment : When in motion I have observed that Sony ANC struggles but Bose is consistant. Also I have a windy balcony, so I can enjoy calls in Bose there while for Sony , I better stick to my work desk (Home lockdown situation). XM4 sounds like you are underwater when in windy situations (check DHRMEs previous video). 4. Sound profile : I don't like bass much due to the fact that I love the string instruments more . To make that point clearer, I have Dali + Denon setup at home without a sub. So this is much of a personal choice. 5. Comfort : Sony picks up the trophy here but from my research and trials , Bose is still okay for 3-4 hrs of continuous use. Well, I guess I will have to live with that given the other Pros I mentioned. 6. I won't be missing the "Headphones on" sensor much as the touch control helps me pause and play easily. I can't take the headphones off without getting my hands near the ear cups . So no big deal there 7.i will miss the app customisations that Sony gives. But it's a software after all. Now that the Sony app has imrpoved , hoping Bose would release a good app soon. If you remember, bose app never had EQ initially for nc700 but got added later. Hope this helps some who matches my lifestyle.

Wait, do you guys speak Dutch? 👀 Awesome video btw, you guys are really underrated and I hope you get more & more subs! Also, maybe I missed it, but the auto pause/play when turning off/on the headphones could have been nice to mention as well with the XM4, or did I miss it in the video haha? Anyway great job, keep it up!

Hi, all. I just got my XM4, and I am wondering... Is it normal to keep listening outside noise? While just Noice Cancelation activated, not playing music, I feel the noice reduction, but I am still listing the motorcycle outside, the steps of someone approaching, or just the voice of someone talking. Is that as expected? Thanks for helping...

Bought the nc 700. Pls advise the equalizer setting on app for best sound.

Bro, when sony wh-1000xm4 will be available in india offline showroom?

Nice review...

:3 was that at 00:16 supposed to be Guten Tag? it kinda sounds like it but you did the "ch" thing that sounds so harsh and "german" but is actually not used in guten Tag but it could maybe be dutch. they sound a lot more so 🤔

you have to use XM4 daily for multiple conference calls on laptop, will you be ok with the microphone and overall?

I wish those Bose were better because, they look fantastic..... Great comparison though!

Hi - My office laptop is blue tooth disabled and wanted to use the NC700 in a wireless mode. Can i purchase the usb link bluetooth module and straight away connect via the module. Can you guys make a video on this. Can you also let me know how do i do the same with xm4?

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.

Sony WH1000xm4 vs Sennheiser momentum 3 on those category you had test, please?

Hi guys your videos are really good and helpful. I used XM3's for a brief amount of time and decided to return those since I needed two device connection. I ordered Bose NC 700 for the multiple device pairing. I returned those too since XM4's came out and it was perfect timing since my experience with XM3's were little better at comfort. I just received XM4's today and realized under full noise cancelling I get a humming sound induced by noise cancellation from the left ear cup. From what I remember XM3's did not have this issue. I don't think so this is normal. Under full noise cancellation I should be feeling blood pumping through veins in a quite room. I played with all the settings and it is not going away. Please help before I decide to return these, thanks!

Hi, for bose 700. If i want it to connect to my laptop via jack 3.5mm. How i can connect the microphone? Main goal for daily microsoft teams - zoom meeting. Thc

Hi I've watched a lot of your headphone reviews, I've noticed you never talk about, headphone noise leakage. I bought my headphones after a long research of things I need from a headphone and Sony xm4 won. But I found the noise leakage is terrible, to a point my partner is annoyed when I have them on in bed. Recently I went on a trip to Mexico, and to my dismay, the passenger next to me, asked if I could turn my headphones down, I was so surprised by how much it disturbed them, as my phone was at half volume. Have you noticed this with the Sony's??And what from your experience are the best non-noise leakage headphones. Thank you

Can you please do a battery drain test for Sony wh-1000mx4 with and without ANC

Great video 10/10

Great video, thanks! I asked this question on the last video too but didn't get the answer. Could you please let me know, is there any improvement in XM4's working Bluetooth range as compared to XM3's?

If you record without Bluetooth with a wild 3.5 mm is the record quality of the microphone much better?

I'm getting the sony

I tried both 700 and mx4 and the sony app crashes more than 4 time and i did not have any problems whatsoever with bose app. As for noise I actually prefer the audio of bose some of the song instruments every time i listen screech or are mesh so far i am more impressed with bose.

Can someone offer their honest opinion? I have the Bose QC35's. I've had them for several years, and they still work fine, but I'm really drawn to the Sony's. I really want a headphone with an EQ and NC control without going into an app. To me the Sony's look like the best NC headphone on the market right now. Is there that much of a difference in NC performance and audio quality over the original QC 35's? I can afford it, but I don't want to blow $350 if it won't make much of a difference.

Can you compare xm4 vs bowers and wilkins px7 please

I bought the bose 700 for 340 euros. I hope the hiss when active NC is on and music is off is less on bose than sony. Maybe I ask my boss for the momentum 3 , or if they come out soon, the momentum 4 for my overworking hours.

I notice that the Bose 700 battery life drains too fast and the noise cancelling is not much difference from the qc 35 ii and the audio sounds the same too , do you recommend me on getting the Sony wh 1000xm 4 ?

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One week into owning the Sony’s. My only two critiques: 1. It has this feature called Adaptive Sound Control, where it changes the noise cancelation levels based on what ur doing(walking, on a long ride, staying still) and when you are in a long ride, it changes every so often to the walking and staying still modes depending on how fast you are going which is really annoying Bc it beeps to let u know if changed. U can turn this Adaptive Sound Control off but it’s such a cool feature, just a lil unfortunate. 2. This may just be Bc I have a sensitive head, which is an odd thing to say, but I have to change positions of the headphones on my head Bc the top of my head starts to hurt, again could just be me, but this headphones aren’t 100% discomfort proof. Other than that tho, definitely worth the money.

I have the Bose Quiet Comfort II but they make my ears hot, would the Sony’s be any better in this regard?

Pls make a video on wired headphones that hve best sound..

Sony all the way! Your beard is epic. Thought I should say that xD

What is the audio stutter issue on Bose NC 700? is it that static crackling sound I hear sometimes ?

You guys have sold me on XM4 since are more comfortable, the best ANC, an APP that works consistently and they are worth $10 more then Bose's IMO. So when I decide buy around the holidays I will go with the Sony's . I would like to try both of these headphones touch controls after you chilled them down to see if they have improved the Sony's. Sony'has made evolutionary changes and refinement.

Thank you

I have a riding mower and I can tell you that I hear every beat with my 700s....nuff said

As much as I loved my XM3's I could not simply get over the fact that they were not usable in phone calls, in a louder enviroment they were garbage. In rest, pretty good headphones, but I wish they fixed the mic quality on the XM4. So I'll skip this gen and stick to the 700's.

I have both and Sony's are better. Bose has way to many problems with battery not charging and horrible app that does not work half the time. XM4 just work.

Which have deep and better bass please?

For anyone that's wondering this guy is 100% on point with this review. I use mine for music and teleconferencing and calls whenever I've used the Sony it's annoying not having mute and the shite house mic

How are the Sony's build quality? I have read many bad reviews.

Bought XM4 yesterday 😊

Goededag! Greetings from the netherlands, no riots today.

I couldn't decide and I bought them both today 😀