Sony WH-1000XM4C
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| This model Sony WH-1000XM4C | Cheapest of the top 10 JBL Tune 770NC Best on 1 fact | Highest score here JBL Tour One M3 Best on 2 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | 69 €Amazon.de best | 261 €EURONICS |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% shop ratings. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | ★ 4.3 · 43 reviews | ★ 4.5 · 33 reviews best |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| Adaptive | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 44 h | 40 h |
| What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 253 g | 232 g | 278 g |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| – | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| SBC, AAC, LDAC | – | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| yes | yes | yes |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Sony WH-1000XM4C specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Sony · on the market since September 2026
Build and fit 6 facts
- Form factor
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
- Over-ear
- True wireless
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
- no
- Wireless
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
- yes
- Audio over USB-C
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
They play sound over a USB-C cable, straight from a phone or a laptop. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Foldable
33 of the 33 models we track have this.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
They fold up to take less room in a bag.
- yes
- Weight
Among the models we track
253 g on this model
Lowest
3.1 g Highest
451 g Middle
8.6 gHigher than 117 of the 168 models we track.
When it matters
- Wearing them for hours at a desk or on a flight.
- Running or the gym, where a heavy earbud works loose.
When it matters less
- Short listens, where comfort hardly has time to matter.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time.
- 253 g
Sound 6 facts
- Lowest frequency
Among the models we track
4 Hz on this model
Lowest
4 Hz Highest
50 Hz Middle
20 HzLower than 99 of the 104 models we track.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
The lowest tone the maker says they play. It says little about how the bass actually sounds.
- 4 Hz
- Highest frequency
Among the models we track
40,000 Hz on this model
Lowest
16,000 Hz Highest
80,000 Hz Middle
29,000 HzHigher than 60 of the 104 models we track.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
The highest tone the maker says they play. Adult hearing stops well below most figures.
- 40,000 Hz
- Impedance
Among the models we track
16 Ω on this model
Lowest
15 Ω Highest
520 Ω Middle
32 ΩLower than 51 of the 75 models we track.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
The electrical resistance. Wired headphones with a high impedance need an amplifier to play loud enough.
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
Among the models we track
101 dB SPL on this model
Lowest
91 dB SPL Highest
122 dB SPL Middle
100 dB SPLHigher than 31 of the 58 models we track.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
How loud they play on a given signal. A higher figure plays louder from a weak source, such as a phone.
- 101 dB SPL
- Equaliser in the app
105 of the 106 models we track have this.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
You can adjust bass and treble in the maker’s app.
- yes
- Spatial audio
83 of the 88 models we track have this.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
Sound that seems to come from around you rather than from inside your head.
- yes
Noise cancelling 3 facts
- Active noise cancelling
When it matters
- Flights, trains and open-plan offices.
- A daily commute in traffic.
When it matters less
- Listening at home in a quiet room.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you.
- Adaptive
- Transparency mode
109 of the 119 models we track have this.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
Lets outside sound through on purpose, so you hear traffic or a colleague without taking them off.
- yes
- Hearing aid function
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
Can work as a hearing aid for mild to moderate hearing loss, where the maker has it approved. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Wireless 6 facts
- Bluetooth codecs
When it matters
- Lossless or high-resolution music from an Android phone that supports aptX or LDAC.
- An iPhone, where AAC is the codec that counts.
When it matters less
- Podcasts, calls and streaming at normal quality.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them.
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint
115 of the 117 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Switching between a laptop for calls and a phone for music.
- Working from home with two devices on the desk.
When it matters less
- Using them with one phone only.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays.
- yes
- Devices connected at once
Among the models we track
2 on this model
Lowest
2 Highest
3 Middle
2Lower than 5 of the 64 models we track.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
How many devices they stay connected to at once.
- 2
- LE Audio
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
The newer Bluetooth standard for sound, with the LC3 codec: better sound on less power, with phones that support it. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Auracast
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
Can listen to a Bluetooth broadcast, such as a TV, an airport announcement or a friend sharing music. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Made for
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Whose phones the headphones are made for. Some features, such as one-tap pairing or spatial audio, work only with that maker’s phones.
- Any phone
Battery 3 facts
- Full charge time
Among the models we track
180 min on this model
Lowest
40 min Highest
210 min Middle
120 minHigher than 75 of the 95 models we track.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
How long a full charge takes.
- 180 min
- Wireless charging
Source: assumed, not named by the maker · checked on 1 Nov
The case or the headphones charge on a Qi pad, without a cable. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Charging port
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
The plug the headphones or their case charge through.
- USB-C
In use 2 facts
- Wear detection
57 of the 58 models we track have this.
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
The music pauses when you take them off and plays on when you put them back.
- yes
- App
Source: helpguide.sony.net · checked on 1 Nov
The name of the maker’s app.
- Sound Connect
Warranty and support 1 fact
- Launched
Source: sony.eu · checked on 1 Nov
The month the model came out, as far as the maker or a register shows.
- 2026-09-07
Sources: helpguide.sony.net · sony.eu
Frequently asked questions about the Sony WH-1000XM4C
How do buyers rate the Sony WH-1000XM4C?
Buyers rate the Sony WH-1000XM4C 4.3 out of 5, from 11 reviews at Coolblue (NL). We read the ratings on 1 November 2026.
Does the Sony WH-1000XM4C have noise cancelling?
Yes, adaptive noise cancelling, which adjusts its strength to the sound around you. It also has a transparency mode that lets the sound around you in when you want to hear it.
Can the Sony WH-1000XM4C connect to two devices at once?
Yes, it can stay connected to 2 devices at a time, such as a phone and a laptop.
Which Bluetooth codecs does the Sony WH-1000XM4C support?
It supports SBC, AAC and LDAC. With a phone that also supports LDAC, it can play in more detail than over AAC or SBC.
How much does the Sony WH-1000XM4C weigh?
The Sony WH-1000XM4C weighs 253 g.