SONY WF-1000XM4 👉 https://mikeobrienmedia.com/sony-wf1000xm4 Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn) Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeobrienn I have been waiting two years for the all new Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, and they are FINALLY HERE! In this video, we put them to the test and I break down the pros and cons of these new Sony flagship earbuds. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 The Earbuds 1:10 Physical Design 4:00 Water Resistance and Bluetooth Connectivity 4:53 Sound Quality 6:00 Microphone test (indoor & outdoor) 6:31 App and Features 9:14 Compatibility 9:50 Active Noise Cancellation 10:50 Some Cons ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES: PHYSICAL DESIGN MUCH smaller and more aesthetic than the XM3’s 3 foam ear tips: Pretty secure and light feeling Great seal isolates and ensures optimal listening experience Can get a bit stuffy and hot in ears Battery life: 8/24 hrs (with ANC on!) Wireless charging or USB-C charging Sony’s V1 chip is very efficient and can handle high res audio & ANC without decimating the battery life **IPX4 water resistant! Bluetooth 5.2 Recycled packaging is a big bonus! CONTROLS Touchpads are customizable Touch and hold to temporarily hear surroundings Touch and hold other bud for assistant MICROPHONE TEST SOUND Superb sound quality with LDAC and clean, detailed audio DSEE Extreme (doesn’t really excite me) Excellent EQ presets and customization options I lifted my highs slightly so I could hear those high end details FEATURES and APP Speak to chat (silence music and turn on transparency) Adaptive Sound Control Music Controls in app Auto play/pause (in ear detection) Custom Bluetooth Connection Quality 360 Reality Audio Google or Alexa voice assistant Customizable touch controls (sort of - they come in sets) Earbud fit test Pass through / transparency mode is decent! COMPATIBILITY Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, or just about anything else (as regular buds) Mobile is best for the app Android pairs super easily (like airpods on iPhone) ANC AMC does a great job and doesn't struggle with external sounds such as cymbals or door slams CONS: Mic quality (but not bad, just not the #1) If you are getting a phone call and do not already have the buds in, you can’t really insert foam tips quickly. Also, they give a 5 second spiel about battery levels Master/Slave connection (no mono mode) Only able to connect to one divice at a time Price = $280 Ears can fatigue after a few hours of listening CONCLUSION: These are fantastic for commuters, desk jobs, casual listeners, travelers, and honestly anyone else besides those seeking to use earbuds primarily for workouts, and even then these are not bad OVERALL: One of the best pairs of earbuds on the market 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS: https://amzn.to/2T72vA7 Protect yourself with PIA VPN: http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/MikeOBrien WHAT GEAR DO I USE? Heart rate sensor: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/Polar-H10 (Polar H10 is known to be one of the most accurate in the industry and therefore acts as a great standard to which I compare smartwatch heart rate sensors) My camera: https://amzn.to/2rxDZ09 My microphone: https://amzn.to/2Ias66q My audio recorder: https://amzn.to/2rE8amz My tripod: https://amzn.to/2IebL0V My video editor: https://amzn.to/2rAdN44 Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching!