Sony WH-1000XM4C Purple

I can easily take the Sony WH-1000XM4C with me everywhere thanks to its lightweight, foldable design. The headphones deliver clear and detailed sound with good bass. This allows me to enjoy balanced sound. Unfortunately, I do not listen to 360-degree audio because I do not have a supported app.

Clear and detailed sound The headphones deliver clear sound with plenty of detail. As a result, I hear vocals clearly and distinctly. At the same time, the instruments in the background music sound realistic. This creates a beautiful layering in the sound. The bass tones sound deep and provide a present beat, but do not overpower. I enjoy listening to this balanced sound with a slight emphasis on the bass tones. Sometimes I hear a sharp sound with sibilants and cymbals, but this depends on the song. Unfortunately, I do not listen to 360-degree audio because I do not have a supporting app for that.

Convenient foldable design The headphones feel light and flexible. This makes it easy for me to carry them in my bag and grab them quickly. I control my music easily with the right earcup. For instance, I tap twice anywhere on the earcup to pause or resume the music. I switch tracks with a swipe forward or backward across the earcup. Swiping up or down on the earcup adjusts the volume. I turn on Quick Attention as soon as I place my entire palm on the earcup. This lowers the volume, allowing me to quickly listen to what is happening around me. I find this handy when I want to hear an announcement on the train. The headphones have wear detection, so the music automatically pauses when I take them off. This way, I don't miss any of my music or podcast.

Good noise cancelling The noise cancelling on the headphones is good. I don't hear constant sounds. For instance, I don't notice conversations at the office, and I don't hear any train noises on public transport. I do hear sudden sounds, such as when someone laughs loudly or a horn in traffic, through the noise cancelling. I don't mind this, because it allows me to pay attention when something happens suddenly.

If you work from home or travel a lot, this is simply a very nice pair of headphones. I used to have a Bose myself and was mainly curious about how the Sony would be in terms of comfort. My first impression was good, and that has essentially remained the case. I can easily wear them for hours without getting any discomfort. I think the real highlight is the noise cancelling. Especially when there is some noise outside or inside the house, you notice how much peace it provides. You can simply shut yourself off better and focus. Additionally, the Sony looks sleek and feels high-quality.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 is a nice pair of headphones that scores particularly well on sound quality and comfort. Music sounds beautifully clear and detailed, and the headphones fit well around my ears. The soft materials ensure that they remain comfortable even during prolonged use.

The noise cancelling is good and blocks out quite a bit of ambient noise. However, I might have expected a little more from this, as I notice that my earbuds are even better at blocking out ambient noise. Installation, on the other hand, went very smoothly. Both pairing and setting up via Sound Connect are easy, and the app is clear to use.

I am also very satisfied with the battery life. You can use the headphones for a long time before they need to be recharged. The only real downside I have experienced so far is during exercise. It gets quite hot around my ears then. Because of this, I find them very nice for quiet, everyday use, but for sports, I would personally prefer to use earbuds.