Sony WH-1000XM4 Review (2021) | Still The Best ANC Headphones?

Long-term review of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, to see if these noise cancelling headphones are still among the very best ANC cans in 2021. Don't waste money on Apple's Airpods Max, the XM4 'phones are impressive in almost every area, for £350 - although if your budget is tighter, the older 1000XM3 headphones are almost as great and much cheaper.

I didn't review the Sony WH 1000XM4 when they were first released, so now I'm making amends. As well as the excellent noise cancellation, the XM4 cans boast some of the best audio you'll have piped into your ears in 2021, including 360 support on services like Deezer.

The comfortable fit of the XM4's and incredible app support also make them an easy recommendation. But as I said, if the price is a bit steep for you, Sony's older XM3 headphones are still a great Bluetooth ANC pair. Let me know your own thoughts in the review comments and check out my other noise cancelling cans videos, including plenty for a stricter budget.

[skullcrusher_]

Long term reviews are more valuable than initial launch reviews anyways. Cheers!

[celticlofts]

Well I used the XM4s on a flight to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and they were absolutely glorious. I didn't realize how good they were until I took the headphones off during the flight and the noise that assaulted me was incredible. I used them again on the flight back home and they were just the same - Wonderful. That was my experience with them.

[Cleisthenes]

I just bought these and I realise now I have not been listening to music before this. Just amazing, literally before this I had not spent more than $30 on headphones.

[ttube]

I got them for £169 via Sony website and with a student discount. Was a no brainer at that price.

[holy_spaghetti]

Finally! I’ve been requesting you to review this. Although I’ve already bought mine months ago. 😂

[lloydaom]

Finally Chris, I've been waiting for you to do a review on these, thank you!

[AaronLaw]

These are unreal, had a pair for a few months now. Wouldn't change them!

[Sabundy]

I have the M4s. Absolutely brilliant headphones. A pit pricey, but worth every cent imho.

[naheem]

Best headphones I've used to date! I agree the touch controls can play up sometimes, particularly with the pause/play.

[elliotbaltazar]

This is the only reviewer that I can watch from beginning to end without skipping through. Just solid work every time! 💯

[francischiew]

this is an honest & real comment from someone who just bought the wh mx10004 recently & had a chance to test out it noise cancelling abilities on a riverboat taxi in bangkok & was practically seated next to the boat engine with the engine blasting its noise full blast & was playing music & can hear the music clearly, what I can hear fromthe boat engine is low a low humming sound which i would say the actual sound is being reduced up to 90% & actually feels more of the vibration than sound wise.

[creatorbydefault]

The 1000X head band series is perfect companion for Xperia devices. And for the wired lovers, the 1AM2 is also worthy in 2021.

[cllum]

Got a pair of Midnight Blue to put away for Christmas in Amazon Prime Day sale for £170! Hard having to wait to open them but pretty sure from your glowing reviews I've made the right decision. The style and portability of these makes them much better choice than the newer XM5 I reckon. Keep up the great work!

[danoliver]

Thanks for this. I have a set coming this week for a cross country RV road trip with my family. Sounds like these will work a charm for blocking everyone out when I have to work on the road.

[Matthew-vbvf]

very insightful complete review with pros & cons.. Well done mate!

[RC-gokl]

Dude straight up wore these cans most of the video lol. Down to earth as can be. I am getting these on my bday.

[antonychristmas]

Hey! Nice review cheers! Picked me up a pair this weekend in NZ and they’re awesome! Touch controls seem to work fine so haven’t had any issues there and ANC is great!

[OmniscientStrike]

Got these as a graduation gift, they're arriving soon 😎

[simsimmer]

great review, I am deciding to buy these in 2024 rather than the newer spec. as they seem far superior. hope ive made the right choice!

[mcpeko]

Great review. I'm getting a couple of these now. Will be our first noise canceling sets. Cheers! :)