We expect to see the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones overnight. The successors to the Sony WH-1000XM3 have been the subject of speculation for months, with each leak revealing a little more about what might be the best headphones of 2020. Our first indication of the Sony WH-1000XM4 came in December of last year, when a presentation Sony FCC revealed the model number of what appeared to be a new pair of noise canceling headphones. Most recently, Walmart launched a product page for the new headphones that lists all the new specs and features. From this listing we know that the headphones will offer something called 'Edge-AI' which restores lost detail in highly compressed audio files and Precise Voice Pickup which uses the five microphones in the headphones and advanced audio signal processing to improve audio quality. the call. In addition to these branding features, the Walmart page stated that the Sony WH-1000XM4 will have multi-point pairing, Bluetooth 5, and of course, best-in-class adaptive noise cancellation. Its predecessors, the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones, have been at the top of our best headphones list since they launched in August 2018, and if Sony's next headphones can build on their success, we could be a real winner. Two years later, the world is ready for a new pair of noise-cancelling headphones from Sony. Here's everything we know so far, plus what we want to see from the Sony WH-1000XM4.
Come to the point
- What is it? The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, the sequel to the 1000XM3.
- When will they be released? Soon.
- How much will they cost? According to Walmart, $349 (probably $300 / AU$499).
Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones release date
A leaked product listing by Dell Canada showed a June 23 shipping date, suggesting an official release could be coming very soon, especially since we're now past that release window. The fact that Walmart has also recently launched a product page with all the details on the headphones is another indication that the WH-1000XM4's launch is imminent. However, it is not known if the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the release date of the Sony WH-1000XM4 or will create shortages.Sony WH-1000XM4 headphone price
If Walmart's page is anything to go by, expect to pay $349 / £300 / AU$499 at launch (much like its predecessors, the Sony WH-1000XM2). Recent leaks support this theory. According to The Walkman Blog, "Best Buy US had the Sony WH-1000XM4 on its site quite a bit, but it delisted a few days ago," but not before the publication posted screenshots of the listing. revealing a price tag of €349,99.Sony WH-1000XM4 Leaks and Rumors
What news will we get with the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones? A recent leak based on a teardown of the Sony Connect APK (Android Application Package) suggests that they could be some of the smartest headphones we've seen. According to Twitter user @justplayinghard, the Sony WH-1000XM4 will be able to connect to more than one device at a time, allowing you to quickly switch between them; however this seems to be limited to two devices. A 'smart talk' feature would allow the Sony WH-1000XM4 to detect a voice, it will automatically turn on ambient sound, allowing ambient noise to pass through the headphones so you can hear the conversation without removing your headphones. After a time of your choosing (Fast, Medium, Slow, or None), noise cancellation will reset. According to XDA Developers (who corroborated the leaks with their own teardown), "users will also be able to adjust the voice detection sensitivity from Automatic (depending on ambient sound), High, or Low should users find it." active too often (such as when the speaker is nearby) or too little (such as when in a vehicle). You can toggle this setting from the app or (probably) from the headset's NC/Ambient button. " The Sony WH-1000XM4 would also be "capable of modifying some (if not all) of the headphone settings depending on its location (defined location or yours) and uses. Google Maps API for this.” Sounds like audio quality will also improve. Teardown of the Sony Connect app revealed code strings for something called “DSEE Extreme.” The Sony WH-1000XM3 already uses a feature called DSEE HX to update sound sources to a higher quality: DSEE Extreme is probably an improved version of this technology.See the video below: Sony's counterpart or WH-1000XM4 on Anatel. WITH PHOTOS! #PlantãoAnatel #wh1000xm4 #sony https://t.co/J171Rqd6v1 March 5, 2020 Twitter user Everton Favretto apparently leaked photos of the cans on a listing by Anatel, the Brazilian version of the FCC (via The Verge). The photos showed a nearly identical design to the WH-1000XM3, which was corroborated by the APK teardown, which suggested that the design of the earphones wouldn't change drastically and that they would be available in black, white, and money. However, an accompanying user manual points to the latest Bluetooth 5.0 standard (instead of Bluetooth 4.2) for better wireless connection over greater distances, as well as reduced 2V (from 8V) power consumption, which should make it the cans are more economical and help the battery. life (now set to 40 hours instead of 36 hours). There's also mention of a "talk to chat" feature that should let you use a wake-up call to talk to a voice assistant, rather than using a dedicated button. None of that is officially confirmed though, and we've got our own list of features we really want to see when the headphones finally launch.