Bang & Olufsen debuts waterproof Beoplay EX wireless earbuds
Sony’s eagerly anticipated follow-up to its very highly rated WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling true wireless earbuds is finally here. The WF-1000XM4 cost $280, and they address even our very few critiques of the XM3 with a laundry list of improvements — some big, some small. Has Sony once again established a new benchmark for the true wireless world, or does it still have some work to do? Let’s get into it. Editor’s note: Sony updated the WF-1000XM4 in March 2023 with new firmware that enables Bluetooth Multipoint. It hasn’t changed our score, but we’ve updated this review to reflect the enhancement. First of all, big props to Sony for creating packaging that should be adopted as an industry standard. The XM4 come in a tiny box that eschews all the flashy labeling and glossy prints you’ll see on boxes from companies like JBL and Soundcore. As a result, every piece can be recycled or composted. The only hint of plastic is in the thin exterior wrapping band that holds the two halves of the box...
Great sound quality; Good battery life; Excellent noise cancellation; Wireless charging;
May not fit small ears; Slightly lacking in high-end detail;