The Sony WF-1000XM4 are very good for commute and travel. These comfortable and lightweight in-ears have an ANC system that does a decent job of reducing the low rumbles of bus or plane engines. Thanks to their small size, you can easily fit them into most pockets or bags without a problem.

ANC has great noise isolation performance., Comfortable, stable, and breathable fit.

Touch controls can be very sensitive.

Sony makes numerous headphones and earbuds across a range of prices, but the 1000X line is its flagship family with top dogs like the WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones and the aging but still capable WF-1000XM3 earbuds .

Audio quality Clear, crisp, accurate sound with plenty of EQ setting and LDAC support., Design The XM4s and their case are much smaller than the bulky XM3 earbuds., Foam tips Comes with high-quality foam eartips instead of silicone.

Design again The XM4s are big and may not be comfortable for some people., Price At $279.99, the XM4s are $50 more expensive than the already spendy XM3s were., Solo mode Only the right earbud works solo., No multipoint No option to connect seamlessly to multiple devices.

When it comes to the best over-ear headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4 will always be in the conversation. If you want the same quality in an earbud, the WF-1000XM4 is the set for you. These have the best ANC and sound quality of any earbuds on the market today.

Incredible sound quality, The best ANC in any earbud, Excellent, adjustable Ambient Mode

Touch controls are finicky, Only three tips, Foam tips may not work well for everyone

I would highly recommend the Sony WF-1000XM4 for everyone who listens to music while commuting. The design is improved, the fit is more comfortable, and the price is reasonable for the kind of ANC technology it is offering.

Excellent and natural noise cancellation and ambient sound, Supports EQ controls, Speak-to-Chat helps in sudden conversations, Improved design and ergonomics

Unable to adjust volume and playback controls under the same function set, Average voice call quality

If you want the best true wireless earphones, the Sony WF-1000XM4 has to be in the discussion amongst the most popular models. It has its foibles, but it's probably the most mature stab at the true wireless design that includes ANC. Still, the price is tough to surmount.

360 Reality Audio support, Excellent Isolation, ANC, Foam ear tips

Price, Out-of-the-box sound a little wonky

Sony has shrunk its top model a lot. The WF-1000XM4 is a pair of really good earbuds. If you adjust them correctly.

Very stable connection, excellent speech sound and fabulous noise reduction. Pleasant, rich sound on music. Opens at the top with good audio codecs.

In excess subdued in the top register with SBC. Make sure you prioritize sound quality over app stability. 5-band graphic EQ in the app is a bit scarce.

With their previous model WF-1000XM3 , Sony already offered one of the most comfortable True Wireless in-ear models. Now in its fourth generation, the popular device has undergone a general overhaul – both internally and externally. Is the upgrade worth it?

The Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones are an absolute win for Sony. The company rolled the dice on a major update over the last generation, and it really paid off. These headphones sound awesome, look great, and offer industry-leading noise cancelation tech.

The WF-1000XM4 true wireless ANC earbuds are Sony's follow-up to the wonderfully reviewed WF-1000XM3 and a worthy successor in every way featuring a smaller design, better battery life, and the same great sound and active noise cancellation.

Few earbuds can stand up to the AirPods, but Sony's latest 'buds are as worthy an adversary as there has ever been....