Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Sennheiser CX 400BT

Comfort: I wear these for hours straight and haven't found them uncomfortable or heavy. Software Support: Not terrible but not great. For some reason, the "Headphone Connect" app (which is used to more finely control and configure these headphones) is only available on your phone; there is no desktop version. Within the app you can change the equalization profile, change what the general purpose button does (Google Assistant or Noise Cancellation mode), and update the firmware (UI for doing this isn't straightforward and buggy)

I've been working with electronics & audio equipment since I was a kid and I'm quite picky when it comes to proper audio quality. In order for them to at least function to my likings, I had to reset my audio equalizer with the earbuds in focus. I use Breakaway as my preferred audio equalizer for PC. The buffer rate is insane since they're wireless but it gets the job done until my preferred earbuds get sent back from a warranty claim

And the ANC (active noise cancelling) was AMAZING. I could be sitting right next to a whole house fan and not hear it. I was blown away. RANGE: Twice during the day I tried walking around while on a call

but to be fair, it did bugger all on those buzz anyway, and these do a pretty good job of just sort of blocking out all that environmental guff that's...

My second pair didn't clack but made those other noises. For $250 (on sale) I expect the materials to be top notch and not make noise just because I move (the Bose and JBL didn't have this flaw). The battery life was okay, better than the Bose but I use my headphones daily for my commute and the gym so I had to charge them once a week. My old non-ANC headphones had 40 hour battery life and lasted me weeks so in comparison that was a let down

Feature wise im looking for good audio quality, I liked the 400BT sound enough to not care to swap from them but I didn't absolutely love them, I thought they lacked a little something. Battery life just has to be decent enough, I don't often listen for more than a couple of hours on Bluetooth. I don't know if I want ANC, I have never used a set with ANC and the only offering at this price point seems to be the Liberty Air 2 Pros, but I wouldn't want to give up significantly better comfort or audio quality for it.

So my first pair of headphone I got were the beats wireless studio, I recently decided it’s time for an upgrade and I had bough the Sony WH-1000XM4 and I love the wireless and battery life about it. I also like the noise canceling but once I started listening to it more I could tell they sounded ok but I wanted better sound. What are the best sound quality headphones for under 400$?

Sennheiser sent these in for review, but you can expect my zero filter opinion. As always, Pros and cons included. Okay, let's get stuck in [Music] He...

So I currently own a pair of Bluetooth Sony WH-1000XM4's that I mainly take with me to work and just wear at all times of the day when needed. Noise cancelling is excellent on them and the audio feels so close, intimate and clear, from YouTube videos to music. They might be the best headphones I've ever used.

Hey everyone. I've been reading a ton of post on here so thank you, I think y'all have helped me narrow it down to a few but I'm very very new to Bluetooth headphones. I got my first set last month, the Soundcore life notes and there ahhh ok. Sound and fit could be better for $49

These are by far some of the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. The noise canceling is top notch in every environment I've needed to use them (mostly the office with an open concept, and airplane travel), which means I can listen to music or other content at a reasonable volume with full clarity. Having them paired to my computer and phone at the same time is a great convenience that will be a requirement when I replace them eventually. I use them for ~8+ hours a day, Monday - Friday, with minimal ear fatigue

Most of the reason I give only 3 stars is because of how uncomfortable these earbuds are. My ears are relatively large and even I found these earbuds painful to keep in for more than 30 minutes. The battery life on the buds is not impressive but not bad. Mine lasted a little over 4 hours on a charge

However, at a price point of $500 Canadian (with all these issues) I can't say they're the best at this time. So if you're thinking of buying these XM4's, my advice would be to just wait it out. Let Sony roll out a few patches, while you stay current with these threads to see if any actual improvements are made. Thanks for taking the time to read

Yes, the price is high, but there’s an argument to be made for these as the best sounding cable-free in-ears below $250. They're not the best for the gym, but if your priority is audio performance, the CX 400BT earphones earn our Editors' Choice award for their fantastic sound quality and user-friendly design.

It appears that it would protect the headphones and hold up well with travel. A 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable is included

These don’t last nearly as long as they claim. They claim to last 20 hours on a full charge. I estimate last about a quarter of that. I’ll listen to these a couple hours a day max