Sony WF-1000XM4 true-wireless NC headphones (silver)

The compact Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds fit securely, play music wirelessly, and knock out distractions with adaptive noise cancellation. Premium all-purpose earbuds from Sony When Sony developed the WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds, it would've been easy to rest on their laurels. After all, they've already established their "1000X" headphone lineage as a true noise-canceling juggernaut - so they could coast on name alone. Instead, Sony swung for the fences with a complete redesign. And after auditioning these earbuds for a week, I feel they've knocked it into the upper deck. Much like their over-ear counterpart , these 'XM4s simply excel at everything they do. These earbuds are 100% wire-free and play music via Bluetooth version 5.2, the strongest most reliable Bluetooth available. They also feature top-notch noise cancellation and spacious, detailed sound courtesy of Sony's new V1 processor chip. But no single ingredient sticks out above the others - they all blend together to create a delightful dish. WF-1000XM3 vs. WF-1000XM4 While the whole may be greater than the sum of its parts, the 'XM4s have some absolutely killer attributes. I think they are best illustrated by comparing them to the previous generation Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds - one of our top-selling and best-received true wireless models. (And full disclosure, my "everyday" earbuds for the last couple of years.) Each WF-1000XM4 earbud includes a single 6mm driver, dual beam-forming mics, and an array of cutting-edge microchips and sensors. The 'XM3s have been a trustworthy companion during late nights when my 1-year-old wakes up. I can pop in one earbud or both and listen to podcasts while I rock him to sleep. They connect to my phone easily and just work - no weird pairing issues or audio dropouts. I know that sounds like a low bar, but I've learned not to take it for granted with wireless technology. Certainly not when I'm fumbling for my phone at 3:45 AM. They work so well, I went into this review wi