When it came to value for money, the Razer Blackshark V2 took the crown. For build quality, the Logitech Pro X wireless boasted the most premium materials and a solid feel. To come to our decision, then, it came to the overall package and what the most important factor of a set of headphones actually is—sound quality. For us, the Sony just had that wow factor. Throw anything at these headphones and the response back is bliss.
The WH-1000XM4 is just superb, to put it mildly. It is feature-packed with class-leading active noise-canceling, has seamless proximity sensors for zero interruption, and effortless touch controls. Everything on these headphones works exactly how you need it to. We know the Kygo A11/800 has very similar features, but the execution just isn’t quite there with them.
The technology used in the Sony headphones makes commuting a breeze. The noise-canceling can take you away from everything, no matter where you are. On the flip side, switch it to the ambient mode, and communicating with others around you will no longer be a problem. If that isn’t enough, in one setting, when you start talking it automatically switches the volume of your track down so you can hear what others are saying in a conversation. It’s features like these that are sure to be seen in future headphones and just another reason why the WH-1000XM4 has won this battle.
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