Sony WH-1000XM4CB Noise Cancelling Wireless Over Ear Headphones - Black

Introducing the Sony WH-1000XM4C Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones – back by popular demand.

One of the most-loved headphones in Sony's celebrated 1000X series returns, refined and refreshed: with updated sound quality, a classic design, and a choice of colours to suit your style.

Part of the world-famous 1000X series, the WH-1000XM4C bring exceptional noise cancelling. Four precision microphones feed the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, while Personal Noise Cancellation Optimiser fine-tunes it to your unique fit and Adaptive Sound Control learns your routine. Switch to Ambient Sound mode, or use Quick Attention mode to let the world back in.

Refined and retuned from the original WH-1000XM4, and following the sound direction of the latest 1000X headphones, the WH-1000XM4C offer richer, clearer vocals, bass with real attack and rhythm, and a wider soundstage. With a 40mm driver unit and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, experience breathtaking detail, wire-free. DSEE Extreme uses Edge-AI to restore lost detail, and the WH-1000XM4C are 360 Reality Audio certified. Customise it all with the new 10-band equaliser in the Sony | Sound Connect app.

The WH-1000XM4C look as good as they sound, folding neatly into a remarkably compact hard case, small enough to slip into any bag, keeping them fully protected. Soft, cushioned earpads and an adjustable headband make hours of listening effortless.

With up to 34 hours of battery life (27 hours with Noise Cancelling on), the WH-1000XM4C are built to keep going, with quick charging for when time is short.

Sony's Precise Voice Pickup Technology combines five built-in microphones for clear hands-free calls, while Multipoint Connection lets you pair with two Bluetooth devices at once.

The touch-sensitive earcup lets you control your music, calls, and voice assistant with a simple tap or swipe. Speak-to-Chat and Wearing Detection pause playback automatically, and the Sony | Sound Connect app lets you tailor it all.

Features

Noise Cancelling

Famed 1000X series noise cancelling

Part of the world-famous 1000X series, the WH-1000XM4C bring exceptional noise cancelling to a new generation. Four precision microphones feed the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, while the Bluetooth® Audio SoC analyses audio, noise, and acoustics more than 700 times a second, adapting to any environment in real time. Whether you're navigating crowds, on the train, or escaping city chatter, the WH-1000XM4C help you sink into your own private audio world.

Personal Noise Cancellation Optimiser fine-tunes noise cancelling to your unique fit, analysing wearing conditions like head shape and whether you wear glasses, while Adaptive Sound Control learns your routine and adjusts noise cancelling and ambient sound automatically, based on where you are.

When you need to hear what's going on, switch to Ambient Sound mode. Or use Quick Attention mode: cover the right earcup to instantly lower the volume without removing your headphones.

Sound Quality

Premium Sound Quality

The WH-1000XM4C are refined and retuned from the original WH-1000XM4. By following the sound direction of the latest 1000X headphones, these headphones offer richer, clearer vocals, bass with real attack and rhythm, and a wider, more expansive soundstage. With a 40mm driver unit, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, you can experience breathtaking detail, wire-free.

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music in real time. By recognising instruments, genres, and song elements such as vocals and interludes, it restores high-range sound lost in compression. The WH-1000XM4C are also 360 Reality Audio certified. Analyse your ear shape via the Sony | Sound Connect app for a truly immersive experience.

Customise it all with the new 10-band equaliser in the Sony | Sound Connect app. Lift vocals, deepen bass, or save your own settings.

Comfort / Design

All day comfort

The WH-1000XM4C look as good as they sound, with a classic, refined design in a choice of colours to suit your style. They fold neatly into a remarkably compact hard case, small enough to slip into any bag, keeping them fully protected wherever you go. And thanks to the soft, cushioned earpads and adjustable headband, you can listen to your favourite music for hours in total comfort, whether you're on a long flight, working from a café, or unwinding at home.

Battery Life

Battery built to last

With up to 34 hours of battery life, or 27 hours with Noise Cancelling on, the WH-1000XM4C are designed to keep up with your day. From your morning commute to a late-night playlist, you'll have the power to stay immersed in your music, podcasts, or calls.

Running low on power? Just 3 minutes of charging gets you 1 hour of playtime, perfect for those last-minute boosts.

Smart Control

Intuitive controls

The touch-sensitive earcup lets you control your music, calls, and voice assistant with a simple tap or swipe, so you can play, pause, skip tracks, adjust volume, or answer a call without reaching for your phone.

Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses your music the moment you start talking, so you can hold a conversation without touching your headphones, while Wearing Detection pauses playback when you take them off and resumes when you put them back on.

For total convenience, Multipoint Connection lets you pair the WH-1000XM4C with two Bluetooth devices at the same time, such as your laptop and smartphone, so when a call comes in, you're automatically connected.

For even more control, the Sony | Sound Connect app lets you tailor the whole experience, adjusting the sound, fine-tuning noise cancelling, and setting up your controls just the way you like them.