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General

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Series

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1000X4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker press names 1000X series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3577, MJE14LL/A, MJE34LL/A, MJE44LL/A, MJE64LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Apple store SKUs in the page data: MJE14LL/A Black, MJE34LL/A Cloud, MJE44LL/A Sky, MJE64LL/A Pink. These are US SKUs. A3577 is the hardware model number from MacRumors.13Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/beats-360Read 14 October 2026MacRumors: model number A3577, seen in FCC (May 2026), ANATEL (August 20) and UAE (August 21) regulatory filings.14Retailer pageabt.com/Beats-by-Dr.-Dre-Beats-360-Over-Ear-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-in-Black-with-Black-Performance-Knit-Cushions-MJE14LLA/p/247573.htmlRead 14 October 2026

YY30131Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.

GTIN / EAN

195951201382, 19595120147414Retailer pageabt.com/Beats-by-Dr.-Dre-Beats-360-Over-Ear-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-in-Black-with-Black-Performance-Knit-Cushions-MJE14LLA/p/247573.htmlRead 14 October 2026UPC 195951201382 for MJE14LL/A Black. The Cloud listing MJE34LL/A shows UPC 195951201474. Pink and Sky UPCs were not found.15Retailer pageabt.com/Beats-by-Dr.-Dre-Beats-360-Over-Ear-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-in-Cloud-with-Cloud-Performance-Knit-Cushions-MJE34LLA/p/247580.htmlRead 14 October 2026UPC 195951201474 for MJE34LL/A Cloud.

454873617980610Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact Black model WH1000XM4CB.CE7 product details table, EAN 4548736179806. Applies to this UK/EU Black SKU only, not every color or US bundle.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

22 September 20262Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Press release dated September 22, 2026. Orders opened the same day.

7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats store shows New, Add to bag and a buyable state.

Available10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact current Black product has price, delivery and purchase availability. September first availability remains separately sourced.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony WH-1000XM49Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Exact current review explicitly calls WH-1000XM4 its predecessor. This is the revived M4 branch, not a claim that XM6 is its predecessor.26Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-launch-162596Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-1000XM4C an updated version of the WH-1000XM4 and calls the XM4 its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$349.991Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026US price $349.99 on the Beats store and Apple store pages.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026$349.99 (U.S.) on apple.com.

$299.993Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US September 7, 2026 manufacturer launch release states suggested retail price USD 299.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€349.9511Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026Launch prices: 299.95 GBP, 349.99 USD, 349.95 EUR in Europe, 499.95 AUD. Tax treatment is not stated.12Press articleiphone-ticker.de/beats-360-starten-austauschbare-polster-und-staerkeres-anc-286750Read 14 October 2026349,95 Euro for Germany, orders open from the announcement and on sale on September 24. German prices are published incl. VAT.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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GB, FR, US3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US maker launch release offers the M4 2nd Gen through Sony Electronics and authorized US dealers.10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact WH1000XM4CB.CE7 current UK listing and delivery availability establish GB.11Press releasesony.fr/presscentre/sony-ravive-ses-incontournables-le-wh-1000xm4c-fait-son-grand-retour-aux-cotes-de-ses-best-sellers-milieu-et-entree-de-gammeRead 7 October 2026France price and availability section explicitly offers the current model in September 2026. UK exact retail listing and US Sony announcement separately establish their markets. Not an exhaustive worldwide list.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Cloud, Pink, Sky1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Colours shown: Sky, Cloud, Black, Pink. Variant names read Black with Black Performance Knit Cushions and so on.

Black, Platinum Silver, Lavender7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C color list. Hello Kitty collaboration does not change base hardware.

Segment

Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The maker calls it an all-new flagship over-ear headphone for commuting, working, training and traveling. Stored as music, the closest segment option.

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4cRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones (circumaural).

Over-ear7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact product section explicitly comfortable over-ear design.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

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Closed5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same exact maker table Headphone Type Closed.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Headband with telescoping arms.

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Fold them flat for around-the-neck comfort or to store them in their woven ripstop case.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/beats-360-headphones-reviewRead 14 October 2026The ear cups rotate flat like the AirPods Max 2 and do not fold into a ball.

Flat and inward4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 storing: rotate both units flat, fold one unit toward headband. Both flat swivel and inward fold proved.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The earcups rotate individually for a more personalized fit.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page 13 explicitly rotate units to flatten.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Custom-designed dual-magnet dynamic driver.

Dynamic13Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_158XM4V2BK/Sony-WH-1000XM4C-Black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current M4 2nd Gen product details explicitly identify dynamic 40 mm drivers. Public indexed product text retrieved. No older WH-1000XM4 driver fact transferred. Independently reproduced actual public indexed Product Highlights under exact M4C Black URL. Live normal curl 403 is not bypassed, legacy XM4 rows excluded.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm11Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 360 uses a new acoustic platform built around 40mm dual-magnet drivers with triple-layer diaphragms. The maker does not state the diameter. No other source contradicts it.

40mm5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Public indexed exact maker specification cells: 40 mm playback driver. Direct fetch intermittent.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Powerful 40 mm drivers paragraph explicitly LCP diaphragms, not merely a coating.

Magnet

Dual neodymium magnets1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Each driver has dual neodymium magnets.

Neodymium14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-wh1000xm4c-wireless-bluetooth-noisecancelling-headphones-lavender-10310256.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current Lavender technical specifications table, Driver type: Neodymium drivers. Shared M4C hardware, not its pad or diaphragm material.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Min4 HzMax40 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 4 Hz to 40 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. Not passive acoustic range.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table A2DP transmission band at LDAC 96 kHz sampling/990 kbps. 44.1 kHz band 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Not acoustic response.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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16Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 16 ohms at 1 kHz headset off. Powered figure 40 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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101dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 101 dB/mW headset off. Powered 106 dB/mW. No older XM 4 value transferred.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119 explicitly dB/mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes24Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C support-linked current Sound Connect page explicitly says smartphone-configured Equalizer carries over to PC without PC app. Actual model EQ independently supported by exact guide and maker sound page. Active Bluetooth route. Generic model-dependent other features are not inherited, passive analog EQ unproved.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Fine-tune paragraph explicitly 10-band equalizer.

EQ presets

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Hard, Soft, Heavy, Clear, Game9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model measured EQ chart tabs in public article data name these five presets. Regional Apache 207 future profile excluded.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking is on the page. Dolby Atmos is named in the maker press release.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and Dolby Atmos.

360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 About 360 Reality Audio, supported service/content required.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Accelerometer and gyroscope in the left earcup. Personalized Spatial Audio needs an iPhone with a TrueDepth camera and works with Apple devices.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats' most advanced Active Noise Cancellation.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 ANC and noise-canceling chapter.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts pages 14-16 identify external and internal noise-canceling microphones.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

81Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Eight of the nine microphones are used for Active Noise Cancellation.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation.11Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026Eight ANC microphones.

415Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-1Read 7 October 2026Noise cancellation paragraph explicitly two microphones on each earcup. Four across both earcups. Help Guide parts chapter independently identifies internal and external ANC microphones. This is not the voice microphone count.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026ANC adapts to the environment and the user's fit.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 automatically adjusts noise cancellation based on detected actions.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Transparency mode listed in the audio technology section.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 Ambient Sound Control.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page adjusts ambient mode.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly automatic Speak-to-Chat audio detection and settings.

Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Even bass, recessed upper mids from about 1.6 to 3.4 kHz, a dip near 7 kHz and extended upper treble.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements prose and current product chart, Default profile. SoundGuys published method uses B&K 5128 and SoundCheck. Connection, codec and firmware not stated. No numerical deviation from target inferred.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published headphone method: B&K 5128 head and torso simulator, 1704C-102 interface and SoundCheck. Do not infer unreported M4C codec, firmware or connection.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Street and incidental noise are attenuated. Office noise and wind are less effectively suppressed. The review unit also had call crackles and dropouts near three previously paired devices.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current article microphone test section and ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant samples. SoundGuys method uses a calibrated artificial mouth and recorded speech with controlled background noise. Source unit caveat retained. Connection codec and firmware unstated.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published speech method uses calibrated artificial mouth, recorded speech and controlled ideal, background-noise, wind and reverberation conditions.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine microphones are built into the headphones and there is no boom microphone. A dedicated voice mic with beam-forming sits among them.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).

Microphone element

MEMS2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine advanced digital MEMS microphones.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Eight MEMS microphones are used for ANC.

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Three microphones for voice pickup. Two of them are shared with ANC and one is an additional microphone.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Three for voice pickup with two shared with ANC.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

91Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine microphones total.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Nine microphones. Eight for ANC and three for voice pickup, with two shared.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats says it uses digital signal processors designed for machine-learning algorithms to improve microphone quality. Speech enhancement and environmental noise suppression are on by default.16Reviewmanofmany.com/tech/audio/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026The voice-processing architecture uses AI-trained machine learning algorithms and a three-microphone beam-forming array. Stored as AI.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026FAQ says Beats 360 is wireless-only and connects over Bluetooth. The USB-C port is for charging.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Exclusively Bluetooth.

Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth connection chapters plus page 72 analog cable. USB charging is not USB audio.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRS5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table stereo mini plug, TRS audio-only cable confirmed by exact review.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 stereo-mini cable/input-jack diagram.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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1.2m5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table approximate 1.2 m headphone cable, charging cable not included in EU base.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026USB-C port for charging only.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026FAQ: no wired audio connection of any kind. The USB-C port is for charging.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026The USB-C port is power and charging only. No lossless playback.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly cannot listen via USB-C.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026FAQ: no wired audio connection, so no passive listening.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026No 3.5mm jack and no USB audio. Cannot play over a cable.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 explicitly playback with headset off. Built-in voice mic unavailable through supplied cable, smartphone microphone used.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle in the box.

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 104: maximum Bluetooth communication distance approximately 10 m. Varies with obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Maker claim, not a measured range.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology. The FAQ says Class 1 Bluetooth 5.3.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Class 1 Bluetooth 5.3.

6.05Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats 360 exclusively relies on Bluetooth 5.3 using the AAC and SBC codecs. Gizbot gives the same list. The maker does not publish codecs.8Reviewgizbot.com/gadgets/reviews/beats-360-review-the-gym-headphone-that-costs-audiophile-money-129061.htmlRead 14 October 2026Codecs are AAC and SBC. No LDAC, no aptX, no LC3 and no Hi-Res Wireless badge.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LDAC requires compatible host and sound-quality-priority setting.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly reports absent LE audio features on this exact model. Future update is speculation, not stored.

AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026They support Apple's Audio Sharing feature but lack proper Auracast support elsewhere. Gizbot also says no Auracast.8Reviewgizbot.com/gadgets/reviews/beats-360-review-the-gym-headphone-that-costs-audiophile-money-129061.htmlRead 14 October 2026Lists no Auracast among what is missing.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly No Auracast. Bluetooth 6.0 alone is not Auracast proof.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 69. Audio streams switch, not mix.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 69 explicitly two devices simultaneously.

Paired devices remembered

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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 42: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Android features include Fast Pair.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Supports Apple one-touch pairing and Google Fast Pair.

Google Fast Pair18Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-5Read 7 October 2026Google Fast Pair Android one-tap pairing paragraph and logo. Swift Pair claims for CH730N and CH530 are not transferred to M4C.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Compatible with Apple and Android devices. Works as basic Bluetooth headphones with other non-Apple devices with limited functionality. The Beats support FAQ also names a Windows-based PC for manual pairing.5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Manual pairing steps cover iPhone or iPad, Android and other Bluetooth devices such as a Windows-based PC.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ABeats 360

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth is the only audio connection. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

BSony WH-1000XM4C

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android and iPhone pairing plus receiving/making calls chapters establish Bluetooth HFP/HSP speech. Printed page 98 computer video-call section selects WH-1000XM4C Hands-Free for both speaker and microphone and explicitly refers to Windows 11 and Mac pairing. Console and analog voice paths excluded.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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930mAh19Retailer pagedigitec.ch/en/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-wireless-headphones-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical battery table: 930 mAh. Headset capacity, not an external case or combined packs. Minimum/typical qualification not published. Maker Reference Guide confirms rechargeable 3.7 V lithium-ion battery but does not publish mAh. No Wh-derived capacity. Independently corroborated by exact Black CE7 RTV Euro AGD table, which explicitly labels 930 mAh nominal. No Wh-derived number.25Retailer pageeuro.com.pl/sluchawki/sony-wh-1000xm4c-anc-nauszne-bluetooth-czarny.bhtmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black WH-1000XM4CB.CE7 table explicitly Pojemność nominalna 930 mAh. Published nominal headset battery capacity, corroborates retained Digitec claim, not inferred from 3.441 Wh or 3.7 V.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/beats-360-headphones-reviewRead 14 October 2026Beats offers a $79 mail-in or carry-in battery replacement service. A user-replaceable self-service option is only promised for the coming months. So the battery is not user-swappable now.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

27Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026The Beats 360 uses a truly wireless design with a separate battery, antenna and processor in each ear cup. T3 and BGR say the same.10Reviewbgr.com/2264872/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026BGR says each earcup contains its own battery, antenna and processor in a true wireless design.11Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026With the Beats 360 the company moved to what it describes as a true wireless architecture, each earcup containing its own battery, antenna and processing components.

110Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact model product details: Batteries required 1 x Li-Ion (included). One supplied headset battery assembly, not a claim about internal cell count.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ABeats 360

Connection	ANC	Spatial audio	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	32
Bluetooth	No	Not available	32
Bluetooth	No	Not available	24

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Up to 32 hours with ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio on. The press release adds 32 hours with Adaptive EQ when ANC and Transparency are off, and 24 hours in Transparency mode. Test used AAC 256 kbps tracks at 50 percent volume with an iPhone. The Bluetooth codec is not named.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/company/press/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Footnote 10: tested by Apple in August 2026 with preproduction units and iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Plus. 358 iTunes tracks at 256 kbps AAC, volume 50 percent. ANC on or Adaptive EQ: 32 hours. Transparency mode: 24 hours. The 32 hour ANC row was tested with Spatial Audio and head tracking enabled. The Adaptive EQ row (ANC and Transparency off) and the Transparency row do not state a spatial audio setting. The Bluetooth codec is not named.

BSony WH-1000XM4C

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	27
Bluetooth	No	34
Analog	Yes	19
Analog	No	32

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32, table visually checked. AAC/SBC Bluetooth ANC on 27 h and ANC/ambient off 34 h. LDAC ANC on 20 h and off 27 h omitted because codec column absent. Powered analog ANC on 19 h and off 32 h. Call and ambient-only rows excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.

Battery life (claimed, max)

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

34h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

27h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

34h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026USB-C at the base of the left earcup.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/charge-beats-devd3f7c0875/webRead 14 October 2026Connect headphones to a power outlet using a USB-C cable and a compatible power adapter.5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Charge using the USB-C port at the base of the left earcup.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

Not available

180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 30: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 5-minute charge provides up to 1 hour of playback.

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32: 3 minutes charging.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 5-minute charge provides up to 1 hour of playback. Tested with ANC, Spatial Audio and head tracking enabled.

1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.

Use while charging

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/charge-beats-devd3f7c0875/webRead 14 October 2026Charge Beats while you listen: connect Beats Pill or Beats 360 to a power outlet using a USB-C cable and a compatible power adapter.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Physical buttons on the back of the earcups: volume rocker and play/pause on the right, power and listening mode on the left.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/webRead 14 October 2026Right earcup: play/pause button and volume rocker. Left earcup: power button and listening mode button.

Buttons, Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts chapter buttons and touch sensor, page 26-28 touch operations.

Volume control

Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Volume up and down rocker on the right earcup.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/webRead 14 October 2026Press the volume rocker on the right earcup.

Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch swipe up/down. Analog cable uses source-device controls.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 assigns NC/AMB button double-press to Quick Access service. Not universal remapping of every control.

Wear detection

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026No wear-detection sensor mentioned. Android Central, BGR, Gizbot and 9to5Mac say there is no automatic play or pause on removal.8Reviewgizbot.com/gadgets/reviews/beats-360-review-the-gym-headphone-that-costs-audiophile-money-129061.htmlRead 14 October 2026There is no wear detection sensor, so taking them off does not pause anything.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/headphones/beats-360-headphones-reviewRead 14 October 2026The ear cups do not include wear-detection sensors, so they do not auto play or pause. Listed under reasons to avoid as no on-head detection.10Reviewbgr.com/2264872/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lacks auto-play/pause when removing them.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 8 plus wearing chapter: music pause/resume and power off based on removal.

Voice assistant

Siri, Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Press and hold the play/pause button for Siri or Android voice assistant. Hands-free Hey Siri is supported.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/webRead 14 October 2026Do any of the following on the right earcup. Use Siri or voice assistant pages in the same guide.

Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 100-103 Google app Android/Siri iPhone, hold touch panel more than 1 second. No Hey Siri.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The slim headband has its own memory foam cushion.

Padded20Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4cRead 7 October 2026October 5, 2026 current-model review build paragraph explicitly describes padding on both the earpads and headband.

Headband material

Memory foam with Performance Knit cover1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Headband cushion is memory foam. The included cushions are Performance Knit, a breathable knit. Android Central describes knit covers.

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Frame material

Stainless steel telescoping arms1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026The telescoping stainless steel arms are adjustable.

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Ear cup material

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Plastic21Reviewgizmodo.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-review-still-kind-of-goated-2000810045Read 7 October 2026Exact current review identifies matte plastic outer earcups. Internal frame and headband material not inferred.

Ear pad material

Memory foam wrapped in Performance Knit textile1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Ear cushions are built from acoustically engineered memory foam. The included Performance Knit cushions wrap the foam in a breathable knit. UltraPlush engineered leather cushions are sold separately.

Faux leather9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current review identifies faux-leather over-ear padding. Polymer chemistry not stated.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Interchangeable and detachable cushions for earcups and headband.5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Interchangeable cushions detach and reattach in seconds with no tools.

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model build section explicitly allows hand removal for cleaning and replacement.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Twist lock5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026To remove an ear cushion, rotate it counterclockwise. Rotate clockwise to attach. Line up the tabs and turn the cushion clockwise until it clicks into place.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Not available

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Sweat and water resistant, IPX4 rated under IEC 60529.

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions, Headband cushion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Interchangeable ear and headband cushions. Cushion Kits are sold separately.

Ear pads, Headphone cable1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact model guide 72 detachable headphone cable. Pads separately proven by current SoundGuys review. Battery assembly remains report-only because the European reference self-repair sentence could not be independently reread during verification. Normal-operation battery swapping is not inferred.9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Build section explicitly allows removing current ear pads by hand for cleaning and replacement.

Software

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Companion app

Beats app7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats app on Android. On iOS the settings are in the Settings app.

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.

App platforms

Android7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Beats app for Android only. iPhone settings live in iOS Settings.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes5Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats 360 receives firmware updates automatically through an up-to-date Apple device or the Beats app for Android. Beats recommends firmware 4A262 or later. Beats app update path also confirmed by BGR.7Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-360-review-163545Read 14 October 2026Reviewer notes Beats app on Android and Settings on iOS.10Reviewbgr.com/2264872/beats-360-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Beats app for Android lets users see battery status and force firmware updates.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

294.5g(10.4 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Weight 294.5 g (10.39 oz). The page does not say whether this is with cushions. The headphones are sold with the cushions fitted.

253g(8.9 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 253 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Width165.5Height191.3Depth87.1mm(6.5 × 7.5 × 3.4 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Width 165.5 mm, depth 87.1 mm, height 191.3 mm.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Exact feature page shows Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless logos with LDAC high-resolution description.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

BCGA357713Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/beats-360Read 14 October 2026MacRumors confirms A3577 in the US FCC database from May 2026. The ID BCGA3577 (Apple grantee code BCG plus product code A3577) comes from a search result listing. The FCC database was not opened. Apple IDs for other Beats headphones follow the same pattern.

AK8YY301323Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3013/Letter/02-FCC-Authorization-Letter-9381384Read 7 October 2026Public FCC filing metadata identifies full FCC ID AK8YY3013, product code YY3013 and Sony Corporation. Exact maker manual cover maps WH-1000XM4C to YY3013. Original FCC exhibit fetch returned 403, not treated as a read document.

Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026360 Reality Audio section explicitly calls these certified headphones. This is separate from Hi-Res logos and does not prove a bundled paid spatial licence or head tracking.

In the box

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In the box

Beats 360 headphones, Color-matched Performance Knit cushions, Woven ripstop fabric case, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Beats 360 headphones, color-matched Performance Knit cushions, woven ripstop fabric case and Quick Start Guide. Cushion Kits, USB-C cable and power adapter are sold separately.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Carrying case, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12 headset, analog cable, case and documents. USB-A to USB-C cable supplied only for mainland China, omitted from European base.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ABeats 360

Not available

BSony WH-1000XM4C

Type	Length (m)	Count
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026One analog cable from guide page 12, published approximate 1.2 m maker length.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026Woven ripstop fabric case is included.

Hard22Retailer pagegalaxus.de/de/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-kabellos-kopfhoerer-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical accessories table identifies Headphone case: Hard Case. Maker includes one carrying case. No old XM4 case specification transferred.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-3601Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4cRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker model page.

Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-3601Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/beats-360Read 14 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specifications5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official exact-model Specifications page. HTML specification sheet, not a fabricated PDF document.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/web3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beats-360-ew8rpn8weury/webRead 14 October 2026Apple Support user guide page Use your Beats 360.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete current English maker guide, 120 pages. Shared regional sibling model is not added as another product.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 14 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Apple-branded and Beats-branded hardware, US English page. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. Gizbot says the one year warranty applies in India too.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/183151/sony-headphones-WH1000XM4CB-warranty.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony original Video and Audio Limited Warranty card, page 1, one year from original purchase for Sony or authorized-dealer purchases in the US and Canada. Linked by Abt exact WH1000XM4C/B product Warranty anchor. Scanned card visually read. Not an EU statutory-rights duration.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.