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Sony WH-1000XM4 vs soundcore Q30

Product A: Sony

WH-1000XM4

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Q30

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  • 26 different values
  • 37 known for one only
  • 26 the same
  • 63 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 38hB: 80hsoundcore is 42 h higher.
  2. Quick chargeA: 5hB: 10hsoundcore is 5 h higher.
  3. Wireless rangeA: 10mB: 15msoundcore is 5 m higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A254g
B260g

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ASony WH-1000XM4
Bsoundcore Q30

General

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Series
1000X1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Life4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The sibling feed entry us.soundcore.com/products/a3028011.json carries the tag Life Series.
Model numbers
WH-1000XM41Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
A3028, A3028013, A3028023, A3028033, A30280531Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide title and SN code table are for model A3028.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Product model numbers A3028013 (black), A3028033 (navy) and A3028053 (pink).4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed SKUs: A3028013 Black, A3028033 Midnight Blue, A3028053 Sakura Pink, A3028023 White.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number A3028, Mfr Part Number A3028031, model name Life Q30.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
194644062132, 194644224219, 194644064792, 1946440648154Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed barcodes: 194644062132 Black, 194644064792 Midnight Blue, 194644064815 Sakura Pink, 194644224219 White.
Announced
6 August 20204Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026
October 20207Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Announcement reported on 23 October 2020.
Status
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Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $79.99 to $85.99 by color.
Predecessor
Sony WH-1000XM316Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-headphones-officially-unveiledRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the WH-1000XM4 replace the WH-1000XM3 and calls the XM3 their predecessor.
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Successor
Sony WH-1000XM517Reviewengadget.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-160045478.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the WH-1000XM5 the follow-up to the WH-1000XM4.18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM5-Revised-WH-1000X-headphones-arrive-nearing-the-US-400-mark-with-better-noise-cancellation-more-microphones-and-a-bulkier-design.619279.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WH-1000XM5 the new generation of WH-1000X headphones and an upgrade over the WH-1000XM4.
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Launch price (US)
$349.994Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026US maker MSRP 349.99 USD. August 6 was announcement/preorder. Actual August retail comes from the retrospective review. Unproved EUR tax scope omitted.
$79.997Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Article body: available for $79.99. The summary line prints $79.95, which is not used.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026
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Colours
Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Silent White4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 20265Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-new-limited-edition-wh-1000xm4-silent-whiteRead 5 October 2026April 20, 2021 maker release adds Silent White to Black and Silver. Matching accessories and an extra topcoat are finish changes.6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm4/buyRead 5 October 2026Current official indexed store identifies Midnight Blue WH1000XM4L.CE7. Other finishes have launch evidence. Direct store body unavailable. Only public official indexed label/image read.
Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink, White4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Color options: Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink and White.
Segment
Music4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026
Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The maker sells it as music and travel noise cancelling headphones.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: ear placement over ear.9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: type over-ear, circumaural headphones.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Closed9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: acoustics, closed back headphones.
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Headband1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the headband length for a comfortable fit.
Folding
Flat and inward11Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Travel section states swivel and folding structure. Official folded picture shows flat cups and one cup folded inward. No nonexistent guide storage pages cited.
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Swivelling ear cups
Yes11Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Travel section states swivel structure. Silent White maker store also describes inward cup rotation for packing.
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Dynamic3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 202640 mm dome driver with CCAW voice coil. Stereo channel count does not establish driver count.
40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40 mm.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
Drivers per side
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12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004670/en_US/000004670.pdfRead 20 October 2026Soundcore Life Q30 user manual (2022 print), Specifications page: Driver size 40 mm x 2. Two drivers in total, one per ear cup. The 2022 manual also lists Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 and 60 hours, so only the driver count is taken from it.
Diaphragm material
Aluminum-coated LCP2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact official indexed specification says aluminium-coated LCP. Direct page body unavailable. No full direct access claimed.
Silk4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: 40 mm drivers with highly flexible silk diaphragms.
Magnet
Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min4 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026JEITA headphone acoustic response 4 Hz to 40 kHz. Not Bluetooth radio or microphone response.
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20 Hz - 40 kHz, no test conditions. Anker Japan splits it into 20 Hz - 20 kHz over Bluetooth and 16 Hz - 40 kHz over the AUX cable. The manual wins between maker documents.
Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. LDAC at 96 kHz and 990 kbps supports 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The stored maximum requires those LDAC settings.
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Impedance (passive when specified)
16Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wired at 1 kHz. Powered impedance 40 ohms. Passive impedance 16 ohms, used here.
16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The power state is not stated.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: audio impedance 16 ohm.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
101dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wired at 1 kHz. Powered sensitivity 105 dB/mW. Passive sensitivity 101 dB/mW, used here.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Feature bullet: personalize your listening with HearID, EQ modes and adjustable ANC settings in the soundcore app.
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Sony 360 Reality Audio4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio requires compatible services and content. No Dolby/DTS licence or head tracking inferred.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Noise cancellation page: switch to Noise Cancellation mode with the NC button. It is enabled by default on power-up.
ANC type
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Hybrid4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: hybrid active noise cancellation with dual noise-detecting microphones. Hybrid is stored as the ANC type.
ANC microphones
44Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Two Dual Noise Sensor microphones per cup. Four ANC microphones across the headset. Shared voice roles do not create extra capsules.
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Adaptive ANC
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 118 automatic noise-control adjustment by behaviour recognition, Adaptive Sound Control. No automatic ear-fit calibration inferred.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Transparency page: switch with the NC button or touch the right ear cup for 1 second (enabled in the app).
Adjustable transparency
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient sound adjusted in the app. Quick Attention is a temporary gesture, not another ANC strength level.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: the soundcore app adjusts ambient sound levels.
Conversation detection
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speak-to-Chat detects speech and pauses music. Separate from manual Quick Attention.
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
The measured response has a bass emphasis compared with the SoundGuys preference curve. The review compares noise attenuation across frequencies and identifies strong low-frequency ANC. No graph peak is used as a band-average dB value.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys exact-model lab measurements. Firmware and codec not stated. Qualitative bass comparison only. No MDAQS score converted to dB.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Recorded microphone samples show usable speech pickup with mixed results in background noise. Earlier preproduction and later samples are not assigned a shared firmware or codec.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026Recorded speech demos inspected. The original 19 h 59 min battery result used preproduction hardware and is omitted. Public numeric latency, THD, clamping, leakage and weighed mass not found.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Built-in3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone for hands-free calls over Bluetooth. The microphone does not work with the AUX cable.
Microphone element
MEMS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Microphone pickup pattern
Omnidirectional1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Voice microphones
54Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Precise Voice Pickup uses five physical headset microphones for calls and Speak-to-Chat. Separate from the four ANC microphones.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
Min50Max8,000Hz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Effective microphone range 50 Hz to 8 kHz. MEMS omnidirectional microphones.
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
DSP4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly names advanced audio signal processing for Precise Voice Pickup. DSP, without an AI claim. DSEE Edge AI is music restoration.
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Call and assistant chapters explicitly feed microphone pickup to the listener. Adjustable sidetone intensity not proved.
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired listening page: the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable plays audio from an external device. Bluetooth is the wireless connection. Bluetooth mode and the buttons are disabled in wired listening.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. 3.5 mm TRS, not a TRRS voice cable. Included OFC cable approximately 1.2 m.
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Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: 3.5 mm Input. Wired listening page: connect the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable.
Longest included cable
1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port. The port is for charging.
Audio over USB-C cable
No8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026Review identifies USB-C charging and analog wired playback. Guide page 20 disables playback while connected to USB, confirming charging-only operation.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview and charging pages list the USB-C port for charging only. Wired audio uses the 3.5 mm input.
Passive wired listening
Yes2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Official specification explicitly supports passive operation. Full Help Guide confirms listening while powered off.
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Wireless receiver
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None3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list no wireless receiver or dongle. Bluetooth only.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate line-of-sight range 10 m. No indoor range guarantee.
15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15 m.
Bluetooth
5.01Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3. The 2022 Life Q30 manual and 2024 reviews give Bluetooth 5.0, so the current revision is newer than the first hardware.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3, profiles AVRCP, A2DP, HFP and HSP.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
SBC, AAC3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: supported codecs AAC and SBC.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two concurrent Bluetooth devices with Connect to 2 devices enabled. Page 137 excludes LDAC in this mode. No concurrent analog and Bluetooth playback.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: connect the headphones with two devices at the same time.
Multipoint devices
23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
21Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to eight remembered devices. A ninth pairing replaces the oldest. Two active connections are a separate count.
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly names Google Fast Pair.
Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pair for Android 6.0 or higher.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0+ with Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.
Connection per platform
ASony WH-1000XM4
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Android, iPhone, Windows 10/8.1 and Mac pairing chapters. Computer calls use HFP/HSP input/output. No console route inferred from jack availability.
Bsoundcore Q30
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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800mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh, input 5 V 0.75 A. Retailer listings of the Upgraded version print 720 mAh, which conflicts. The maker manual is stored.
Swappable battery
No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 132 requires Sony dealer replacement of the built-in battery. No user hot-swapping.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASony WH-1000XM4
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothYesAAC30
BluetoothNoAAC38
BluetoothYesSBC30
BluetoothNoSBC38
BluetoothYesLDAC24
BluetoothNoLDAC30
AnalogYesNot available22
AnalogNoNot available36
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 21 to 22 document music playback after a full charge. With DSEE Extreme and Speak-to-Chat off, AAC and SBC each allow up to 30 hours with ANC on or 38 hours with ANC and Ambient Sound Mode off. LDAC allows 24 hours with ANC on or 30 hours with both noise-control modes off. The separate rows preserve each named codec. Powered analog playback allows 22 hours with ANC on or 36 hours with both noise-control modes off. Volume is unspecified. Standby and calling durations are excluded. DSEE-enabled estimates are lower and are not mixed with these rows.
Bsoundcore Q30
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes50
BluetoothNo80
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC on up to 50 hours, with ANC off up to 80 hours. The US store page and Amazon say 70 hours with ANC off. Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: normal mode up to 80 hours, noise cancelling mode up to 50 hours. Matches the maker user guide.
Battery life (claimed, max)
38h
80h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
30h
50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
38h
80h
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging terminal USB Type-C.
Full charge time
180min1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximately three hours using a 1.5 A adapter. Separate from the ten-minute quick-charge claim.
120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page and SPECS table: a full charge takes about 2 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 2 hours.
Quick charge time
10min4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026
10min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. The US store page and Amazon still say a 5-minute charge gives 4 hours.
Quick charge playback
5h4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Maker launch pairs ten-minute charging with up to five hours of wireless playback.
10h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. Charger power and mode are not stated.
Use while charging
No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 20 disables all operations, including music, while connected to USB charging power.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: Do not power on your headphones while charging.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons, Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Buttons, Touch10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Control buttons on the bottom of the ear cups. Holding a palm over the right ear cup for one second enables transparency mode.
Volume control
Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Buttons10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Volume up and down buttons on the ear cups.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 118 allows assigning the CUSTOM button. Assistant assignment replaces its noise-control function.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware (Bluetooth 5.0, firmware 03.50, November 2024): you cannot change what each button does.
Wear detection
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 118 and launch release identify a proximity sensor that pauses/resumes playback on removal/replacement.
No11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/headphones/1413257/anker-soundcore-life-q30-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware: wear detection would be a welcome addition, so it is not supported. The current user guide lists no wear detection.
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 108-117 Google Assistant, Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri. Device, app and region restrictions apply. Google app/Siri use touch hold, without wake words. Assistant assignment can exclude other routes.
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Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly describes headband padding and pressure at the crown.
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Headband material
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Frame material
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Ear cup material
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Plastic10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review text: a plastic design keeps the headphones lightweight. Measured results in this review are not stored, because it tested Bluetooth 5.0 hardware with a 40-hour claim.
Ear pad material
Low-rebound urethane foam12Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/feature_3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Comfort section specifies low-rebound urethane in the pads. This is cushion fill. Generic pleather wording does not establish the covering of a named part.
Protein leather with memory foam padding4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes14Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/articles/00302783Read 8 October 2026The current maker replacement guide explicitly uses WH-1000XM4 as its example and gives model-specific installation directions. The headphones must be turned off before replacement. This is ear-pad replacement, not battery service.
Yes6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Maker Canada store sells Life Q30/Life Tune Ear Cushions as a spare part (SKU A3028013-98).
Ear pad attachment
Clip14Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/articles/00302783Read 8 October 2026The guide identifies six claws that secure each WH-1000XM4 ear-pad frame to the headphone housing. Replacement pads attach by pressing these clips into place.
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Ear pads14Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/articles/00302783Read 8 October 2026The maker documents normal removal and installation of WH-1000XM4 ear pads. No battery or internal electronic part is included.
Ear pads6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Ear cushions are sold as a spare part. The product feed lists them at $9.99 CAD.

Software

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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00269130Read 5 October 2026Exact supported-software page names current Sound Connect. The older manual Headphones Connect name is historical.
soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: download the soundcore app.
App platforms
Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual Apple App Store and Google Play installation instructions. Current Sound Connect name sourced separately.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Firmware update page: the app notifies of a new firmware version when connected.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
254g(9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximate headset weight 254 g. SoundGuys 251 g metadata belongs to a preproduction sample and does not prove a measured retail weight.
260g(9.2 oz)3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: weight about 260 g.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Exact original product displays Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless logos. SBC/AAC do not inherit 40 kHz transmission. Wireless range retains LDAC conditions. Documented NFC cannot be represented in this headset schema.
Hi-Res Audio3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Notes: Hi-Res support applies only with the AUX cable connected. Stored as Hi-Res Audio, not as wireless.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Music, and the product image carries the Hi-Res Audio logo.
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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TCO Certified4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: TCO Certified.

In the box

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In the box
WH-1000XM4 headphones, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Headphone cable, Carrying case, Airplane plug adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Japanese accessory table. Silent White has matching white accessories with the same functions. No AC adapter inherited from another region.
Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, Hard travel case, Quick start guide, Safety manual3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents (translated from Japanese): Life Q30, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, hard travel case, quick start guide, safety manual, 18-month warranty.
Cables included
ASony WH-1000XM4
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
3.5 mm stereo headphone cable1.21
Source13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 9 lists one USB-A to USB-C cable approximately 20 cm long and one headphone cable approximately 1.2 m long. These are the supplied cables. The existing 1.2 m longest-cable value remains valid.
Bsoundcore Q30
TypeCount
USB-C and USB-A charging cable1
3.5 mm AUX cable1
Source3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list a USB-C and USB-A cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. Lengths are not stated.
Carrying case
Hard15Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm4-wirelessRead 8 October 2026The exact original WH-1000XM4 Travel verdict explicitly identifies its hard carrying case. The maker guide confirms that this case is supplied. No optional replacement case or WH-1000XM4C accessory is used.
Hard3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: hard travel case.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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1.5years3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: 18-month warranty, plus 6 months after Anker member registration. The base term is stored.5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, 18 months. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

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