Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds Headphones (black or silver) $180
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I'm interested in buying one, but have few concerns.
1) Foam ear tips. How does it compare with common silicon ear tips? How long will foam last? As far as I know, Sony does not sell replacement ear tips.
2) No default volume control. Apparently, you can add it via app by replacing Playback or ANC controls. Why not to keep all and allow more custom settings? This is strictly software/firmware issue. It does not make sense.
3) Complaints about fast battery drain and overheating.
a. Firmware 1.4.2 may be responsible for permanent battery damage. Sony is offering free replacement.
Reddit Discussion. [reddit.com] dmx0 post
b. Some reviews say turning off voice assistant fixes the problem.
https://youtu.be/_JmAZhAiz4I
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Which is better?
- Sony WF-1000XM4
- Sony LinkBuds S
- Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- or something else
I would like to get quality Earbuds that last more than 13 months.
Please, share your experience.
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* Apple improved battery life and touch controls with 2nd generation of Airpods Pro.
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However, I think the delivery driver might have stolen mine. Best Buy used shipt to deliver and it's been 6 hours and we still haven't received them. 🤣
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Running theory is that firmware 1.4.2 and slightly earlier may be related allowing the buds to overheat while charging and even in use. New buds are shipping with 1.5.0 pre-installed, but this has not been released OTA yet to older buds and may or may not fix the issue. It seems that once damage is done it becomes irreversible as old buds with battery drain do not spontaneously resolve on 1.5.0. Other theories include a bad batch of batteries from Sony's supplier in the earlier models. Battery replacement in each bud is possible and has been shown to correct the issue. It requires heating and splitting the case, though. Sony has been replacing affected buds outside the warranty period as it's a known issue at this point. Typically the issue presents as relatively sudden unequal battery drain between the buds and dramatic reduction in playback duration/overheating. From most accounts issues started to present around 12-14 months from purchase and/or once updating to firmware 1.4.2.
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1. Bose is the king in ANC if you're looking for ANC in specific. It's bulky i don't like the design .
2. I'd rate AirPods 2 than Sony in the second spot. Better anc and eco system support .
3. Sony - I like the way it's communicating when the mode is switching . It's not louder than other two .
The foam tips put too much pressure on my ears and would cause them to hurt after an hour or so of use. With the silicone tips I use the earbuds all day with no problem. Good luck and sorry for the very late reply!
The foam tips put too much pressure on my ears and would cause them to hurt after an hour or so of use. With the silicone tips I use the earbuds all day with no problem. Good luck and sorry for the very late reply!
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Also, I have had them fly out of my ear while cycling and although a little scratched, they lived through the ordeal.
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