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Sony WH-1000XM4

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Given that they replace the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning WH-1000XM3, one of the most popular pairs of headphones on the planet, the arrival of the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones is quite a big deal.

Sony hasn’t exactly gone back to the drawing board for the WH-1000XM4, but there are a few subtle differences. The plastics used around the earcups and sliders are more textured, helping give the impression of being sturdier. They don’t look quite as stylish as a pair of B&W PX7

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