After several teasers, Japanese tech giant Sony has launched the WF-1000XM4 truly wireless earbuds in India. The launch comes not too long after the company announced the budget WF-C500 TWS earbuds for the Indian market as well. The Sony WF-1000XM4 is a premium high-end earbud and it comes with a Rs. 19,990 (~$270) price tag, slightly cheaper than the $280 price in the US. 
In terms of the design, the new earbuds are not only smaller but also come with a better design that fits the ear better, has improved audio quality, and enhances noise cancellation compared to their predecessor.
The earbuds are equipped with a Sony V1 chip which delivers improved active cancellation of high frequencies and delivers up to 40% lower noise levels when compared to its predecessor. The buds are also touted to be the world’s first TWS earbuds to feature support for Hi-Res audio over the LDAC codec. The TWS buds also bring support for 360 Reality Audio as well as an automatic wind detection feature that activates the wind noise reduction function.
Further, the earbuds utilize polyurethane foam tips that help reduce noise even when the ANC is turned off. The gadget equally comes with fast pairing support on both Android and Windows 10. It also detects the ear fit and prompts the user to adjust for a better fit.
The buds also come in useful for receiving voice calls, even in a noisy environment. It is equipped with bone-conducting technology as well as powerful microphones. The earbuds also support Alex and Google Assistant voice prompts.
The Sony WF-1000XM4 also arrives with a powerful battery setup. Each bud can withstand up to 8 hours of music playback with ANC while the usage hour can be bumped up to 12 hours when it is turned off. The carrying case can even extend the battery life by some 24 hours with noise cancellation enabled and 36 hours when it is disabled.
The WF-1000XM4 also comes with a compact case that supports faster charging. The case also supports Qi wireless charging. For the faster-charging feature, Sony touts a 5 minutes charge to offer 60 minutes of playback. The earbuds also features an IPX4 rating which means that it can be used in the rain. The earbuds will be available in Silver or Black color options.
Although, Sony released the WF-1000XM4 in Silver and Black colors in other markets, only the Black variant will be available in India. It will go on sale online and on brich and mortar stores in India from January 16th.
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