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| A CLOSER LOOK Find your | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buy Score | 88/100 | 89/100 Highest sample score |
| Sample current price | €279 | €199 |
| Would buy again | 89% | 90% |
| Would recommend | 91% | 92% |
| Major failure reported | 8% | 10% |
| Still using (all durations) | 86% | 80% |
| Average ownership | 19 months | 29 months |
| Needed repair | 6% | 9% |
| Reliability | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Value for money | 9/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Battery satisfaction | 85% | 87% |
| Repairability score | 48/100 | 53/100 |
| Potential additional costs | Replacement ear cushions: €35 (every 2–3 years, if needed) | Replacement ear cushions: €30 (every 2–3 years, if needed) |
| Best reason to choose it | Best all-rounder | Better value · folds flat |
| The main trade-off | Headband hinge durability | Microphone in noisy places |
| Sample owner records | 2,481 | 4,210 |
| The full picture | See the verdict | See the verdict |
THE SAMPLE VERDICT
Sony WH-1000XM4 leads on overall score.
Better value · folds flat. Your priorities may lead you elsewhere—look closely at the price, repairability, and ownership costs.
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