78Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- 30+ hour battery life handles the longest international flights
- Over-ear design provides passive noise isolation on top of ANC
- Comfortable for extended wear over many hours
Skip it if
- Older model, XM6 is meaningfully better in ANC and build
- Doesn't fold as compactly as some competitors
- Multipoint Bluetooth connection less refined than newer models
What owners love
- 30+ hour battery life handles the longest international flights
- Over-ear design provides passive noise isolation on top of ANC
- Comfortable for extended wear over many hours
- Now available at significantly reduced prices vs. launch
The recurring gripe
- Older model, XM6 is meaningfully better in ANC and build
- Doesn't fold as compactly as some competitors
- Multipoint Bluetooth connection less refined than newer models
The bottom line
The XM4 is the smart buy if you want a battle-tested travel headphone without paying flagship prices, it's been the community favorite for years for good reason.
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