Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Jabra Evolve2 40

Comfort: I wear these for hours straight and haven't found them uncomfortable or heavy. Software Support: Not terrible but not great. For some reason, the "Headphone Connect" app (which is used to more finely control and configure these headphones) is only available on your phone; there is no desktop version. Within the app you can change the equalization profile, change what the general purpose button does (Google Assistant or Noise Cancellation mode), and update the firmware (UI for doing this isn't straightforward and buggy)

Buy with caution! The noise canceling is not working on mine and I have to try to either hold it on my head without it slipping off or its too tight- Always a bit of struggle.

And the ANC (active noise cancelling) was AMAZING. I could be sitting right next to a whole house fan and not hear it. I was blown away. RANGE: Twice during the day I tried walking around while on a call

4 ounces. The earpads provide a notable degree of passive noise isolation, allowing for some peace and quiet while wearing them. 

So my first pair of headphone I got were the beats wireless studio, I recently decided it’s time for an upgrade and I had bough the Sony WH-1000XM4 and I love the wireless and battery life about it. I also like the noise canceling but once I started listening to it more I could tell they sounded ok but I wanted better sound. What are the best sound quality headphones for under 400$?

The audio output of the Evolve 40 is fine for Zoom, but when I'm outside the construction next door is annoying. The Airpods actually do a decent job of blocking that type of noise.

So I currently own a pair of Bluetooth Sony WH-1000XM4's that I mainly take with me to work and just wear at all times of the day when needed. Noise cancelling is excellent on them and the audio feels so close, intimate and clear, from YouTube videos to music. They might be the best headphones I've ever used.

I bought them specific for that because my Bose QC35 could only do 2 devices at a time and since I'm working from home I have 3 devices, 2 computers and 1 phone. This is now gone from their marketing material for obvious reasons:

These are by far some of the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. The noise canceling is top notch in every environment I've needed to use them (mostly the office with an open concept, and airplane travel), which means I can listen to music or other content at a reasonable volume with full clarity. Having them paired to my computer and phone at the same time is a great convenience that will be a requirement when I replace them eventually. I use them for ~8+ hours a day, Monday - Friday, with minimal ear fatigue

Available in black, the Evolve2 30 is a supra-aural (on-ear) stereo headset, with exceptionally comfortable, cushioned earpads. The underside of the headband is also generously padded, and somehow the entire frame weighs only 4.4 ounces. The earpads provide a notable degree of passive noise isolation, allowing for some peace and quiet while wearing them

However, at a price point of $500 Canadian (with all these issues) I can't say they're the best at this time. So if you're thinking of buying these XM4's, my advice would be to just wait it out. Let Sony roll out a few patches, while you stay current with these threads to see if any actual improvements are made. Thanks for taking the time to read

TL;DR: Looking for on-ear headset with good speakers AND microphone for use at home for no more than 200€.

Touch on any headphones is precarious. They need to have physical buttons. Swiping your hand up and down along your ear is stupid. Get physical buttons

Cons Does not work after November 2020 firmware update. Returning through Amazon. Comfort on ears it somewhat bad. Vibration and bumps to the USB cable can be heard through the headset

It appears that it would protect the headphones and hold up well with travel. A 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable is included

I was looking for a wired headset with the ability to mute my mic by raising the mic boom. I tried other wireless headsets, and the connection was spotty, and the battery never lasted. Thus, I wanted a wired headset for the reliability in connection and never needing to charge it. This headset comes with noise-cancellation; I am pretty impressed with how well it works