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Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 SE Headphones
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Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
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Westone 4 Headphones
Westone 4
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Editiorial reviews
6
3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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4
4 editorial reviews
Westone's newest product is the Westone 4R quad driver in-ears. New for the 4Rs is a user replaceable cable and more tightly matched drivers, and a slightly altered bundle. We take the 4Rs for a spin to see how they compare to the originals.Read more
Reviewed Mar 2011 Details: Westone’s flagship and the first quad-driver universal earphone. Note: Westone updated the form factor of all earphones several years after release. The W4 became the new W40. MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more
When I first saw the press release announcing the Westone 4, my first thought was, “OK, now, it’s getting a bit silly.” After all, I’ve owned the Westone 3Read more
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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
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3.4 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
7 %
41
3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
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41 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereo
N/A
Stereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarIn-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyesyesno
Connectivity technology
N/A
Wired & WirelessWirelessWired
Magnet material
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium
N/A
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
N/A
Ear canal
Foldableyesyesnono
Connector contacts plating
N/A
GoldGold
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Body material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Plastic
Category
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sport
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Weight10.19 oz9.7 oz8.96 oz4.8 oz
Depth
N/A
N/A
1.15 in
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
10.43 in
N/A

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω46.0 Ω16.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 93
N/A
N/A
< 118
Frequency range20 - 200004 - 400004 - 4000010 - 18000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
N/A
Balanced
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in1.57 in
N/A
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
N/A
1.57 in
N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Features

Noise-cancelingyesyesyesno
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
N/A
Volume
NFCyesyesyesno
Carrying case
N/A
yesyesyes
Built-in heart rate monitor
N/A
N/A
nono
Calorie counter
N/A
N/A
nono
FM radio
N/A
N/A
nono
Playback controls
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Vibration
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

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