Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10187751
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
High quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony headphones are just what I needed. I travel a lot by air and the ANC feature blocks out nearly all the ambient sounds without having to turn the volume way up. The sound quality is full and rich even at low volumes making relaxing very easy. The battery life is good. I don’t have to worry about charging often seeing that a 3 hour usage still left me with over 90% of battery life remaining.
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Posted .Hi BoseRevolve,
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're so happy to hear that the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are exactly what you needed for air travel. It's great to know that the industry-leading ANC and rich sound quality are helping you relax, even at low volumes. We also appreciate you highlighting the exceptional battery life, which is a key feature we're proud of. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, ComfortCons mentioned:Volume
Not loud
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not very loud even after messing with settings for days. Comfortable and good battery life.
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Posted .Hi AlexanderH,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM4. We're glad to hear you find them comfortable with good battery life.
Regarding the volume, the headphones do have a volume limit to protect your hearing, which might be why it feels not very loud even after adjusting the settings.
If you continue to experience any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for choosing Sony. We appreciate your feedback.
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Satisfied with the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very satisfied with these. I had the Bose 45s and they were great but lacked the bass. The beats are good too but they gave me ear fatigue. These are a good mix of both. For being wireless headphones, the sound is clear, full, well balanced and the bass is present, pretty clear and punchy. Having the ability to EQ on the app is cool too. I recently flew to Italy and the noise canceling works great and they were comfortable enough to wear the whole 12 hour flight. As a musician, they also work great as in-ears both in live and in studio settings.
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Posted .Hi JoseV, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great choice
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love the headphones. The over the ear is so comfortable. Sound is clear you hear everything thing. I also like how customizable the headphones are with the Sony app. Because each person has a preference on how they like to hear their music you can make it sound how you like it. The work great for exercising you feel like your in your own world with the noise canceling feature. Once you start talking it stop the music. I liked that feature but because I also like to sing I had to turn it off because I couldn’t get through a song without the headphones thinking I was having a conversation. But you have so much control on how you want the headphones to work that it’s a great choice for anyone.
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Posted .Hi ShamarieC, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM4. Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Highly recommend. They are very comfortable and the battery life is amazing as well. The sound is great and its customizable. The headphones also fold for travel purposes. The noise cancelation is top tier as well. One of my best purchases
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Posted .Hi GerkaresW, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did a lot of research on noise cancelling headphones and these still beat my expectations. I would give an A+ for overall sound, noise cancellation, comfort and design aesthetics. I listen to all genres of music, the sound is amazing and offers full EQ adjustments to suit your needs. I'm not an audiophile, but think most people would agree with the sound quality at this price point. I'm a bit nervous about the durability of these headphones despite not having any issues. They are so light that when I fold them up to put them in the case, I can only hope the components won't break from standard usage. That said, well worth the money! Nice job Sony!
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Posted .Hi Alex,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, comfort, and design of the headphones. The quality and material used on the WH-1000XM4 have been improved. These headphones are made from high-quality materials that are designed to make it durable and premium. You can't go wrong with these headphones.
The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphone are truly comfortable and pair easily with my iPhone. The companion app allows you to change the sound profile to your liking and also allows you to disable the swipe controls on the side of the earcups. The noise cancelling is great compared to my old headphones and is best-in-class from what I've heard. The battery life is surprisingly long (considering the weight of the headphones) and will comfortably last for over a day. That is more than enough for trans-Atlantic trips to Europe. The only thing is that I wish that the earcups were removable so that I can replace them when the time comes. The hard case is nice since it has a slot for all needed cables. I can confidently put the headphones in my tight bag without worrying about the headphones breaking.
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Posted .Hi Helix,
We're glad to hear your 5-star review of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location.
Your feedback about the earcups is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones offer quality sound, amazing silence
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are comfortable enough to wear nearly all day long, which I sometimes do. The sound quality is superb. But perhaps most amazing is the sound-canceling feture. With the headset on, I hear very little other than the music playing. I would buy this item again.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing such a detailed and enthusiastic review, BigBob!
We are absolutely delighted to hear how much you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! Your feedback on all-day comfort is fantastic—we aim for a design that makes long listening sessions a pleasure.
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the superb sound quality and especially the industry-leading noise-canceling feature are delivering that immersive, quiet experience you need. Hearing almost nothing else but your music is exactly what we design those headphones to achieve!
Thank you again for your strong recommendation and for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Buy it!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, comfortable to wear & great noise cancelling! Buy! Long battery life too.
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Posted .Hi Jekka0412,
Thanks for this fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's great that you're enjoying the excellent sound, comfort, industry-leading noise cancelling, and long battery life.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Truly Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Recently got these for my girlfriend. I got rhe XM5s for myself and she wanted the 4s because of the fact they fold. the XM4s have largely the same pros as the 5s i love the light and gentle fit it doesnf hurt your ears after hours of use. the battery life is amazing and the charging is ridiculously fast. The ambient sound control and noise cancelling are really good too. and i generally just really like the way they look.
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Posted .Hi fazo1and,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, battery performance and noise canceling of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Just buy them, it’s worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. The noise cancellation works great for tuning out background noise and helping me focus while at work or the gym. They stay secure on your head without that feeling of suffocation, and are comfortable to wear with glasses and earrings. The equalizer offers enough to perfectly balance any genre of music and the clear bass will make any bass lover like myself salivate. Definitely beyond satisfied with my purchase and would recommend anyone looking at these to just go for it.
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Posted .Hi LexiD,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function, fit, comfort, and sound settings of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
The benchmark for VFM
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was using my Sony MDR XB-950N1 which also has noise cancellation. I want to upgrade the headphone hence looking between 1000mX4 and Bose 700. I have tried these headphones numerous times in the product demo area. I felt Sony is having an upper hand on noise cancellation based on the demo i had in the shop's noisy environment. Sound signature is little on the bass side but most of ppl will be pleased with it and can control it in the app. The main difference from my previous sony is the comfort in wearing even for hours. This is amazing companion especially WFH situation, this will help to focus on your activity. The battery life is amazing, redefined the VFM in the premium headphone category. If you got this during the sale then this is a steal.
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Posted .Hi Sanjtech,
We're glad that upgrading to the WH1000XM4 was worth it. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Do better Sony
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They can be better. I really bought them because I was trying to connect my headphones to my PlayStation and since it was a Sony brand, I thought it was compatible, but it wasn’t. I keep having to use the wires to connect my PlayStation to the headphones, which is sometimes annoying But all in all they produce great audio, and the comfortability on them are amazing.
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Posted .Hi NahomT,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're glad to hear you're enjoying the excellent audio and comfort of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We apologize for any inconvenience with the connection to your PlayStation.
The WH-1000XM4 headphones were designed for general-purpose Bluetooth connections and aren't compatible with the wireless protocol used by PlayStation consoles. That's why a wired connection is necessary for them to work with your console.
For a true wireless gaming experience, we recommend checking out our Sony INZONE line of headsets, which are designed specifically for gaming and are fully compatible with PlayStation consoles. You can learn more about them here: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/gaming-audio/c/all-inzone-headsets
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.PROS: 1. Outstanding sound quality 2. Excellent noise cancellation 3. Comfortable for hours 4. Long battery life 5. Easy bluetooth pairing. No dropouts. CONS: 1. Expensive. (but less of a con if you get it on sale).
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Posted .Hi DrStan,
Your investment will be worth it. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice sound. Are comfortable to wear on. battery life is really good.
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Posted .Hi Maria,
Thanks for sharing this nice review! We're so glad to hearing you're enjoying the fantastic sound, comfort, and long-lasting battery life of your WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has been some of the best headphones I have ever had. There is adaptable noise cancelling which does wonderful work. I also love the bass. I wear them all the time and am able to because of the long battery life!
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Posted .Hi Andrea, That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you view your Sony XM4 headphones as the best choice, thanks to their impressive adaptive noise cancelling, rich bass, and exceptional battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony! We hope you enjoy an amazing listening experience to the fullest! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Over the ear headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable, great sound quality, easy to pair with other devices.
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Posted .Hi DeborahC,
Thanks for this great review!
We're excited to hear the WH-1000XM4 headphones are hitting the mark for you. We designed them to be comfortable for long periods and to provide top-notch sound quality, so it’s awesome to know you're loving those features. Your feedback on the easy pairing is also amazing!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
These are perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very comfortable and very quiet! Perfect for studying.
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Posted .Hi SandraD,
We are truly heartened to learn that your WH-1000XM4 headphones have become the perfect companion for your study sessions. We designed our Dual Noise Sensor technology specifically to silence the distractions of the outside world, and knowing that the comfortable, lightweight fit allows you to stay focused for as long as you need is exactly what we aim for.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Well worth the price!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I never really had a pair of nice over-the-ear headphones before but had gotten tired of earbuds and wanted to get something sturdy and quality to last me for a long time, and I’m so glad I chose these. Not only are they super soft, but completely cover/cup my ears so there’s no pressure on my cartilage piercings (something I was initially worried about causing irritation). I have a pretty small head so they fit comfortably without extending outward, but are still tight enough to stay in place on my head without slipping. I also absolutely love that I can switch between the different equalizer options to cater to what kind of media I’m listening to (audiobooks, different genres of music, etc). The noise cancelation isn’t as powerful as the AirPods, but it definitely does the trick. I also deeply enjoy that you can adjust how much ambient noise you want and the feature that allows noise transparency/audio pause when the headphones detect you talking or the headphones are removed. Has been used and helpful more times than I can count already. Overall, I’m super happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to spend a pretty penny on some headphones.
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Posted .Hi Megan,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're thrilled that you like the comfort, design, equalizer, noise canceling function, ambient sound, Speak-to-Chat mode, and wearing detection feature of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great for planes and casual listening
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good noise canceling. Not audiophile sound quality but good enough to listen to all your favorites. Good battery life. Got myself a pair and bought another pair for my dad i liked them so much. Pretty comfortable. Not a big fan of that fake leather stuff just because if you sweat it can get sticky but thats partly me being a headphone snob.
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Posted .Hi Frank, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad that you like your new Sony headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig