Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 6408356
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
Customers are saying
Customers regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Comfort and Performance is Better Than Others
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this for my college student's 21st bday. She loves it! Noise cancelling works great and she said it fits comfortably around her ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing this wonderful review, HappyCustomer!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones were a successful 21st birthday gift for your college student! It is rewarding to know she loves it, and that the noise cancelling works great while fitting comfortably around her ears.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have many ear and headphones. I found these to be very comfortable and light. Easy to wear and sound great. They have a graphic equalizer in the apple phone app which is great. Noise canceling is very good. The controls are much better than my older Sony headphones. I like that I can put my hand on the right side and can hear my wife talking. Also I can listen to something on my laptop and if my phone rings it will switch to it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alan, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you like light and comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, built-in equalizer using the Sony Headphones Connect app, industry-leading noise cancellation, intuitive controls, and cool new features of your Sony WH1000XM4. 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Buy immediately
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Listen. Go out and purchase. You won’t regret. Love these headphones!! Best sound quality. Best connectivity. Everyone should own a pair.
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Posted .Hi BrendaB, Your enthusiasm is infectious. The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones seem like a must-have with that sound quality and connectivity. Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Great headphones, really hard to keep clean.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10 Comfort 9/10 Quality 7/10 Price 0/10 Cleanliness
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
The best wireless noise canceling headphones today
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for a noise canceling headphone. I use it both wired and wireless and the sound is great. The bass is a little boosted, but it is pretty clean. I have heard negatives about the controls, but I had a pair of XM2s and I feel this are just a tad better. I got these at the $248 sales price and that made the value excellent.
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Posted .Hi Pkorn, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headset. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for noise cancellation. I paired this with AirPods Pro underneath in noise cancellation mode and could barely hear the loud jet on a plane. I was able to comfortably watch shows with no distraction from the noisy cabin. The headset itself is good for listening a few hours at a time. It’s closed back so your ears can get warm at times and depending on the size of ears can cause minor discomfort after hours of listening. The battery life on these is outstanding
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TCruzKing,
Fantastic! We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the incredible noise canceling function, long-lasting battery life, and overall performance- especially when using on a plane of our WH-1000XM4.
For optimum fit and comfort, we always recommend following the steps on this link to properly wear the headphones:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
And for reasons why ears may hurt when putting on or wearing headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
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. 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.
Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.are one of the best headphones iv worn and fit great. they fit over ear perfectly and dont slide off like some others when doing stff. the audio itself is some of the best coming from headphones.
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Posted .Hi Clos, That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best headphones you've ever owned. Glad to know you like the amazing audio and exceptional comfort these headphones deliver. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM4. Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great buy! You won’t regret it.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and bass, easy charging and storage. Used to be a beats user but they always broke within a year.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Elena!
We are so happy to hear that you're enjoying the sound and bass on your WH-1000XM4! We take a lot of pride in the build quality and longevity of our headphones, so it’s wonderful to know they are feeling like a reliable upgrade for you. We also love hearing that the charging and storage features are fitting perfectly into your routine.
Welcome to the Sony family! We’re confident these will keep the music going for a long time to come.
Best regards,
Gus, Sony North America Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really great headphones. Super comfortable and the noise canceling is superb.
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Posted .Hi KathyS, thanks for your positive feedback!
It is truly wonderful to know you’re enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones and finding them so comfortable with superb noise cancellation. That premium comfort and powerful noise blocking are features we’re especially proud to offer.
Thanks for choosing Sony and for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Well worth every penny!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second pair of WH-1000XM4’s. And by far the best headphones I’ve owned. I upgraded only for the color and to have one dedicated for work and the other for traveling. They are extremely comfortable, easy to use, and the sound is top notch. Money well spent especially if you can catch them on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Adad23girls,
Wow! That's nice! Thank you for your purchases and we are delighted that you are enjoying your XM4s for its comfortability, sound quality and easy to use. The WH1000XM4 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. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
I spent years wanting this, DONT be like me
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I spent a few years wanting these headphones. I couldnt convince myself to spend the money but Im glad I finally did. I really enjoy a good headset to enjoy my music. I travel and this is such a well rounded product . The only concern I have is that they work SO well that youll find yourself yelling to people on the phone bc you cant hear your own voice. The noise cancellation is easily the best Ive seen and the battery seems to last forever. Great product, highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jordan! Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good one
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality of speaker. Mic bit disappointing for voice calls sometimes
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Posted .Hi VijaykumarK,
We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the excellent sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! Regarding the microphone, we recommend ensuring your firmware is up to date via the Sony Headphones Connect app, as updates often include optimizations for voice clarity and pickup.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sturdy, Well Made, Exceptional Sound Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.- The noise cancelling and customization is excellent and was the reason I tried these headphones in the first place. -battery life is really good and USB-C charging makes it much quicker to get back to 100% - the experimental talk feature works very well, but takes a while to activate. (about 2 words minimum before it beeps then turns on the mode) - sound quality is amazing and is fully customizable within the app. only CON I see in this is needing to register and install an app to use the noise cancelling features. but once installed and registered its just another app you never notice on your phone. the texture on the sides of the headphones are soft and are easy to scratch and I haven't figured out how to use the controls on the side of the headphone yet. overall, would recommend if you want some solid headphones you know will last.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RandomCustomer111,
We're glad that your in-depth 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 dedicated app support (Sony Headphones Connect app) is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very happy with purchase.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been very happy with the purchase of these headphones. I did a bunch of research before buying anything. Everytime iput my search criteria in these were the first ones to be displayed. I use them everyday listening to music while I work. I work in a cubicle area and it gets loud at times. They are great was a little more then I wanted to spend but I am very happy I spent the extra money. The best over the ear headphones I have ever used . Linking them to my cell phone was easy, the included case and accessories are a great bonus.
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Posted .Hi RAAB0136,
Awesome! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Perfect Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The adaptive noise cancelling is a great feature on top of perfect headphones. Comfortable, great sounding, and excellent battery
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi onaroadtrip1996, Excellent! We are happy to hear that you like the comfort, sound quality, features, and battery life. 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Very worth the money
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality headphones. You'll hear more bass in your audio when you have it under an EQ preset but can be customized in the Headphones app Sony has. The foldable design made me prefer it over the XM5. great for phone calls and how it can connect to two devices at the same time.
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Posted .Hello shin238,
Thank you for your purchase and for your feedback. We are very happy that you are enjoying your XM4 and were able to customized the EQ settings through the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Went from the 2 to the 4
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took the jump from the 2 (had them for years finally starting to wear out) to the 4. They are of a better sound quality, deeper bass for sure. The 2's were plenty fine and clear, these are maybe a smidge clearer? Outside of the bass and a little bit in the highs not a huge sound upgrade so if your 2's or 3's are still cranking I'm not sure its worth it to jump up. That being said, the features, noise cancelling, some of the talking features, etc they are much better than on the 2s. Overall I have found these to be the best NC Wireless headphones on the market.
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Posted .Hi JayBee, we're glad that you appreciate all its upgrades. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones for the price!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded to these headphones, and they sound great!! To many features to list, works great with the sony app. Good for the gym very comfortable..
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Posted .Hi EricT, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
most comfortable headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love my headphones! they are the most comfortable pair i’ve owned and they look aesthetic. i use them everyday on my commutes to work and the noise cancelling feature works great to block the sound of trains. very satisfied with my purchase!!! highly recommend and worth every buck.
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Posted .Hi DianaR, We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM4 wireless headphones are the most comfortable pair you’ve owned and you are using them everyday on your commutes to work. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Overall excellent except for battery remaining %
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality. Very comfortable. Fantastic noise cancelling. Great colour. My only issue is the battery is finicky when it comes to charging. I ONLY use these headphones for flights so after some odd battery remaining figures, I just charge before flying (regardless of what the battery indicator says) and all is usually okay. I am taking away 1 star for the 2moverseas flights in which my headphones died 1 hour in due to me thinking there was 90% battery left.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamB,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, noise canceling function, and design of the headphones. Your feedback about the battery life is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
Usage hours may be different depending on the settings and conditions of use. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752809.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000466396.html
If you continue to have battery issues, reset and initialize the headset. Please refer to the steps on these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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-Ralph