Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM4/B
- |
- SKU:
- 6462204
Customer reviews
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 3849 reviews
(3,849 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers value the WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones for their exceptional sound quality, long battery life, and comfortable fit. They appreciate the excellent noise cancellation and sleek design. However, some users have concerns about the fit, price, connectivity issues, ear tips, and volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic performance in a small package
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are by far the best earbuds I've owned. They are more comfortable than the previous generation, charge extremely quickly, don't have the issues with turning on while in the case and messing up pther bluetooth connections, and have superb audio quality. I use them primarily for the gym but they also function well for cell conversations. The only complaint I have is that they're useless for conversations in windy environments, but I've yet to find any earbuds by any manufacturer that perform well in wind. 10/10 would recommend to anyone in the market.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best true wireless ive used
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So, I used to use the bose quietcomfort ii's, and my biggest gripe with those was that they would just not stay in the ear due to not sealing no matter what I tried, and could never take advantage of the noise canceling because of that. Sonys fit perfectly, have better battery life, and to me, the passthrough for voice is much better. If you are between both headsets, neither will steer you wrong, unless youre having fitment issues, in which case, the sonys were better. Also i upgraded the foam eartips to silicone ones from amazon, and have been loving these so far
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sentinel,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the fit, battery performance if the headphones. Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been designed from the ground up. Like our new Integrated Processor V1. Specially developed by Sony, our new Integrated Processor V1 takes the noise-cancelling performance of our acclaimed QN1e chip and goes even further. Improved noise cancelling performance and Bluetooth “System on Chip” technology delivers the industry’s highest level of noise cancelling yet uses less power. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony WF 1000XM4s are amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using my power beats pros for years but finally decided to get something with active noise canceling for my samsung as my family all have iphones and love their ipods. The Sony XM4s are awesome and i will never go back to something without active noise canceling. I heard background rifs in my favorite songs that i had no idea were there before my XM4s! I listened to them for over 14 hours while traveling without ever having to recharge the case. Just put them in the case for 15 min or so a few times and they worked like a charm. Would definitely recommend these to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CDark, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience with your new Sony wireless noise canceling in-ear headphones. You chose the best brand this time. Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been designed from the ground up and they have exceptional quality. The new Integrated Processor V1 delivers unmatched performance while using even less power. Adding in drastically enhanced call and sound quality that reduces distortion and enables LDAC code processing and DSEE Extreme, IPX4 water resistance, and up to 24 hours of battery life with wireless charging, ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit, the WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Earbuds are unlike any other before them. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High Quality Sound with Noise Canseling
|Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best earbuds with noise canceling and quality sound. Newer model came out but these are still great for the price. When you get them, be sure to changeout the earbud cones to fit your ears. The noise canceling won’t work as well and it will likely fall out of your ears if you don’t. Your booming bass or lower registering guitar and drum noises won’t be as strong as in your car but that’s just because of the speakers being miniaturized. The overall sound profile is still very good.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones out there!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I clean houses for a living and these headphones have been the best while I listen to my podcasts and music. I have tried every headphone out there, and nothing to compares to these!!!! The listen time is even more than what it says online. I got the white/cream ones and I get so many compliments. They do NOT fall out like most out there. I bought a case for them and they hang on my purse and go everywhere with me. Talking on the phone is amazing. Amazing quality. Buy these!!!!!! Worth every penny
This review is from Sony - WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Wish the fit option was a bit more variable
|Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The performance is great, but these didn't quite fit great in both ears. That's a me problem though. Every performance aspect of these was perfect. great sound and call quality.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Anc, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic sound and awesome ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These came out only a few months after I'd gotten their older brother, the over the ear WH-1000XM4. I was so impressed by those that I had to get the earbud version (I love the over ear but they do feel bulky after awhile, and I can't lie down on my side with them). I was worried because people were saying these were uncomfortable. I find these comfortable to wear all day at work. They can irritate a part of my ear sometimes, but I just wiggle them now and then to alleviate that. I also think that may be because I swapped the foam tips for larger silicone tips from my cheap earbuds. That being said, I've noticed no decrease in sound quality or noise cancelling from that. I do wish there was an even larger set of tips, or that the tips were more rounded (I have small ears but large ear canals, so the really round / deep ones fit best). But being able to swap them out is good. Noise cancelation is great. I work in an office right next to a major highway and it's super noisy. I cannot hear any of that anymore. Cars are gone. No AC sounds. People's open office Zoom calls fade (like the WH, voices and dog barks are harder to drown out). The only sound that seems to cut through is my fridge, since my living room and kitchen are basically one room. It's just loud. But the ANC is fantastic for ear buds. Sound quality is almost as good as the WH, and the app makes it easy to customize. I love having an EQ. Only wish there was a Mac version of the app because I'm on my MacBook all day. Definitely the best sound from any buds I've tried. They blow my AirPod Pros out of the water (I don't get the hype on the Pros—they sound terrible and tinny except for phone calls, they hurt my ears, and the ANC always turns off randomly and makes a horrible whooshing noise for me). As for phone calls, these do okay. Definitely loads better than the WH. But the AirPod Pros are still the best for phone calls / meetings of anything I've tried. But I didn't get these for meetings. I was debating between these and the Bose equivalent, but since I loved the WHs, I got these and I have no regrets!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LadyEivor, We appreciate your detailed review. We're thrilled to hear that you love the sound quality, noise canceling, and comfort. We designed these headphones to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. You can enjoy crystal clear call quality, even in noisy environments and our speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversation. Plus, you can get 8 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance and easy wireless charging. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Buds4Life
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding! Have had my fair share of headphones over the years performing cable services and Wildlife and Pest Control. Always in the field always on the go. Music is essential. This is the first headphone product I've ever utilized that has so many cool features I can't even list them but the auto voice prompt, the sound quality, even the design are top notch. And almost a year later they're still putting out updates for the firmware. You wont regret the purchase, I promise!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Buy it!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are phenomenal. They connect extremely well and at the aesthetic is pleasing to the eyes. The original caps that go into the ear were too big but the great part is that included with your buy are also 2 other sizes, a medium and a small. Therefore you're able to choose which size correctly fits. Over the course of time unfortunately, I am noticing that the right side in-ear-headphone battery depletes faster than the left. I only get about 1 to 1.5 hours now. Even though this is the case, audio is still excellent and the experience while the ear bud is alive is great. I would recommend this ear phone because the audio quality is great nonetheless and still makes for an excellent choice.
This review is from Sony - WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best earbuds you can buy.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have Powerbeats pro, Sony wh-1000xm3, Sonywf-1000xm3, AirPods, Jabra 85t. These new wf-1000xm4s are the benchmark. Good battery life. Sound better than all but the over ear headphones. They sound amazing. Can have one earbud in either ear unlike the Jabra and others. The ambient pass through is much better than the previous xm3 earbuds. The noise cancellation has made a huge leap from previous gen. Have control over the buttons unlike the Powerbeats pro. Snug fit that isn't tiresome too my ears. I can sleep with these on much easier than my other ones. Case is now a much better size. Smaller than all the others I have. I used to bounce between the other earbuds. With these I probably won't ever wear the others except the Powerbeats Pro when I run.
This review is from Sony - WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Scott,
Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review. Your kind words encourage us greatly. We're glad to hear that these headphones suits your needs and expectations. The WF-1000XM4 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings—for example, tap on the left earbud to change from Noise Cancelling to Ambient Sound and long tap for Quick Attention, or double tap on the right to skip to the next track. What’s more, you can assign your own functions to each earbud using the Headphones Connect app. Thank you for purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
amazing sound slightly uncomfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.after chatting with a few of the employees at my local store, they all agreed these are the best earbuds vs the airpod pros i was trying to replace. i love the sound and the noise cancellation is amazing, the shape and fit is just slightly uncomfortable for my ears.
This review is from Sony - WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and worth it!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have really enjoyed these Sony earbuds over the past two years. I use them nearly every day. The sound and quality are great and compares well to the larger headset. The slim design and portability are what won me over. There was one tech issue, but Sony did great with the fix, and it isn't expected with newer units sold (from when I got mine in January of 2022). I'm glad to have made this purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent alternative to AirPods
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to replace AirPod Pro. I had a tough time with sound quality and fit with them. These are amazing. Sound quality and noise cancelling is unmatched. I use them on planes and lawnmowing and they block out all unwanted sound. The fit is great too with 3 earpad sizes. Batteries last a long time, longer than Airpods. I do miss the connectivity of Airpods to my apple devices, but the gains definitely outweigh that setback.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great earset but not so comfortable.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is superb. Good base and vocal sounds.The only issue I have with them is that they arent a snug fit and can fell award wearing them.I wouldn't recommend wearing the running or going to the gym because they fall out.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Big in size Big in sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These IEM's are big in size, not the best fit for my ears. They feel like the will fall out at any moment. You can feel them sticking out away from your ears. They also have big sound. If you get a good seal the sound if very full. Good bass that does not drown out the mids or highs. The noise cancelling is good, but not sold on the smart listening tech. It turns on and off at will and changes the sound of the music. I thought I disabled this feature but it still does it. The case is small and can charge wirelessly. Also the case hold the IEMs magnetically. The hinge on the case feels lose. I have the Jabra elite 65t and the Sony beat it in Sound and is a little better with the noise cancelling. But the fit and comfort is better with the 65t and I don't have the problem that I do with the smart listening tech.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RVal, We value your input and appreciate your feedback and we are sorry you are having an issue with your wireless in-ear headphones. We highly recommend changing the earbud tips of your in-ear headphones to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The size of the left and right earbud tips may be different. Wearing the headphones the right way will also prevent the units from falling off. For more details, please visit the links below:
-https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000241097.html
-https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000237901.html
We will be sure to pass this information along to the appropriate department. Thank you for choosing Sony! Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Anc, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Almost Amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently lost my Samsung galaxy buds pro so I bought the best of the best MX4. The sound quality is amazing as expected. The volume is not that loud even after setting up EQ in the software settings, but that's not what they're known for. The ANC is top teir compared to samsung buds pro and now the Bose quiteconfort that I'm using. Sadly, I had to return them because I am one of many who like this product, but the comfort is not there. In 30 minutes my ears get sore and hurt. I tried all tips and the issue remains. I read to use third party silicone tips, but sound quality will degrade slightly due to that, something I do not want to risk. Overall performance is amazing and software provides many customization features. Just know comfort might be a 50/50 for you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Omar, while we are glad that you like the overall performance of your headphones, we regret that it has to be returned. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. We place a high value on customers feedback as it help us improve our products.
You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue. Lowering the volume or take a break from wearing them for a while helps fix this issue.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and we hope you'll consider Sony in your future purchase.
Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sound is good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound. Comfortable in/on ear. I shake my head and they do not drop out. Still, there's no option for hooking it onto the upper ear or even hooking it to a glasses frame. Cannot go too far from my phone. If you really love bass, you will not feel the deep vibes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RNorthridge, We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Despite your concern, it's nice to know that you still like your new Sony headphones. Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been designed from the ground up and they have exceptional quality. The new Integrated Processor V1 delivers unmatched performance while using even less power. Adding in drastically enhanced call and sound quality that reduces distortion and enables LDAC code processing and DSEE Extreme, IPX4 water resistance, and up to 24 hours of battery life with wireless charging, ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit, the WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Earbuds are unlike any other before them. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony Rocks!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a new pair of ANC earphones, and was waiting for reviews to come out. When it did, it was everything i was looking for, great sound, great comfort, a bit pricey (but i dont mind paying more for a great product). I got them from Best Buy and had them home delivered. These are the best i have ever had! Why the 4 stars instead of 5? Its not perfect. There is a "wooshing" sound that only goes away when theres something playing, its weird. I hope an update will fix this. I use the middle sized buds and they fit great! I can wear them for hours with almost no pain, i can feel it a little afterna couple of hours, just a small adjustment and its good. I never had one fall out during activities and feels very secure. I tweaked the EQ to my liking, and it sounds awesome! I do highly recommend these!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi iamartimus, Great! We're glad that you like the sound, comfort, and noise canceling feature of your new headphones. We designed these headphones to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. You can enjoy crystal clear call quality, even in noisy environments and our speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversation. Plus, you can get 8 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance and easy wireless charging. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT truly worries headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these! The only thing I didn't like was the foam ear pieces, but I had some extra cheap gel ones that were pretty comfortable- and really I've always had trouble with ear pieces and I have a pretty small ear canal so that was the only reason it was uncomfortable. If you use the medium or large ear pieces comfortably that come with headphones then the included ones will be fine. As far as features, everything is amazing. The sound quality is great, the ANC is fantastic, and the battery life is more than adequate.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NotQuiteaNinja, We are glad to hear you are enjoying our industry-leading, noise-canceling Truly Wireless headphones. We designed these headphones to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. You can enjoy crystal clear call quality, even in noisy environments and our speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversation. Plus, you can get 8 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance and easy wireless charging. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
No regrets
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality for music is incredible. I just wish it "integrated" with iPhone a little better. The fit is great also. I purchased the AirPod Pros and returned them almost the next day, the fit was terrible. couldn't get them to stay in my ears. These stay in both ears with no problem. like i said just wish they were more iphone compatible.
This review is from Sony - WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shumate1,
Thank you for the review. We are glad you like the sound quality and fit of the headphones. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. We designed these headphones to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. You can enjoy crystal clear call quality, even in noisy environments and our speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversation. Plus, you can get 8 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance and easy wireless charging. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David









