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.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Good for a year
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.one year and one month was the lifespan. $300 for earbuds and designed obsolescence is apparent. I thought I was getting a solid product that id be able to keep for 3 or more yrs. Left ear bud randomly started cutting out while listening and now im contemplating whether i repair or not.
This review is from Sony - WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Returned
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.While these have decent audio quality, I was way more fond of the cheaper Galaxy Buds + I already owned. The foam tips on these put a lot of unnecessary pressure in my ears. The microphone quality was terrible while talking on the phone according to those on the other side as well. I do not recommend this product at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hdickerson2935, while we are glad that you like the audio quality, we regret to hear that the headphones had to be returned. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony place a high value on every feedback as this help us in improving our products' design, features, and functionality.
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.
We do have troubleshooting steps if you're having an issue while on call, please ensure you have the latest software installed. The software version can be updated using the Headphones Connect App. In addition, restarting or Initializing the headphones are also a recommendation.
Reference: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00264029
It is unfortunate that we can no longer perform these steps to help you out. In case, you can use the above link for future reference.
We are sorry for the inconvenience this caused you and we hope you'll consider Sony in your future purchase.
Sincerely,
Erin
- Cons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good sound quality, bad fit
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Earbuds didn't fit my ears. They kept constantly falling out.
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 Jonathan, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling earbuds. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the fit of your SONY unit. Please change the earbud tips 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. You can check these links for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000241097.html?search=replacing
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000237901.html?search=wearing
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been designed from the ground up. 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 choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Cons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
No
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned it . Didn’t like how it fits on your ear. Sony is usually breast but these Hmmm
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BBReview, we are sorry to hear that the headphones had to be returned. Our WF100XM4 are supplied with different sizes of earbud tips so that you can achieve the maximum effects of the earbuds. In designing these headphones, we also consider the ear canals sizes as it varies from person to person, and can also vary in size from the left to the right sides. To keep the headphones from falling out and for comfortable listening experience, we recommend selecting the right size earbud tips and wearing the earbuds properly.
For future reference, please check the Help Guide: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000237901.html
Your feedback matters to us as it helps us improve our products.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and we hope that you'll consider Sony in your future purchase.
Regards,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Goid sound. Easy to use. This was a little pricey but good quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TVWatcher, We appreciate you taking the time writing your experience using the headphones. We're also glad that you like the sound quality and ease of use. 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Was expecting more that what I got
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There solid not the best. I currently have the apple air pod pros, Bose and these out of all 3 they will be 3rd. What I like the most about them is the fact that I can use one at a time like my air pod pros. They fit really good in my ears I love the memory foam tips. If your looking to get these vs the Bose. Then by far Bose are the better at noise cancellation and over all sound.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bigwest, Thanks for sharing your experience. If you haven't tried using the Sony | Headphones Connect app, we highly recommend downloading and installing it from your smartphone or music device: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/software/00269130. This app will open more features so you can personalize your listening experience. 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent sound quality, bad microphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is decent. The way they sit in your ears is different, but once your used to it they fit really well. My biggest complaint is the microphone quality. Every person I’ve tried to call with these headphones has complained about the quality. I’ve had them randomly shut off as well
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Relain, While we're glad that you like the sound quality of your headphones, we regret that you're having an issue when using these for calls. Allow us to help and turn your experience around.
Follow these steps to troubleshoot this issue when using the WF-1000XM4 earbud headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00265206
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
BBY Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sony noise canceling earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality but noise canceling ability is not as good as Bose noise canceling ear buds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MicrowaveOvenCombo, thank you for purchasing our newest industry-leading noise canceling earbuds. Everything in the WF-1000XM4 headphones has been designed from the ground up. 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. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000239171.html?search=noise%20canceling%20
Thank you for choosing choosing SONY. ~Earl
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Can’t compete
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolute trash, not even in the same playing field as AirPods . This goes for any Sony product they market as competition. I had bought them looking for an alternative to AirPod pros, but they only reminded me that the grass is not greener. The Bluetooth is buggy and currently can’t connect to any device I own.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LaceyS, We are sorry to hear that you're unable to pair the WF1000XM4 to your Bluetooth devices. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around.
For Bluetooth connectivity issue, please try following the steps below:
Unable to make a Bluetooth connection.
Check that the headset is turned on.
Check that the Bluetooth device is turned on and the Bluetooth function is on.
If the headset automatically connects to the last connected Bluetooth device, you may fail to connect the headset to other devices via Bluetooth connection. In that case, operate the last connected Bluetooth device and disconnect the Bluetooth connection.
Check if the Bluetooth device is in sleep mode. If the device is in sleep mode, cancel the sleep mode.
Check if the Bluetooth connection has been terminated. If terminated, make the Bluetooth connection again.
If the pairing information for the headset has been deleted on the Bluetooth device, pair the headset and the device again.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
Ref: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/software/00289102
We also recommend ensuring the firmware installed is version 2.0.0. To check and verify the software version, please launch the Headphones Connect app.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/software/00289102
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Erin
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product overall. My only gripe is that there's sometimes an echo when on calls and certain music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi elmack, We are sorry you are having an issue with your wireless in-ear headphones when taking calls. You can isolate and hopefully resolve this issue by follwing the guide from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00265211. Despite your concern, we are happy that you stil like your 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
sounds great but touch controls needs work
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the sound , and the noise canceling is great but I've had issues with the left pod that has the control to go back and forth from ambient to noise canceling. It just randomly switches , excessively, I've tried different size ear pieces but I just turned the entire function off and use phone to switch. Its a pain but not many options. I feel for the price I shouldn't have this issue. very disappointed
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi donv thanks for your feedback. While we're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function, we regret that you're having an issue with the touch controls. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Allow us to help you and turn this into a better one.
If the touch sensor/control doesn't work properly, please ensure that the headphones firmware is updated to version 1.2.6. Updating the firmware improves headphones functionality.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/software/00263488
Resetting or initializing the earbuds is also a recommendation. Please refer to this link on how to reset or initialize the WF-1000XM4 earbud headphones.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00264029
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Pain in the ears
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really dont understand why there are so many reviews affirmimg these are amazimg. Sound great, NCS great but the fit is unacceptable after 5 minutes of use my ears starting to feel pain i can use for that simple reason sorry Sony, now im using Galaxy Buds Pro so far so good
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Itisajewel,
We regret to hear you are having an issue with your Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Our WF-1000XM4 wireless in-ear headphones come in different sizes of earbuds. We highly recommend using the earbud tips 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. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible. 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
Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Vincent
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
decent headphones for android
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's ok, it's not that comfortable when compared to airpods pro. The sound i felt its similar to airpods pro which is 2 years old
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Athif, thanks for your feedback. We're glad that you like 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
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Hearing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.People couldn't hear me when I was talking to them But I can hear them
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Charles,
We regret to hear that you are having an issue with your Sony wireless noise canceling in-ear headphones. This is definitely not the customer experience we want you to have. To isolate and hopefully resolve this issue, we can follow the troubleshooting steps from this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000239090.html. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person.
If you are still having the same issue, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Vincent
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Noise cancellation is not great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not getting any noticeable noise cancellation
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Short Lifetime
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a long lasting device. Battery gave up after a year of use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AravE,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It is unfortunate to know that you are having an issue with the battery of your WF-1000XM4 within a year of use. This is definitely not the experience we were hoping you would have. For the battery life, the available usage hours may be different depending on the settings of various functions and conditions of use. Let's try to isolate and fix the problem by performing troubleshooting using these articles:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000432577.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00266785
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00271301
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00284577
You may also try the steps on these links to refresh the content of the headphones:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428696.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428697.html
If the issue persists or you may need more technical assistance, please feel free to email us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
Name:
BestBuy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
We value you, and thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had quite a few earbuds: JBL, other Sony's, M&D, Senns, Bose, Beats, among others. As of now, my favorites are these followed by Soundcore Liberty Pro 3. Soundstage, even though limited, and imaging are second to none.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josare, We're delighted to hear that the XM4 is your new favorite. 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great purchase i’ve bought two as gifts and they’re amazing. only thing is that their mics a little bit muffled when otp
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi meemeewen, We are glad that you like the WF-1000XM4. With regards to the mic that a little bit muffled, please try resetting and initializing the headphones.
Reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428696.html
The WF1000XM4 is designed 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 2 out of 5 stars
Good and bad
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best sounding wireless earbuds I ever had. The noise cancellation and bass is amazing and be sure to use the Sony headphones app for the equalizer. But after almost year of owning them the right earbud only last one hour and the left one still holds a charge.
This review is from Sony - WF1000XM4 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eric,
We're glad you like the bass sound and the industry leading noise canceling of the headphones. The rate of battery consumption may vary between the left and right earbuds depending on the settings of various functions and the conditions of use.
Note: The remaining battery charge displayed in the app may differ from the actual remaining charging level in some cases since the battery charge level shown is only a rough estimate.
For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Sony Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Regards,
David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hmmm
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think I like them I bought these to replace my Powerbeats pro which battery keeps dying fast… I’ve tried other earphones like these which don’t have a ear hook (air pod pros) but they keep on falling out my ear these feel really snug and don’t feel like they’re going to fall out
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ImcraZycy Great! 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









