Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 6462204
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
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:Battery life, Sound quality
One of Sony's best
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The wf 1000xm4 are one of Sony's best noise cancelling earbuds they have a long battery life so you can listen to your favorite songs for a long time the sound on these earbuds is crisp they come with both noise cancelling and ambient features
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Best in-ear noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you’re like me and just want to NOT have to hear your co-workers all day, get these. I also have the WH-1000XM4s but wanted something portable to replace my AirPods Pro which hurt my tiny ears and constantly fall out. The Sonys are quite large—literally about half the size of my entire ear—but the tips go in the ear far enough to create a good seal and stay put. Although I can feel them due to the weight, they’re not uncomfortable and don’t hurt. The complaints about these hurting are likely from people trying to make them fit into the concha like a puzzle piece, which is how they look like they should fit from many user pictures. Mine are essentially suspended by the foam tips and bare touch my outer ear because they can’t fit inside. Sound quality is good enough for me, and there are both presets and custom equlalizer options in the app to tweak to your liking. Battery life and noise cancellation are both excellent. Now I can work in peace.
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Posted .Hi EwDavid Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling functions, and battery life. 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
Best noise cancellation and sound. Not good comfor
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise cancellation is too notch. I turned on noise cancelling in a busy restaurant and didn't hear anything. Wish they had xs tips and a place to buy other tips, they are a bit uncomfortable.
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Posted .Hi trgjay,
We are glad you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. 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 choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
High Quality Large Package
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There is a reason these ear buds are highly recommended by most professional review sites. The sound quality is amazing, as soon as I put them in my ear I could tell the difference from cheaper buds I have used in the past. The noise cancellation is equally as impressive and has lots of customization. The Sony app for customizing the controls and sound is very well done as well. I have owned several true wireless earbuds over the ears and the Sony WF-1000XM4 buds are the best I have heard to date. At the time of this review, there are several competitive options coming to market such as the AirPods Pro 2nd Generation and Bose Quiet Comfort 2 ear buds but I believe those will still hold up even with some age. I did find the fit to be a little hard on my ears even after trying all of the different size tips. The tips are made of foam and I like the idea of tight fitting foam ear buds but they never seamed to fit correctly. After a few hours of wear, I find my ears to be in some pain. My only other gripe with these ear buds was that the case was a little too large for my liking, they fit fine in jeans but definitely larger than other cases I have tried. Overall l would recommend the Sony WF-1000XM4 ear buds if you value audio quality and need good noise cancellation for your commute or work environment. You may want to pass if you have small ears or try these on and feel they are too large. The WF-1000XM4 buds easily some of the best true wireless ear buds you can buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JustyPickles, We are sorry to hear about your concern while wearing your Sony wireless in-ear headphones. We have a recommended way of wearing our WF-1000XM4 headphone for a more comfortable listening experience. Visit this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000237901.html. Despite your concern, we are glad that you like the overall quality of your 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Trimmed down but still bulky.Best in ear.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Same quality of noise cancellation as the XM3's. Nice clean base and call quality.They are not as bulky but not as petite as your may expect. Wish they could cut down on the outward protruding. It will stay in your ear for most excerpting however when I tried to put my motorcycle helmet on with them also on "the main reason I purchased them" in order to block out wind noise they protrude just too much. If I didn't have this expectation in mind I would have given them a 5 out of 5.
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Posted .Hi StockHawk, thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you're enjoying the noise canceling feature, deep bass, call audio clarity, compact design, and stable fit of your new headphones. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Worth The Money
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Owned for about 2 years still work and Best earbuds i ever had. Wouldnt recommend for jogging or running because they feel like they might fall out, the impact of running kind of knocks them loose after a while would recommend headphones for this case. For working out or just relaxing they are perfect though.
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Posted .Hi devin1st, we're glad you are enjoying our product! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Very good.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound snd quality. Wish they stayed in the ears better but very good product.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
King of true wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded to these from my previous sp800n Sony headphones. The new and improved moisture resistance allows me to wear these in the gym or in humid environments without worry. Sound is amazing as usual. Noise canceling is top notch, and the ambient sound mode is one of the best I've heard from a true wireless headphone. I'm most impressed by the compact size of the new charging case that now supports wireless charging. Big ups to Sony on that one. Battery life on the headphones and case are exceptional Works great with the app and is optimized well. Took me a few uses to get used to their new noise isolating ear tips, I would have liked some in-between sizes as the mediums are slightly too large and the smalls are slightly too small. They can get a bit uncomfortable after prolonged use and can fatigue your ear canals, so if you're going to wear them for over a couple hours I would reccomend having some silicon tips on hand.
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Posted .Hi Solid,
Thank you for an amazing review. We're glad to hear that your new headphones suits your needs and expectations. Nice to hear you like the compact size, charging case, long battery life and customizable apps. We appreciate your feedback with regards the earbuds tips and be assured that we'll relay this to the team as we're constantly seeking ways to improve our products and services. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
I wish I could wear these with a hood in the rain.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Terrible with apple products. If you’re wearing a hood the sensitivity will activate the pause/play or skip button which is huge for me. If you disarm the touch in the app for the buttons it will still make tone. Great sound quality but not worth it for the price. The battery, sound silencing and sound quality are the stars. This is after a year of use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosiahG, While we're glad you like the great sound quality, long battery life, and excellent noise cancellation of this headphones, we regret to hear about the touch sensor and apple product connectivity issues you're having. This is definitely not the news we want to hear.
If the touch sensor on the WF-1000XM4 earbud headphones activates on its own or any related issues, please follow the troubleshooting steps on the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00273264
For apple devices connectivity issues, please make sure that the firmware version fo the earbuds are up to date and then perform a factory reset.
REF: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428697.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Great all around earbuds cept for noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All around great ear buds. Very nice sound and not lacking in sound quality. Nice bass, nice highs. Very stylish. Great range in terms of distance away from my cell phone and where I am with the ear buds. I can hear quite well for phone calls. No calls dropped. Nice touch controls. I like the magnetic case. The material of the earbud tips are comfortable. My only gripe is the actual noise cancellation seems to be quite lacking
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Posted .Hi Phillip, thanks for your feedback. We're glad that you like the comfort, sound and call quality of your headphones. If the Noise Canceling effect is weak or not working, please try following the troubleshooting steps below.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00265207
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.
Should you need further assistance, please drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Fabulous Sony Sound!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fabulous Sony sound! Would have given 5 stars, but they are a little too top heavy and didnt really fit my ears very well:(
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit, Price
A Great Experience
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best in-ear headphones I have owned. Great sound, and great functionality in adjusting sound and functions to my liking, I like the lite color tone as it doesn't stand out so much. Easy to charge, good charge time, and stays in ear during a jog. I held back one star because I would like to see it a little smaller and fit not feeling like it could fall out, and mostly because the price is on the high side. Only had a few weeks to enjoy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TEYJ, thank yoo for your output. We are glad to hear you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, ease of charging, and stays in ear. 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
As good as it gets!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for listening to music. Beautifully built. Pleasing to the eyes. Excellent sound quality. Good noise cancellation. Slightly bigger and perhaps a bit heavier than what I had anticipated. Excellent battery life — almost never runs out. Sony has definitely done it yet again!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyFanClub, 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:Battery life
Sony Bluetooth Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gopd quality, good sound. Would rate these higher if the in-call quality was better and noise reduction was better. Nice feature for a pure play audio liatening device where it identifies the mode of use and enables noise cancelation. One issue i found with sound quality is a slight tin sound for certain highs. Not sure if this has always been there or after dropping the case a couple of times. Good battery life and quick charging.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sound amazing, love them, but iPhone users…
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For sound… this Sony is an amazing bud! Did a lot of research before buying and these do not disappoint. The bass is surprisingly good for earbuds. I did side- by-side comparison of several songs with new AirPod Pro’s and these Sony’s, plus many hours of wear and use... There are strengths and weaknesses. The Pro’s are more comfortable, and integrate much better with iPhone (things like reading new text message and offering speech to voice reply, reading calendar and other reminders to you, and a long list of other features). The Sony’s sound difference on anything with bass, is drastically better with these Sony’s. Either bud can be prone to fall out when leaning head to extremes of horizontal, but the Pro’s do stay in better. If your priority is sound quality, get these Sony’s. If using an iPhone, the Pro’s still sound very good, are more comfortable and easier/simpler/quicker to take in and out of ear, and the compatibility is unmatched. My wife has the Pro’s. For me, I went with these Sony’s and also new AirPod 3 for the features…my AirPod 3’s get more use due to convenience, comfort and features and I think sound is comparable to Pro’s, but no sound deadening and other feature losses. The Sony’s are my go to for music and sound deadening… absolutely love them. That said, if I could only have one pair, it would be hard to pass on either of two Apples mentioned due to items mentioned… as well as better fit in pocket. Case size difference is noticeable in a Jean pocket with Sony as largest, the two Apples are visibly smaller. I have owned Sony XM4 over 5 months, borrowed wife’s Pro’s a few times, and had new Airpod 3’s about 4 weeks.
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Posted .Hi Ryker Thank you do much for your detailed review. We are glad that the WF-1000XM4 is your go to for music and sound deadening. 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, Comfort
A great daily driver
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are really comfortable and a huge step up from the Sony WF-SP800N earbuds I also have. I wear them in a office setting for 10 hours a day and they keep up just fine. Battery life can be a bit shorter when paired to a PC but when paired to a phone they seem to last forever.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KM2750, We are glad that you like your new Sony wireless noise canceling in-ear headphones are the best earbuds you have owned. 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Symphonic Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After trying out AirPods, GalaxyBud+, and JBL wireless ear buds I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for amazing sound quality. My only qualm is the earbud sizes they come with are not super universal. The small fit my ear but occasionally I have to readjust- not a problem.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello jordan, We are glad that you like almost everything about your new Sony wireless noise canceling in-ear 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. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds i've had. They are perfect for working out or just vibing out with. Clear sound, good base and the ambient sound feature is better than my actual hearing. It picks up sounds from distances I cant hear without them and i never have to pause when someone attempts to talk to me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlyseK,
Fantastic! We are truly delighted to know your satisfaction with the outstanding sound quality, amazing ambient sound mode feature, and superb performance of the WF-1000XM4. 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 a conversation. Plus, you can get an 8-hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance, and easy wireless charging.
Thank you very much for sharing your awesome experience with the WF-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Sony Earbuds One of The Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. Fit perfectly and only fall out with vigorous movement. Noise cancelling feature works well. Could be a little louder at max volume. Only issue is that I occasionally pause them on accident with slight touch but no big deal. They just price dropped and were worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pauliedee89, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great stuff
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great audio. Comfortable with different ear tips. Only con is that they randomly connect when they’re put away in its case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi backwardsmarathon, Thanks for sharing your experience with the new Sony WF1000XM4 Wireless earphones. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the 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. To avoid any performance issues with your earphones. we recommend updating its firmware version. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig