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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connection, Fit
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dead after a year
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Initially these buds were great. The large housings compromised comfort a little but sound quality was outstanding. Now that the warranty has expired they’re failing. The right bud doesn’t hold a charge and heats up alarmingly in the case. They’ve also started to disconnect at random. Really disappointing considering the extremely high cost. I don’t see myself going back to Sony after this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimS, While we're glad that you like the sound quality, we are sorry to hear that right bud doesn’t hold a charge, heats up in the case and started to disconnect randomly. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. That being said, allow us to help and turn this into a better experience.
May we contact you to help and get more information? If, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony WF-1000XM4 - highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Battery life is excellent - almost too good to be true but they really last a long time. Also love how you can get a quick recharge by putting them back in the case. Very helpful. Sound quality is great all around. App is good. Fit and comfort are very good. Amazingly you can sleep on your side with head on pillow and they are comfortable. Definitely met my expectations. Would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WalterWhiteDidNotDie, Awesome! 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, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love these
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for riding on my motorcycle, sound quality is amazing! Battery life is also great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NicholasM, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you love your 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, 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Absolutely incredible. But big.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these to test against my AirPods Pro that I wound up having to replace. Don’t get me wrong these are absolutely incredible earbuds but for me personally they were a bit big which made them feel heavy in my ears. This lead to me constantly readjusting them I tried different tips and even rolling them between my fingers and pulling my ear slightly to insert them better. But the right side no matter what would slip back out with any activity. Noise cancelling is phenomenal literally let’s you mute life around you with a touch. Ambient sound is excellent and almost feels natural. My only criticism is the size for me. If my ears ever get bigger I’ll be purchasing these again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pinggp0ngg, thanks for your feedback. While we're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature, we regret that the design did not meet your expectations and you have to constantly adjust the headphones. If you've tried different ear tips already and the headphones keep falling out, please ensure that you're wearing the headphones properly.
1. Put the headset units into both ears.
2. Adjust the fit of the headset to your ears.
Note: Twist the headset unit to fit it snugly into the ear canal, and adjust the positioning of the headset unit until it fits comfortably.
3. Wait for about 10 seconds for the earbud tip shape to stabilize.
Ear canals vary in size from person to person, and can also vary in size from the left to the right sides. Use the Determines Optimal Earbud Tips function in the Headphones Connect app to check the size of the earbud tips that best fit your ears.
Note: The Determines Optimal Earbud Tips function measures how snug the earbud tips fit in your ears to achieve the optimal noise cancelation effect and sound quality. Select a proper size that feels comfortable when worn before using the earbuds.
Reference: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00262839#measure
I hope this helps. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Amazing but huge.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound, amazing ANC, but they are simply too large for my ears and had to return them. The left bud fit OK but the right bud actually caused pain after 10 minutes of wearing. The app is incredibly full-featured, but a bit busy and complex.
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 gadgeTT, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our newest industry-leading noise canceling earbuds. We're sorry to hear that you had returned your SONY unit.It is advisable to 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. Check if the headset is properly worn on your ears. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.
This link is helpful when using the Headphone Connect app:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000241109.html?search=headphone%20connect
We have our support team that always happy to assist. You may email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
We hope you can consider SONY again. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great headphone but need help......
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing in ear headphone. Sounds awesome. Everything is great about the headphone but I noticed when I am in a loud and noisy environment making a phone call I can hear the noise around me really loud. Tried adjusting the setting but nothing worked.
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 KittChaser,
Thank you for sharing your experience with your new WF1000XM4 headphones. The noise canceling function works primarily on noise in the low frequency band such as vehicles and air conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Although noise is reduced, it is not completely canceled. Noise may occur depending on street conditions.
Should you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound quality
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and the sound is amazing. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Falling off
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is good but it keeps falling from your ears
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great sound but bad fit
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones sound amazing but like many after time you get ear fatigue from how big they are. Im hoping thr next generation cut down on the size a bit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chrisg, Thank you for your feedback. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these Sony ear buds to replace the Samsung's buds 2 pro,, which irritated my ears. The Sony buds don't irritate, they connect perfectly, and sound really good. My only complaint is they are a little big.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SandraD, Sorry to hear about your concern. 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 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, 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:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoy the XM4 but prefer XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very good, but the newer model WF-1000XM5 are much better with smaller, more comfortable size and much improved sound quality. If considering these, I recommend the XM5 instead.
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 3 out of 5 stars
Good sound but not super comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is pretty good, but they aren't the most comfortable for me personally. The right ear bud especially starts to make my ear a little sore after a little while, but the sound quality is pretty good. The noise cancelling is ok; my Sennhaiser headphones are much better for this, but these ear buds work great while I'm at the gym. I did have some issues when connecting to my laptop and phone at the same time: they'll just disconnect from the laptop randomly, but having it connect to just device at a time fixes the issue. Maybe the next firmware update will make these feature better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElizabethR, While we're glad that you like the sound quality, we regret that these headphones aren't comfortable enough. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
For comfortable listening experience, please select the right size earbud tips. We also recommend wearing the earbuds properly.
Gently pull up on the top of your ears, put the earbud tips in your ear canal, and then twist the earbuds into place. This makes sure the earbuds are firmly in the ear canal.
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound quality but uncomfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I LOVE them!!! The sound quality is amazing!! Wayyyy better than AirPods. But they’re so uncomfortable /: I can only wear them for short periods at a time which sucks!! I might return them because of this. Pretty bummed.
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 lizs, we're glad you love the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the comfort 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. Please follow this link for more details:
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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
They were great, but not for long.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great, until they weren’t. The NC function is the best. Above all others. The battery life and functionality were really good. About 2 months ago they started holding charge less and less. From 8-10 hrs per full charge, to 1 hr. Even worse if you received a phone call. Can’t recommend this product. I tried to find a solution to this, and it doesn’t appear to be an isolated incident. Hard to recommend something on the higher end price range, when they’ll stop working
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The best I've used.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Expensive but well worth it. Easily lasts a whole workday and fit comfortably. Sound quality is great as well. Do not set up assistant if you want to use each bud independently.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Photachyon,
You made the right choice! 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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Incredible Sound and Experience, Not Great Battery
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Product with incredible sound. The battery does fade after constant use for a year or so so can't give 5 stars. Best earbuds I've ever had, when I could use them!
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 4 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only reason I can't give a 5 star rating is for the comfort/fit of the tips. They cause some pain after about 30 minutes of wearing or so. At the suggestion of some other users, I bough a third-party set of tips from Comply that are much more comfortable, and give a better seal for noise cancelling.
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 daniel, thank you for purchasing the WF1000XM4. 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. These headphones come in various sizes of ear tips. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears for comfortable listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds with one big downside
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are in many aspects some of the best earbuds on the market. Sound quality is great, noise cancelling is outstanding, the features are useful (such as speak to chat), and connecting to my iPhone is easy enough. However, the fit of these earbuds are just not comfortable for my ears. This will be different from person to person, but even after 2ish weeks I still find that these hurt my ears no matter which way I put them in. Also, I find that the plugged feeling that these give me not enjoyable. For reference, my ears are on the smaller side. I wish these would’ve fit better as they are great overall earbuds with a only a few minor issues, but that is not the case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, Speak-to-Chat, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the fit is greatly appreciated. Make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. Put the headset unit with the (left) mark into your left ear and the headset unit with the (right) mark into your right ear. The left unit has a tactile dot. Twist the headset unit to fit it snugly into the ear canal, and adjust the positioning of the headset unit until it fits comfortably. Wait for about 10 seconds for the earbud tip shape to stabilize. Hint: If you feel earbud tips are difficult to put into your ears, change the size of earbud tips or squeeze earbud tips lightly before wearing the headset.
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. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.
For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000237901.html
Hope this improves your experience.
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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Tin can sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The good: These stay in my ears better than the XM3 but not great. They connect well and quick. I can turn the anc functionality of to save battery. There is not static when nothing is playing. The OK: I want buttons for noise cancelling setting, volume and voice assist but I can only have 2 out of these 3. The noise cancelling is weaker than I have expected. The foam tips can hurt after some time The bad: These sound like a tin can on low volume. It's better at high volume. I have $80 earbuds with better sound and noise cancelling. I don't think these are worth $280.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rainer,
We are sorry to hear that you are having a sound quality issue with your Sony wireless in-ear headphones. To isolate and hopefully resolve this issue, you can follow the troubleshooting steps from this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000239083.html. Despite your concern, it's good to know that you still like them. 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Sincerely,
Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is amazing. Have compared them to other major brands and they win hands down. Phone calls are terrible for the person on the receiving end however. The biggest reason for the 2 stars is the right bud losing much of its volume after only 16 months of use and the battery longevity is highly questionable.
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