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 quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are very nice if they are comfortable for you. I found a different product to be more comfortable for my use case and my ear, but these do sound good for general music listening
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cmg0123, We are glad that you like the sound quality of 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. To have a more comfortable listening experience, please make sure to use the right size of earbud tips according to the size of your ears and wear them correctly. For more details, check out 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
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Rules
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is the champ, in my opinion, Sony has the most appeal when it concerns earbuds. Sound, noise canceling, and fit have raised the bar for all of the competition.
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
Started out good, but…
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Initially I was very pleased with these. The sound quality is excellent, but a few months down the road and the foam ear pads are wearing out and the buds are now constantly falling out of my ears. In addition, my phone is trying to use them even when they are in the case.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TABINGAM,
While we are pleased you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality of our WF-1000XM4, we are so sorry you are encountering an issue with the earbud tips and that it constantly falling out now on your ears. We are also sorry if your earbuds don't seem to turn off completely after placing on the charging case. This is usually not the case, and definitely not the experience we wanted you to have on our premium headphones.
For the earbud tips, these are consumables. If the earbud tips are damaged and need replacing, please contact your nearest Sony dealer or purchase the following:
Small - EP-NI1000 (2)
Medium - EP-NI1000 (2)
Large - EP-NI1000 (2)
You can also obtain replacement accessories from Sony Parts and Accessories website. You may refer to the following link for more details:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/model-accessories?language=en_US&mdl=WF-1000XM4
For optimum fit, comfort and to keep the headphones from falling out, we always recommend following the steps on this article:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00262839
For your second issue, please follow the steps provided on this link to isolate the problem:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000239769.html
Note: You can also turn off the headset with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
If the issue persists, please initialize the headset to restore factory settings and see if it resolves the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428697.html
And as a general recommendation, to get the most out of your WF-1000XM4, we recommend updating its firmware to the latest version (1.3.3). The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. For more information, please visit the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/downloads
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.
Name:
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Model Number:
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We value you, and thank you so much for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
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Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Anc, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Ear tips
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sound amazing but defective.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are easily the best sounding earbuds I’ve ever used and the ANC is amazing. Loved them for the 2 bike rides I used them on. My issue was one bud died way way faster than the other right out of the box. One bud would be at 70% and the other would be dead. Also the ear tips while comfy for me tore within one use. I was still within the return period so I returned them as I had a bad taste left in my mouth with them and didn’t want to bother with exchanging for a another pair. The get 2 stars because like I said they sounded amazing.
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 Buzzkill38, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We're sorry to hear that you had returned your SONY unit.
For battery issue which the one earbud drains faster, it is recommended to follow this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00284577
You can 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. It is recommended to check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000241097.html?search=replacing
We have our Support Team that is always happy to assist. You can email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
We hope you consider SONY again. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Love/Hate
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these, the sound qlty is great and the noise cancelation is fantastic when at the gym. However the case for the earbuds I keep having issues with where at some point it'll stop being able to charge so it becomes useless when im unable to charge my earbuds
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jamesm, While we're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling function, we regret to hear that you're having an issue with the charging case. To further assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not good enough, returned.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Audio quality is wow. Battery performance, very nice. Cons: Eartips of memory foam?? Not nice, they hurt after 45 min of use. Lacks a little more bass. Too big and don't fit snuggly enough if I'm doing sports.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlDuran89, while we are glad that you like the audio quality and battery life, we regret that the headphones had to be returned. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have.
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.
You may also 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.
Your feedback is one of the most important 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 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, love the design and how the attach to the case. Battery dead after a few months.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Smaller XM'3 with the same issues
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best in ear headphones, and will compete with audiophile wired ones. For it's price, great audio but sony has always failed on calls since I got these to talk while driving. Equipment owned: - Sennheisier IE80s - $200 - Sennheiser HD660s - $450 Players: - Fiio BTR5 - $110 - Fiio M15 - $1200 - Samsung S20 plus - Bluetooth Audio Quality - Make sure to buy comply foam for the best audio. Will increase isolation, bass, and stereo separation is more obvious with them. Competes with my Fiio btr5 + sennheiser ie80 combo for bass and stereo separation which is amazing. However, there seems to be reverb in the drivers and notes hang out longer than they should. I cannot force LDAC codec on my samsung so Sony needs to fix this on their app. Noise cancelling - Not on the level of Bose and their QC35. They've always been behind as I own the Sony WH-1000XM4 and tried the WF-1000XM3's as well. This is just simply a smaller form factor than the XM3's and until I can get LDAC to work, they sound the same as XM3's.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeetaBread, thank you for the detailed review of your new Sony WF-1000XM4! While we're glad you like the industry-leading noise cancelation, great sound quality, and comfortable fit of the headphones, we regret to hear you're having some call quality issues with the microphone.
If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not properly worn on your ears, you may not obtain proper sound qualities or call performances with the unit.
If any of this is the case, try the following.
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.
The “Sony | Headphones Connect” app will help you to determine which earbud tips are most suitable for you to achieve the optimal noise cancellation effect.
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.
Hope this helps!
-Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of earbuds I have ever owned and I’ve owned A LOT! Like too many. Download the app and increase that bass. These earbuds have the best bass out of anything I’ve tried
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Themanwhospeakstruth, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience. We are happy that your Sony WF-1000XM4 are the best earbuds you have ever 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 trusting Sony! Vincent
- Cons mentioned:Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sounds good but battery issue
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It sounds good. The right earbud's battery went bad pretty quickly that is why I decided to get a different earbuds. The noise cancelling is okay, the tips just doesn't fit properly on my ears and I cant get to stay on my ears while working out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this earbuds for my new Sony Hi-Res walkman WN-NM1AM2 audio player and its amazing! The noise cancelling on this earbuds are excellent! Unlike apple airpods when you turn on the noise cancelling it doesnt give you that “thud” kinda like the feeling when your ears gets pressured up during the airplane takeoff. Very easy on your ears and it is very comfortable and also easy to pair up! I highly reccomend this to those who loves lisiting to Hi-res audio!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DJSu, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is immaculate, the noise canceling is perfection too. I thought theu would fall while running but they never did.
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
Great earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and easy to use. Agree with others who have expressed their dislike of being able to keep their earbuds in securely. Mine seem to fall out if I make sudden moves which makes me nervous wearing them when I'm out and about. Otherwise Sony did a great job with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lavieestshort, Awesome! We're glad you like the amazing sound quality and ease of use of your new headphones. We provide an assortment of earbuds in various sizes to ensure there is a great fit for all ear sizes. To obtain a comfortable and stable fit, try the following.
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.
REF: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000237901.html
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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Premium sound quality and noise cancellation!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly rated wireless earbuds work as described. The sound is excellent, the noise cancellation is awesome, and the overall design is perfect. I dropped the rating by one star because of the shorter battery life compared to my "beats" headphones these replaced... but still reasonable overall.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nothing better
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These worked amazing. The sound quality was perfect. Sounded like I was live! The noise cancellation worked as advertised and cut it all out. Recommend 10/10
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones not good for working out. Fall out of the ear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BradleyG, While we're glad that you like the WF1000XM4, we're sorry to hear that they fall out of the ear when working out. Ear canals vary in size from person to person, and can also vary in size from the left to the right sides. The WF1000XM4 comes with different sizes of earbud tips so that you can achieve the maximum effects of the earbuds. To keep the headphones from falling out, 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.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Sincerely,
Erin
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very customizable. Fits all ears
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great. It has a bunch of different tips to fit all ear sizes. They even have an app that makes your audio much more customizable. Very easy to use too, after you connect it to your phone, it’s as easy as putting them in your ear and it automatically connects for future uses. Sony did good on these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TristonP,
Thank you so much for taking the time out to share your great experience with us! Your kind words encourage us greatly. We're glad to hear you are enjoying the comfortable fit, Sony Headphones | Connect app. easy connection and use with your new 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great audio sound for earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Audio quality great I wish it was a a little more louder like Samsung earbuds Pro 2 or republican gaming earbuds but loved it feels more comfortable in the air
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
Best noise cancelling earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work amazing! I've never had good quality earbuds with noise cancelling. It's scary how good the noise cancelling feature is. Time to ignore my boss at work! Lol
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are simply perfect for what I use them for when I clean my car it helps alot I can barely hear the vacuum cleaner and they sound great these are my second pair now.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LaM1,
That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you like the sound quality of 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









