Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 6462205
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:Sound quality
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is clear and crisp, charges fast, easy to set up and use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hendu, We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, ease of setup and 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and arrived in a timely manner. The noise cancelling is amazing and better than expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi APSpall, we;re glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling of 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. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Expensive, great but not worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not worth the money. Uncomfortable in the ear! Bass sounds great and noise canceling works great but you definitely pay for it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Regmar, 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 have an issue with your SONY unit. 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. 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. If you require any additional support in regards to this product. 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:
~Earl
Sounds Great! But fit is limiting compared to XM3
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own many Truly Wireless Earbuds. Even before the Airpods (1st gen) I had a few pair that were pretty janky in comparison to what we have today. I even still have my XM3 model which I used at the gym exclusively. I did some extensive use in the last 24 hours with the XM4s and did some A/B comparisons with the XM3s. Sound-wise there is definitely more punch to the XM4s. I like the new features but unfortunately I ended up turning all of them off. The Chat feature is a great idea only if you don't plan on singing along with the music. The second you sing it shuts the music right off. I never really liked the Adaptive noise canceling feature on the previous version so it was no real use to me. Both the XM3 and XM4 are both the loudest of the TWS headphones I've used. Only seconded by the Bose ones. Now here is my caveat. I'm not a big fan of the silicon/foam hybrid ear tips. Especially the ones that come with the the XM4s, the XM3s I have came with 7 pairs of ear tips. 3 pairs were foam/silicon hybrid, and 4 were silicon. The hybrid ones were different though. Much like the standard Sony buds it was more of a rounded cone. The new ones on the XM3s are more like the Comply foam tips which are a cylinder. Switching to the old hybrid buds I preferred those more. But even more so the older silicon tips fit even better in my ears. Comparing both sets the XM3s are more comfortable in all situations in my ears. I had wished that the XM4s fit more like the the XB700 headphones which with the "Tri-hold" system which fit the best for my ears. All in all these are a very solid pair of headphones though. I would rate it 4/5 for the upgrades but a downgrade due to fit, while the XM3s are were probably a 5/5 at release but would 4/5 today just with the new upgrades and the better sound quality of the XM4s. It's a bit of a toss up between the two. At the current price of under $200 for the XM3s vs the $280 for the XM4s; they might be the better buy until they are all sold out. But for now I'm keeping both pairs but using the old silicon tips with the XM4s and enjoy that. That's just me though. I know many prefer the foam tips so to each their own.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MrXiro, we're glad that you are enjoying our newest Industry-leading noise cancellation headphones. 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. We appreciate your feedback.Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Pricey. But you get what you pay for.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to replace my Bose SoundSport wireless earbuds. As much as I swore by and loved my Bose, I enjoy these even more. Great fit, great sound, solid battery life and the Active Noise Cancellation is game changing. Granted they're pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Insignia, 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WF-1000XM4 Ear Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought 2 pairs of the Sony Wireless In Ear Headphones. My wife's pair has great noise cancellation and sound quality. I am having trouble getting a good seal with the foam ear pieces so the sound quality is not as good as my $13 Edifer wired earbuds. I plan on trying a different ear insert to see if that helps. The set up was pretty easy and the bluetooth connection works automatically most of the time. Occasionally, I have to go to settings on my laptop to get it to connect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaveM, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF1000XM4. Please use the Sony headphones connect to help get the perfect earbud tips for you. 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not my type
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There good in audio but ima in it for the calls and the wind really messes with the call and it’s sound muffled
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KevinG, We are sorry you are having an issue with your Sony wireless in-ear headphones. We suggest setting the automatic wind noise reduction function of your headphones to ON using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Make sure the unit is up-to-date to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wf-1000xm4/software/00289102.
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling wireless earbuds. They have touch controls.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LLLL,
Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the noise canceling feature and touch control function 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 for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelation and ambient sound work amazing with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Overlord, We are happy that you like the noise canceling and ambient sound 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. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pretty swag
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality it really good I'm really impressed with it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nando, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality of 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
Almost the best
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything about these buds are top notch except for comfort. Which really makes me cry inside, because I have been waiting to upgrade my ear buds since the time the first rumor of the next Sony buds emerged. I don't mind the price tag which lot of online reviews seem to point as a negative (not so much for me) Why? Because they are really that good in terms of buds and case and everything. This earbuds could have been a run away winner but faltered in the comfort aspect. Which made me return these buds back :(
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello idlemonk, We are sorry to hear the in-ear headphones had to be returned. These headphones come in different sizes of earbuds that you use depending on the size of your ears. When wearing them, it is recommended to twist the headset unit to fit it snugly into the ear canal and adjust the positioning of the headset unit until it fits comfortably. Visit this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000237901.html. We appreciate your feedback. We hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you. -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:AncCons mentioned:Ear tips
Excellent earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best ear buds I’ve ever owned, hands down. God tier ANC, excellent frequency range and durable. The only problem I have with them is the factory ear tips are fairly fragile and come apart easily, easy fix with some spin fit tips.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdwardC, That's amazing! We're very pleased to hear you like the industry-leading noise cancellation, excellent frequency range, and durable design of your Sony WF-1000XM4. 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 quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better than airpods. You know what i mean boooooiiiiiiii
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jose, We are glad to hear you are enjoying our industry-leading, noise-canceling Truly Wireless headphones. We designed these headphones to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. You can enjoy crystal clear call quality, even in noisy environments and our speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversation. Plus, you can get 8 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance and easy wireless charging. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Fit
Good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound was great the only down fall for me was that they would fall out from my ear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, G53675.
While we are pleased to know that you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality of our WF-1000XM4, we are really sorry if they didn't fit you well. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have with our premium headphones.
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
Note:
• 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.
• The “Sony | Headphones Connect” app will help you to determine which earbud tips are most suitable for you to achieve the optimal noise cancelation effect.
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.
If there's anything we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact 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:
Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Battery depreciation, throw away I guess......
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I haven't had these for a year yet and I can't get the right unit to stay working for longer than 45 minutes on a podcast. They started off working most of the work day. Now I've had to change my profile to let the left be the dominant one and I'll probably have to buy another 250 dollar pair in a few more months. Sound was great. Disposable, expensive headphones suck.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewG, We're sorry to hear about the battery issue you're having. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. While it is normal for the battery consumption rate to vary somewhat between the left and right earbuds due to function settings and conditions of use, a significant difference between the earbuds, when regularly used together, should not occur.
As a first step, check these articles to make sure you are charging the earbuds properly:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00264225
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00265210
If the issue still occurs, please follow the additional troubleshooting steps on this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00284577
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top notch
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Buy purchase was easy online ordering, fast delivery and the comfort and sound quality is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sherrie, Awesome! Good to know you're enjoying the comfortable fit and amazing sound quality 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, 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Blown away
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have Beats and Bose overear and in-ear headphones. After losing the previous pair, I decided to try these Sony's based on some reviews. WOW, I'm blown away. Amazing sound, very configurable via the app. I'm Impressed with these. Superb battery life life too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi d33p, That's great! We are glad to hear that your are impressed with 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
Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds I’ve ever owned . Much better then apple
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ireturnedit, That's awesome! We are glad 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good sound. Noise canceling feature is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .H JessyV, We are glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of your Sony wireless 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. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Upgrade from Apple AirPods
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I found these to be as good as the best reviews out there. After having two pair of Apple AirPod Pros fail with the same defect, I decided to go a different direction. These are bigger than the AirPod Pros, but sound much better and with better battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AverageJoe, we;re glad you like the sound quality and battery of our 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. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl