Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10101562
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers are saying
Customers praise the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also highlight its solid bass, lightweight design, and reliable connectivity, along with a premium design and good fit. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, consider the product overpriced, and wish for greater volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
I expected much more for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was expecting more from these headphones. The noise-cancelling is nice but I hate that I can only be connected to 1 device at a time. I have them set to work with my phone and my tablet but if I last used them on my tablet, I am unable to connect with them on my phone until I turn off the Bluetooth on the tablet.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JDCA,
We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. We regret to hear that you are not having a great experience when using multiple devices. The WH-1000XM4 headphones support Multipoint connection. This means that the headphones can switch easily between two audio sources without needing to go through the normal Bluetooth reconnection process. Make sure to follow the steps on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002935899.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00255680
Hope this improves your experience. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound proof!!! Better than Apple or beats!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KrystalV, Awesome! Sounds like you've found a winner with the Sony WH-1000XM4! Excellent noise cancellation really sets them apart, especially when compared to other brands. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great noise canceling!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good over-the-ear noise-canceling option. Slightly bigger on my head, so annoyingly slides around a bit.
I would recommend this to a friendLove it!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great go noise cancelling! Sets nice on ear with soft ear cover.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ghie, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling and comfort of your new WH-1000XM4! The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Nice headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't use headphones very often. But, when I do these provide a very nice, neutral sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MS63, Thank you for taking the time to review the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for sharing this feedback. Jay
Awesome headphones but one main issue
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the same pair of headphones which my wife gifted me last year 2023, and I loved them. However, they suddenly stopped charging, despite trying multiple chargers they just wouldn’t charge. Since I loved them so much I went a head and purchased a replacement pair, but they also stopped charging after a few days of use. It's disappointing, especially considering the high price point, and I've found that several others have experienced the same issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddie, Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of the WH1000XM4! We would like to ensure that you are taken care of when it comes to the issues that you are having with the headphones. May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
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Great noise cancellation but bad connection
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony xm4 is a very good headphone but the connection to multiple devices is not very solid. Also the usb c charging cable that comes with the box is intimidatingly short. The sound has too much bass to my taste but the noise cancellation works great. Already returned this headphone to the store due to the disconnecting issues when connecting multiple devices.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi alexz, we're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate the unit was returned because of connectivity issues. With the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can set up the multipoint function (connecting 2 devices simultaneously) and adjust the sound equalizer (tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs). These steps might have changed your experience. We also appreciate your feedback of the supplied cable. Thanks for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase. ~Ralph
Alot of money to hear "disconnected" constantly.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They worked great at first. Now I'm having the disconnected issue. Every 5-15min the headphones disconnect and then reconnect. Its really annoying and irritating. I think sony is bricking them on purpose like apple did. Unfortunately for them, Ill buy bose next time. Fix your headphones sony!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi McRAD, we are truly sorry to hear that you've experiencing this issue with the headphones disconnecting very often. This is not the experience we want you to have. Here are some steps that can help you to have a more stable connection and avoid the inconvenience.
1- Update Firmware: Ensure that your headphones have the latest firmware installed. You can check for updates and install them via the Sony Headphones Connect App.
2- Change the Bluetooth connection: Ensure that the Bluetooth connection quality mode is set to "Priority on stable connection" in the Sony Headphones Connect App
3- Check for possible environmental interference: Make sure that there are no other Bluetooth devices, WiFi router, or other sources of interference nearby that could disrupt the connection
4- Initialize the headset to restore factory settings. You can check the link below for instructions:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
If the issue persists please contact us via this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick
Solid Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is pretty amazing. Good build quality as well. You get what you pay for!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Falloftroy7,
Perfect! We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback with our WH1000XM4 headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
My 2nd XM
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I already have the XM3 but giving it away to my father in law coz I can’t resist this one. Who wouldn’t? This can connect to 2 devices at the same time and the proximity sensor is a bonus. I love it. Also - its blue and I am a sucker for this color. Love it so much I wear it all the time.
I would recommend this to a friendGood device, but just for me not comfort to wear
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought it because of 100 discount, which seemed to great deal compared to Bose 45/700. The sound quality was pretty good, but it is not for me because my head felt much pressed after 30 minutes of wearing this. Didn't experience this with my old Bose 35II. Hope Sony to improve the comfort of device in the future version.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZBRD,
Thank you for your honest review. While we are glad you like the sound quality, we're sorry to hear the discomforts that you are having while wearing the headphones. Adjusting the headband and the earpads properly can help reduce discomfort while wearing the headphones. These headphones actually support super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. We greatly appreciate your feedback and thank you for purchasing Sony. - Kris
Very good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones, I used mine for over two years. I bought a pair for my son. He likes it. He always wears them everywhere he goes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IhorF,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! That's very sweet of you on getting your son a new pair of headphones. Nice to know that he is enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for an awesome feedback and for choosing Sony! - Kris
Microphone is AWFUL
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worst decision ever. These are going to be returned less than 48 hours after buying them. First, great noise cancellation. Won't deny that. Better than my old ones and way better than the Airpod Pro's for obvious reasons. I mean, something that completely covers the ear has to be better. It blocked out the tantrums from our kids during the day on calls. The problem is the microphone. It has all sorts of static, sounds distant, and is just plain awful. Not sure if this is a fluke or how they all are. Truly some of the worst call quality I have ever had. I had 7 calls yesterday and one today and each time the person said, could you try changing your microphone? I am embarrassed. Something this nice shouldn't be so awful. Failure on behalf of Sony. Moral of the story, do not buy if you care about the microphone. Only buy if you are going to use for noise cancellation and music.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VikingWarrior, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. While we're glad to hear you appreciate the noise canceling feature, we regret to know that you're having call quality issues with the unit. Make sure to update the software (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. If you still have the unit and need further assistance, please contact us via chat or email at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
May we contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. We appreciate you and thanks again for shopping Sony!
Sincerely,
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Gc
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Noise-cancelling. Great product, great price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClaudiaG, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony! Carl
Great performance but wasn’t a good fit for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is the the best in the business. Unfortunately, it didn’t fit my ears comfortably
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jdbc, we're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the fit doesn't suit you well. Rest assured that this feedback will help improve the quality and performance of our products. Thanks for your review. ~Ralph
Good Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GREAT headphones, but couldn't connect to my T.V, which was Abit disappointing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ETTHEALIEN, we're glad you like our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue connecting your new headphones with your TV. This unit requires the A2DP Bluetooth profile for Bluetooth audio. We recommend checking the specifications of your TV if it supports the same profile to connect the headphones with it.
The WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Best Wireless Headphones On The market... Period!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything is perfect save for the motion controls which need some tweaking to function more accurately but I keep my phone in my hand 95% of the time when listening to music so I prefer to control the music directly from there anyway, which is why it's not much of a deal-breaker for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YoungSabio, we appreciate your review of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch control is greatly appreciated. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752781.html
We hope you continue to have a great experience with the WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Great Pair of Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great! I especially love being able to connect to two different devices at once. It sometimes has issues with auto-detecting which device is active, but for the most part it’s not a problem. Which is a huge deal given that I use Apple devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayD,
We're glad that you like the multipoint function of the headphones. Your feedback is also greatly appreciated. Depending on the device, silent streaming can continue on the first device when the second device has a Bluetooth connection to the headphones. If this is the case, the headphones remain connected to the first device, and the audio doesn't switch to the second device.
Follow these steps to hear sound from the second device:
1. Open the Sony | Headphones Connect app, select the System tab, and make sure the Connect to 2 devices simultaneously option is set to ON.
2. Stop playback on the first connected device.
3. Close the audio (music) application on the first connected device.
We hope you continue to enjoy these amazing headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Love the headphones. Hate the cost. Still bought!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality but extreme cost. I preferred this over Bose at the end of the day.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jrs7, we're glad you love the quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice headphones for the price. Great quality and easy to connect and carry with me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cdcmorgans,
We're glad that you like the design and user-friendly connectivity of these headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph