Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10187751
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Buy a warranty
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I initially purchased these headphones around a year ago I thought they were fantastic. The noise cancelling was fantastic, and perfect for repetitive droning noises, likes fans or ac. The sound quality was also great. Whether you are using the ldap protocol on an android phone, or simple aac on an iphone. I found these headphones to be one of the best sounding ones I have had the pleasure of experiencing. It's also light weight, rest easily on your head, and feels premium. But there's a reason I'm giving a one star review to them after a 18 months of ownership. These headphones developed an issue with the noise cancelling feature. The issue being that it would RANDOMLY AND LOUDLY SCREECH FOR A SOLID 30 SECONDS AT MAX VOLUME. There is no way to predict when this happens. You'll just be sitting there, minding your own business, perhaps listening to some Jazz or Lo-fi hip hop when suddenly a piercing screech at max volume comes out of both ears of your headphones. The only solution I have found was to just disable to the noise cancelling, but that's half the reason you are spending three hundred dollars on a pair of headphones. This is an unacceptable quality failure, and apparently the headphones are already out of Sony's warranty. So according to them, I got my values worth. Needless to say, I won't be purchasing any Sony headphones in the future, and advice anyone reading this to seriously consider this review. I personally, I bought a pair of SennHeiser momentum 3's to replace these, but there are a lot of other competing anc headphones to choose from. Headphones like the Bose 700's, Bose QuietComfort 35, or Bowers & Wilkins px7. Those are just a few I think I would have been more happy purchasing than these headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DecentShow,
We regret to hear that you're hearing unwanted noise on your headphones. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. Make sure to update the firmware of the headphones by performing a software update (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. Doing so may resolve the issue.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/downloads
You may hear noise (such as a creak, click, or static) through the WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones when traveling through tunnels, or other environments which air pressure changes easily, even if the noise canceling function is on. When the Noise Canceling function is set to ON, you may also hear a White noise (a small electrical noise with continuous static sound). If this occurs, temporarily turn off the Noise Canceling function. Also, please remove any obstacles between the antenna of the connecting Bluetooth device and the built-in antenna of the headset and keep the headset away from a microwave oven, wireless LAN device, etc.
We recommend performing the steps provided on the links below to refresh the content of your headphones.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
If you hear buzzing, popping, crackling, or vibration noises from your Bluetooth headphones that sound different than the more common static or distortion sounds caused by environmental interference issues, please reach out to us for further assistance. You can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
really great buy!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i LOVE these headphones!! i was expecting the color to be a little lighter grey, but i still love them! the noise cancelling is really awesome! i can barely hear myself speak. i am also really picky with wearing things on my head and squeezing my head but i have been wearing these all night and have no issues! really love them!
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Posted .Hi harrystylesloverxo,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and comfort of the 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are currently the best wireless headphones on the market in their price range. Nice that you can Bluetooth pair with more than one device (e.g. computer and phone). Audio quality is very good and the equalizer app allows you to easily tweak sound profile to your preference. This item periodically goes on sale and at sale prices nothing else on the market comes close.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LLLL,
We're glad that your investment is worth it. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect headphones for movies/gaming/traveling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used these for a trip and the noise cancellation on the plane was perfect. The settings for the headphones within the app are also fun to play around with, they are great for watching movies and getting the whole experience. If you are into noise cancellation and being able to customize your settings then these are great.
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Posted .Hi SaucyDemonV23,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) and noise canceling function of the 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
M4 for the win over Apple Air Pods Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent cans - and before being too harsh, ask yourself: how much degradation happens to your music via Spotify? Hook into a lossless source first as a true test. Light, easy weight, decent build quality. I love the ability to connect to two bluetooth sources and it works well even between my PC and iPhone 11 pro. The closest comp may be the Airpod Max and at twice the price, get these and a pair of Airpod Pros or better give the 250 bucks to your local animal shelter. Apple is trying to go elite brand and it’s a huge turnoff in this pandemic economy. Go with M4s.
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Posted .Hi evanseattle, We are glad to know about your experience with your new Sony wireless 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. Thank you for trusting Sony! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headset!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones look beautiful and simplistic. The sound quality is superb and the touch pad controls work well as long as you are slower and deliberate with your movements. The audio can pause whenever you take the headset off, this feature works well enough. In the beginning my music would continue playing once i removed them but i haven't had many issues with it in the past few weeks.
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Posted .Hi Costumer,
We're glad that you're enjoying the amazing features of the headphones like the sound quality, touch controls, and Speak-to-Chat 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony noise canceling headphones. 5 ⭐️’s
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These noise canceling headphones are really great. The bass response is incredible. I use them in my music studio on keyboards and Bluetooth as well. These are my second pair.
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Posted .Hello MichaelT,
Thanks for the feedback and for the 5-star rating! We are truly happy that you are pleased with the audio quality and noise canceling capability of our XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are incredibly comfortable and the sound quality is AMAZING.
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Posted .Hi Sunshine90,
You made the right choice! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Sony has Done a Solid Job Again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth Every Single Cent. Coming from Sony - WH-XB900N to these has been worth it. The app and features of this made the upgrade worthwhile. The battery life is almost all day trust me from someone who uses his headset throughout the day. Looking forward to this year's upgrade to the Sony WF-1000XM3 for a better travel/ commute option. Buy the WH-1000XM4 you will not regret it.
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Posted .Hi Techie88, Great! We're pleased to hear you feel that the WH-1000XM4 is worth its price. Good to know you like the overall features of the app and the long-lasting battery life of the unit. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
I never want to take these off
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality! Extremely comfortable! I never want to take these off!
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Posted .Hi Mikey,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort and sound quality of the 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
An incremental improvement.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you don't care about multi-point connection for your headphones - the XM3 will be a wiser buy from feature and price point. I've been buying this line since XM2 and the improvements in terms of noise canceling have been good, the sound profile has not seen any huge change over the years. The bass is still punchy to the point of overbearing and the mids and treble are not as pronounced as its competitors. It's still the best of its class out there but the next model better have a refresh in design and sound profile or there's no point in upgrading these cans for the next couple of years.
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Posted .Hi azrael99, we're glad that you continue to enjoy this line of Sony Headphones. Your feedback about its overall improvement in sound features and functions is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that this will help us improve the quality and performance of our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for always choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Headphone Choice
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality of these headphones are just amazing. I use them daily on my trips to campus. Really great sound quality, excellent noise cancelling, and the over-ear build helps to keep my ears warm in the cold, which is a nice bonus. It's on the higher end of noise cancelling headphones, both in price and quality, but it's definitely worth it. Would recommend over other products.
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Posted .Hi THECalebino, We are happy to know that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling 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! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Would Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love love love. Such good sound quality and noise cancellation. I’ve never been a fan of headphones but these are worth it. Just make sure to adjust them correctly (I’d go a little loose) the headband has given me a headache before lol
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Posted .Hi Customer,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and noise canceling of your new Sony 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 and enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, comfortable, I love the fact that the muffs are replaceable.
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Posted .Hi StearlinL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great wireless headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones, good sound cancelling, comfortable and high quality sound.
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Posted .Hi amibb,
You made the right choice! 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!
-Ralph
Sony Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Sony always makes a great product and these are no exception.
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Posted .Thank you for the great review, JaclynaG!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! Your feedback that Sony always makes a great product and that these are no exception is a wonderful compliment to our entire team.
Thank you again for your continued loyalty to Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Outstanding!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones produce the best sounding music I have ever heard coming from headphones. I would compare the quality of the sound to some of the best studio equipment out there. The noise cancellation is perfect. I’m not sure what else they could do to these to make them anymore perfect. They are totally worth the price. Definitely get what you paid for with these.
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Posted .Hi Asheahan, we're glad you like the sound quality and the noise canceling feature. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise canceling headphones I’ve used
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For Bluetooth headphones, I used to have JBL E55bt and these cannot compare to those. The sound quality is excellent and the noise canceling makes it so that I hear almost nothing. The speak to chat is a good improvement over the quick attention but the time it takes to go back to my music is a bit too long and it’s a bit sensitive since it activate it I’m laughing or humming to a song.
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Posted .Hi ELuu,
You made the right choice with these 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.
We also appreciate your feedback about the Speak-to-Chat function. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own the WH1000XM2 and I love it. This one is even better. So many great features. I love that you can use the app to customize the sound. Worth every penny. I’m super happy with it. I got the blue one and the color is pretty. It’s almost black.
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Posted .Hi Canonprinter, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad you appreciate the app customizations and the newest features of this 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony for the win
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had an expensive pair of Bose headphones that lasted me year, but they eventually gave out and I needed another pair but I wanted something different, so I tried these and I’m impressed! I will have to say they are way better than my Bose headphones! The sound is superb and the noise cancelling is so good! Worth every dollar spent!
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Posted .Hi Steelfold,
We regret to hear about what happened to your previous headphones. You made the right choice in upgrading to the Sony WH1000XM4! 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