Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10210553
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
Customers are saying
Customers regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great design, even better sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones when there was a little sale going on but I have to say it's well worth the full price. The mark 4's not only look great but they sound amazing. I can put these on, use the noise cancelling, and listen to my music with no distractions, even when sitting next to someone in the car playing their own music over the speakers and singing as well. I'm glad I made this purchase. On the flip side, there are two minor issues I've run into since using these. One, the touch controls are a little bit unresponsive at times. For instance, double tapping to pause sometimes takes a few tries to work. Moreover, the touch controls are only available on the right side of the headphones. Though this is fine I suppose in most instances. Two, the battery percentage is perhaps inaccurate? When I first got these, they came supposedly at 100% battery because that's what the headphones said when I pressed the power button. However, it kept saying that for a while, until all of a sudden it dropped to 40%. There was no gradual battery drainage i.e. 100% > 75% > 50% > 25%. I haven't been using them for very long so I'll have to see if this can be fixed or not. Aside from these very minor problems I've encountered, these headphones are an amazing product and I'm excited to keep using them, especially when taking flights.
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Posted .Hi ravioli, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear you like the amazing sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation of these headphones. And we're sorry to hear about the touch control issue and battery percentage issue that you're having.
If the touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly, please follow the troubleshooting steps on the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
And if the battery percentage is inaccurate, please make sure that the firmware is up to date. Also, try to perform a factory reset and reconnect the headphones to your device. For factory reset procedure, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Bang for your buck!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality audio and great battery. The noise cancellation and transparency mode work really well. Great pair of headphones to carry on an airplane.
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Posted .Hi notAI,
It is great to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are proving to be such a great travel companion! We are glad that the combination of high-quality audio, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation is making your flights more enjoyable.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise-canceling feature works great; it effectively drowns out ambient noise, making them perfect for travel or noisy environments. They are incredibly comfortable for long listening sessions, and the battery life is excellent, lasting days without needing a recharge.
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Posted .Hi GlenC, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very pleased to hear you like the great noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and excellent battery life of your Sony XM4. 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:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones, love the battery life! I love music and love extremely loud bass and this does well! Quality is very much its price and love the smooth velvet feel. Noise canceling is amazing. Audio does not break or glitch when far from primary device either.
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Posted .Hi MarisolL,
That's nice! We're glad that you like the audio quality, connectivity and long battery life of your new Sony - WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear 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. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and comfort is amazing for when I go to gym and do homework! Amazing battery life that I rarely ever have to worry about. Would recommend for good comfort headphones.
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Posted .Thanks for commenting, AbrahamF! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and long-lasting battery life of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for your recommendation and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound and build quality are very good, have a pair of air pods max and compering the two the Sony M4 are far more superior. Fits nice on the head are very light, I forget I have them on sometimes.
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Posted .Hi Joseph,
Great! Thank you for sharing your feedback with our Sony WH1000XM4. We are very happy that you like the sound and oeverall quality of our XM4. The WH1000XM4 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Like No Other
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are arguably the best audio I have ever experienced from a pair. The bass thumps without being overbearing. The clarity is exceptional, and the detail is outstanding. The headphones also remain comfortable to wear over extended periods of time. I do wish they were water resistant. These rival Sony's latest model, which I also have, if you want to save some cash.
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Posted .Hi VSherry, we're glad you like our newest 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great looks, sound, ANC and comfort
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent upgrade from my dead WH-H900N headphones. From the looks, to the comfort, to the ANC and of course the sound. Ended up getting another for the wife, she loves them too.
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Posted .Hello RogerM,
What a nice upgrade! Thank you for your purchase and we are happy that you and your wife are pleased with the audio quality, awesome ANC feature, design and comfortability of your new headphone. Thanks for the 5 star rating and for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Get it
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The absolute best sounding headphones I’ve owned. Super comfy when one.
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Posted .Hi Gigsc11,
We’re so happy to hear these are the best-sounding headphones you’ve owned! We’re glad you’re finding them super comfortable for your listening sessions.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it’s really good! The sound quality is great and the battery lasts really long
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Posted .Hi SadieG,
We’re thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality and impressive battery life of your new headphones! It’s wonderful to know they are meeting your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Awesome sound, features, and
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I could go on and on about how much I love these headphones. The sound quality was my primary motivation, but my experience has been great overall. There are other convenient features, such as the ability to swipe on the outer side of headphones covering your ears. This action can pause/play, skip, and adjust the volume. From what I’ve heard from friends, they can’t tell the difference on a phone call when I’m using them to speak. The material is very nice and doesn’t flake or tear as I’ve experienced with other brands. In addition, there is an app that allows you to connect to them and customize the audio to your liking. This includes the level of bass, treble, etc. It can even process pictures of your ears to create the “best sound” according to the shape of them. I have had them for about a year and hope they continue to last for a long while.
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Posted .Hi LyahByah, That's really cool! Thank you so much for sharing your impressive experience so far with your WH-1000XM4! It's really amazing to hear you are pleased with the excellent features and superb audio quality these headphones deliver. Glad to know you are utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app and you like the effortless operation and great phone call quality that are also noteworthy. 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 sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Light and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have some of the best noise cancellation i have ever experienced. The outside world seems to fade away while these are on. Also they are extremely comfortable and light when worn. Battery lfe is amazing as well. Im happy with my purchase.
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Posted .Hi Rick,
That's nice to hear that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM4 for its quality sound, awesome noise canceling feature, comfortable design and long battery life. You will surely enjoy listening to your favorite music without any distractions. The WH1000XM4 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty decent
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.overall it had really good noise cancellation but the sound quaity could be better. really good comfort and battery life
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Posted .Hello Solomon, thank you for sharing your experience with the WH1000XM4. We are delighted to hear you're enjoying the noise cancellation function and their comfortable design –remember to use the Sound Connect App to customize the audio settings and take the sound to the next level! Thank you for choosing Sony! Sincerely, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Love the blue
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A Sony loyalist. I own the 1st gen, 3rd gen and now 4th gen. I hope they bring this style back as the 5th gen are not foldable. Every gen hs an incremental improvement in sound comfort and weight, definitely better sound and quality than Apple products.
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Posted .Hi KOBE,
WOW! Thank you for being such a Sony loyal user. We highly appreciate you on that! Your feedback is important to us and we will forward this to our team to help us improve our future products. We are truly happy that you like the audio quality and lightweight design of our XM4. The WH1000XM4 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These cans are comfortable for long stretches, the adjustable noise cancelling makes people talking only a couple feet away complete disappear even without any music playing, ridiculously long battery life and holds a charge for weeks without any parasitic loss. You do need the app to get the most out of them, but well worth the money especially since they’re less expensive than Bose and Apple.
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Posted .Hi Tman,
You made the right choice with 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Apple headphones DUPE
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I live by these headphones, the sound quality is great and the comfortability of these are amazing—it feels light on my head and the cushion around my ear feels good too. The color and look of the headphones themselves are cute too, very simple and minimal, a look I enjoy.
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Posted .Hi JonnalizaA,
Awesome! We're delighted to hear your enjoyable experience with the incredible sound quality and comfortable fit of your 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Avantree, Aria ME
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my Sony WH-1000XM4. I would suggest them are worth the money. I work indoors in a very noisy factory. Desk Job. I do wear Glasses. I had the original Sony Noise Canceling Headphones for 3 Years or more. Bought the M4 for better mic for internet meetings and calls. A little better. Likes 1. Works with my workstation ( Laptop ) fast response low lag. 2. They stop Video and Music when taken off. 3. Comfortable to me. 4. Long Battery life. 5. Sound quality is very great. 6. Mics are okay for internet calls. 7. Noise Canceling. Is great. There are times I take them off and are surprised how noisy it is around me. Dis-likes. 1. App with phone. When I get an internet call my Phone and Workstation are connected the phone wants to grab first. I want the Workstation to have priority. Messed up some calls have to disconnect the Phone Bluetooth to reduce this problem. Sometimes have to do a full PC reboot. 2. No Boom Mic. 3. Mics are not good in noisy areas. Pick up a lot of background noise. 4. Hate the Google Assistant and Alexa. Should be removed. 5. App Location tracking. Phone override. Should be able to turnoff in app. 6. Speak to Chat. Glad it can be turned off with App. 7. Deeper cups. Ears touch hard plastic. Places for major improvements 1. Boom Mic!!!!! Removable would be nice. 2. Charging stand. One you can set on and charges when not in use. 3. Remove Assistant. 4. Deeper Cups or two different foams soft density outside and medium density inside. 5. More control with headphones through App. 6. Changes stay when not connected to Phone. 7. PC App to control headphones. I have the Avantree, Aria ME Headphones. Side by side with my Sony. I really like the Boom Mic. I DO NOT have to repeat myself as much. Because less background noise is coming through. I really like the charging stand. Very convenient. Sound on the Avantree is low, there is a lag, good for call or long meetings where you are the prime speaker. Thank you Eron
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Posted .Hi Eron,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review of the WH1000XM4. We're glad to hear those great features that you are enjoying. Your feedback is also greatly appreciated. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wasn’t sure what to expect from these because some of the reviews were mixed but honestly I’ve never been so happy with a purchase. As a fearful flyer these were a godsend on my last flight and the sound quality is awesome. I love that you have an option to plug them in and be connected wirelessly. They are super comfortable and the battery lasts forever. Highly recommend!
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Posted .Hi Olive,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, wired or wireless connectivity, comfort, and battery life 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Key to Writing My Dissertation!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible headphones! Comfortable, noise cancelling, awesome sound quality, and I can go for multiple days without charging them up. Without these I could not have written my Ph.D. dissertation. Super grateful to Sony and my little brother for helping me get these!
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Posted .Hi DrJake,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort, noise canceling function, sound quality, and battery life 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Believe the hype: these are superb.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For once, a product actually lives up to the hype surrounding it. This may be the most celebrated set of headphones produced in the last 20 years. That praise is deserved. By now, these cans are regularly on sale, so don't pay full price ($350). Easily the best-sounding headphones I've owned, with exceptional battery life (I regularly get 30 hours of playback on moderate volume and Bluetooth before needing a recharge). Great carrying case, too. There are some recordings in my collection that I can honestly say I never really heard before until I listened to them with these Sony XM4s. Be sure to download the accompanying app onto your smart phone to get full use of all the features. I don' want to go overboard with praise, but the simple truth is this headphone set is the best investment I have made in audio equipment in the last 20 years. They're just that good.
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Posted .Hi Jefe, Thank for you sharing your experience with your brand new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. We are thrilled to know that your WH-1000XM4 headpones are the best investment you have made in audio equipment in the last 20 years. 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 choosing Sony! Vincent