Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
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- SKU:
- 10210553
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12558 reviews
(12,558 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
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.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like them very much
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was choosing between the Bose 700 and the Sony WH-1000XM4. I checked professional reviews for both and thought the Sony was a little ahead, plus price was lower than the Bose at the time I bought it. It is an excellent headphone, and don't regret choosing it. I like it that is wireless, the battery last for days, on the kind of use I have for it. I use it for Zoom meetings, for listening to music on my laptop, and to watch videos and listening to music on my phone. Noise cancelling is excellent, and has other alternatives that allow me to listen to my surroundings. Added to that I like the feature that allows me to pause the sound on he headphone by just putting the palm of my hand on the right ear headphone, so I can talk to someone or listen to anything that might be happening around me. Also I like the feature that I can control the volume, pause songs, advance to another song and more by gesturing on the right ear headphone.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jair! Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you like the sound quality, noise cancelling and amazing features of your new WH-1000XM4 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HAPPY EARS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my 17 year old computer genius and he LOVES THEM! His ears are happy! Comfortable and good quality, he says. The best he's had, he says.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello poot,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're beyond pleased to hear that your son is enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones! It's wonderful to know that he finds them comfortable and of great quality. We're thrilled that they have exceeded his expectations and that his ears are happy! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok , so These are my first over the ear headphones and they are excellent. The noise cancellation is superb. Better than my boise anc. Very comfortable and sound is excellent too. Battery life is pretty long as well. I would highly recommend this product.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fastbleck! Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the noise-canceling, comfort, and sound quality 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. I’m sad Best Buy no longer sells it directly but they are affordable and sound great. Mine broke at the hinge. I now have the xm6s which are amazing but I wish they had bass like the xm4s and maybe the same comfort.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
A downgrade, IMO.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It pains me to not give this a five stars. I've had the previous XM3 model for over six years and the only reason I had to finally move on from it was due to extreme wear and tear. So I thought I'd upgrade this time. The XM4 is, for me, a downgrade. Everything I cared about is worse. The distance from my computer before the sounds gets choppy and cuts out has lessened. The headset is finicky with which device it wants to connect to. Sometimes I'll have to actually disconnect one device so that another can join instead. But then other times, it's perfectly fine? There was also this awful feature where it would attempt to auto detect my surrounds and turn on and off noise cancelling at will. This is on by default. I will admit that the auto shutdown after a few minutes of detecting it's no longer on my head is nice. Just wish I could adjust how longe before it does that. Wish it were 10 mins. I honestly wish I just tried to get the same model instead of "upgrading".
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonii,
Thank you so much for sharing such honest feedback with us.
We're truly sorry that the XM4 feels like a step back after six years of loving your XM3s.
Regarding the issues you mentioned, here are a few quick things you can try to make the headset behave a bit better:
-In the Sony | Sound Connect app, go to the Sound tab and switch the Bluetooth Connection Quality to "Priority on Stable Connection." This should help with the choppiness and range.
-In the app, you can disable the "Adaptive Sound Control" feature which changes your settings based on your location or movement.
-You can actually adjust or disable the auto-off sensor in the "System" tab of the app to give you more control over when they shut down.
If those steps don't fix the issues, please get in touch with our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones so we can look into the connection issues further.
Thank you for being a Sony customer and for bringing this to our attention.
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound, comfortable to wear, noise canceling!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Use around the house some. Bought for a trip that got canceled. Used recently on a flight and worked great! Plan to use on a road trip in the near future. Have beats flex and a few others similar. The ones that go in ear work good for most part and blocks all noise. My sony are over ear making more comfortable. Blocked all the noise of the plane out. Blocks tv and stuff in house. When someone comes up and takes to be it let's their voice in, I can cover one side and let noise in, I talk and it let's noise in, all automatically. When I take off it pauses my phone or tablet it's connected to. Sound quality is get. They are expensive but worth it if you catch a sale.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZacKokomo, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and comfort of your new WH-1000XM4 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! -Carl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
worth the investment!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it’s definitely comfortable even when you’re working out, the audio quality is very good and I love how you can play around with the bass features. battery life is very good. it’s definitely worth the investment especially when you want to mute the world around you and just listen to music.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi erikhdz0001,
Great! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect pair of headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ll keep this short. These are the best headphones I have used for music I feel like they may be a little over priced as almost 400 dollars for any pair of headphones feels like it’s too much lol but luckily I have gotten these on sale! Pick these up as soon as possible! My one gripe and I’m definitely in the minority is that every time I turn on the headphones it goes into noise cancellation mode automatically I wish I could turn that off. I’m not the biggest fan of noise cancellation as it messes with my hearing a bit and makes my ears feel funny.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AaronG18, 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! -Craig
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very nice headphones but the BTH connection
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very nice headphones with excellent noise cancellation qualities and I originally purchased it bc of the awesome reviews I’ve seen online however I don’t know if I’m the only one experiencing this but sometimes the headphones will unconnect randomly and if you use the duo connection for two devices. On most occasions the headphones will first connect to the other device before the one you want to if that other device is close enough. I use an iPhone XS Max and an iPad Pro 3rd Gen as the two devices I use the duo connection on. I found that this problem usually gets solved when you turn off this feature but because I use it so much and find it inconvenient to turn it off and on through the Sony app before using the headphones I just deal with it (that or I just move my other device really far away so that it won’t connect to it). If it weren’t for that I’d give these headphones a full 5 stars but yeah this is basically the only problem I had with them. Leaving on a good note though these headphones have the best battery time I’ve ever seen having upgraded from my regular airpod pros. After 5hrs of use these headphones still have enough juice in them to go another 3hrs! Def recommend to anyone looking for a good noise canceling headphones with long battery life.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sarah, Thanks for sharing your experience. We're glad that you like the impressive battery life and noise cancelling feature of the 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. Anyhow, we are sorry to hear that you're having concerns with the Bluetooth connections. This is not the experience we want you to have. If you haven't yet, please try resetting and initializing the headphones. Please check these links to reset and initialize the headphones. To reset: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html To initialize: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html Additional information below : https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00249936. Hope this helps. Regards, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony WH-1000XM4 review
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent feel around the head. Comfortable to wear for running and working out. Sound quality is excellent especially if you customize your equilazation. Best option for something more reasonably priced
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DanielD,
Thank you for your fantastic review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're delighted to hear that you find them comfortable for running and working out. The excellent sound quality combined with the ability to customize the equalization truly makes a significant difference. We're proud to offer a premium product that provides great value and performance at a reasonable price. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Noise Canceling and Sound Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice build quality and sound for the price. Comfortable for all-day wear and the battery is great.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
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Posted .Hi iloveramen, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these specifically for their noise cancelling capabilities. They do that extremely well. I can block out all of the background traffic and office noise easily without even playing any music. They also excel at music reproduction and the app allows you to tailor the equalizer to your liking. I worry about durability as they are made of plastic and have hinges but so far they seem fine. I only need to charge them every 3 days or so. They can connect to two devices simultaneously.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
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Posted .Hello LegionUser,
Thank you for your feedback and we are truly happy that you are pleased with the superb noise canceling capability that blocks out unwanted noise. Also, we're glad that you appreciate the awesome sound quality of the XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Comfort, quiet, and AMAZING sound
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I looked for a very long time to find a pair of comfortable headphones that have great noise cancelling (flying even during covid) and amazing sound. I can say that these more than meet the bill. I have ZERO complaints about the sound. The noise cancelling is amazing - especially with the ability to temporarily let ambient noise in to hear overhead announcements and the speak mode. The comfort, while important, was beyond expectation. Anyone that wears glasses or now has a face covering on for hours at a time knows just how bad the pressure can be behind the ear. I'm happy to say that I have worn these for many hours through airports and flights and was very happy with the comfort.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
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Posted .Hi Scott,
Awesome! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite current headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Checked out a bunch of reviews comparing Xm4 and the studio pro before purchasing and I feel like I mad the best choice getting the xm4s noise canceling is fantastic and sound quality is good. The only con for me is that I wouldn’t use them in the gym.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TechFan,
It is great to hear that you feel you made the best choice and that you find the noise canceling to be fantastic with good sound quality. We designed the WH-1000XM4 to be a premium travel and everyday companion, and we are delighted its performance exceeds expectations.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound, long lasting battery, great mood reduction and comfortable during a long flight. Came with an adapter and cord to plug into United Airlines.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joelinthebay, amazing! We're glad you like the sound quality, battery and comfort of our product. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones I've had so far.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As an audiophile, I've been looking for noise cancelling headphones that also have good quality sound and range. These have checked all the requirements so far, and more! They're comfortable to the point I can wear them 8+ hs a day, and switch between meetings and music seamlessly. The noise cancelling is so good my roommates need to signal to me in order for me to look up. I thought the gestures were going to take some time to learn but it hasn't been the case, they're intuitive. The remove noise cancelling to talk works really well. Too well sometimes. I'd be walking close to someone talking and it will activate. The option to have two devices connected hasn't worked for me so well, I had issues switching from my phone to my laptop with the result of the laptop switching back to its speakers. It might be my MBP, I haven't tried with other devices yet. She sound quality is excellent, as expected from Sony, the sound is crisp and balanced, with a good range.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Believe the hype!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of headphones I've used so far. The NC and the 360 audio is really impressive at this price point. I like the build quality a lot better than the Bose. I rarely have to worry about charging. Highly recommend. Also the case is perfect for travel. This is my second pair. First one got stolen :(
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the 5-star and review, Levi. We're truly delighted to hear your purchase went well and we've matched your expectations with your Sony WH-1000X4 Headphones. Your satisfaction with the excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and overall performance of your headphones are greatly appreciated. Glad to know you like the build quality and included carrying case. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hands down the best headphones you’ll ever try
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is how music is meant to be listened. These headphones are comfortable to wear, lightweight to travel and the sound quality is amazing. Hands down the best purchase I’ve made.
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Posted .Hi Hector,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the comfort, weight, 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:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must have headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony X4 blows all the competition when it comes to noise cancellation. The is the smartest and most comfortable headset I’ve ever owned. I can’t see getting any other brand headset after this. Totally worth the money and super light weight. Definitely recommend.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for an amazing review and recommendation! We're happy to know that you choose the XM4 headphones when comparing to other brands in the market because of its best noise canceling feature and comfort. We always strive to deliver the best quality to our products. 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! - Kris
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy customer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What can I say these headphones are awesome the clarity is great I can hear every instrument it's lightweight the battery is great the noise cancelling is very good I couldn't ask for a better product. I would recommend this product go out and buy this you will not be desapointed.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shanghai1125, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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! -Carl


















