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:Comfort
Great, but...
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a good pair of headphones, and it's really comfortable. Got a long battery life too. The feature where it pauses the music when you speak is, however, the most annoying thing on the planet. I spend a few hours trying to figure out how to turn it off before just calling support and figuring it out from there. The hands free audio when you're connected to multiple sources on the computer is also kind of annoying as the hands free audio is (compared to the normal audio) complete garbage. I got around this by simply disabling the hands-free audio sound device on my computer and it worked just fine (with 2 or less programs).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jesse, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the Speak-to-chat feature of your SONY unit. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number: Case Number so we can check your file to better assist you.
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. ~Earl
Great Features Okay Sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After hearing all the hype about these headphones I decided to give them a try. There are many things that Sony does right with these. First of all, the active noise cancelling is phenomenal. Fans, vacuum cleaners, and dog barking are blocked by these. The features in the app are plentiful. Adaptive sound control, noise canceling optimizer, 360 reality setup, equalizer and much more. Sony truly allows its costumers to alter it to their liking. There are lots of other reasons these headphones are great but it does lack in sound quality. It's not that the quality is bad but the mids and highs aren't as crisp as I'm used to. I attribute that to the emphasis in bass. If Sony were to focus on a balanced sound it'd blow every competitor out of the water.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AudioEnthusiast,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. The app also features an equalizer function where you can tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may refer to this link for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0001548870.html
Hope this improves your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
The best keep getting better!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best ANC headphones you can get for your money. Best in class ANC Solid sound quality Solid features Solid improvements to comfort Y/Y Added dual BT connectivity
I would recommend this to a friend Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, noise suppression excellent, good battery life. Only small con is the headband, could be a little softer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, MarshallP. We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound quality, noise suppression, and impressive battery life of our product. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're thrilled that these features are meeting your needs.
We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the headband's softness. We continuously strive to improve our products based on customer feedback, and your input is invaluable in this process. Rest assured, we will take your suggestion into consideration for future enhancements.
Thank you for choosing Sony, and we hope you continue to enjoy your experience with our product. If you have any further comments or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Gus
Looks good, sounds good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sounds quality. Has a cool feature that pauses your music on the phone when it senses that you take the headphones off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonJ!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us about your new WH-1000XM4.
We are immensely pleased to hear that you are finding the sound quality so impressive! It is great to know that the auto-pause sensor is a feature you are finding useful during your daily listening.
We're glad you chose Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Don’t xm4 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great and are really good for me in the gym since they don’t fall off of my head while working out. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kyle!
Thanks so much for the recommendation and for sharing your experience.
We are excited to hear that your WH-1000XM4 stay secure and comfortable while you're at the gym! It is great to know they are keeping up with your workouts so well.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My 2nd pair of these headphones.. easy to connect and great noise cancelling.. work great on the plane.. and batterlife is great.. would recommend.. between these and the Bose though.. I would maybe give a slight edge to the Bose headphones.. But can't go wrong with both
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DallasJ, nice! We're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best noise canceling headphones i have ever purchased. Comfortable and cancel out a lot of noises when im working out or on the plane. Great battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimM, we're glad you are enjoying 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. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Good level headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, comfortable and light. Connects very easy to my phone and devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MustafaM,
Thank you for the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, comfortable design and you were able to connect your devices with ease with 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
So good I bought it twice!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got a pair for myself and my wife loved them so much that I needed a second pair so I could get my headphones back for myself. Perfect for doing household chores and zenning out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChipHaynee, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's wonderful to hear that you and your wife are enjoying them so much that you needed a second pair. These headphones are indeed perfect for household chores and finding a moment of zen. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Prefer over XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I prefer this over the XM5 as it's foldable and easy to carry around. The noise cancellation on this is great, it provides me good time on many flights that I have been on. Battery is great as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DuyT, Thanks for sharing your review on the Sony XM4 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you like the folding design and lightweight feature of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Excellent Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There isn't much I can say that hasn't been already said. This is the mother of all headphones ... for the price, anyway. For a higher budget, you can perhaps find something slightly better but not for the "end of year" 2021 Christmas Season Price which knocked almost $100 off of the MSRP. Noise cancelling is great, comfort is 'all-day', and the sound clarity is pristine - clear highs, clean mids and deep lows - with the ability to customize/EQ the sound to suit your personal taste. Overall, a winner! I would definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EsKayKC, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the industry-leading noise canceling feature, comfortable fit, amazing sound quality, and the ability to customize the sound using the Sony Headphones Connect app. 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
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. The noise cancelation is great. There are many small features that I like. Music sounds good and volume is varied. Battery life is great i use them many times in a day and only have to charge like once a week. One downside they do not connect with my Microsoft Go3 and you have to download an app to connect the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClaudiaV, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your Sony WH1000XM4! We're very pleased to hear that you love the great noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, long battery life, and overall performance of your new Sony headphones. And we're sorry to hear that you're having an issue connecting to your Microsoft surface go 3. Please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link to resolve this issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752754.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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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:Comfort
Not for me
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unfortunately I did not love these and ended up returning. The set up was not easy, I did not like that I needed to download apps in order for these to connect. They also had trouble connecting at times. The quality for music wasn’t great. Used with apple products (ipad and iphone), and plugged into a windows computer with the wire provided. Another problem is that they do not connect to Windows bluetooth. Now the pros, they do last a while so battery life is great and the noise cancellation is great too. I did not feel discomfort wearing them for a while. Also liked that it announces battery life and when the headphones are off and on.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MDReview, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the headphones. We are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. It seems like you faced several challenges with the setup and connectivity, particularly with the need to download apps and the difficulty in connecting to Windows Bluetooth. Additionally, the music quality did not meet your expectations when used with Apple products and a Windows computer and the unit had to be returned.
On the positive side, it's great to hear that you found the battery life and noise cancellation to be excellent, and that the headphones were comfortable to wear for extended periods. The feature of announcing battery life and power status also seems to have been a useful addition for you.
For future reference, if you encounter similar issues with other Sony products, you might find helpful information and support on the Sony Community forums. For example, there are discussions about Bluetooth headphone connection problems and troubleshooting steps for the Sony Headphones Connect app. You can visit the Sony Community or send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com for more details and support.
Regards,
Carl
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing. The quality of sound is amazing and I cannot hear anything in the outside world when I have them on
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Constance,
It is great to hear that you are finding the noise-canceling capabilities of the WH-1000XM4 so effective. We designed our Dual Noise Sensor technology specifically to create that immersive "outside world" silence, allowing the incredible sound quality and fine details of your music to take center stage without distraction.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best headphones for the price
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got them when on sale for $100 off before christmas and they have been a dream both for music and gaming. I dont game online or use them for phone calls so i cant say anything about the microphone quality but they put out awesome sound and are comfortable to wear for hours on end. Even though they are wireless, a great feature to have with aux ports disappearing, i use them wired always and get a wider, fuller, louder sound. Just my personal preference though. Solid headphones and even at full price are well worth the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tspinktoes,
Very nice! We're glad you like the headphones for your music and gaming experience. 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 and enjoy your headphones!
Regards,
David
Sony XM4 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing clear sound quality with the comfortable fit. The padding and sound quality is absolutely amazing. The touch pad features on the side are a bit inconsistent but that is the only complain.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Good, Thank you for your fantastic review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're thrilled to hear that you love the clear sound quality and comfortable fit. We appreciate your feedback on the touch control panel and will use it to improve our products. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Quality Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did a lot of research when looking for some new premium headphones and finally decided on these. So far they work great in the short time I have used them. Some people complained about the bass not being punchy, which I'm not sure why because the sound quality is amazing. I will say the volume doesn't get super loud, which is good and bad. These replaced some Wireless Studio Beats and these are much better quality, both in sound and build. The app has some cool features as well. I'm interested to see how they hold up long term, but so far I love them. (The Midnight Blue color is beautiful)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Indy, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying our 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Love These Headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very sleek and clean headphones. The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is perfect!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MK211, 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones that provide good sound. The charge time is quick and the comfort is really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JustinH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're glad to hear you are enjoying the excellent sound quality, quick charging time, and superior comfort. The WH-1000XM4 is designed to deliver an outstanding audio experience, seamlessly integrating ultimate convenience and comfort. We are confident that you will continue to appreciate these features.
Best regards,
-Fred