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.
Newly found love
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the noise canceling and ambient option when someone is speaking to you. The side of the headphones is a control panel and it is super easy to use! The battery life also last a while and I’m a frequent user. If you’re looking for something loud with quality? These are it! Note: just turn the speak option off if you’re a singer because your headphones will think your talking to someone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Billehh, We are glad 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! Erin
MX4 review
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product overall, noise canceling is on point, and perfect for use at the gym, studying, quiet time, jamming music, and even having on while trying to listen to outside noise using ambient mode. The color was even better in person, and the packaging was great. Can't wait to see the XM6
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello OscarM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's a true pleasure to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're happy to know that the noise canceling is on point for you, making them perfect for the gym, studying, or just enjoying some quiet time. It's also great to hear that you're making use of the ambient mode and that you like the color and packaging. Thanks for sharing your experience—and we’re just as excited as you are for what’s next with the WH1000XM6.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Good Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and noise cancellation. Decent battery life but it's to early to tell since they are brand new. Really comfortable around the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jose, We're glad to hear that you appreciate the sound quality and noise cancellation 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter loves them, she is in college and wanted a good wireless headphone that wasn’t an in ear kind. She loves them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SarahmelvinC!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us.
It is most rewarding to hear that your daughter is loving her new WH-1000XM4 for college!
The WH-1000XM4 is packed with smart features like "Speak-to-Chat," which automatically pauses music when she starts talking and multipoint connection, which lets her switch easily between her laptop for lectures and her phone for music.
We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
GREAT noise reduction headphones, but not perfect
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First, I’m hesitant to give only 4 stars because after testing several sets of noise cancelling headphones, these were by far my overall favorites (although I haven’t had a chance to test out a pair of Apple AirPod Max yet). Here is a short list of great features, and those that we’re disappointing: Pros GREAT price (for its level of quality) Sound quality (my favorite sound of any headphones) Comfort Sony app (some great custom options) USB-C charging Hardline connection (essential for travelers who want to use inflight entertainment systems) Cons Physical controls on the right headphone (just an absolute mess... I end up skipping songs everytime when I try to change the volume) Sony app (the never ending pushing to allow location to be turned on is annoying and disturbing... RESPECT USER PRIVACY) Overall a fantastic buy with just a couple of flaws especially given the recent price reductions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex,
We're glad that you like the amazing features of the headphones like the sound quality, comfort, USB-C charging, and in-flight functionality. It's unfortunate that you're not having the best experience with the touch controls and Sony app (privacy policy).
It is recommended to use your index finger when controlling the touch sensor. You may also find these links helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752781.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Sony takes your privacy seriously. Sony maintains a Privacy Policy to help protect your personal information, as well as that of your family, and to provide information about how we may use your information. Sony does not share your information for third-party marketing purposes without your consent.
Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
SONYXM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good sound quality and noise cancellation, i would recommend to anyone looking for comfortable and good quality headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicoleC, we are happy to hear that you like the great sound quality and noise cancellation of the Sony - WH1000XM4. We appreciate that you're recommending our products so others can enjoy them as well! Thank you for trusting Sony. Best regards, - Dominick
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had gotten these because my beat studio pros had broken and was worried due to the price but they haven not disappointed me at all they feel premium and the transparency and noise cancellation is amazing I appreciate the features such at the touch controls which make it soo much easier to do normal headphone stuff while being discrete
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello IbrahimS,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have lived up to your expectations, especially after your previous experience. It’s wonderful to know that the premium feel, effective noise cancellation, transparency mode, and convenient touch controls have enhanced your daily use. Your appreciation encourages us to keep delivering products that blend quality and innovation seamlessly.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my first pair of Sony headphones. Very good to listen casually. I do workout in these from time to time and they are still holding up. Just gotta make sure to wipe it down since it can get very sweaty and wet. I guess if you want it to last longer then i recommend not working out in them. The cups themselves are very very soft and comfortable. I know that when getting helix piercings you shouldnt wear over-the-ears headphone, but i still wore these a week after I got my helix, I cant go without music in public and i hate playing music thru my phone speakers. It didnt irritate my piercings for at least 2-3 hours, which im surprised because my hyperx headphones hurts but these dont.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TaiYee, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you find these headphones comfortable and suitable for casual listening, even with helix piercings. Your advice on wiping them down after workouts to maintain their longevity is very practical. While these headphones are not specifically designed for intense physical activities, it's good to know they are holding up well for you. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying your music experience. Thank you so much for sharing your detailed review of the WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head phones are excellent, great sound. Would buy another if needed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Netgear!
Thank you for your feedback. We are really happy to hear you’re enjoying the sound quality of the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Overall good
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall amazing headphones, love the audio quality as a person who has bought a lot of main stream over the ear headphones. I’d say these aren’t for heavy gym users. The band is pretty will and it’ll fall when laying down in my experience
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marco,
We appreciate your positive remarks on the WH-1000XM4 Headphones' outstanding audio quality, and it's great to hear they stand out among mainstream options. We understand your concerns regarding stability during heavy movement, like at the gym or when lying down, as these headphones are optimized more for premium listening and travel comfort rather than intense physical activity. For a more secure fit during exercise, you might consider our sport-focused models, which are specifically designed to handle greater movement and sweat resistance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great soundstage, but lacks in sound quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been eyeing these headphones for over a year and finally cracked after my Bowers&Wilkins PX headphones' left ear piece broke off after a couple years of use (ironically, the same thing happened to my B&W P7s...). Anyways, enough about that, let's get into the actual product at hand. Sound quality: the sole reason why I'm giving these headphones 3 stars (I'm usually a 5 star reviewer). The good: Upon first listen, I was quite impressed with the sound stage of these headphones. It is much more immersive than any other headphones I've tried. The low frequencies were the most impressive: there are tones and depths that I haven't found with any other headphones. The bad: although it has a large sound stage, it really lacks in the middle frequencies. Many songs feel almost muted and muddled. I'm often left wanting more from these headphones, as it the sound often feels like it is missing something. The high frequencies are somewhat crisp, yet much less crisp than B&W (granted they are known for being bright and crisp). And as much of a bass head as I am, the bass is perhaps a bit too aggressive. I can see myself getting exhausted during a multi-hour listening session. While these headphones excel on illuminating low frequencies, the mids and the highs are just quite flat. Reading all of the other reviews, I was expecting the sound of these headphones to knock my socks off, but in reality, I am left wanting something more... Noise-cancelling: I'm quite impressed by the noise-cancelling. It blocks out almost all ambient noise, much more than other headphones I've tried. It also does not violate the authenticity of the music nearly as much as other headphones do. Comfort: quite light-weight and comfortable. I could easily wear these for 5+ hours and not be bothered. My one complaint is the size of the ear cups: they are a bit large and do not create as good of a suction as other headphones do. They are also not replaceable, something I admired about B&W's sheepskin ear cups. Accessibility: it took me a bit to figure out how to adjust the volume and turn pairing mode on but for the most part, it is pretty self explanatory. I would prefer actual buttons rather than the tap/slide feature for play/pause and adjusting the volume. I can see this feature deteriorating over time, and I often have to attempt numerous times to actually pause the music. All in all, these headphones have left me feeling empty. While the sound quality is definitely better than most in its class, it has room to be so much better. If I could afford it, I would likely keep these for commuting and travel and pick up a nicer pair of non-noise-cancelling headphones for at home listening. However, I can only afford one pair of headphones. As such, I wouldn't be surprised if I end up returning these and picking up the Bowers&Wilkins PX7's instead. While I don't expect the PX7 to have as immersive of a sound stage, I expect them to be much more honest about the sound. These Sonys just really lack in exposing and appreciating the mids, especially without having impressive high frequencies to make up for this. They are a solid pair of noise-cancelling headphones for your average listener, although I expect audiophiles to be a bit disappointed by them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yerbderb, Thank you so much for your honest review. If you still have the unit with you, we'd love to troubleshoot this and make this a better experience for you. For the sound quality, we recommend having them updated with the latest firmware version using the Sony Headphones Connect app to fine-tune your music. In this application, there is also an equalizer that can be used to tailor the sound to your liking.
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High quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery 5 star Sound 5 star Plastic 5 star Very good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello John,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're immensely pleased to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's wonderful to know that you find the sound quality and battery life to be five-star, and we appreciate your positive feedback on the build as well. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
Marlon
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic pair of headphones sound quality wise. The frequency response signature is preferable to the Sony XM 5 headphones in my view. I must admit I worked them till they fell apart at the hinges. I am tempted to replace them with a new pair at the heavily discounted price but also own a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 3 and 4’s and have no way to justify the purchase to my better half. Still I can highly recommend them to give you multiple hours of enjoyment.
I would recommend this to a friendSony headphones review
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love love love these headphones. The better life is amazing, I only have to charge them once a week. The noise canceling is top notch you don’t even need the volume to be turned up that loud for it to kick in and I just love the design of them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlanaT, nice! We're glad you love your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Best Decision Ever !!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the noise canceling and the sound quality! I use these at the gym and It helps me get into my zone. Im excited to use these when college classes start, I'll be able to study with no distractions forrealll. They last super long, I use them quite frequently and they don't die fast at all. The tech with swiping on the sides are also super cool and convenient.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amya, we're glad you love the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our product! 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Spectacular
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best and most comfortable ANC headphones out there today, Sound quality is very very good and there is no listening fatigue. These are exceptional headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi A3aan,
Awesome! We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High quality and bass is as perfect as can get. Would recommend this headphones where it’s for personal uses or for travel. Great battery life and great app to adjust the equalizer and sound quality of the headphones to your likings.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benjamin, Thanks for the 5- star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Deeper bass than AirPods Pro
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AirPods Pro are my daily drivers but these take the experience to a whole other level. The bass is noticeably louder, and the 360 degree audio is cool. I also like how it can switch between two Bluetooth connections and you almost forget you’re wearing them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stop, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad to hear you appreciate the powerful bass, 360-degree audio, and multipoint connection feature of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Sleek, robust and awesome where it matters
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had this headphone for a while now. It is simply the best for noise canceling and has a sleeker look than even XM5 for me. It is robust and charges very fast and lasts a long time. The multi-device connection is not the best though and sometimes the touch gestures are interpreted in the wrong way. But overall greate product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArunT,
Thank you for sharing your honest review on our Sony WH1000XM4. We're very happy that you appreciate the sleek design, noise canceling capability, fast charging feature and the battery life of your new Sony XM4. Your thoughts are noted and we will forward it to our team to help us improve our future products. About the touch sensor/gesture issue, you may find this link helpful.
The touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
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:Comfort
Birthday Gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones absolutely brought joy to my daughter for her birthday. She loves how comfortable they are and the charge time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DaleV,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones brought such joy to your daughter on her birthday. Knowing she appreciates the comfort and charge time makes us proud to be part of her special moments.
Best regards,
-Fred