Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10562602
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 often highlight the phenomenal Sound Quality, exceptional Comfort, and impressive Battery Life as major strengths. Many also appreciate the solid Bass, lightweight feel, and great Fit of the product. However, some users find the Touch Controls annoying, believe the product is overpriced, and desire more volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
you get what you deserve
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.comfortable. noise cancelation works. Light weight. Durable. nuff said
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OneAnnoyedWorker, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise cancelation, lightweight and durable design of the WH-1000XM4. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Budget Friendly Option
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an excellent purchase for late 2025. There are newer models, but the XM4 is a solid choice if you want a budget-friendly headphone with premium-quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello OmarR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you view the WH1000XM4 as an excellent purchase with premium-quality sound at a budget-friendly price. Your recognition of its lasting value, even with newer models available, truly highlights the quality we aim to deliver. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Theyre not that great but theyre not the worst...
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are not great. Theyre not adjustable so if you have a small head theyll never stay put. Mine dont. Ive also noticed that the volume doesnt get very loud. Its almost like the headphones come programmed to be a certain volume and that is the loudest they can go. I neat returned them for this reason. They comfortable as far as the ear part and i do think the noise cancellation feature is pretty cool. I bought me a pair and my husband a pair.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lavisha,
We're glad that you like the comfort and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you were already looking to return the headphones. The headband of the headphones can be adjusted to suit your head shape. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). For the best volume experience, turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device. Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. This will certainly help us improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
goooo sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony wxm4 are perfect for a person who loves music. this headphones will make you feel like you are in a concert. these earphones captures you right away and puts you into a different world. the battery life is perfect and the sound quality are the best i have heard. with noise canceling you cant hear anything.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tredreams, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying 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. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best NC Headphones I've Used
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these on sale for $275 (down from $350) and am very, very happy with them. They ranked as good or better than both Bose and Apple AirPods Max in many, many comparisons and - even at full price - are the cheapest of the 3. The noise cancelling truly is next level. They sound amazing as well. A really immersive experience. You can fine tune the sound to your liking via an equalizer that you control from the included Sony app. There are lots of other bells, whistles and gadgets - adaptive noise cancellation (NC adjust automatically based on your environment) and Sony's proprietary 360 degree sound codec. The codec is nifty and sounds amazing but is only available on three premium music services (Deezer, Tidal & Amazon HD) and kept behind an expensive paywall on all of them. To be honest - ALL music sounds just great on these. Your mileage may vary as to if this is something that you HAVE to have. I probably won't be renewing the free 3 month Deezer trial that comes with the cans. The MAIN showcase here are the noise cancelling and sound quality which are both top grade. You could take away the other stuff and these would still be worth the price point.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mantoothnation,
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:Sound quality
Best headphones ever!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones ive ever had. Noise cancellation is amazing. Upgraded from Beats Studios and ill never go back.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NyiseeT!
We are thrilled to hear that you’ve made the switch to the WH-1000XM4 and that they are the best headphones you've ever owned. It’s awesome to know the noise cancellation is making such a big difference for you!
Thank you for putting your trust in Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything works as advertised, specially the excellent noise canceling and battery life. I listen to it over 24 hours without worrying about recharging it. The sound is well balanced, the engineering of it didn’t add Lows or Highs like other popular brands such as the Beats does. I like Sony most because of the battery life and noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Canuto, Fantastic! It's really nice to hear you are enjoying all the features especially the exceptional noise canceling and great battery life of the WH-1000XM4. Good to know you appreciate the overall sound quality. 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 the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Headphones with
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is so good lasts almost 2 weeks with my usage of almost 2 hours daily. Noise cancelling is amazing but it reduces battery life a bit. Sound quality is not too bad as well. NFC pairing is always good to have. I do not use the google assistant feature, as I prefer to map the touch controls for volume and ambient control
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyA85j, that's awesome! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the long-lasting battery life, excellent noise canceling feature, great sound quality, easy Bluetooth/NFC pairing, and overall features of your new headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Purchase This Year
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is absolutely amazing and the ability to seamlessly switch between multiple devices without repairing is a game changer. It also has a feature I call "spouse mode" that will cause the music when you talk and then you on the outside microphones and then starts playing music when you stop talking. No need to take off the headphones every time someone talks to you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Techie4Evet, We are glad that you are enjoying the feature of your Sony headphones, as well as the sound quality. 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 trusting Sony! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Early Christmas gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great. They don’t squeeze on to my head but still stay put. The block out a majority of noise and are comfortable, especially since I don’t like ear pods because you have stick something in your ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RakB,
What a nice Christmas gift you got there! We're glad that you like your new Sony WH1000XM4 for having such a comfortable design and awesome noise canceling capability. 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:Sound quality
Very good headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones overall. They sound very good. The noise canceling is also very good. Nice build quality. Great deal at a very good sale price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris,
Thanks for the great feedback! We are immensely pleased to hear that you're happy with the sound and the build of your new WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
BEST HEADPHONES EVER
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are amazing..The sound is great and the music stops playing when you take them off and replays where u left off. NOISE CANCELATION ABLe to be turned on or off ...Great features ...lightweigt!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaN, That's fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best headphones you've ever owned. Good to know you're enjoying the amazing features, especially when the headset will pause music playback automatically if the headset is removed, When the headset is worn again, the headset resumes music playback, excellent noise cancellation and incredible sound quality 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
100000/10
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bass is insane . Overall great sound quality. Best headphones I’ve ever purchased. Takes music to a whole new level .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TraceJ,
It is truly wonderful to know that these are the best headphones you have ever purchased! We are thrilled that the powerful bass and overall sound quality have taken your music to a whole new level of immersion. The WH-1000XM4 is designed specifically to deliver that premium, high-resolution audio experience, and hearing that it has transformed the way you listen to your favorite tracks is the best feedback we could hope for.
We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Perfect for every situation.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Spectacular headphones - would recommend every single time. Clear sound, works great when walking, running, laying down. I use mine a lot for travel and it’s great for phone conversations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JorgeA,
Thank youf for sharing your experience with our XM4 and we are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the clear sound quality. Thanks for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Definitely worth the wait to upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! I liked the XM3, it feels and sound good. I’m so glad Sony finally came out with the new XM4 with multi device support. I waited to splurge on this headphone. The sound is still beautifully clear as the XM3. It fits nice and feel really light when wearing for long period of time. Still has best noise-cancelling feature of any headphones out there. Well worth the wait!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonvsf, good to know that your patience has paid off. We're glad that you like the improvements we made with these headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Really Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow, I can't believe how great these are. I've had a couple of sets of noise canceling headphones in the past, all were on ear and I never really cared for them, these are so comfortable I could wear them 24 hours a day. The noise canceling is fabulous and they look great. Going to Paris soon and can't wait to use them on that flight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi barnesrph,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We added more cushioning to the headband and ear padding. We also changed the outside dimensions of the headphones slightly so they sit more comfortably over your head. 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones I’ve ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones and the noise canceling works really well. I really like the app because it really lets you customize the sound and controls. Much more comfortable for long flights/trips than earbuds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BrandonM,
That's awesome! It's nice to know that you are pleased with the quality and noise canceling feature of our WH1000XM4. Good thing that you were able to utilized the Sony app to your preferred setting of the headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really work for noisy neighbors
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was down to trying these noise canceling headphones (THE BEST) or possibly doing something that would end up in court. Upstairs noise was really getting impossible to live with. As soon as we begin to hear "Henrietta Hippo" begin her baby elephant walk we put on our WH-1000xm4's and cannot hear anything but what comes in from the T.V. or stereo. Peace at last. Use with MEE transmitter/receiver so both my wife and I can enjoy our lives again. Also good when one of us wants to sleep while other listens to or watches something else. WORTH EVERY PENNY and a lot cheaper than moving or hiring a lawyer to work out a plea bargain.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jake,
Awesome! We're glad that you found the perfect headphones for your needs. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Crisp Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these. I compared them for a while to the Beats before purchasing. I got them for my daughter but loved them so much i just purchased some for myself. The sound quality is amazing. They are comfortable and easy to use. 10 out 10 I definitely recommemd these over the Beats.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PrettyUnicorn,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and user-friendly functions 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, Sound quality
Amazing sound quality. Very comfortable.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been shopping around for a pair of ANC headphones for a while. I’ve used the Bose 700s, Bower and Wilkins PX7, and the WH-1000mx3s. I loved the mx3s but the fit was a bit uncomfortable for longer periods of time. That’s not the case with these new mx4s. The extra cushion feels great and they feel very light. Overall an excellent pair of headphones. Best in its segment!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, Great! We're glad you found the perfect headphones for your needs. 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.
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph