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 recognize the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, great fit, and reliable connectivity, alongside its premium design. However, some customers 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:Sound quality
Sony xm4
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the vest headphones 8ve ever had phenomenal quality for 200 bucks
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Notaudreyhepburn, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Sound proof
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Longggg battery life and great noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good, if you don’t mind a companion app
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding Bluetooth headphones, long battery life. I disliked having to use a app with the headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi User,
We are glad you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. If you really want to maximize the efficiency of the headphones, we recommend using the 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.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sturdy, great sound
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sturdy, great noise cancelling headphones my son uses for the gym. The earbuds fall out of his ear while working out and he has lost a couple. This ones do not fall and are very sturdy with great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, Awesome! We are glad to hear you like the excellent noise canceling feature on your WH-1000XM4 headphones. These headphones have great cushioning and adjustability. This will help the headphones stay on your head while working out. These will work great for you while working out “Non-Hardcore”. That being said, these headphones are not specifically designed for sports activities and it doesn't have an IPX rating since it's not waterproof. I recommend you practice caution when using the unit while you are sweaty or when working out with these headphones so they don’t fall or become damaged during your exercise.
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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Review
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good. Sound quality and feel are excellent. Would recommend and buy again
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ajh549,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and fit 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 the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve had in a while, the only ones better are the upgraded version.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PhillipN, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Dad
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality sound, very stylish and elegant. My daughter uses it for studying, music jamming and work out. Good quality product for the reasonable price. My daughter loved it!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JunlenloydRaven,
That's very sweet of you on getting your daughter a brand new pair of headphones. Nice to hear it suits her needs and expectations. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing divine wonderful
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is clear and the bass is amazing. Love the noice cancellation. The custom sound features is awesome. Overall worth the price and you won’t be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DonnaR,
Amazing! Thank you for purchasing our WH1000XM4 and for sharing your feedback. We are truly happy that you are pleased with the amazing sound quality, superb noise canceling capability and useful Sony app that you can customize the settings to your liking. Worth every penny! 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better value over X5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Brought on sale, excellent sound and value. Love that it comes with a cord for another option. In my opinion it's better than the newer version because it folds down more compact for traveling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NateB, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality 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:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality love them! Would 100% recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SandraA,
We're thrilled to hear you're loving the WH1000XM4 headphones! Enjoy every beat, every moment and experience with them. We highly appreciate your recommendation!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good headphones, solid deal!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones, sound quality is way better than I thought. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dunes, Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We're thrilled to hear that your Sony WH-1000XM4 and its amazing sound quality exceed your expectations. Thank you for recommending and choosing Sony! Enjoy your Sony experience! -Maria
Second pair! Love this product.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.LOVE these headphones. Bought my first pair when they first came out and had to get another one once they broke. They truly do stand the test of time, I will never go back.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ereviews,
That's a powerful endorsement! We love hearing from our long-time users that the WH-1000XM4 headphones continue to be a go-to choice, even for a second pair.
It's clear the combination of industry-leading noise cancellation, superior sound, and comfortable design is what truly creates that "never go back" listening experience.
Thank you for your loyalty to Sony!
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm4
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the noise canceling feature. Compared to two others and xm4 topped the other two
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaniO, we're glad you love the noise canceling feature of your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound Quality? Meh.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From the title of this review, it probably sounds like I hate this headphone. No. I completely understand the purpose it serves under the factor of convenience. The noise-cancellation is fantastic, the call microphones are alright, and the fit and comfort are out of this world, though slightly clampy for a big head like me. What I dislike, however, is how meh and uninspired the sound quality is. I would hope from a headphone this expensive that the sound would at least be much more clear and crisp. Instead, the XM4 has this awful muddyness to it. Personally, I find it to be unbearable, however your mileage may vary, when headphones are all bass. And the XM4's really are just mud and bass. Perhaps this headphone isn't aimed at me, but still, I would love a pair of good travel headphones that don't sound like being drowned underwater while your favorite music plays. If you are someone who isn't very keen or just doesn't care about sound as much as convenience and comfort, these are for you. I completely understand that side, and I would recommend them for commutes. But general listening, you can do way better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oakley, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and comfort of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound on your SONY unit. ou can switch the settings and check the sound quality mode to Priority on sound quality mode which prioritizes the sound quality with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Everything and more...
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was everything I was hoping for in noise cancelling headphones. I purchased another name brand pair and returned them because of the performance. I also like the NC Optimizer for different situations. The only drawback is the app you must use is not as intuitive as I hoped.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DFSURF,
You made the right choice with the WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like its noise canceling function. Your feedback about the dedicated app is greatly appreciated. We hope you continue to enjoy these amazing headphones.
Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
high quality product from Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Replacement for older Bose noise cancelling. Easy to pair once the app is installed. Not quite as comfortable as the Bose but the sound is incredible. Range is good and fairly easy to use. The feature that shuts off the music/sound if you start talking is helpful but it will also shut off if you laugh. The only reason it doesn't get five is that it's not really comfortable for longer periods of time such as a couple of hours. Great for airplane travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi iowafan,
We appreciate your review of the headphones. We're glad that you like the Bluetooth range and user-friendly functions. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. Disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident.
Your feedback about its comfort is greatly appreciated. Make sure to adjust the headband of the headphones for optimum fit and comfort. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
They're great Sony went cheap on power cable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my first noise canceling headphones ever. I went with Sony bc they are a good brand imo. Have no experience with other noise canceling headphones so can't compare. They are great though, best to get on sale imo. They don't come with a power adapter and the charging cable is only 3 inches!!!!! I charge them about once every 2 weeks. The sensors and touch controls are nice and didn't take long to get use to.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dwor, Glad to hear that you are happy with the WH1000XM4! We took note of your feeedback with the charging cable as this will help improve 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Still fantastic
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I know there's newer and better out there now, but these are still FANTASTIC headphones. Use them all the time and they work great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, JesseS!
We couldn't agree more—the WH-1000XM4 headphones are still FANTASTIC! Even with newer models available, the XM4 continues to deliver a top-tier combination of sound quality, industry-leading noise cancellation, and comfortable performance that makes them a reliable and effective choice for daily use.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
best overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent all-rounders,Sony offers better app controls and multi-device pairing, and supports higher-quality audio codecs like LDAC.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NisarH,
We're thrilled to hear how much you appreciate the great features of the WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially the multi-device pairing and the high-quality audio experience with LDAC!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sounds incredible. The noise cancelling is good snough to use while on the riding mower and not have to have the music turned up really loud. The app that you can download gives you so many extra features and sound choices. These are much better than my bose! I highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ferg,
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