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:Sound quality
Great choice!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones! Great sound quality and noise cancelling. Owning it for two years, no problem so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TYNY,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4 Headphone. It's nice to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality and noise canceling feature of your new headphone. After 2 years still no problem and still working perfectly fine. 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
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Haven’t tried the new M5s yet, but sure would be hard to beat these! Comfy and awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kroaker, Thank you for giving the WH-1000XM4 a perfect rating! Good to know you like the comfortable fit of these 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:Comfort
Absolutely love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones! They feel very sturdy, and are very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kendall,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the design and comfort of 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
sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Product and great quality head phones. Definitely recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi beto8889,
You made the right choice! 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
Erkie
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things sound good Bluetooth is flawless at a very reasonable price and the sound is really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Erkie, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling 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. 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
USB-C is super convenient
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Basically the same as the XM2 (which I was coming from). Slightly better bluetooth connection. I upgraded mostly for the USB-C so I can stop bringing micro USB-A cables around
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Shadz! We're glad you are impressed with the Sony XM4 Wireless headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GarethH
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones love everything about them sounds Awesome
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GarethH,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the 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:Sound quality
Best Noise Cancellation Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A proper active noise cancellation device I have ever used
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaideepReddy, Awesome! We're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation of your new 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No doubt about it, the best active noise canceling headphones you can buy. Period. If you're on the fence, just do it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John,
You made the right choice! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are very comfortable and sound clear. Noise cancelling is very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bestest, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Good to hear you like the comfortable fit, audio clarity, and industry-leading noise cancelling feature of these 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones would recommend to anyone who likes music to
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KhaliffB,
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones and that you would recommend them.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Sony vs Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.fits better than Bose and with easier to set up and use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertT, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your Sony WH-1000XM4. We're glad you love the exceptional comfort, ease of setup, and use, and overall features of your 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. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best over the ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I need it some over the ear headphones for when I travel. best noise cancellation headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tanker1812, Amazing! Thank you for purchasing the Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad you like the excellent noise canceling feature 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
Sony headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancelling feature. Enjoy listening to great sounding music without hearing the other outside noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Antenna, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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. 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. ~Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them, they work great with my android device and the active noice cancelling is great while on a plane
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi W1253, Glad to hear that you are happy with the noise-cancelling of the WH-1000XM4 Headphones. If you have not already, you may download the Headphones Connect app to access our features which include the equalizer to fine-tune your listening experience. Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn’t think a pair of headphones could be better then my Bose QC’s but the Sony’s are superior in every way....
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris50wv, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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. 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
Simple review
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation and audio. If you need headphones for studying or relaxing I highly recommend these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichelSomers120, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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. 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
Good
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good love the sound and sound canceling too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RicardoG, we're glad you love the 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:Sound quality
Noise cancellation on point
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise cancellation on these are excellent sound is excellent I think they’re a little overpriced but I like them a lot
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi kc89, choosing these headphones will definitely be worth it! Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and noise cancellation! This is a great product but for me it was not an Apple product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tedlasso, Great! We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function of your new 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