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
Loved these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these for my wife before a long international flight. She loved them during the flight and has used them constantly since. These are the only active noise cancelling headphones that she can tolerate. They are incredibly comfortable and well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarsonG, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphone review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very solid headphone. I’ve tried the AirPods Pro max but these sounds way better. Punchy base with great noise cancellation. Sound quality can get a bit better but unless you are using multiple headphones throughout your day you won’t notice it. One downside is that it doesn’t have a lot of padding at the band for my liking but you can always get a third party cushion and attach it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and insightful review, Cbmn!
We are thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be a "very solid headphone" and that you specifically found that they sound way better than the AirPods Max. We are delighted you are enjoying the punchy base with great noise cancellation.
We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the sound quality potential and the padding on the headband. We value these detailed points as they help guide future product development and design improvements. It is helpful that you pointed out the option of using a third-party cushion to enhance comfort for your preference.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Expensive but worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are comfortable, sound great, have good noise cancelling, and generally do everything I want. The one downside is you can't charge and listen wirelessly at the same time. But the recharge speed is fast and battery lasts long, so that isn't really a problem. You can also plug it into a 3.5mm audio jack, which the wire is thankfully included, but noise cancelling won't be available if you use it that way.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Victor,
We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, and noise canceling function of the headphones. We also appreciate your review about the its charging function. You can use the noise canceling function of the headphones even when the supplied headphone cable is connected. Make sure to turn on the headphones. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752734.html
Hope this helps. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Honest review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sexiest, best sounding, CRAZIEST NOISE ISOLATION I HAVE EVER USED IN ALL MY YEARS IN EXPLORING NEW HEADPHONES (my experience) battery life is long and when you pair it with the sony headphones app you get so many features my favorite is the ambient sound mode it like turns off everything and turns on all the mics and it honestly feels like I have no headphones on so I can have these on listening to music while getting the perfect sound quality while still engaging in a conversation with someone next to me
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Billy,
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:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Worth it on sale
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light weight and comfortable..excellent sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PixelatedViews,
Very nice! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, comfortable and light weight design 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
ABSOLUTELY LOVE
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly I saw a lot of reviews about these headphones and was influenced. But I could care less because THEY ARE WORTH UR MONEY. It can last days a couple days with full charge. The noise cancelling does work really well and the ambient sound feature allows me to hear things when I’m outside, so that itself is convenient. Overall 10/10. Absolutely love!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Does not disappoint
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding headphones. Very comfortable on the ears. Battery life did last as advertised. Vast improvement on phone calls.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ACSalter, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality, battery life and comfort of the 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Buy it- it's good.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worked super well and I am satisfied. Would recommend this to someone looking for a great quality, over-ear headphones.
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Posted .Hi ViaC,
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
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:Sound quality
Great sound quality!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good fit. Great sound quality! Would definitely buy these again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RebeccaH,
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear you're happy with the great sound quality and fit of your WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
My Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent condition and comfortable in my ear.best quality of sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CliffordQ!
It's a truly pleasure to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are in excellent condition and feel comfortable in your ears.
The sound quality really stands out, thanks to the noise cancelling and easy-to-use controls, so you can just relax and focus on what you’re listening to.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Outstanding Headset
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Coming from years of using gaming headsets I gotta say these are amazing they are super comfy and perfectly fit me and the battery life is amazing. The sound quality is phenomenal on its own but when paired with dolby atmos the experince is truly amazing. Works great with any game and the wireless range is pretty decient. Overall highly reccomend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's wonderful to hear, Nerthi! We're glad that you are impressed with your new Sony WH1000XM4 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. 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Favorite Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely loved them! The headphones are lightweight, noise canceling, and a slick design.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Headphones,
We're happy to hear you love the noise canceling and design 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
I reall
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hi quality headphones with some great features. The noise cancelling is really good, and like the option to have it wired as well. You will want to mess with the settings on the mobile app as well as it will help control some of the features that can be useful at times, and other times not what you want at the time like speak to pause feature. Some people might not like this if they don't want to use the app or using the touch panel to control the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Henshin, thanks for commenting!
We really appreciate your positive feedback with our WH-1000XM4. We are also thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the exceptional sound, quality, noise canceling function, headphone connect app, and superb features 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. 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best in class headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones I've invested in. The audio quality, noise cancellation, comfort, better life, everything's on point.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sharath,
Great! We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones better than beats hands down. I bought a pair of beats studio and didn’t like the fit and sound was poor. For the price you would think the sound would be better. I exchanged them for these and wow they are awesome. The sound is great and super comfy. It took me a sec to get use to the no buttons on the headphones but I do like that you can turn them off manually vs beats that to turn it off you have to close them. So far they are running smooth and comfy. Def recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NYCArtChic, You chose the best headphones brand and we are glad that you are having a great time with them. WH-1000XM4 headphones incorporate two technologies to maximize noise-canceling performance. These headphones have a built-in analog amplifier integrated into the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 realizes an unmatched signal-to-noise ratio for low distortion and exceptional sound quality for portable devices. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
High Quality Features Delivered
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones really do live up to the hype of other online reviews and customer feedback I reviewed prior to my purchase. Crisp clear sound with enough base to enjoy the songs but not so much that it drowns out the rest of the range. Noise cancelling is perfect for noisy rooms and can be used with variable ambient noise settings. The app is easy to master and it maximizes the headphone's features. The touch control on the headphone ear piece is sensitive and instinctively programmed. Within the headphone price point they are competitively priced, but I am glad I picked them up during the black Friday sales.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BradleyK, awesome! We're happy to know that you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Nice and Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones exceeded my expectations. They are very light and comfortable to wear for those long airline flights or just watching movies at home. I was surprised to find that I can connect them to my TV for the best surround sound experience when watching movies. The noise cancelling works really well, I often times do not hear people talking to me when I have them on. The case if very compact and sturdy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rmcsec.
Thank you for such a great review! We're delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, noise canceling function and features with your new 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Traveling companion
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this for travel, mainly on airplanes. Excellent sound quality, maybe a little bass heavy depending on your preferences, but you can correct for that. Good noise cancellation, and the transparency and passive modes are good features. I like the combination of physical buttons and the touch sensitive controls for forward/back, pause/play, and volume. Not as comfortable on the top of my head as I remember my Bose QCs were, foam could be softer or deeper.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestBuyer,
Great! We're happy that you found your traveling companion headphone! Thank you for sharing your honest feedback on our Sony WH1000XM4. We're thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the sound quality, noise canceling capability as well as the physical buttons and touch sensor controls. 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