Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10563367
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
to a friend
Disappointed Due to Ear Pain
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited to try the Sony WH-1000XM4 after hearing so many great things about its sound quality and noise cancellation. While the audio performance is definitely impressive, I’ve been experiencing consistent ear pain whenever I use the headphones. After wearing them for even a short period, my ears start to feel uncomfortable, and the pressure becomes hard to ignore. I tried adjusting the fit several times, but the discomfort remains, making it difficult to enjoy the music or wear the headphones for longer sessions. Unfortunately, despite their excellent technical features, the lack of comfort has been a major drawback for me. Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM4 may work well for many users, but if you’re sensitive to ear pressure or tight-fitting ear cups, you might face similar discomfort. I’m disappointed because I really wanted to like these headphones, but the ear pain makes it hard to recommend them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and honest feedback, SrinivasB.
We are delighted to hear that you found the WH-1000XM4's audio performance and technical features, like the noise cancellation, to be impressive. However, we are truly sorry and concerned to learn that you are experiencing consistent ear pain and discomfort after even short periods of use. We understand that excellent features mean little if the product is painful to wear, and we sincerely apologize that the fit has been a major drawback for you despite your efforts to adjust the earcups.
Comfort is a top priority, especially for premium noise-canceling headphones designed for long listening sessions. While the headband clamping force is engineered for secure sealing, we regret that it is causing you pressure-related pain.
If you would like to explore any final comfort adjustments, our support team can offer personalized tips. Otherwise, we appreciate you bringing this specific feedback about fit sensitivity to our attention as it is invaluable for future product development.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Sony xm4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, very clear sound. Light weight, durable battery.
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Posted .Thank you for your comment, JorgeC! We are delighted to learn that you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality, lightweight design, and impressive battery life of your WH-1000XM4. We appreciate your choice of Sony! - Romeo
Love my new headsets!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the bass. The headphones fit comfortably. I have sensitive ears and some cartilage piercings that sometimes get pressed too hard and I end up with a headache. These headsets are pillowy soft.
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Posted .Hello Ninda,
That's perfect! We're glad you found the perfect headphone for you and we are pleased to hear that you are enjoying the comfortability and sound quality of our WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
Worth the price!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth the price. Noise cancellation feature is AMAZING! I’ve only had to charge my headphones once since May 24 2024. It is not July 6, 2024.
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Posted .Hi NaiM,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and battery performance of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Best purchase of 2024
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My ride or die when traveling - these are super comfortable and great at noise cancelling.
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Posted .Hi Koalatea, Thank you for the 5-star rating! You made the right choice with the Sony XM4 Wireless headphones and we're glad you like it. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Very comfortable but..
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this headphones, very comfortable and noise cancelling is out of this world but I wish it has better grip it falls off my head if I lean backward working out at the gym
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Posted .Hi Serenau, Wonderful! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Best XM headphones
|Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM4 are honestly the best one from the series. The comfort best the 5 and of all has the same features
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic feedback, BrandonC!
We're so pleased to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be the best in the series. It's truly rewarding to know that you find the comfort and features to be superior. We designed them to provide a premium and comfortable listening experience, and your comments are a testament to that.
Thank you again for being a Sony customer!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Good headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation and range(roughly 30ft) About 25hr battery life is what I get with ANC on Sound quality is pretty balanced, nice punchy bass and low end
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimAppleSeed, Thank you so much for taking the time and review our WH-1000XM4 headphones! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and 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
Sublime audio quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have the comfort and the audio quality to justify the price tag on them. The case that it comes with too is very well made and convenient. Would recommend these to anyone that is looking to treat themselves.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SleepyFelipy, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones! The WH-1000XM4 is designed 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! -Carl
Sony, the best
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony...the best. I love the brand, so when I was looking for noise-cancelling headphones, primarily for travel, that's what I went with. They work great, the sound is amazing, battery life is excellent.
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Posted .Hi NumberCruncher,
Thanks for your purchase and for the time to write this awesome review. We highly appreciate this one. Thank you for trusting our brand when it comes to noise canceling headphones. We're glad that you chose our WH1000XM4 for its superb noise canceling capability, amazing sound quality, and long battery life. 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
Headphones good
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great noise canceling headphones. They have great bass and vocal clarity and are very loud. The case is built nicely and comes with all the accessories you would need. Definitely worth the money on sale or full price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jason, we're glad you like our industry-leading 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! ~Earl
A must buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best comfortable headphones you will ever own. I bought this for online teaching and listen to music, movies, etc. Nothing out there compares. The quality of sound is like no other. I work in the music business and this are amazing. You can wear them for hours and no ear pain. You won’t regret it!
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Posted .Hi Deecampi! Thanks for commenting! We are really thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the comfortable fit design and amazing sound quality of our newest industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones 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. 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 recommending our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product. You can use them for hours and your ears won’t get tired
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Posted .Hello Simon,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's a true pleasure to hear that you find the WH1000XM4 comfortable enough for extended use without discomfort. We take great care in designing our products to provide both exceptional sound quality and lasting comfort, so your feedback truly means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
Best i have ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound out of a head phone i have ever heard amazing noise canceling easy to use comfortable head band and ear muffs so nice that you can charge with phone charger cord
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RichardC,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the awesome sound quality of our XM4 as well as the superb noise canceling, long battery life and comfy design. It's nice to know that you were able to use your phone charger cord but please be advised to use the supplied cable for safety precaution. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Yeah...Oh yeah...
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First pair of cans since 1972. Those were great wired headphones from Koss. Well, these are very different to say the least. And they are excellent. I'm no audiophile, no question. But love my jams regardless. Light, comfortable, easy to use. Sound is rich, full and clean. The Active Noise Cancellation comes in handy when daughters, granddaughters and dogs come over. I'm keeping them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OldRocker, Thank you for upgrading to your new WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the great sound quality, comfortable fit, ease of use, and industry-leading noise cancelation 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
Perfect for Morning/University Commutes
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these!!!! They block out 90% of regular noises that I would normally hear on buses (light fixture buzzing), arguments, drunk party goers, and etc. They also make it more likely for me to have my own sense of space when I am anywhere. I get to be comfortable and well contained in the spaces that I'm in, like a I'm the only person in the world. The noise cancelling features, atmospheric pressure adapter, and different sound modes are added benefits that you never know you needed until you have it! I also have sound more headphones but these ones best them and I always have them on even in bed. They are also a beautiful black color and I am wearing them out but they aren't really showing signs of wear or waning sound quality. Best impulse purchase ever!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Maya, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you love your Sony wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
'ear is sheer happiness
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I exchanged the newer, more expensive XM5 headphones for these XM4. The XM4 is much more compact in that it folds up tightly and fits into a smaller, more transportable case than its newer sibling. The noise cancellation is fantastic and I often cannot hear my wife when she is calling to me. Fit is of course very subjective. I do not have a huge head, and I wear glasses. The headphones seal well and physically isolate sound to augment the noise cancellation. I even tried them while mowing the lawn and they successfully muted mower engine roar while I listened to tunes. They do feel a bit tight after a while but that's why adjusting them when removing them from the case is so important. I adjust the sound profile in the Headphones app to deemphasize the bass and the sound works well for me. Attack and frequency response seems good on music and speech adding both intelligibility and nuance to movies, music, and speech. I am no audiphile but I can recognize good headphones and these are absolutely perfect for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tr33Barker, Thank you for purchasing the Sony XM4! We're glad you like the foldable design, excellent noise cancelling feature, comfortable fit, and overall sound quality 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
Best headphones I've ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've owned several different pairs of headphones from several different manufacturers, and these are by far my favorite. My last set was actually a pair of Sony wh- xb900n's, which I liked but wasn't blown away by. These blow them away. I like the fit of the XB's a bit more, but these aren't uncomfortable at all. The sound paired with the noise-reduction makes buying these a no-brainer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FreddyC,
We're glad that upgrading to the WH1000XM4 was worth it. 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
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones are amazing! The headphones are designed to be both comfortable and stylish. The sound quality is impeccable. The only con I would like to point out is that sometimes the headphones will automatically connect to other devices they have been paired with and will refuse to connect to my current device without holding down the bluetooth button and pairing again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hellocorky,
Thank you for an amazing review! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable fit, stylish design and great sound quality of the WH1000XM4. We're sorry to hear that you are having issues with Bluetooth communication on the headphones. If you touch an NFC-compatible smartphone to the headset while the headset is connected to another Bluetooth device, the connection switches to the smartphone (One-touch connection switching). However, the connection cannot be switched when talking on a headset connected to a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone.
When an NFC-compatible smartphone is connected to the headset, if the smartphone is touched by another NFC-compatible Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth speaker, the smartphone is disconnected from the headset and connected to the Bluetooth device.
If you need assistance, feel free to contact us by send us an email with the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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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
Love this product
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, they fit so well and sound amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AvinashC, It's fantastic to hear you love the WH-1000XM4! The comfort and sound quality are indeed top-notch. Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess