Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10772217
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
Can’t go wrong with these!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was either these Sony or the Bose 700s. I took forever to decide and I looked at a bunch of reviews, and in the end I chose the Sonys. I was leaning towards the Bose and almost got them... My good friend chose the Bose that same day and honestly, it is a matter of preference because they are both great! I chose these because of the little features, like how you can put your right hand over the right earphone, and it pauses and turns off the noise cancelling so that you can hear around you. That feature has come in handy so many times. The noise cancelling is great. Although I like the Bose design and look, these look good too. Just by looking at these headphones, you can tell that you don’t accidentally buy these! I highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigChungus, you definitely made the right choice! 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First Hearst and very impressed. Comfortable on long flights and excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Novelwriter,
Thanks for the wonderful! We're thrilled to learn the WH-1000XM4 headphones made such a strong first impression. It's fantastic to know they're providing both exceptional sound and the comfort you need for long flights.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
Better than Beats. Perfect for multitasking.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for work. I can have these synced to my laptop while I work but switch over to take a call on my cell with just a double tap on the ear. Comfortable enough and long battery to wear all day. Noise cancellation is great. I even took a nap with them on and it was complete silence lol (I live in NYC by a hospital) Better than Beats by far I think. Programmable features on the app as well is great to customize function. Speak to chat feature is cool too. The AUX port option is great for watching inflight movies during flights because we all know the ones they give out are terrible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mandalore,
Amazing! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
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
Best for Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have noise cancelling like no other. Highly recommend if you get easily over stimulated. I use these where-ever I go and it has a nice battery life. I also like how you can customize your sound. You can adjust the bass, treble, and all in between. I’m no audiophile but to my average person ears they’re amazing. It is pricey but a good investment. I see myself using these for years to come.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tammie, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature 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
Awesome Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great, by far the best wireless headphones that can deliver the greatest noise cancelling, while also delivering a good sound experience. The headphones themselves and its inner system is solid, and its sound quality is great. Its also been a bit since i've got them and theres no signs of wear and tear or battery deterioration yet. The only nitpick to make is its accompanying app for your phone, and while it can give you more customization for the headphones, the app is buggy and currently isn't letting me update the headphones software. Regardless, the headphones and its bluetooth, noise canceling, and wired mode are all top notch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SharyM,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We're really glad you like amazing sound, build quality, and noise cancelling features of your headphones. We're sorry to hear the issue that you are having with the app. Please try to uninstall and install back the app that may help resolved the issue. You may also try to install the app using a different phone so we can isolate the issue.
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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
The best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the XM4's after owning the XM3's for over a year. I was a bit nervous at first after hearing a few comments on a difference in sound signature on the XM4's but have yet to notice any significant change. While the rock solid sound quality remains very similar to the XM3's there is a noticeable improvement in ANC on the XM4's. I have used almost every high end wireless ANC headphone on the market and every time go back to this pair. It's the perfect combination of comfort, quality, and performance at a reasonable price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ezra,
Great! We're glad that you are happy with the upgrade. 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!
-Ralph
Hype is real!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When the XM3 came out I had a trip planned for Florida and from Seattle to Florida direct is roughly 6 hr flight. Was looking for headphones that had noise canceling, was stuck between the Bose and XM3. Choose the Bose and was happy. Fast forward, heard the XM4 would have features the previous one lacked and pre ordered and I can say I’m more happy with these than when I got the Bose when I got them. The Sound quality is so much better, and these are more comfortable to my head. The only complaint I have as of this moment is on a rare occasion when I want to hear a voice message on Apple messages the headphones don’t recognize is and won’t swap to that Audio source. I’m looking forward to using these on my upcoming flight in October!
I would recommend this to a friendThey're not good enough.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After using these headphones along with Beats Studio, Wh- 910n, these headphones are overhyped, overpriced, but over performed. I like the comfort which over did the Beats Studio. They're aesthetically pleasing like Beats. The noise cancelling over performed. Compared to the Cases for each of the headphones, the XM-4s have a cuter and more protective case. The only problems that I have had with the XM-4s is that they're hard to connect to any of my Apple devices, and they randomly disconnect and turn off out of nowhere which is neither rare or common. But compared to the expensive Air Pods Pro Max from Apple, these have way better sound quality and more minimalistic with swipe on the right side of the Headphones, you can access ambient sound, pause, play, and play your next song. Compared to the wh- 910n, it is hard to turn on Siri by just touching the pad of your right cup which the wh-910, It is more worth getting the WH- 910 which are 100 dollars less but sacrifice the aesthetic for the better quality, and better base.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielaH,
Thank you for the review and your feedback is greatly appreciated. We're sorry to hear the connecting issue with your headphones. Update the software of your headphones via Sony headphoens connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/software/00289102
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Get it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very clean sound quality, biege was the only color left but besides the color by far the best headphones i have had, with a ton of fancy tricks
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the awesome review, TomA!
We are thrilled to hear that these are by far the best headphones you’ve ever had! It’s great that the "fancy tricks" and clean sound quality of the wh1000xm4 won you over, even if beige wasn't your first choice—it’s definitely a classic look that stands the test of time.
We hope you continue to discover even more features that make your listening experience great. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really helps drown out noise around me when I have these on. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Linda, it's great to hear that the WH-1000XM4 are helping you drown out surrounding noise! Many users report that the active noise cancellation (ANC) works exceptionally well, particularly with lower frequency sounds, creating a more peaceful listening experience.
Additionally, comfort is frequently noted as a strong point for these headphones, allowing for extended wear without discomfort. If you have any specific scenarios you'd like to discuss regarding usage, or if you're looking for tips on maximizing your experience with the headphones, feel free to ask!
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for being part of our community!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Sony over the ear
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed something to replace AirPods that went over the ear. Great sound and paired with app makes for a better experience. Fit great and comfortable over the ear, have to get used to the noise cancellation but have worn for hours with no issues. Easy controls and cover to mute function is great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Toaster,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Present for teenage son - loves them
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a present for our teenage son and he loves them even more than he thought he would. Great features and good sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, AZACE!
We are so happy to hear that your son is loving his new WH-1000XM4 headphones even more than expected! It sounds like they were the perfect gift. We hope he continues to enjoy those great features and the amazing sound quality for a long time to come.
Thank you for choosing Sony for such a special present!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound cancelling ability. They really do tune out about 95% of ambient noise and I live in quite a busy/loud home. The bass on these is great too and they’re quite comfortable for extended wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayC,
We're glad that these headphones have lived up to your 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!
~Ralph
Great sound and ANC
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, plus awesome noise cancelling feature. I recently used it on a flight and I could not be happier, I enjoyed the movies and entertainment in flight very much Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Chico,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your WH1000XM4 headphones delivered great sound and impressive noise cancelling during your flight. It's wonderful to know they made your in-flight entertainment more enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your experience with us—it truly means a lot.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Out of box, these headphones didn’t require any tuning and sounded great. I connected it to my tv to watch movies with and I felt it was great compared to other Bluetooth headphones. I personally like bass so that’s what separated it from the other headphones I was looking at and I listened to In store. They have an auto noise canceling feature when you put them on. Also, I noticed when I talked, the headphones turned off noise cancellation so I was able to hear everything and have a conversation. After not talking for a few seconds. The noise cancellation turned back on. That was the coolest feature I ever saw.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Henry, Thank you for this awesome review! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the deep bass, industry-leading noise canceling, and overall feature of your new Sony 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
Best headset ever!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony headset is so comfortable to wear. After 16 hrs on a plane, my ears don’t ache because of the supreme padding. I bought Bose, which are supposed to be the best, don’t waste your money on the Bose. The Sony really is noise cancellation! Even screaming babies & loud crying kids on a plane were silenced. I will buy another Sony headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CLinSonoma, we're glad you 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great quaity
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound on these headphones , love how there is added settings to choose from depending on what mood of the song you feeling in how you can adjust the sound , and Leather on ear feel premium so its easy on the ears for a long period , overall great experiance , and would buy again if needed another pair
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniel, 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
Don’t xm4 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great and are really good for me in the gym since they don’t fall off of my head while working out. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kyle!
Thanks so much for the recommendation and for sharing your experience.
We are excited to hear that your WH-1000XM4 stay secure and comfortable while you're at the gym! It is great to know they are keeping up with your workouts so well.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
The Best Get Better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Man, where do I start, I am a Tech Addict and have all the newest headphones out and I have been using the Bose 700’s for months as I have came to realize those were the best available while I waited for Sony to come out with the XM4’s. It was worth the wait. The sound is great, the Bluetooth connection to two devices was much needed as Bose had that as well. I will say that the Bose 700’s are in fact more comfortable and are for sure better for phone calls but sound, looks, battery and the app for the Sony XM4’s have them beat. I still use both but lean towards the Sony’s.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gerola, choosing the Sony WH1000XM4 headphones will definitely be worth it. 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