Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10880089
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 enjoy the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight design, and good fit, along with reliable connectivity. 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.
Great, Connection takes longer than necessary
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these, only thing is that while they immediately say "bluetooth connected" when I turn them on, they actually take a while to pair. There's been a few awkward moments where I immediately play my music or podcast and they haven't actually connected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your experience, Zara13!
We are thrilled that you love your WH-1000XM4—they are fantastic for both sound and industry-leading noise cancellation!
We sincerely apologize for the brief but awkward delay between the "Bluetooth connected" voice prompt and the actual functional pairing. That moment where you immediately start your audio only to have nothing play is certainly frustrating, as we aim for a completely seamless experience.
This behavior can sometimes be related to how quickly the source device (phone/laptop) completes its handshake with the headphones. To potentially smooth this out, have you tried these two steps?
Please ensure your headphones are running the latest firmware via the Sony | Headphones Connect App. We frequently issue updates that improve connection reliability and speed.
Sometimes, temporarily removing the XM4s from your device's Bluetooth list ("Forget Device") and then re-pairing them can reset the connection profile for faster linking.
If the issue persists after trying those steps, our support team can look into more advanced diagnostics. You can reach them here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An excellent pair of noise canceling headphones with wire perfect for traveling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnjuK, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're happy that you are enjoying your headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphone. The ear cups really cut down on outside sounds. I would recommend these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RandyG,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the design and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value for the price, but an honest opinion
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve tried a lot of noise canceling headphones and most of them either have a poor seal on the earmuffs or not enough white noise to isolate outside noise. These headphones do a great job at balancing noise cancellation and audio quality. The only drawback is the microphone is spotty sometimes when calling someone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Willie,
We are sorry to hear that you are having an issue with your Sony headphones. To isolate and hopefully resolve this issue, we can follow the troubleshooting steps from the links below:
- https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752750.html
- https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752751.html
Despite your concern, it's good to know that you still like your 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with these headphones. Great sound. Price varies based on sales.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michelle, we're glad you are happy with the sound quality of your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice pair of headphones. Audio and noise cancellation is awesome. One con I found was the mic quality is not the best.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gordon, Amazing! We're very happy to hear you like the superb sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation of your new Sony WH1000XM4. We appreciate your feedback about the mic quality. At Sony, customer satisfaction is our priority. We take all feedback seriously and use it to continuously improve our products. Please make sure that the firmware version of the headphones is up to date to ensure optimal performance. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The noise canceling headphone set
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like them alot but it's very sensitive on the right side with the touch thing and it also does the enable chat thing a lot until you disable it from the app I'm really enjoying the headphones if you're on the fence about getting theses headphones don't be get them you'll enjoy them as much as I am
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Serg, We are sorry to hear that you are having an issue with your Sony headphones. Please make sure to update the firmware of your unit to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wh-1000xm4/software/00261613. Despite your concerns, it's good to know that you still like your 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones before they broke down
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was happy when I first got these headphones, great audio quality and the ability to connect to two sepearte sources if I wanted to was a plus. NFC Support was also something that mattered to me. I am also a fan of Flac audio and this with it's low compression blue tooth technology made it really stand out. Carrying case and proper cables also a plus. Now the reason I like to wait a few months before leaving reviews. This thing just won't hold a charge anymore. Originally I thought it was my power adapters, but it was like that on 3 different ones. I plugged it into my laptop straight usb C to usb C, started to charge, I unplugged it to check it's battery life, got to 90%, Plug it back in and it's refusing to charge again. Not acceptable for the price I paid for these. Only reason I upgraded from the previous generation was they got stolen out of my car. If you do buy these, I recommend the protection plan as it will save you from dealing with the manufacturer. I will be cashing mine in very soon!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frankiecage, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of the headphones, we are sorry that the unit is not charing. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue that you are having and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please follow these steps to troubleshoot.
Be sure to use the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Check that the USB Type-C cable is firmly connected to the headset and the USB AC adaptor or computer.
Make sure that the USB AC adaptor is firmly connected to the AC outlet.
For further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great upgrade!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. I upgraded from the 3s and even though feature wise the changes aren’t drastic, it was enough to prompt me to buy these on sale. What really has me over the moon is that the ear cups are slightly larger than my older ones making them much comfier to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ddeyanira, Awesome! Great upgrade! Glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort feel of your new 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. Thank you for the 5-star rating! Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise canceling!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones ever! Just got off a flight sitting infront a crying infant and singing toddler and heard NONE OF IT! Noise canceling is so good, it's almost scary how silent it can get if not playing any audio.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MIKE, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancelling feature of your Sony WH-1000XM4 especially during flights. 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
Really nice.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound VERY nice. As usual with noise-cancelling headphones, the soundstage isn't very wide, but the tones all come through nice, even, and clear. I would say the noise cancelling sounds like having normal in-ear gummy earbuds, or putting your fingers in your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Myxo, thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the sound quality of your new headphones. If you haven’t already, download the Sony - Headphones Connect APP. This will give you the ability to fine tune your music using the built-in equalizer.
And to ensure you're getting the optimal noise canceling experience, please try to follow the guidelines and troubleshooting steps below:
Make sure that the noise canceling function is turned on.
Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off.
Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good audio for the price. i purchased when it was on sale so it was the perfect deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hy12,
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the excellent audio quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially when you found the perfect deal! It's fantastic to know they're delivering the immersive sound experience you were looking for. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I listen to pornography while I work. It helps me focus. Only thing I hate is having to wear a diaper. The headphones are very beautiful like that girl who looked at my yesterday at Best Buy. I think she likes me. Mine have the reverse noise cancelling. Nobody can hear what I’m listening to. Great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MasterofNone, 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:Bass, Sound quality
sound options great/ NC not quiet as advertised
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound choice is amazing. The vocal is great. The extra bass boost is also great for ear. However, the Nosie cancelling feature is not as good as advertised. I believe Bose NC 700 noise cancelling level of 10 is better than this. I already compared this in NYC subway. Bose noise cancelling is way better. However, you can choose sound options on SONY through app.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sonyheadphones,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the noise canceling function is not living up to your expectations. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance.
The noise canceling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was between these and the Bose Quietcomforts, but i did some research online and these semeed to have slightly better quality than the Bose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Alec,
Good decision! We're glad that you chose our WH1000XM4 over another brand for having better quality. You will surely not regret this one! Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Travel? Hate noise? Get these!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you do a lot of traveling get these. The NC is top and the sound quality is great. Not audiophile quality, as your listening through Bluetooth. I haven't heard through a DAC yet. just enjoy tuning out the world on long flights. Mic for the phone is above average.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sugar, we're glad you the noise canceling feature and sound quality of 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. 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! ~Earl
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Everything was in great condition and employees in store were very helpful and ready to serve
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello IndyM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones arrived in excellent condition and that our in-store team provided helpful and attentive service. It’s rewarding to know our efforts contribute to a positive experience for you.
Best regards,
-Fred
My Favorite Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my favorite headphones I have ever owned. They work great for listening to music or audio books. They are also great when I have a meeting so I don't have to use the computer speakers. They fit great and don't make my ears feel gross.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanG, That's awesome! We are thrilled to hear your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones are your favorites. 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! Vinecent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like these headphones and they are perfect for college and comfy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Wonderful, savs! We're glad you are happy with your headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these headphones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound and the way that the fold up and fit in the case for travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rawilliamsjr, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl