Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 11047585
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 are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality and the exceptional comfort these headphones provide during extended use. Users also frequently praise the impressive battery life, lightweight design, and solid bass performance. While the overall experience is highly positive, some users have expressed minor frustrations regarding the sensitivity of the touch controls and the limited maximum volume. Additionally, a small segment of customers feels that the product is priced higher than they would prefer.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort
So good
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been sooo worth it. They are so comfortable and easy to setup. You can edit the audio to your liking and I love how you can adjust the bass. I really enjoy them for the occasional jamming sesh!
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Posted .Hi CeciliaD, we're glad you are enjoying our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Best Purchase for Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.beat headphone I had in years. the headphones are super comfy and they do not slid down. they truly are noise cancellation because when i can’t hear when people call my name, i only see them mouth but no sound comes out. definitely recommend!
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Posted .Hello ElizabethD,
Thank you for your recommendation and for giving our WH1000XM4 and 5 star rating! We are truly happy to hear that you are pleased with the amazing noise canceling capability and comfortability of our WH100XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value + sound. Best headphones for the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter is the primary user of these headphones. She initially bought the Apple AirPods Max, but those were almost $200 more than the WH1000MX4 (bought them on sale). Initially, one of the main draws of the APM was the support for Spatial Audio. For those that don't know though, Spatial Audio is just Apple's marketing term for Dolby Atmos. The reason she thought she needed the Apple APM is b/c she didn't think that Apple Music played Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio on non-Apple headphones. By default, the settings in Apple Music are set to "Automatically" use Spatial Audio, but the "automatic" part is that it automatically transmits in Spatial Audio for Apple devices (APM, Air Pods, Beats). But if you turn the setting from "Automatic" to "Always", your iPhone will send the Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio to any headphone that supports it, including these. The sound is great, the noise cancelling is fantastic and they travel well due to their foldability and carrying case. Fantastic value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdotdub, Thanks for sharing that. We are happy that you and your daughter likes your new Sony wireless 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones ever made
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm on my third pair of these because these are the best headphones ever made. Incredible sound, range, battery life, build quality. I'm only on my third pair cuz I beat the crap out of them and use them for 4-6 hours a day.
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Posted .Hello Luke,
Wow, that's awesome! We are very happy to hear that you are on your 3rd unit. It's nice to know that you are pleased with the audio quality, long battery life and overall quality of our XM4. Thank you for trusting Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best Headphones on the Market for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is better than my old Bose QC ll's and rival the AirPod Pro's which provide a better seal only because of the in ear design. Sound quality is and bass on the XM4's is better as well. Good for the type of music I listen to and I love that they give you an equalizer to really fine tune to your preference, Touch controls took some getting used to but work great and really give the headphones a nice look.
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Posted .Hi OAG1717,
You 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
As good as advertised.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My first pair of over the ear ANC headphones. Comfortable on my ears and no headaches from 2-3hours of use. Easy to use. I’m not an audiophile but the sound and ability to customize the settings via app allowed me to enjoy my podcasts and music without any disappointments. My wallet enjoyed the extra savings from picking this up on a sale. Looking forward to using the ANC feature on a plane when the pandemic is over.
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Posted .Hi wunon1fit,
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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Just do it!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent! Best headphones ever!!! Super comfy, the features are great and the sound is BOOMING! Very clear!!! I also use them as a gaming headset with the aux, perfect!!!! I traded in the WF-1000XM4 earbuds for these, I really loved the size of the earbuds and the sound, but my ears just aren’t meant to put things in as I had discomfort after only an hour, there’s no discomfort with over the ear!
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Posted .Hi Koshetos,
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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Sound really good but possible glitch
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound pretty good but once I power up the headphones, the volume starts at around 75% up even tho I never leave or even use them at this volume level. Took back first pair because of this and the replacement did the same thing. So if they’re all like this, be careful when first turning on music after powering on headphones. Not sure is these split seconds of high volumes will damage headphones. Turning down the volume all the way after powering on doesn’t fix issue either. As soon as I first press play after powering on, that’s when the volume is way too high. And unfortunately, I have to press play in order to lower the volume.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sammy,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. We do appreciate your feedback about the volume when turning it on. The volume level may vary depending on the source or device. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancellation over the ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best noise canceling over the ear headphones. It sounds great, comfortable for your ear and light weight. Case is convenient to travel with. The only issue I had “my ears gets hot after an hour or so” which is not comfortable for me. I don’t over the ear headphones are for me. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeepakK, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you like the amazing noise cancellation, great sound quality, comfortable fit, lightweight design, and portable carrying case of your new Sony WH-1000XM4.
To prevent the earpads from getting too hot and to ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GET THEM NOW
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Second pair because they are just that good. Sound is amazing and compatible with all devices. Noise cancellation is TOP TIER. No negatives about these to be completely honest.
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Posted .Hi JessyN!
Thanks for the awesome review and for coming back for a second pair!
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH-1000XM4 are still hitting the high notes for you.
Thank you for putting your trust in Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
My experience.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Headphones allow you to hear things in certain songs you wouldn't be able to do on regular everyday headphones. These have the comfort of everyday headphones, however, the immersion within the headphones itself is an experience—a unique one.
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Posted .Hello SaiedS,
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with our Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the comfort and quality of our XM4. 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:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice headphones. Connect easily with my iPhone and the sound quality is great
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Posted .Hello TheresaB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's great to know that the easy connection with your iPhone and the exceptional sound quality have enhanced your listening experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones! Just one problem..
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are of superior build quality. There is an issue that arises with extended use, or more specifically, extended use with too much pressure on the earcups. Earwax manages to penetrate all the way to the active noise cancellation chip, leading to an incredibly loud, annoying, and seemingly never-ending high pitched ring. The problem can be solved by taking apart the headset but it’s inconvenient. Apart from that, the ANC and audio quality are everything you could expect at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tony,
Thanks for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're very happy to hear that you appreciate the superior build quality, audio performance, and noise cancellation.
We are sorry to hear about the specific issue you've experienced with the high-pitched ringing. We understand how frustrating and inconvenient this can be, and we truly appreciate you providing such a detailed description of the problem's cause. We do not recommend that customers take apart their headphones, as this can cause further damage and may void the warranty.
This type of issue can sometimes be caused by moisture or debris affecting the internal microphones used for noise cancellation. For an official solution, we recommend contacting our support team directly. They can provide you with the proper servicing options to ensure your headphones are restored to full performance while maintaining their integrity. This is the link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Perfect for work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife absolutely loves these, and they're helping her concentrate at work! She charges them about once a week and they last her. She even brought them on vacation to distract herself during my driving shifts. Love love LOVE the color. In fact I accidentally ordered the black and had to return them and get the blue.
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Posted .Hi Franklin,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It makes us really happy to hear that your wife is loving her WH1000XM4 headphones and that they’re helping her stay focused at work. We’re glad the long battery life and comfort make them a great companion both in the office and on vacation, and that the blue color was worth the swap. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my 2nd pair of these headphones and they are hands down the best headphones on the market in terms of sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort. They are not cheap but worth every penny in my book.
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Posted .Hi Hoffman, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really great headphones. Super comfortable and the noise canceling is superb.
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Posted .Hi KathyS, thanks for your positive feedback!
It is truly wonderful to know you’re enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones and finding them so comfortable with superb noise cancellation. That premium comfort and powerful noise blocking are features we’re especially proud to offer.
Thanks for choosing Sony and for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent Sound Quality and Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I almost didn't buy these- but I am glad I did. The sound quality is superb, especially for the price. The model is already a couple of years old but abosutely worth it. I honestly forget to charge it because the battery life is that good. My main driver during flights, long or short.
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Posted .Hi Kelsey,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life 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
Great noise cancelling headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise-cancelling ability! We travel internationally and the ability to cancel the loud airplane noise while watching a movie or completing a video course is awesome.
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Posted .Hi Echofan,
We are so glad the WH-1000XM4s have become your go-to travel companion for those international flights! To get even better results in the air, don't forget to use the "Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing" feature in the Sony Headphones Connect app, which adjusts the noise canceling specifically for high-altitude cabin pressure.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise cancelling and aound quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is really great especially the noise cancelling. Download the app for more enjoyable customization and experience. For calling, it's allright but not spectacular.
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Posted .Hi MervinD,
We are happy to hear you are enjoying the great sound and noise canceling of your WH-1000XM4! To help improve your call experience, we recommend ensuring your firmware is updated via the app and keeping your phone at least 50 cm away from the headset during calls to reduce potential interference.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
10/10!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are exactly what I was looking for. It took me such a long time to find something I thought would meet all my needs and this was it. The quaility and battery life on them is astounding.
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Posted .Hi sara, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig