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:Comfort, Sound quality
Ten!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best in quality performance and sound. Excellent noise cancellation i am spoiled having side controls . comfortable easy to pair items for plane are in case . disappointed with nothing ! Very pleased
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Magee, Wow! We're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit, easy Bluetooth pairing, great sound, and overall quality and performance of your 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good but not great; I'd pick the Bose NR 700s
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good but not great, as while these have an incredible battery life and good sound, they overheat the ears and don't feel comfortable for long periods. At least in my experience, the Bose 700s were the better choice when compared to these and even the AirPods Max. These improve the XM3 that came before them, but still have lesser call quality issues when using on Zoom/WebEx and the sound is a bit too boomy when compared to more accurate headphones that are priced similarly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi esion, thank you so much for the 4-stars review. While we are glad you like the great sound quality and long-lasting battery life of these headphones, we are sorry if you feel uncomfortable wearing these headphones. The WH1000XM4 has a self-adjusting headband and soft cushioned earcups that cover the whole ear. You may try adjusting the headband slider so that they cover your ears. This will help give you more personalized comfort. Having unusually dry skin can store static electricity in humans. A large amount of static electricity in the body and having contact with electrical devices at the same time can cause stress on the device and/or on your body. You can avoid this from happening by wearing clothing of natural materials that can't store static electricity. For the call quality, these can be improved by updating its firmware to the latest version (2.0.7). The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. For more details, please visit https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/downloads/00017022.
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- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best to buy headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an amazing product. Recommend it to people who are looking for new headphones with a good bass and clear audio. This is better than the beats studio/beats studio pro.
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Posted .Hello DeGoose,
Perfect! Thanks for your recommendation and 5-star review. We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality of our Sony WH1000XM4. 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:ComfortCons mentioned:Volume
GYM
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re really comfortable in the gym, but of course I would wish the volume could go louder, but for the prize and for how thorough they are, they are really good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeviM, Thank you for your comment! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the outstanding performance of your WH-1000XM4 headphones, particularly during your workouts at the gym. Your feedback regarding the loudness of the headphones is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love Them
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cant say enough positive things about theses. Great sound and super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Erik, awesome! We're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony xm4 headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing and battery life is very good as well it doesn’t die fast and the audio is very customizable with the app overall it’s a great headphone for everyday use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AndyE,
That's nice to hear that you are amazed with the sound quality of our Sony WH1000XM4 as well as the long battery life. With our XM4, you can enjoy listening to your favorite music without distractions. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones and on big sales now
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these based on other reviews. Loved my Bose QC-35 but the battery wasn’t lasting more than 8 hours. The Sony headphones sound great and have amazing noise cancellation. The battery life is easily 16-18 hours. My only complaint is they take longer to pair to my phone and iPad. The Bose paired immediately. Since these Sony headphones have a new version out, they were almost $80 off. Great deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinJ,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and battery life of the headphones. We also appreciate your review about its pairing function.
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, Weight
Highly Recommend for Over Ear Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones! The sound quality is great and the set is light on your head but doesn't feel flimsy. Noise cancelling is amazing too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SavannahW,
Great! Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you are amazed by the awesome sound quality and superb noise canceling capability of our XM4 as well as the light weight design. Your recommendation is highly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than expected
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Glad I purchased these headphones. First thing I noticed about them is that they are lighter than I expected but still good quality material and the sound quality is great especially with the different EQ settings. The noise cancellation and the acuracy with the touchpad features ambient sound control is impressive. The pressure on the earpads is not too bad and the earcups have a soft memorylike foam which is comfortable and doesn't seem to make my ears too hot after a while of wearing them. The optimizer does seem to help make the earcups feel a little more natural when wearing them. I got this as a gift for my other half and wanted to test it before giving it to him for Christmas. I'm honestly thinking of investing in a pair for myself. It also really helps with studying and writing reports when there is a lot of noise in the house. The 2 way pairing also seems to be useful when I'm on the phone and using my laptop at the same time and decreases the hassle of having to switch back and fourth as I have experienced with earbuds. The charging cable that came with it is a bit too short but can always use a longer cable so it's not a problem. It takes a bit to get used to the touchpad swiping motions but It didn't take me too long to find certain ways to swipe without much hassle. It also seems to have a good grip on my head as my head is pretty small but I'm glad i can move around and not feel like it's going to fall off. The mic quality seems to be good. However, if the headphones are in a certain angle such as if you were to lay down while on a call, it seems muffled but headphones aren't really meant to be used when laying down so it's not too much of an issue. Otherwise, I think these headphones were worth purchasing so far. I also love how it comes with a hardshell case to carry the foldable headphones and the different cables that come with it which is an extra plus.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones out there
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones, have had them for maybe over 4 years or so. Love the custom eq settings and app. Love the noise cancellation feature! And battery stays charged for so long!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edward, Amazing! We're very pleased to hear you've been enjoying your Sony WH1000XM4 for four years! And glad to hear you love the custom EQ setting, app, exceptional noise cancellation, and long battery life of your 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
SONY XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was recommended by a friend and after adjusting the initial settings the quality is amazing! very comfy for everyday wear and even wear them to the gym with no issues.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .You made the right choice, Jayla! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've ever had. Quality sound and the battery lasts forever.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanS,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's fantastic to hear that the Sony XM4 headphones have impressed you with their top-notch sound quality and incredible battery life.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are fantastic. Great quality headphones, very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Absconder, Awesome to hear you’re loving the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s great that you find them comfortable and of such high quality. Thanks for sharing your feedback! We appreciate it! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Overall good
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall amazing headphones, love the audio quality as a person who has bought a lot of main stream over the ear headphones. I’d say these aren’t for heavy gym users. The band is pretty will and it’ll fall when laying down in my experience
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marco,
We appreciate your positive remarks on the WH-1000XM4 Headphones' outstanding audio quality, and it's great to hear they stand out among mainstream options. We understand your concerns regarding stability during heavy movement, like at the gym or when lying down, as these headphones are optimized more for premium listening and travel comfort rather than intense physical activity. For a more secure fit during exercise, you might consider our sport-focused models, which are specifically designed to handle greater movement and sweat resistance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality and look. I live in a very noisy place and the noise canceling is incredible, it completely drowns out the outside creating a peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, Margaux!
We are absolutely delighted to hear how much you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones and their amazing quality and look.
It’s especially rewarding to know that you find the noise canceling to be incredible! We designed the XM4s to truly drown out the outside world, and your feedback about them creating a peaceful atmosphere even in a very noisy place is a perfect validation of that technology.
Thank you again for your strong recommendation and for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Buy it If you want quality sound and bass
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Satisfied with great sound quality l. Quality bass, clear sound. Awesome noise cancellation. Only issue is it does not stay on head if using in gym and laying over bench.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ashh,
That's awesome! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality of our WH1000XM4 and also with the noise canceling capability of the headphone. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones are excellent overall. I previously had a pair of Bose, which are also excellent, but in a different way. The Bose have better noise cancelling, but the Sony headphones have better sound for music and are more comfortable to wear for extended periods.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GeneDjinni,
Wow! We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and overall performance of our 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 purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony has an awesome winner here!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely ones of the best pair of Active Noise Canceling headphones I ever have had the -pleasure of using. USB-C charging so I can use the same charger as my other more modern devices. Built in Microphone with Filtering for great call clarity. Awesome battery life, even with the ANC active.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi UxoriousBurrito,
You made the right choice with the 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!
-Ralph
Absolutely wonderful!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband loves his headphones! He doesn’t go a day without wearing these. The sound quality is wonderful!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Review of Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent customer service, gave us the information we needed to find exactly what we wanted. Excellent product, recommend it to anybody looking for a comfortable, style and great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdgardoH, Awesome! We are so glad o hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 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