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
to a friend
No real drawbacks
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only possible drawbacks to this are price (fair but they are not cheap) or wondering how to replace the ear pads. They sound fantastic and the noise canceling is so good I can take a nap at my desk while my kids play Minecraft on the TV :-). I use them for everything from YouTube to CyberPunk and recommend them highly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Herrstreet, We are glad that you are enjoying your newest 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! Erin
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound, comfortable fit, very long battery life. Best over the ear headphones out there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, James!
Calling them the "best over the ear headphones out there" is a huge compliment! We are so glad to hear that the sound, comfort, and battery life are all exceeding your expectations. We designed the XM4s to be a reliable powerhouse for music lovers, and it’s wonderful to know they’ve earned a top spot in your book.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Comfort
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Microfone is not half as good as XM5. But besides neing more comfortable (imo), since I only need good audio with good ANC while I work. these guys are perfect!
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Posted .Hi EMTorres, We're glad that you are enjoying the incredible audio, noise cancellation, and you find very comfortable during use. Your feedback about the mic quality is greatly appreciated. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. For call quality, re-establish the connection between the headphones and your source device. Select HFP or HSP for the profile. You can also check the settings of the app that you are using for mic sensitivity if available. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Go get one already!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favorite headphones to date. Super comfortable and the sound quality is excellent. The noise canceling feature is next level and the fact that I can be connected to two devices at the same time and not have to manually switch back and forth between devices is pretty cool. Highly recommended.
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Posted .Hi ItsRare,
That's good to hear! We are glad you like the noise canceling function and comfort of the 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
best overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent all-rounders,Sony offers better app controls and multi-device pairing, and supports higher-quality audio codecs like LDAC.
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Posted .Hi NisarH,
We're thrilled to hear how much you appreciate the great features of the WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially the multi-device pairing and the high-quality audio experience with LDAC!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these headphones have the best sound quality, upgrading from the jbl ones they fit better and sound better!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariselaR, Congratulations on your upgrade! We're pleased to hear that you like the sound and fit. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
The King of over-the ear Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best over the ear headphones money can buy. They're light, they fit well, your ears and head don't get sore after extended use, and the sound quality is above and beyond what beats or Apple can provide. The only comparable brand is Bose, and you would be paying another $100-$200 for similar audio quality.
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Posted .Hi garreto, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and fit. 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! Erin
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best head phones I have ever purchased. I have had a lot of them. Great sound and bass. Very clear and are truly noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigA, That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best headphones you've ever owned. Good to know you're enjoying the amazing features, especially its incredible audio and excellent noise cancellation. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for trusting Sony! -Jess
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.
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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
Highly Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely stunning and works great! I had been using airpods for the last 1-2 years, and I knew I needed a change. I love the fit, design, and performance of these headphones. The custom settings are also very helpful in day-to-day life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rojer, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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. 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
Best noise canceling headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony XM4 headphones are some of the best for the money! The sound quality is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristianR,
Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you think the WH-1000XM4 headphones are some of the best for the money and that you're enjoying the amazing sound quality. We designed these headphones to deliver a premium listening experience that's both immersive and a great value, so it's wonderful to know we've succeeded. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Eliab
Comfortable and great sound.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphone was very comfortable. I wore it while sleeping on a 5 hour flight and had no issues. The sound quality is great, watching movies and listening to music was a game changer for me. $350 is worth the price but is understandably expensive for most. If you ever see this on sale be sure to pick it up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kenshin, Awesome! we're glad that you like the comfort and sound quality. These headphones are perfect when traveling. 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! Erin
Great Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best buy does a great of offering top notch products at extremely competitive pricing. The Sony XM4 headphones sounds amazing and are very comfortable. highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi ArthurI, wow! We're glad you like the sound quality and comfort 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. 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! ~Earl
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound on these and the comfort the only thing that bugs me is how sensitive it picks up background noise. Sometimes it’s able to block everything completely and sometimes it doesn’t detect it. The battery life is great to me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RocioL,
Thank you for choosing Sony products and for sharing your feedback on the WH-1000XM4 headphones. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoy the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of your headphones. However, we apologize for the inconsistent performance you’ve experienced with the noise-canceling feature.
To help address this issue, we recommend the following steps:
1. Disable Adaptive Sound Control:
Open the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
Navigate to the "Status" tab.
If "Adaptive Sound Control" is enabled, please turn it off.
Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts noise-canceling settings based on your activity, which may cause the inconsistencies you’ve noticed. For more details, please visit:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00224945?utm_source=openai
2. Set Ambient Sound Control to Noise Canceling:
In the app’s "Sound" tab, locate the "Ambient Sound Control" setting.
Ensure it is set to "Noise Canceling" for optimal performance.
This ensures that noise cancellation is prioritized over other sound modes.
3. Update Firmware to Version 3.0.1:
Installing the latest firmware can improve performance and functionality. Instructions for updating are available here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00261613
We are committed to resolving this for you. Should the issue persist, we recommend reaching out to our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting. You can find all contact options and resources here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards,
-Fred
Great headse
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Realy nice headset, loved the way they sound and the bass on it, and the battery life is great it lasts so long I charge it once a week
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PaulaD,
It's nice to know that you are enjoying the awesome sound and bass quality of our WH1000XM4. Plus, we're glad that you are pleased with the long battery life of the headphone. Thanks for the feedback and for choosing Sony! - Marco
A True Best Buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far the best ANC I've ever used. Clean sound, a lot of modification options using the app, and great battery life. Great that the charging cable and a 3.5mm come in the carrying case. Only complaint so far is they can trap heat on my ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WPPainter,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, battery life, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), and supplied accessories of the headphones. We also appreciate your review about the comfort of the headphones. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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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!
-Ralph
Wouldn’t pay full price for them.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these bad boys on sale for $250.00. ANC is good, took them on a flight to Vegas and significantly reduce the sound of the jet engine however if your expectation is for the to completely eliminate that is unrealistic. Also, doesn’t do a good job canceling peoples voices, so if you getting them to get piece and quite from your family look elsewhere. Audio quality is excellent and plenty of adjustments available via the Sony app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, Glad to hear that you are enjoying 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. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. I never tried the new Sony line of the noise cancelling headphones but I was pleasantly surprised. However, I feel like using them to talk on the phone is not so good, the other person has trouble hearing me when it is noisy around me. Also it comes with a bag and an airplane adapter and a cable which is very convenient.
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Posted .Hi DanS!
We are thrilled to hear you were pleasantly surprised by your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s awesome that you’re enjoying the excellent sound and comfortable fit and having the handy bag, cable and airplane adapter makes it super easy to take them anywhere.
Thanks for being upfront about your experience with phone calls in noisy spots. The headphones use smart microphones and noise cancelling tech to help catch your voice, but in busy places, it can sometimes be tough for the other person to hear you.
If you often need to take calls in busy places, trying to find a quieter spot or adjusting features like Sidetone in the Sony | Sound Connect app can sometimes make your voice clearer for the other person.
Thanks for choosing Sony. We really appreciate you sharing your feedback, it helps us make our products even better!
Sincerely,
Estefany
Comfortable, clear sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had a lot of Sony products and they are generally good. These are no exception and I love it that they have great sound and are comfortable, so can be worn for long stretches. They seldom lose connection but when they do, they connect back quickly. No complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZeeDovahski, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and comfort of your new WH-1000XM4! 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. -Carl
comfortable great noise cancelling!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these are very comfortable and I love the feature where you can cover one headphone with your palm and can hear the ambience sound. Noise cancelling works great. Highly recommend these for travelling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariaJ, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new 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. 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