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:Sound quality
Amazing ANC and Incredible Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for the ANC, I was blown away by the 360 Reality Audio. If you are looking at the XM4s or even the XM3s, you already know that they have set the bar for ANC. When you put these on, you just hear all that background noise woosh away putting you into silence. I've had other headphones from Anker SoundCore, to Cowin to some weird Chinese brands from Amazon and nothing comes close to the level of ANC that Sony can produce. It is truly incredible. Playing around with the Sony app(s), I stumbled upon the 360 sound demo and I was not expecting it to work as well as it did. Then I found some of the 360 / 3D / 8D videos on YouTube and it is awesome. Goofy ones like the Tucker Zone that will make you turn your head because you could swear someone was behind you knocking on a door, to songs remastered in a way that is like 5.1 and goes beyond your typical stereo effect. I can't believe I waited so long to purchases these, but I am so glad I finally did.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pitchy,
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:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Great build quality, awesome sound quality and it can be connected via bluetooth and wired 3.5mm headphone jack so lots of great connectivity options.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Irving, Perfect! We're very pleased to hear you like the great built quality, excellent sound, and multiple connection options (Bluetooth and wired 3.5mm connection). 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
Killer noise canceling without breaking the bank
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Noise canceling headphones can get expensive. Despite the XM4s not heing sonys newest pair of headphones they still keep up with the quality you qould expect from sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Caleb,
Thanks for your fantastic review! We completely agree—the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer an incredible value and continue to provide the premium, high-quality audio experience and industry-leading noise cancellation that Sony is known for.
Thanks again for your fantastic feedback, and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great, comfortable mid-range headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding 3D audio, comfort, and dynamic range. The sound-cancelling and transparency modes are just a bonus!
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Posted .Hi Dylan,
That's great! We really appreciate your satisfaction with the amazing sound, comfortable fit, noise cancellation, and overall performance of your WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality, functional, sleek, would buy again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love: I love these especially for listening to music, streaming shows/movies, walking while listening to things. Great noise-cancelling feature and the ambient background noise option is great when I need a little white noise, but not full-blown noise while working in places like open-office spaces, cafes, etc. HOWEVER: The only thing I don't like about them is that when I'm on the phone, sometimes the noise-cancelling feature doesn't work as well when I'm in a crowded place with some noise and the noise-cancelling feature is actively trying to cancel noise, you feel me? That's the only thing that bothers me so far, otherwise, I LOVE THEM! Color: Headphones are professional, sleek-looking, and pairs well with my other tech things. The slightly pearl looking finish is a nice touch, especially since over-the-ear headphones can look very bulky/chunky. Comfort: Great, soft headpiece at the top, very comfortable ear pieces. I don't know about you, but I hold a lot of heat in my head which makes wearing these for more than 1 hour in the winter time (northeast US) a little uncomfortable. However, they make for good earmuffs when I'm jumping in and out of the car when shopping. Price: I paid the sale price on these which wasn't too bad, but I had to wait a year or two for them to be the price I was willing to pay. Overall: I am not disappointed! Love these and would buy them again in the future.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EJG312,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, comfort, and design of the headphones. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is updated (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). These steps may also help when using the mic function of the headphones:
-Re-establish the connection between the source device and the headset.
-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.
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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it, very light and comfortable. I have the AirPod max, and these are very comparable, with the sound quality being just better with the AirPods
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Posted .Hello LuisL,
That's awesome! We're glad that you love the sound quality and comfortability of our WH1000XM4 as well as the sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Saved our marriage. I can sleep and my husband can watch TV and hear it without waking the dead! He says they are comfortable and great quality. I tried them to watch TV while he was in meeting Worked fine
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Posted .Hi Grandma, thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancelation feature of your new Sony 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good quality, sound, connections, etc!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Amazing sound quality and really good noise cancellation. These have been my favorite over-the-ear headphones.
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Posted .Hello NickH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that the WH1000XM4 headphones have become your favorite with their amazing sound quality and effective noise cancellation. Your positive experience inspires us to keep delivering products that enhance your listening enjoyment. Thank you for sharing your kind words!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound great battery!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are perfect for traveling because it comes with a great case. The quality is very well and the sound is definitely premium. I was honestly surprised how long the battery lasts. So for me to say must-have item
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob, Thank you for 5-star rating! We're glad you like the supplied carrying case which is perfect for travelling, excellent sound and premium built quality, and excellent 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
Very Comfortable and nice Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the headphones. It is very comfortable to wear and sound is really great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shihan, Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality and yes, they are indeed comfortable to wear. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Great Travel Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are simply fantastic. I bought for my son fort travel since he flies all over the US. Long battery life, fast charging, comfortable and a few cool features that Bose doesn’t Offer. I have had Sony, Bose, Beats, and The AirPod Pros and the Sony and Bose are by far superior.
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Posted .Hi Donnie,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good sound and noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great, quality and build is great. Expensive because they are fantastic. All the great reviews are true, I won’t repeat it all, but I will mention a couple of small complaints, but I still love these headphones. 1) My hair isn’t what you would call long, but these things tend to pluck a hair out every time I take them off. It has gotten less so as I have become more careful but the reason for this is also problem 2 2) Sony always makes these foldable headphones. I couldn’t care less that they fold, and I don’t care or need a cute little case they fold into. I just put them in my backpack anyway, and I get the feeling Sony puts all this r and d into this stupid folding feature. Unnecessary moving parts make them feel cheap and wiggly, and pinch my hair out, and I bet I’m paying more for this annoyance. They are built to last, but I don’t think I am alone in NOT GIVING A CRAP that they FOLD UP. 3) The charging cable is like three inches long...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jsnprkr,
We're glad that you like the build and sound quality 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.
Your feedback about the fit, design, and charging cable is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm4 review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.they are very good headphones especially with the noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was in the market for new headphones (from airpods pro gen 1). It was jusy time, and I wanted something different. After reviewing the differences between these and the bose quiet comforts, I decided to try these -and I’m glad I did! I would say my favorite aspect of these is the ambient control option -especially mainly using these at the gym, it has been very convenient while talking to people without taking them off. I used to have to hold down the ear buds to turn off the noise cancellation and it got a little annoying, while these did it automatically.
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Posted .Hello Victoria,
Great! You made the right decision in getting our WH1000XM4. Surely, you'll not regret this. We are delighted to hear that you are now enjoying your gym sessions thanks to the ambient control feature of your new headphone. We're glad that you were also utilized the speak to chat feature and noise canceling capability of our XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony and enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality and I like how the battery lasts for long period time
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Posted .Hi DeliashaR, Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of the WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life
Good Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I always wanted a good headphone and I tried many others…. But Sony XM4 ticked all the boxes of modern headphone . Bass, treble and battery life… nothing to complain about..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Billy, Excellent! 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Favorite Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones so much. They sound amazing, the ambient noise option is good if you're walking around outside so you're aware of any traffic or people nearby. I use the noise-canceling when I travel to block out any outside noise. Charges quickly and the battery lasts forever.
I would recommend this to a friend Perfect for people with sensory issues!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.1,000/10!!! I would 100% recommend. I was between this and the AirPod Pros, and I love these. They’re so comfortable and they’re more affordable. I’ve had them for almost 2 years now, and I still love them so much. Their battery life and sound quality is still good, but my favorite is the noise cancellation and the comfort. It fits around my ears instead of on them, and the ear pieces are so plush and comfortable. As someone who has sensory issues, these are perfect. I got them for grad school and continue to use them often.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JessicaH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’ve enjoyed your WH1000XM4 headphones for nearly two years and that they continue to deliver great battery life and sound quality. Your appreciation for the noise cancellation and comfort, especially given your sensory needs, means a lot to us. Knowing they’ve been a reliable companion throughout grad school and beyond truly makes our day. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
really good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the sound is really good with a good amount of base. really comfortable . ANC is really good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ronnie, We're glad to hear that you are comfortable with the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Good to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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. Jay