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
Great Headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very great for working out, and cancelling noise. I use these everywhere I go!
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Posted .Thank you for your enthusiastic review, CjRo!
We are delighted to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are proving to be so versatile, accompanying you everywhere you go! It's fantastic to know they are great for working out and that the industry-leading noise canceling is helping you focus, no matter the location.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great ANC
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These certainly are not the best sounding headphones on the market, but they probably are the best sounding headphones with active noise canceling. Now, don’t expect them to completely block out all noises, that’s not what ANC is even supposed to do. However, these are excellent at canceling out background noises, like low rumbles and stuff like that. If you’re listening to music or a video or something, then that noise plus the ANC will probably block out those other sounds anyway. I used these while I was gaming and I was never once disturbed. The only downside is that they’re a little bulky for my taste, but that’s just an issue with all over the ear headphones.
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Posted .Hi Walt, Thank your for the amazing review! We're glad to hear you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones in the market. The noise canceling function of these headphones is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies. We appreciate your feedback about the size of the unit. 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 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.5/5 headphones: Exceptional audio quality, comfort, and durability. Love them
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Posted .This is great to hear, Virgen. We're also glad that you like the audio quality, comfort, and durability. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Expensive but worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Love the fact that the cover entire ear and I can wear for hours with not pain.
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Posted .Hi RichardF, we're glad you love the sound quality and the earpads of our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable and Extremely Effective
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. Excellent at blocking out noise. Easy to use. Love the ability to hold your hand over one ear and instantly be able to hear ambient sound.
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Posted .Hi landgreen98, Thank you for this amazing review! We're thrilled you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise cancelation, ease of use, and Quick Attention Mode of your Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fantastic headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The active noise cancelling is just magical. The fit is quite comfortable. Construction and build is nice, but the only real downside is that they still feel a little fragile.
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Posted .Hi Joshua, We're glad you are enjoying the superb noise cancelling feature of your new WH-1000XM4. Good to know you point out the fit, design, build and audio quality that are noteworthy. We value your input and appreciate the feedback. The moving parts don't make the WH-1000XM4 fragile — the construction is solid and reassuring. 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 are happy that you give the product a perfect rating! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
it is a steal for the price
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is much better than some of the high end headphones found in Magnolia. Very good warm bass but it overshadows the high frequencies. The sound may sound muddled. But for the price, it is worth like a steal. Surely, it is very highly recommended for the price.
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Posted .Hi JunYan, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Slight improvement over last gen Sony XM3
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ANC on XM4 seems to be slightly improved over XM3, especially in the bass region. Otherwise nearly identical to XM3 in sound, fit & finish, and tech- which is a good thing!
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Posted .Hi Robert,
We're glad that you like the upgrades we made on these headphones particularly the noise canceling function. 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply amazing surround sound headphones. And comfortable fit as well. Can listen to music for hours, or watch videos, maybe movies all day long.
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Posted .Hi BergTech18,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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:Comfort
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I struggle finding headphones that don’t weigh my head down or make my ears ache especially when I wear hats. I HAVE NEVER felt uncomfortable wearing these I could wear these all day and not get tired.
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Posted .Hi Diego,
Thank you for the fantastic review! It brings us great joy to hear that you have finally found a pair of headphones that provides the comfort you've been looking for. It's great to know that you can wear the WH-1000XM4 all day without any discomfort, even with a hat. We put a lot of effort into designing them to be lightweight with soft, pressure-relieving earpads, and it's truly rewarding to hear that it has made such a positive difference for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great if you can pick it up on sale
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent sound quality and probably the best noise-cancelling HPs I ever tried. I think Bose comes second to this because Sony's sound profile is crispy and dynamic compared to Bose's. One downside is the transparency mode. It's not as good as my AirPods Pros and I can hear the wind through it sometimes.
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Posted .Hi AudioWiz, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. We also appreciate the feedback you shared regarding transparency mode. Rest assured this will be looked into. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I Love it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the headphones their my first pair of noise cancelling and they work well theyre perfect for my daily use
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Posted .Hi Zeto,
Thanks for this fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you're loving your first pair of noise-cancelling headphones and that the WH-1000XM4 are perfect for your daily use.
Thanks for sharing your positive feedback and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm4 Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, adjustable bass, and in depth app.
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Posted .Thank you for the positive review, BradM!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality and the adjustable bass features of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It is great that you are also utilizing the in depth app to customize your listening experience!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise cancellation
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation is so good for airplanes and loud noises.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, PeterM!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM4 headphones is performing so well for you, especially in challenging environments like airplanes and against loud noises! We designed the industry-leading technology specifically to deliver that quiet, uninterrupted listening experience.
It is incredibly rewarding to know that the XM4s are making your travel and daily life more peaceful.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic sounds quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic earphones, they fit so comfortably and the sounds quality is top notch!
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Posted .Hi 3macmaks, nice! We are glad you like the fit and sound quality of our product! 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best in everything except comfort
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is about a 4 out of 5. If you have music playing then you cant hear outside world which I like most so 5/5. If you want to hear outside turn on ambient sound. I am not fan of Sony due to their customer service or I would say I had bad experience in India where they ask me for repair cost in warranty product(no physical damage). But based on reviews I found this Mx4 is best suitable for me and I found it perfect. These are not comfortable somehow to me. My ear starts paining after 1-2hrs of usage and I thought I will get used it by now(4 month later) but same issue. I do have Sony's MDR-XB950B1 and used them for 3 years and they are extremely comfortable and I never had problem using them long hours. But these MX4 are not that comfortable, they feel comfortable when you use them for couple of songs but if you are travelling and using more than hr or you might feel that pain or may be its just me.
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Posted .Hi VinodK,
Thank you for the review. Regarding the comfort of the headphones, please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones, but has issues
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was able to snag this at a discount, and truth be told, they sound phenomenal. Once you set up the pairing app and tweak the equalizer settings to your liking, they're easily the most enjoyable headphones to listen to music or watch videos through. I've had them for about three months now and things have been greatup unil today, which is what is keeping me from giving these a full 5/5 rating is that they've developed a weird crackle/static noise in the right ear. I'm not sure what's causing the issue as I have been taking exetremly good care of the headphones considering the price I paid for them. It's a shame for such a pricey product for it to exhibit these issues, maybe I got a faulty pair. I'm not sure how to fix the problem at home and SONY hasn't responded to my inquiry about the issue. It also seems to be a common issue with the XM headphones, as far as I could find online, many people were plagued with the same problem on the XM3s.
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Posted .Hi Stephen,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you are hearing a crackle/static noise on one side of the headphones. If you hear buzzing, popping, crackling, or vibration noises from your Bluetooth® headphones that sound different than the more common static or distortion sounds caused by environmental interference issues, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Headphones Model Number:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noice cancelling headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noice cancelling headphones that i have purchased. The sound is great and when they are one i am not disturbed by outside noises. Very comfortable as well.
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Posted .Hi Roger, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function, and comfort of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best head phone I owned
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality, the sound , the battery life is amazing! I love love love it i saw these on sale and did not think on buying twice
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Posted .Hi Headphones, Awesome! We are so 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
One of the best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great, such an excellent noise cancelling and lightweight to take anywhere.
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Posted .Hi Michelle,
Awesome! Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear you like the noise canceling and design 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David