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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones do not disappoint. They have excellent, rich sound with plenty of bass to make songs thump. They connect seamlessly through Bluetooth and offer extended control through the phone app. For the most part, the headphones are comfortable for wearing and have nice padding. But after a couple hours of wear the pinch force begins to hurt. Overall they are great headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brucey, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the exceptional sound quality, seamless connectivity, and app control features of your Sony XM4 headphones. However, we regret to learn that you’re experiencing discomfort during extended use. We recommend adjusting the headband to alleviate pressure or taking short breaks to ease the strain on your ears. For further assistance, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html. Hope this information helps! If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4/L. Thank you for choosing Sony, and we hope you continue to enjoy your headphones! Sincerely, Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had Momentum M2 before, was deciding between Bose 700 and this one, really like sound, decent call quality, light weight and comfortable, makes my ears sweaty though. However will see moving forward.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SGIL, you definitely made the right choice. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Get them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing. Great noise cancellation. Good volume and look. Excellent stylish case. Outstanding over the ear headphones. Long lasting battery life and pretty comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestHeadphones, Great! Glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Killer Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are 1 of the best headphones I've owned with a great sound and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and get a pair of these killer sounding over the ear headphones. The app is a great addition and very user friendly. I was going with the X5 but don't waste the extra money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DDNICO,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality, comfort, and dedicated app of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing Audio
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great audio. I went with those instead of the one from Apple, they are lighter. 100% I recommend them. The battery life kept me a month.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnny,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're truly heartened to learn that your WH-1000XM4 headphones deliver great audio and impressive battery life, and that you chose them for their lighter design over other options. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you for sharing your experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Smooth
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesone head phones comfortable really nice base is perfect and quality is really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JerryB,
Perfect! We are truly happy that you are satisfied with the audio quality and comfortable design of our 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound and noise cancellation is fantastic. The battery last too long. I have other headphones but this one is best.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeff!
It brings us great satisfaction to hear such positive feedback about your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're happy to know you find the sound and noise cancellation fantastic and that the battery life is a big plus for you.
This model is designed with our powerful HD Noise Cancelling Processor to deliver a truly quiet and immersive sound experience.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using things headphones for work and I will say it's worth the money. I use these headphones for work and and can say these headphones exceeded my expectations. They're comfortable and can be used non-stop for 8+ work days without causing any headaches, or sweat. The audio is crisp and with the app I can change the mode settings based on my location to see how much noise cancellation I want. The headphones come with a small travel case, aux cable (if you don't want to use bluetooth), and a charger. Con: The microphone isn't the best Pro: I have 4 budgies and have been able to block them out thanks to these headphones when I'm working!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi M1234, Awesome! We're glad to hear that the WH1000XM4 has exceeded your expectations and you feel that it is worth its price! And good to know you appreciate the comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, Sony headphone connect app customization, and the added headphone case.
To ensure optimal call quality, please make sure that the firmware is up to date using the companion app.
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:Battery life, Sound quality
Solid headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, sound cancellation and battery life. Only downside is cushins sweat and earlobes bend and hurt after long wear(only if you have big earlobes).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Feedback,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional sound quality, noise cancellation, and impressive battery life of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We truly value your honest feedback about the ear cup cushions and comfort during prolonged use. Customer comfort is a top priority for us, and insights like yours play a vital role in helping us enhance our designs. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Top tier by Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I’ve ever had. The sound is amazing, the noise cancelling is amazing, and they are very comfy. The battery life is impressive and I am so happy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sb1234,
Perfect! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of these amazing 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Best purchase of 2020
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely fantastic headphones. The earcups are very soft and comfortable. The headphones are not so tight that they hurt my head after a few hours. They are tight enough that they stay on securely when I move my head about, though. The headband's cushion is comfortable and don't flatten my hair. I've been wearing these every day for my 8-hour work from home days and can confirm that the battery life, sound quality, and comfort are top notch. Noise cancellation is excellent and even when I'm listening to quiet classical music I can't hear my family talk right next to me. Absolutely fantastic. Pairing with my iphone xr was a breeze with the matching sony headphones app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bommie,
Great! We're thrilled that you're enjoying the amazing features 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. Excellent bass, yet clear vocals. I use it for rap music, but all other music sounds excellent. I am using them wired mostly, so I cannot comment on the use of the noise canceling yet. But I have tried it out, and it blocks out a lot of noise. Beautiful matte look in midnight blue. I love the case and accessories. The only issue I can point out is the top of my head hurts a bit from the headband after an hour use, but its not enough to knock a star off. The ear pads are very plush and comfy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kari, We are glad that you like most of the features and capabilities of your brand new Sony wireless headphones. Sorry to hear that your head hurts a bit after using the unit for an hour. You can always adjust the length of the headband according to the size of your head for a more comfortable wearing experience: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html.
WH-1000XM4 headphones incorporate two technologies to maximize noise-canceling performance. These headphones have a built-in analog amplifier integrated into the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 realizes an unmatched signal-to-noise ratio for low distortion and exceptional sound quality for portable devices. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Last Headphones You'll Ever Buy
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these every day. I sit, walk and workout while wearing them and can wear them up to 4-6 hours. They can get a little warm when doing cardio, but any over-ear headphones will have that result. I've even dropped them a few times and haven't had any issues. They're the highest quality headphones on the mass market and I'm more than likely going to purchase the earbud version of these. The app integration is seamless for controlling levels & details (both on apple and android.) You can plug them in the aux or bluetooth it up, either way the sound is clear no matter what. Love these.
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Posted .Hi aphillips2096,
We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Light weight. Comfort even after hours of use. Excellent battery live.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi erv19, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic! Even better than XM5!
|Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I love these headphones! They are a lifesaver on flights, the noise cancelling is some of the best on the market, as is the audio quality. The foldability is another benefit, and they are comfortable to wear over long periods of time. I would even say the foldability and wearing comfort make it better than the XM5 model.
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Posted .Hi ConnerP,
That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you love the noise canceling and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, great sound quality, easy storage.
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Posted .Hi LaurenH,
We are immensely pleased to hear that you are enjoying the exceptional sound quality and comfort of your WH1000XM4 headphones. You’ll find that the industry-leading Noise Canceling allows you to truly immerse yourself in your music, while the Speak-to-Chat technology automatically pauses your audio the moment you start a conversation for seamless transitions.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Recommend for hyperacusis
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these to help with hyperacusis and auditory processing issues and I recommend them. The active noise cancelling is great and surprisingly adjustable through the app (which you need to download to use them). I wear these every day and they especially help in places that are loud or have a lot of background noise. They are comfortable and the battery lasts a long time
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Posted .Hello AveryD,
Thank you for your recommendation and we are delighted to hear that the noise canceling feature of our WH1000XM4 was able to help you deal with hyperacusis. Also, having a long battery life and comfortable design, listening to music is enjoyable. We will do our best to create more products like this that can help and entertain our valued customers. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Long Flight
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wore these for my 18-hour flight, and it was the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. The noise canceling perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Becca,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It’s wonderful to know that the WH1000XM4 provided you with such comfort during your 18-hour flight and that the noise cancelling worked perfectly for you. We designed these headphones with features like industry-leading noise cancellation to ensure a peaceful experience, no matter how long you're wearing them. Your positive feedback truly means a lot to us.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
HAPPY EARS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my 17 year old computer genius and he LOVES THEM! His ears are happy! Comfortable and good quality, he says. The best he's had, he says.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello poot,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're beyond pleased to hear that your son is enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones! It's wonderful to know that he finds them comfortable and of great quality. We're thrilled that they have exceeded his expectations and that his ears are happy! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
I love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the functions of the headset can be a bit tricky to grasp at first, but this is an amazing headset. It’s a bargain for such comfort, noise cancelling, and connectivity options.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi fatsack5,
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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph