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
Comfy noise cancelling!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the noise canceling feature! Clean design and super comfortable!
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Posted .Hi BradB,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling and comfortable 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Quality Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did a lot of research when looking for some new premium headphones and finally decided on these. So far they work great in the short time I have used them. Some people complained about the bass not being punchy, which I'm not sure why because the sound quality is amazing. I will say the volume doesn't get super loud, which is good and bad. These replaced some Wireless Studio Beats and these are much better quality, both in sound and build. The app has some cool features as well. I'm interested to see how they hold up long term, but so far I love them. (The Midnight Blue color is beautiful)
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Posted .Hi Indy, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying our WH-1000XM4 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony over the ear
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed something to replace AirPods that went over the ear. Great sound and paired with app makes for a better experience. Fit great and comfortable over the ear, have to get used to the noise cancellation but have worn for hours with no issues. Easy controls and cover to mute function is great
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Posted .Hi Toaster,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Impression
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life really good and noise cancellation perfect
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Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, TallatL!
We are thrilled to hear that you are impressed with the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
It's wonderful that you find the battery life really good and the noise cancellation perfect. We designed these headphones to provide long-lasting tranquility and superior silence for your daily listening.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, the noise cancelling feature works well, the battery life is good on them
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Posted .Thank you for the great review, IsaacB!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones!
It's fantastic to know that the industry-leading Noise Cancelling feature is working well for you, providing the quiet space you need. We're also glad the good battery life is keeping your music going!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
My Absolute Favorite
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got them as a Christmas gift and they were so perfect for me. I had a lot of compliments while wearing them. They are really comfortable to wear in any kind of weather, wouldn't recommend working out in these, they slip out of your head pretty easily, but overall these work amazingly well. The noise cancellation is really good. Definitely worth the price.
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Posted .That's awesome, Daisy! 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, Comfort, Sound quality
Great Sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound. Comparable to Bose. Comfortable. Long battery Life.
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Posted .Hello Snypar,
Wow! Thanks for the wonderful review and we are very happy to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality, comfortability and battery life of our WH1000XM4. You can now listen to your favorite vibe without the hassle of the outside noise. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very comfortable headset even with glasses on!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I read several reviews on these and I was debating between these and the AirPods Pro for noice cancelling headphones. The in ear and convenience of the AirPods is more my style but the 4hr battery life was the main reason I went with these. These are by far the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. I wear glasses and these do not hurt whatsoever even after several hours of use with my glasses on. The noise cancelling is amazing and makes you appreciate having that feature. I can’t imagine going back to regular AirPods after using this headset. Absolutely incredible and I 100% recommend these!
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Posted .Hi Brandon, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
The ɓest
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the nose cancelation and the battery life on them
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Posted .Hi JDiaz!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We are immensely pleased to hear you appreciate the noise cancellation and battery life of the WH-1000XM4.
These headphones are designed with advanced features like industry-leading noise cancellation technology and up to 30 hours of battery life to keep you immersed in your music for longer.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There isn't much I can say that hasn't been already said. This is the mother of all headphones ... for the price, anyway. For a higher budget, you can perhaps find something slightly better but not for the "end of year" 2021 Christmas Season Price which knocked almost $100 off of the MSRP. Noise cancelling is great, comfort is 'all-day', and the sound clarity is pristine - clear highs, clean mids and deep lows - with the ability to customize/EQ the sound to suit your personal taste. Overall, a winner! I would definitely recommend!
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Posted .Hi EsKayKC, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the industry-leading noise canceling feature, comfortable fit, amazing sound quality, and the ability to customize the sound using the Sony Headphones Connect app. 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
The Best Wireless Over Ear Headphones even NOW!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To me, the best over ear wireless headphones for the past two years…and even better overall than the next generation; the Sony WH-1000XM5. They are comfortable, sound great and the noise canceling is top notch! But, again, this is just MY opinion. But if you REALLY want to get to the nitty gritty, I think that the Sony WH-1000XM3’s were the best out of all of them historically. But for NOW near 2023, it’s the Sony WH-1000XM4’s!!! Even better if you can get them for sale!
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Posted .Hi DnnG,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and noise canceling function 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 - I own 2!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these!!!!! Comfortable, so easy to connect, easy to store, durable.
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Posted .Hi EmmaA,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are delighted that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones comfortable, easy to use, and durable.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Good purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The battery life is amazing and weight is very light, however the bass and volume are a little disappointing. It has a very clear sound and was a good purchase, hopefully they update with more volume and bass. More bass would be a great thing if volume is maxed.
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Posted .Hi Wally, thank you so much for the 4 Star rating. We are thrilled to hear you are happy and satisfied with the long-lasting battery life, lightweight design, and clear sound quality of our WH-1000XM4! We are sorry if the bass and volume of these headphones did not live up to your expectations. There is good news, however! Download the Sony Headphones Connect app as it includes all sorts of tools that can be customized to fine-tune your music. There is even an EQ for bass and treble sound. This will give you more control over your headphones and their performance.
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.
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best pair of nose cancelling headphones I’ve owned
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down love these over the ear headphones! Bought a pair for myself, two for my partner (lost one pair on a flight), and gifted for a friend on Christmas. Noise cancelling is amazing, carrying case is handy and have even used it for gaming when I forgot my gaming headset.
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Posted .Hi Maddie,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that the WH1000XM4 has become such a favorite for you and your loved ones! We are delighted that you are enjoying the industry-leading Noise Canceling for a focused listening experience, as well as the versatile connectivity that allows you to transition seamlessly from travel to gaming.
Thank you for making Sony part of your listening experience!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
xm4>airpod
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.oh how i love these piece’s of machinery they’re great on the ears and sound wonderful
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Posted .Hi Sonyriderlol,
We absolutely love hearing this! It's fantastic to know you enjoy the Sony WH-1000XM4 so much. We design them not just for wonderful sound but also to be great on the ears for long listening sessions. Thank you for the 5 stars and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great gift for yourself or a loved one
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality with great feel to it and plus the light weight it makes it feel premium but where it shines is with the sounds. You can alter the setting to find what’s just right for you. It’s a great gift too would recommend
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Posted .Hi FranklinL, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the amazing quality, premium feel, and lightweight design. It's great to know that the sound customization options have enhanced your listening experience. We agree that the WH-1000XM4 makes a fantastic gift, and we appreciate your recommendation. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great buy, great fit.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So comfy, such great sound. I love how easy they were to pair and use immediately.
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Posted .Hi HeatherP,
We are thrilled to hear how much you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and seamless usability of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We specifically engineered the earcups for all-day wear and designed the quick pairing feature to get you immersed in your music immediately.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Game changer for air travel!
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! These headphones are a game changer on long, international flights! Blocks out almost all sounds. It really makes a flight less stressful without all the noises. I also like the feature to turn off noise cancelling (just touch the right earpiece) if you need to hear an announcement or talk with the flight attendant. Highly recommend for flights!
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Posted .Hi TechReviewer1, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Your assessment is spot on! These headphones are are perfect for travel or the daily commute. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones for the price
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got them when on sale for $100 off before christmas and they have been a dream both for music and gaming. I dont game online or use them for phone calls so i cant say anything about the microphone quality but they put out awesome sound and are comfortable to wear for hours on end. Even though they are wireless, a great feature to have with aux ports disappearing, i use them wired always and get a wider, fuller, louder sound. Just my personal preference though. Solid headphones and even at full price are well worth the price
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Posted .Hi tspinktoes,
Very nice! We're glad you like the headphones for your music and gaming experience. 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 and enjoy your headphones!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound, amazing noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded to these from Sony H.ear On 2 (WH-H900N). Some audiophile reviewers complained that out of the box, they sound too "dark" and "bass-heavy" (one audiophile compared these headphones to strapping a pair of Toyota Corollas to one's head). I found the opposite. My previous headphones were much darker and more bass-heavy than these. These have much clearer mid and upper range, while still having a nice punchy bass, even if not as punchy as my old H.ear On 2 headphones. If you are an audiophile, you might find the sound disappointing compared to using analog headphones with a $1000 pre-amp/DAC, but every other reviewer I came across praised the sound quality, and being used to cheaper headphones, I have to agree. As with other Sony headphones, the touch controls are super intuitive and easy to use. The noise cancellation is among the best you can get, and this very much improves the apparent sound quality of any music you listen to. I didn't like the Adaptive Sound Control. It's a good idea in theory, but I found that it constantly made "gong" noises while constantly adjusting the noise cancellation levels. I decided it wasn't worth giving up battery life for the constant interruptions to my music, so I turned it off. and manually adjust noise cancellation and transparency as needed. DSEE is a bit gimmicky (it's basically Sony's audio version of DLSS), but as with my older Sony headphones, I find it worth the loss of battery life for a slight improvement in sound quality. I set it to prefer sound quality over connection stability, but for some reason, it is stuck on AAC and won't use LDAC (I'm using an Android phone, and don't have multi-device turned on). I do not use speak-to-chat, as I talk to myself during podcasts, sing along to songs, etc. As with other Sony headphones, you can cover the right earcup to temporarily turn down the music and turn transparency mode on. The music resumes as soon as you remove your hand. Alternately, you can take the headphones off to pause the music. Either of these works better for me than voice-activated transparency. Fair warning: user reviews from older users report that these headphones are not very durable and can break easily. Treat them with a lot of extra care.
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Posted .Hi Paul, Awesome! Thank you so much for your detailed review! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise cancelling 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Carl