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:Battery life, Sound quality
I like them. I think you will like them too.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had no idea that wireless headphones could sound so good. Decent bass reponse. In addition the noise cancellation is excellent. I am in my own world with these on. No planes flying overhead, noise from fans, TV's blaring in the background and loud people. I have connected the headphones to my iPhone, MacBook, Google Chromecast, Two smart TV's and even my Desktop computer. The two device capablitiy is convenient and the phone conversations sound pretty good for both parties. The battery life is really good and charging is pretty fast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddie,
We're thrilled to hear that you are 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:BassCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great sound, annoying features
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.(1) The noise cancellation is great when playing music/video but when only using the noise cancellation I can still hear people speaking, it's kinda annoying. (2) The low-end frequencies are great. I do music production in these using FL Studio and Pro Tool and they perform great, better than my Beats Studio 2. (3) The Talk-to-Chat feature is annoying. I usually turn it off b/c the headphones will pick up on me singing or laughing at a movie and switch me to hearing everything around me. (4) The touch volume is annoying it doesn't allow you to slide your finger from low to max volume, instead you have to do a series of quick swipes to change the volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cwilson,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the Speak-to-Chat, touch controls, and noise canceling function is greatly appreciated.
The noise canceling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
To change the volume continuously: Swipe up or down and hold. Release at the desired volume level.
Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, Ive had them for quite some time now and they still feel fresh out the box. The bass is amazing, it almost shakes your head, and the quality of the sound is just unimaginable. Something you need to tryout for yourself.
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Posted .Hi IkerD,
It is wonderful to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones still feel brand new after all this time! We are thrilled that the powerful bass and immersive sound quality continue to provide you with such an amazing listening experience. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently purchased the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, and they have exceeded all my expectations. Overall sound quality is awesome, they drown out noise really well and I love that there’s an app where you can I have seen these go on sale from time to time, but I couldn’t wait, They last extremely long without me having to charge frequently which is a big plus.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VeteranGamerX, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Very worth the money
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great quality headphones. You'll hear more bass in your audio when you have it under an EQ preset but can be customized in the Headphones app Sony has. The foldable design made me prefer it over the XM5. great for phone calls and how it can connect to two devices at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello shin238,
Thank you for your purchase and for your feedback. We are very happy that you are enjoying your XM4 and were able to customized the EQ settings through the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great but hmm.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and connectivity. Some laptops may have issues connecting. I added a bluetooth 4.0 dongle and it worked fine but when a call rings when connected to both the phone and Laptop while using microsoft teams I notice that the Laptop switches to the laptop microphone which if you are not aware public will hear you very low. I know it is a microsoft issue. It would been better if the cable for wired connection would have had a micropone so that in this case we could just go fully two way comunication wired . I did it by purchasing a cable and a Lavalier Mic and a spliting cable for both headphones and Mic. Another good feature would have been to have bluetooth connected to the phone and have audio and mic wired to the laptop . Again both devices can be connected via bluetooth and works great but the laptop is not reliable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RomanR,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about its connectivity with computers is greatly appreciated. We appreciate bringing this to our attention. Computer connectivity issues will be resolved by a future software update. Make sure to install software updates via the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Perfect headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best ANC headphones hands down! I reviewed and researched numerous websites, reviews. And actual in-store listening as my daughter is a researcher and needed headphones that would allow her quiet and serenity in the lab, writing reports, analyzing data, or studying in her favorite coffee shop and she gave 6 out of 5 stars! Also, crystal clear call clarity and awesome music performance from Taylor Swift to hip-hop. She loves them and is seriously considering the WF1000MX6 earbuds for her workouts and running. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best daily drivers
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony Headphones don’t disappoint thus far. I have never had more comfortable daily headphones. For those of us who aren’t audiophiles… well we won’t notice a difference between these the Bose, Beats, or even Skull Candy headphones. However, when you’re working remote and have these for over 8hrs a day these are the best for comfort and have good sound quality and noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Arkhamknighthell, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
These headphones are unmatched in quality!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! There is a reason these headphones have such amazing reviews! I'm in love! Incredibly INCREDIBLY comfortable, great features, easy set up, and the sound is awesome! The only downfall is the addotional incredibly amazing 360 sound is only available through apps, which i have amazon unlimited but still wish it was available for everything every time! I've never heard anything like this on headphones! They are incredibly great without it but insanely great with it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tootsie, we're glad you like the ease of setup, comfort, and sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling 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. We appreciate your feedback on the 360 Reality Audio feature. You can experience sound that is extremely real and immersive by performing 360 Reality Audio Setup using the Headphones Connect app. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
As outstanding as people say
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This must be my 6th set of headphones. All of the others were name brand; none of them holds a candle to the Sony's. The noise cancellation is perfect; if you need to hear the person next to you, you just put your hand over the right phone and you hear them clearly. The musical sounds are bright and clear; it's the best stereo separation I have ever had. Very long battery life. I have used these headphones more in the last month that several others in a year. I cannot recommend these highly enough.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jerry,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we are glad you like the noise canceling, battery performance of the headphones. 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great comfort, sound, and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I've had three sets of noise cancelling headphones in the last year and wish I would have just gotten these first. I had the 710n, which sounded good but is noticably smaller in the ears, leading to discomfort on long flights. Battery life is epic - easy two full days of use. Sony tends to be a bit bass heavy, but the app allows adjustment to your tastes. Noise cancelling is a big step up from the 710n - easily keeps up with an airplane cabin. Keep an eye out for sales as you can usually get them for $50 off or more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TMex1971, We are happy that you like the sound quantity and battery life of your new Sony 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! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sleek, robust and awesome where it matters
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had this headphone for a while now. It is simply the best for noise canceling and has a sleeker look than even XM5 for me. It is robust and charges very fast and lasts a long time. The multi-device connection is not the best though and sometimes the touch gestures are interpreted in the wrong way. But overall greate product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArunT,
Thank you for sharing your honest review on our Sony WH1000XM4. We're very happy that you appreciate the sleek design, noise canceling capability, fast charging feature and the battery life of your new Sony XM4. Your thoughts are noted and we will forward it to our team to help us improve our future products. About the touch sensor/gesture issue, you may find this link helpful.
The touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing, Intuitive Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony WH-1000XM4s have to have been my best quarantine purchase. They are my first foray into the world of noise cancelling headphones, and they surely don't disappoint. The noise cancelling feature is absolutely amazing, in that they cancel or reduce background ambient noises to a slight hum and greatly reduce the noise level of things that are louder and closer to the wearer. This allows for the best enjoyment of music in a more blissful environment. I also make good use of the quick attention feature, which requires the user to place their hand over the right earcup to pump in surrounding sounds and noises that allow one to have a quick conversation or listen for announcements (maybe if you are waiting for a flight or a train, for example). Of course, the same effect can be achieved by simply removing the headphones, or really, just the left earcup. Inside the left earcup is a proximity sensor that detects if you are wearing the XM4s - moving it away from your ear or taking the headphones off completely pauses whatever you are listening too and automatically resumes it once the headphones are back on your head. The touch controls on the right earcup are intuitive, and easy to learn as well. Lastly, don't forget about the accompanying app! From here you can create your own customized sound profiles if you don't like the way the headphones sound out of the box. There are also other features that may interest you that you can toggle on/off from the app as well, such as Speak-to-Chat (which is like quick attention mode but uses the sound of your voice to trigger it) and Adaptive Sound Control (which may toggle Noise Cancelling off if the headphones detect you are walking a lot so you are aware of traffic/your surroundings while you walk around the city) as well as others that I won't go into! Overall, a worthy purchase - these often go on sale for around $300 or if you have some Best Buy gift cards and want to treat yourself - this is the way. But hey, if you want to pay full price, I won't judge you - these are well worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi theBigRa, You've made the right choice! Good to know you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancelation, intuitive controls, customizable sound profiles using the companion app, speak-to-chat function, and overall features of your new Sony 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.
-Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-t
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. Battery lasts a long time and are comfortable to wear for a long time. Good noise cancelling too. Glad I bought these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi edju,
We're glad 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.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
THE BEST
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, comfy fit, and top-tier noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeviM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you’re enjoying the excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and advanced noise canceling of the WH1000XM4. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we're grateful to be part of your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
XM4's
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality, by far a great battery life and the best sound quality and settings by far. 100% worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ErickM,
That's absolutely fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are delivering such an amazing experience for you. Knowing you're impressed with the sound quality, noise cancelling, and especially the battery life really validates our efforts to pack top-tier performance into a compact design. It's incredibly rewarding to hear that they are 100% worth it for you
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible Sound and Battery Life
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is crisp, clear, and perfectly balanced. The bass has a pleasant, deep thump without being overpowering or muddy, and the vocals come through crystal clear. Whether I'm listening to podcasts, rock, or classical music, everything sounds rich and enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your incredible review, user341281!
We are absolutely delighted to hear your detailed feedback on the audio performance of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is wonderful to know the sound quality is crisp, clear, and perfectly balanced, delivering a pleasant, deep thump without sacrificing the crystal clear vocals.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, Long lasting battery, Two Bluetooth connections at once, great sound quality, and awesome noise canceling... the list goes on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Seegar20, we appreciate your 5-star review of the headphones. 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:Sound quality
perfection
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Turned in perfect conditions. Love the color not too bright but not too dark. Amazing sound quality. As someone who likes to still be aware of her surroundings at times, the ambience sound does an amazing job and so does the noise canceling. One of the best noise canceling headphones I had ever used, it covers my ears completely, not allowing any other sound to interfere. They are perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VanessaP,
Thank you for the wonderful and detailed review! We're so happy to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones arrived in perfect condition and that you love the color and amazing sound quality. It's fantastic to know that both the noise-cancelling and ambient sound features are meeting your needs so perfectly.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony-Wireless noise-cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality is good, noise cancelling is supper! Battery life is amazing and it charges very fast. I will and have recommended this to family and friends.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your wonderful review of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, KyleM!
We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the superb noise-cancelling feature, impressive battery life, and fast charging capabilities. Your recommendation to family and friends means a lot to us. We appreciate your support and are delighted that our product has met your expectations.
Enjoy your listening experience, and thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus