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
Awesome headphones for true music lovers!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. Purchased a few goodies over the holiday sale period, and these are by far our favorite. Outperform our BOSE headphones, AirPod Pros, and Jabra Elite 85Ts (yes, I know these are not earbuds). The crazy good battery life, excellent spatial/3D/360 sound through Amazon Music, makes these an even better deal. Easily 20+ hours on a single charge. Buy them, you won't regret it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 1904J,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the battery life and sound quality 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Elegant
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think are the best headphones. Durable battery. The quality sound are amazing. Looks elegant. Very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Absolutely Outstanding— But Pricey
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To start, I want to say that I bought these headphones as a splurge and although I cut audio at some points professionally, I am not an audiophile. I bought these to watch movies, use on the regular for editing/cutting video, listening to music, etc. they were definitely expensive and although I bought them on sale for approximately $50 off, I don’t feel like I can safely justify a splurge like this. The pause/skip sensors on the outside are a bit finicky, I absolutely love the sound, and they are extremely comfortable. I also wear glasses, have piercings on my ears and had zero issues with discomfort of any kind. If you’re able to get past the price, I cannot recommend these enough.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anonymous, we're glad you like our newest 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. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Exceptional
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these primary for air travel. They are phenomenal! It drowns all the annoying sounds. They fold up well and hold a charge exceptionally well. Pairing with two devices is seemless and no issues working with my iPhone/iPad.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TrekkieTravis,
Perfect! We're happy to hear that you enjoy your air travels using your Sony WH1000XM4 headphones. Your satisfaction with the noise cancellation, foldable features, long battery life, seamless connection, and overall perform of the unit are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
True sound headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent and quality sound. Comfortable to wear and Excellent designs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Randy, Great! We're glad you are enjoying the superb audio quality of your WH-1000XM4. Good to know you appreciate the fit, design, and comfort that are noteworthy. 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. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great ANC Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just purchased these to go along with my AirPods Pro as I wanted an over the ear headphone. So far the sound quality and comfort have been exactly as expected. Still waiting to see how I feel about battery life because it’s not holding a charge as long as I thought it would. I have used a total of probably 5-6 hours and went from 100% to 30% in that time. I couldn’t justify the price of the AirPods Max and so far I have not been disappointed with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rzrbck, Great! we're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort. Our 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:Bass
Decent headphones but…
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent headphones, good bass and ANC but coming from an airpods user or someone im the apple ecosystem, was a huge downgrade. Not to mention the inability to change settings of the headphones on a mac (main reason why i got it).
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello, Ahmad.
Thanks for the comment; it is really important for us to know the overall experience of all customers, as Sony is always looking forward to improve. We understand the Sony | Sound Connect app is not available on Mac devices, but it can be found on your iPhone on the App Store. Nevertheless, we are glad you are enjoying the ANC, as the WH1000XM4 is known for its outstanding noise-canceling capabilities, which effectively reduce ambient sounds, and its capability to deliver deep and powerful bass, which can be further enhanced using the Bass Boost feature in the Equalizer settings. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great. The sound is great and very clear. The charge time is pretty quick the play time with them last a good while on a single charge as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ParkerC, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
WOW! First set of nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Never owned any headphones/headset that cost more than $100 until now. I've known for years from co-workers/friends and experience that Sony and Bose are the main names in the audio game. This headset consistently ranks higher than the Bose and they do not disappoint. I Love these headphones. Comfy. ANC works amazing. Use them on my iPad or iPhone without issue. The app is nice as well. Worth the holiday purchase 100%
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ebmike, we're glad you like the ANC function and comfort of our newest 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. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First Hearst and very impressed. Comfortable on long flights and excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Novelwriter,
Thanks for the wonderful! We're thrilled to learn the WH-1000XM4 headphones made such a strong first impression. It's fantastic to know they're providing both exceptional sound and the comfort you need for long flights.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With the price drop since the release of the XM5, these are a great value. Battery life was exactly as advertised, and maybe longer if not using bluetooth. Noise cancelling performance was great, although I don't have experience with the current XM5, so I can't compare.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdwardA, Thank you for taking the time to write such a superb review of your amazing experience with the WH-1000XM4. We are extremely pleased it suits your needs and expectations. Good to know that you appreciate the exceptional noise canceling feature, long-lasting battery for long periods of time, and overall performance of our WH-1000XM4. Thank you very much for all of your inputs. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had doubts on wait on fit, super comfortable, lightweight, and customizable. Has great sound and base
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gxm74,
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great. The fit leaves a little to be desired. This is the first headphones I’ve had where it feels like either my head is to small or my ears are set to high up. On all my old headphones the ear-cups needed to be adjusted down. On this set the ear pieces are all the way up and the band over the top of my head really doesn’t touch anything. Again though they sound good and have a decent play time whether using noise canceling or not. The only way I would recommend is to physically sit and wear them for an extended time. These are over the ear headphones and I initially thought they felt good. It was a little later I figured out they really didn’t git as well as I originally thought.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyXM4,
We're glad that you like the 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 is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Amazing headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing, very light on the weight. I would get headaches from my beats over the ear headphones but I have no issues with these ones. If you think over the ear headphones wont work for you, these are a great option to try out!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Parisa, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great. They connect super fast and sound great! We replaced some Bose headphones, but so far we like these better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CandiceA,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the connectivity and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound Amazing but…
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had doing so much on what headphones would be best for me I’ve tested out almost every mainstream headphone the Bose , Beats , Apple & of course Sony I honest feel like these headphones sound the best out the box without Eq , the bass and tremble & balance it’s great for my eyes thr only issue I have with these headphones and maybe it’s most headphones is the comfort level I would give a 3out of 5 because the ear cushion is tight causes my ears get fatigued after long hours of use .Overall amazing headphones I would recommend especially when they are on sale !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, JohnO! We're delighted to hear that after trying numerous headphones, you've determined the WH-1000XM4 offers the best sound quality right out of the box.
Our goal in designing these headphones was to provide a premium audio experience with an exceptional balance of bass and treble, so it's fantastic to know you're enjoying their performance.
However, we are genuinely sorry to hear about the discomfort you've experienced with the ear cushions. We completely understand that comfort is a critical factor, especially for those extended listening sessions where one might want to immerse themselves in their favorite music or podcasts for hours on end. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this discomfort may have caused you, as our intention is to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable listening experience for all users.
Your willingness to recommend these headphones to others means a great deal to us, and we are grateful for your support and confidence in our product.
Once again, thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your valuable feedback with us! We hope you continue to enjoy your WH-1000XM4 and that they enhance your listening experiences in the future.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
best headphones i’ve tried yet
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.going from airpod pro 2nd gen’s to these is a religious experience. I didn’t even have to touch the EQ for me to notice the quality difference right away. happy with my purchase and i’m sure in a few years i’ll buy the newest pair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SpencerW,
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
We are immensely pleased to hear that you are so happy with your purchase.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Top rated in my book
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are light weight and mostly plastic, however the quality seems good. The sound is truly exceptional. These are wireless and connects to devices via blue tooth. They use a downloaded app that allows you to adjust settings including EQ to your liking. These are the best headphones I've owned. I don't advise wearing at the gym since they'll make you feel warm quickly. I'd buy again in a flash.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Larry,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review of these amazing headphones. Your feedback is also greatly appreciated. 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, Sound quality
Work Stuff
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, decent battery life and comfortable. Recommend to family & friends.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Holidayrelief, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your new Sony wireless 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. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound cancellation & Super comfortable
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our second pair- my husband’s is the prior model ending in 3 (this one is 4) Both extremely comfortable- for us more comfortable than the Bose and equally as great with sound cancellation in our opinion Note- we tested Many models of various brands this orice range has a significantly better noise cancellation than the lower price ranges My hisband has used his on a 14 hour flight- awesome! Super easy to learn features Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sudie, we're glad you like the comfort, sound quality, noise canceling feature of our newest 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. 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. ~Earl