Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 12202577
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, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Stream Head Phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As an AppleMusic user the audio quality is noticeable for files in Spatial Audio - Dolby Atmos. Audio cancellation takes a bit to getting use to the headphones will change settings entering and exiting different environments.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CaliTechDude,
Thank you for your honest review on our Sony WH1000XM4. We highly appreciate this and we're glad that you noticed the audio quality and noise canceling capability of our XM4. 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
Great for Home or Mobile Use
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great, not ideal for studio quality sound engineering, but apart from that the best pair of headphones I've ever owned. If you need studio quality, get wired.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, toastmalone!
We are thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM4 the best pair of headphones you’ve ever owned! That is high praise, and we are so pleased they are delivering a superb listening experience.
We also appreciate your insightful feedback on studio quality. You are absolutely correct—for the flat, uncolored frequency response required for professional sound engineering, a dedicated wired monitor headphone is always the best choice.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wish I went on more airplane flights because they cancel out everything I don't want with the noise-cancelling. Sounds great, good battery
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Posted .Hi Carter, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing. My daughter loves them. They block out all sound. They are comfy. They synced easily with her iPhone. I might end up getting a pair for myself. Great gift and fast shipping.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dukelover79, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! Glad to know your daughter loves the excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and easy Bluetooth pairing 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:Bass, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the base on these how loud they are and the noise canceling is the best feature!
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Posted .Hi Catherine,
Great! We're glad that you like the amazing features of the headphones like the bass quality, volume, and 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Over-Ears for All Sorts of Things
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Straight out of the box i was not very happy. After downloding the Sony headphone and creating my own sound profile, my thoughts did a 180. They sound incredible and i love the hand-to-ear ambient sound feature that allows you to listen in on whats going on around you. Top notch!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PKJr, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying 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:Sound quality
Fantastic sound and deadening! Worth the money!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Second Sony headphones in this line and model that I've bought. The sound is fantastic and the sound deadening is very effective. Worth every bit of the price. Great case and programmable sound software included.
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Posted .Hi RetiredFire, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of the WH1000XM4! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Purchased another set for myself!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation is awesome, as well as the quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bigjoe, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're honored to hear you're loving the WH1000XM4 and that both the noise cancellation and audio quality have impressed you. These headphones are designed to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, with industry-leading noise cancellation, and premium sound performance thanks to the powerful QN1 processor. Whether you're commuting, working, or just relaxing, we're glad they're helping you enjoy your music and calls without distractions. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, excellent noise cancelling and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HAPPY, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you like the excellent sound quality, industry-leading noise cancelation, and comfortable fit 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We bought this for our children for Christmas. They said they enjoy it. They said the noise canceling is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Reese, Fabulous! We're extremely pleased to hear that your children are enjoying their Christmas gift and that they find the noise canceling feature amazing. Thank you so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounds quality and app is also good. Wish it could be a bit louder.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback on the WH-1000XM4 headphones, TerrellS!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality and finding the Sony Headphones Connect app to be good! It's rewarding to know these core features are meeting your expectations.
We appreciate your candid note regarding the volume level. We understand that personal listening preferences vary, and we are continuously working to balance audio performance with safety and regulatory standards. Your input on making them a bit louder is valuable feedback that we will certainly take into consideration for future developments.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Glad I Upgraded!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise reduction - simple to set up. Love the auto-on function.
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Posted .Hi, BobS,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It is amazing to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony headphones! With their amazing sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and top technology Noise Cancelling feature, we hope you enjoy listening to your favorite tunes!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
Gift Friendly
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great gift for anyone looking for a new pair of headphones!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top Tier
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal sound. Sleek look. Excellent noise cancellation. Super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mavato17, thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We are truly happy to hear you are satisfied with the superb sound quality, stylish design, comfortable fit, and outstanding noise canceling function of our 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. 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 so much for purchasing our XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Sound, but so so BT
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is awesome. Then why only 3 star? Bluetooth connectivity is not stable - if you walk around it disconnects and even if you sit, it disconnects from Samsung TV and your show sound becomes distorted. From sound quality point of view, it is much better than Bose QC45 and Sony XM3. But if we consider Bluetooth connectivity, it is not as good as QC45.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Action,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality of the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
We're sorry to hear about the Bluetooth connectivity issues you're experiencing. To troubleshoot, please ensure the headphones are fully charged and that you're within the typical Bluetooth range of your devices (around 30 feet). You may also want to try resetting the headphones to their factory settings. For instructions, take a look here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html. If the issue persists, please visit our support page for more in-depth troubleshooting steps or to speak with a support agent who can provide further assistance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Wow!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound amazing! Very comfortable and have a premium feel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Computer, That's great! We're glad to hear that! 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. Jay
Great quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and design. Durable headphones that have lasted me a while.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for the gym and to block out extra noise while working out. They block out a lot and im happy with how well they work. The only negative is the dont stay securely on during certain exercises but that is my only dislike.
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Posted .Hello Michele67212,
Awesome! We are truly happy that the noise canceling feature of our Sony WH1000XM4 work fine. You can work out without any distractions. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Solid over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, no connections issues. Fits comfortably over the ears.
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Posted .Hi scithechatot,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, connectivity, and fit 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:Sound quality
Slade
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For a while I wanted this head set, and now that I have it make my music listening more entertaining, I love this equipment..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulD, we're glad you love your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl