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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best ANC headphones in the game right now.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. It can block out sound and the microphones are great for conference calls. Also being able to link to my phone and computer at the same time makes it worth it. They are pricey but worth the $350.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David, we're glad that your investment is worth it. 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
Love this headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up and use. Sound quality is wonderful and really does cancel out noise around me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KathrynW, we're glad you like the ease of setup, sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Multi device support extremely flawed
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was really excited about receiving these but that excitement turned to frustration when I tried pairing these with another device after initial setup from my iPhone. When I tried to setup multi device use, the toggle in the app just refuses to activate. When I tried to connect to another device I paired with such as my MacBook or desktop PC, I am unable to do so without forcing the headphones into pairing mode. There are a several Reddit threads with the same issue even with the latest firmware update. There's just no seemless way for me to go from my phone to my laptop. For $350 plus tax, there’s no excuse for this and I’m hoping it’s just a select few with these defects or just a bad batch. These do sound great, and are comfortable headphones but I'm returning these if Sony doesn't address this. As of now, I can not recommended these headphones until this is fixed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for listening, using it at the great! For hiking it’s nice long battery life !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MelM, we are happy to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony noise canceling headsets
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have hearing problems with background noises. They really help to tune out all the noise in the background .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dqueen,
That's awesome! Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that our Sony WH1000XM4 helps you block out unnecessary background noise, thanks to the awesome noise canceling feature of the XM4. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best in the business
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headset out in the market works like a charm been using this for a year and did not fin any flaws
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TarunR,
Perfect! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with our Sony 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. Thank you very much for choosing Sony and stay safe! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
These are top quality and worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had these headphones for nearly a year! I’ve been using them with my desktop computer. Excellent sound quality and easy to use, hands down!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PrasadB,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the sound quality and user-friendly functions 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
Great pair of headphones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great pair of headphones. They are easy to connect to any device and the sound is incredible. Really like the color of these and quality is superb. Used to go with Bose but now I can’t do without these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pandaboy5k,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 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
Employee company
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Real amazing,sound, noise cancelation and muitlples features still to discover. Excelent purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MarcoV,
Congratulations on your purchase! We are very happy that you chose our Sony WH1000XM4. You will surely enjoy this one for having such an awesome noise canceling capability, amazing audio quality and other fantastic features through the Sony Headphones Connect app. 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:Battery life
The Ultimate Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones a few weeks back and the battery is phenomenal!! Ive charged them once since i have had them so far
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Briana, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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
Decent but not great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Given that I bought these on sale and feel that they were still overpriced for what I got? These are massively overpriced. Semi-decent noise control, but not very effective. The noise cancelling is unequal between the right and left side, which makes it feel like one of my ears is plugged up somehow. The app is useful only in that I could tell it to stop switching to ambient sound every time I stood up- that was obnoxious. So, okay but far too pricey at full price for what I received. Skullcandy was far better imo
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi emgo2,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your feedback about your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're truly sorry to hear that they haven't lived up to your expectations. We can certainly understand your frustration.
We take customer feedback seriously and what you've described, particularly the imbalance in noise canceling between the right and left earcups, is something we'd like to help you with. That definitely isn't the experience we want for our customers.
A good first step to address that uneven noise canceling is to try the "NC Optimizer" function in the Sony | Sound Connect app. It's designed to optimize the noise canceling based on your head shape, hairstyle and even whether you're wearing glasses. Just put the headphones on, open the app, and look for the 'NC Optimizer' option. It should only take a minute or two to run.
If that doesn't solve it, sometimes a quick reset can help with these kinds of issues. To reset your WH-1000XM4 headphones, please follow the instructions on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
If you've tried both of those steps and you're still experiencing the issue, please contact our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We appreciate you giving Sony a chance with this product.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best operating noise cancelation program !!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my go to when working at home. Between dogs and parents it is a life saver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Doodle, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Not too loud or too quite. Just perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cris,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you are having a great time with your WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
great product
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the SONY WH-1000XM4 the noice cancellation is really good and easy to be able to here when you want to just by putting your right hand over the right ear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi whatsgoingon2424, We are so glad to hear that you are loving 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-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using them for gaming. Great sound quality and noise canceling. I am looking forward to using them for air travel. Love the case as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kristin, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear you're having an enjoyable listening and gaming experience with your WH-1000XM4 headphones. Good to know you like the amazing audio, excellent noise canceling feature, and you love the carrying case too. 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 so much for the 5-stars review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing upgrade from XM2s
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the XM2s and needed an upgrade, not sure how Sony made such a good product even better but these are a great replacement/upgrade
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamH,
You made the right choice in upgrading to the Sony WH1000XM4! 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
Great !
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality: The product is as advertised. The sound quality is good for the price. Please be careful with the head band. Since it is plastic it tends to break on not handling properly. Ease of use: In this day and age, it is not great when switching between devices. It does not disconnect automatically when pairing with another device.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vikram, thank you for the 4-star review. We are thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality of our newest industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones 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.
For Bluetooth connection, if the headset is connected to a Bluetooth device, you may fail to connect the headset to other devices. In that case, operate the last connected Bluetooth device and disconnect the Bluetooth connection. To pair a second or subsequent device, press and hold the power button of the headset for 7 seconds or more to enter pairing mode.
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best bang for the buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality and sound for the price. They were for my wife and does exactly what she needed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoelR, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Buy these immediately.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Color was amazing. Sound quality great. Price was on it ($279.99). Loved these so much.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Skippy, Awesome! We're so happy to hear this WH-1000XM4 suits your needs and you like the excellent audio and its features. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! Have a great day! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bestbuy the best.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work perfectly and sound great i I love. I love buying my electronics form bestbuy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Staci,
Wow! Thank you for your review and for the 5-star rating! We're glad that you love the sound quality of your new Sony 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! - Marco