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
to a friend
Top Notch ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the ANC capability of these headphones. I've had the XM-2s for the last 6 years or so and they were still going strong. The only reason I upgraded was because of the sale and ease of charging (they were my only device that was still on the old USB type). I gifted those to a friend and changed over to these. Battery life is still excellent, comfort can't be beat, and I still can't hear babies crying on an airplane with only needing to turn the volume up to below midpoint. These are my ideal headphones and I will sweat by them over other brands, having tried beats and Bose before and just not being as satisfied.
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Posted .Hello Hinote,
Great! That's a nice upgrade! Thank you for purchasing our WH1000XM4 and for sharing your awesome feedback. We are very happy hearing your satisfaction on the noise canceling capability of our XM4. Also, we're glad that you like the comfortability and long battery life of the headphone. 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
Good Prtoduct
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality and anc is great. The ear cups feels comfrotable and soft
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Posted .Hi SopheaT,
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
It is most rewarding to hear that you are enjoying the good sound quality and great noise cancellation and that the earcups feel comfortable and soft.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Just get them
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really it’s like 4.5/5 because I wish the headphones could switch more easily between devices. But the noise cancelling customisation is top tier. They are very comfy and the fact there is an option to connect these to a 3.5mm jack makes these absolutely the best. I have only charged these like 2 times in the last year. They have great battery life and the standby time is also amazing
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Posted .Hi Chelly, we're glad you are enjoying the noise canceling feature and comfort of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the multipoint function of your Sony unit. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re one of the best all-round noise-cancelling headphones available right now. Top-tier ANC, very comfortable, great sound, excellent mic quality. Main negatives: no folding hinges, premium price, and a slightly “safe” sound out of the b
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed review!
We are delighted that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be one of the best all-round noise-cancelling headphones available! We are thrilled to hear you appreciate the Top-tier ANC, very comfortable design, great sound, and excellent mic quality.
We also genuinely appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the design and sound signature. We understand the compact nature of a folding design is valued for travel convenience. Regarding the "safe" sound out of the box, we want to assure you that the Sony | Headphones Connect App offers a customizable Equalizer that allows you to easily adjust the bass, mids, and highs to your exact preference if you are looking for a different acoustic profile.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Blue Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is great. The noise canceling is amazing. I would recommend to anyone that loves to feel comfort to there ears. They are very light and they do not feel tight on ears. They are very durable.
I would recommend this to a friendBang for the buck
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s the best audio experience that I’ve had since my first AirPods Pro , really comfortable and the battery lasts longer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fernando,
Thanks for sharing your review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
We're delighted to hear you're having the best audio experience with them and you're enjoying the comfort and long battery life. It's great to know the headphones are a perfect fit for your needs!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted noise cancelling headphones that wasn’t too expensive and this was a great option for me! I like how I can cancel the noise, but still hear just enough to be somewhat aware of my surroundings. I like the feature where it stops the noise cancelling feature once you start talking to someone. It also feels great on my head/ears, and I’m pretty particular about headphone sizes and comfort. Sound quality is very crisp as well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KatherineT,
Thanks for sharing such a detailed and helpful review of your WH-1000XM4 headphones!
It's fantastic to hear that they were a great option for you and you're enjoying all the key features. We're especially glad to know you find the Speak-to-Chat feature useful and that they meet your standards for comfort. Your comments about the crisp sound quality and the ability to balance noise cancellation with awareness are very valuable!
We're thrilled tp hear you're happy with your purchase and hope you continue to enjoy a great listening experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Excellent Noise Cancellation and 360 Reality Audio
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its definitely worth buy, i already have Bose 700 , and it does pretty good job on NC but music signature is pretty normal and lacking Bass. Pros of Sony - Excellent NC - Switching Ambient Control based on Status - 360 Reality Audio is excellent. - Music is really balanced. - Has EQ to adjust music based on signature - Very good battery life compared to Bose - Cushion Ear cup are pretty comfortable and soft - Bluetooth connection seamless between iphone or Sony Music Connect App - Also it comes with stat where you can see your headphone usage - Touch sensor are good but could be better - You can adjust ambient noise just covering Right Ear cup while speaking, it will then allow noises in , reduces music sound Cons - Noise Cancelations is pretty Good but Outside I think Bose is better with little more points. But I would say 100 NC is not also advisable during transit. - Touch sensor is responsive but could be more efficient Overall I would give 8.5/10 based on Build , Music Quality features, NC Bose 700 - 7/10
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Posted .Hi debrath89, Awesome! Thank you so much for your detailed review! We are so glad to hear htat you are happy with the sound quality, noise cancelling and features of 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
Sony headphone review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very solid headphone. I’ve tried the AirPods Pro max but these sounds way better. Punchy base with great noise cancellation. Sound quality can get a bit better but unless you are using multiple headphones throughout your day you won’t notice it. One downside is that it doesn’t have a lot of padding at the band for my liking but you can always get a third party cushion and attach it.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and insightful review, Cbmn!
We are thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be a "very solid headphone" and that you specifically found that they sound way better than the AirPods Max. We are delighted you are enjoying the punchy base with great noise cancellation.
We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the sound quality potential and the padding on the headband. We value these detailed points as they help guide future product development and design improvements. It is helpful that you pointed out the option of using a third-party cushion to enhance comfort for your preference.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Sony WH-1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely the best ANC headphones you can get. I use these everyday and charge only twice a week. I commute by train everyday on the NYC subway and it’s very noisy but with these headphones when ANC kicks in it takes all the noise away and I’m in my own little world enjoying my music as I sit for my stop. Extremely comfortable headphones and have worn them for 3 hours straight without any ear pain. Yes if the weather is warm they will head your ears up and cause sweat. Be careful using these outside in the rain. They don’t react well to water. As they should since they are not water proof.... There are firmware updates once in a while and I believe the app may be set by default to grab them automatically if connected to wifi. App is also great just wish they didn’t remove the sound simulator that was in the app for the XM3. I bought the black and midnight blue color for my wife. Honestly they look the same. The midnight blue is very close to black. I should have bought the silver instead. No big deal though. Please be warn that if you have an apple device you will only be able to use AAC codec not LDAC. Also the bass response is clean and can further be adjusted via EQ on App.
I would recommend this to a friendLove WH1000XM4, still holds up
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Given the build issues of the newer models (failing hinges?) , this one exceeds expectations. Sounds great, with excellent noise cancellation battery life and a useful app with EQ. Comfortable with a great case! Excellent buy on sale!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ARivera,
Thanks for the detailed and insightful review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're so glad to hear that they are exceeding your expectations.
It's fantastic that you're enjoying the core features that make these headphones so popular: the excellent sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, and a long-lasting battery. We also appreciate your comments on the comfort and how useful is the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Your feedback on the build quality is also very important to us. We understand that durability is a key factor for our customers, and we're pleased to hear that the WH-1000XM4's design and build are holding up well for you. The included case is an essential part of protecting your investment, and we're glad you find it effective.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Sony overear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling and abilities with ambient noise. Comfortable and good battery life. Nice case and accessories too! Won’t connect to my Samsung tv. But tv is a little pesky.
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Posted .Hello Christopher,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear you're enjoying the noise canceling, ambient sound abilities, comfort, battery life, and the case and accessories of your WH1000XM4 headphones!
We recognize that connecting your TV can occasionally be a challenging task. We're here to assist you in troubleshooting this issue.
To connect your headphones to your Samsung TV, first, ensure your TV is compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for Bluetooth audio. You can usually find this in your TV's specifications or manual. Then, put your headphones into pairing mode by holding the power button for about 7 seconds until the indicator flashes blue twice and you hear "Bluetooth pairing." Finally, select your headphones from the Bluetooth settings on your TV.
For more detailed instructions on pairing mode, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752780.html?search=pairing
Best regards,
-Fred
Good earphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for travel and noise canceling. Battery life is good and they look great.
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Posted .Hi Hubguy,
Thanks for the 5-star review! We are elated to hear that you are enjoying the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. We are pleased that you find them great for travel and are impressed with the noise canceling capabilities, which are designed to create a peaceful listening environment wherever you go. It's also fantastic that you are benefiting from the long battery life and appreciate the sleek design.
Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Compare favorably to Airpods Max
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down best wireless ANC around IMO. Lots of great features, sound & noice cancelling. Compares favorably, IMO to Airpods Max even if evenly priced, which of course they’re not (these are 50% less). These are very comfortable, much lighter on your head than Airpods Max which gave me a headache. Sound quality very similar. Noise cancelling very similar. Not as good ambient sound. Can connect to two devices simultaneously (i.e. TV & iPhone at same time) 30+ hours listening time vs 20 from Airpods Max. Includes aux cable & hard travel case. Airpods Max do not include aux cable & it’s case is flimsy & annoyingly required to keep headphones at low power state. Sony’s charge via USB C. Airpods Max do not, insisting on Lightning cable. I prefer Sony’s over Airpods Max & think they’re the best bluetooth noise cancelling headphones on the market today.
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Posted .Hi OJSilk,
You made the right choice with the Sony Headphones! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Best Noise Cancelling without Breaking the Bank
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything about these headphones is stellar. Battery life, noise cancellation, comfort, style. I use them when traveling the most, especially when flying and they’ve not only lived up to the 20-hour battery life after 6 months of frequent use, but the noise cancellation makes it trivial to fall asleep, even during take off! I use an iPhone and, while AirPods have the best user interface in my opinion, I have no qualms with the way these headphones work. I think the only place they’re somewhat lacking is with the all plastic design, but it gets the job done.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello verymeticulous,
Wow, that's perfect! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of our WH1000XM4. We are very excited to hear that you are pleased with the overall quality and performance of our XM4 like the sound quality, battery life, noise canceling capability, design and comfort. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
Sony Works!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sounds, nice base, holds well on head when working out.
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Posted .Hi FrankR,
We couldn't be happier to hear that you are enjoying the great sound and nice bass from your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, and that they hold well on your head even when you are working out!
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Very good
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly, this product is amazing! The quality is excellent, and the materials used are clearly top-notch. The design is both practical and stylish. Using it has been a smooth and comfortable experience, and I think the price is fair for the value it offers. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a product that exceeds expectations
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Posted .Hi MohamedS,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the quality and comfortable design of the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Perfect headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for my kid in college. Light weight, comfortable and good noise canceling.
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Posted .Hi Zrev,
We're so glad to hear that your Sony headphones are proving to be a great choice for your kid in college. Thank you for the fantastic 5-star rating! Their lightweight design, outstanding comfort, and impressive noise canceling truly make study sessions and downtime more enjoyable.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you an awesome day!
DiegoV.
Great Headphones; great price
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and super noise cancelling feature; adjustable and easy on the ears. Quick recharge and voice indication of on and off. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamesT,
It is wonderful to hear that you are enjoying the industry-leading noise canceling and sound quality of your WH-1000XM4! We are glad the comfort, quick charging, and intuitive voice prompts are making your listening experience even better. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Color Me Impressed!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these, a couple months ago, wanting a mid-tier price for a first pair of headphones. Until then, I was exclusively using earbuds/AirPods, etc. I wanted to prioritize immersive sound, but still have a decent internal mic, so that I could use them for work, if needed. When I tested these in-store compared to similar-tiered options for Bose, Beats, JLab, and Skull Candy (which I really took my time with) Sony outperformed them all for overall balanced sound. I was shocked by this because I went in thinking I would be going for Bose. Once I calibrated my purchased pair, they knocked my socks off! I love the sound test that ensures you hear sound in the way that YOU want. When I brought them to the counter, the cashier asked if I had owned a pair before. When I said no, she said I was going to fall in love with them. She wasn’t lying! I plan on wearing these out and then going for a high-performance set, later. I guess I’m a Sony girl from now on. I’d highly recommend these!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SydB,
That is an absolutely fantastic story! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM4 headphones performed so well and made you a new Sony enthusiast. It's great to know that the immersive, balanced sound and the sound calibration features were a perfect fit for you, and we appreciate you recognizing their versatility for work. Welcome to the Sony family! Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab