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
Best all-around for the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Headphones very comfortable sound quality is good. noise canceling is excellence especially during a long flight I did hear anything. sony app is a little tricky to use at first but works well watching youtube first is best. battery life is great nonstop play for a few days before I had to recharge them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon,
We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, noise canceling function, and battery life of the headphones. Thanks for also sharing your experience with the Sony Headphones Connect app. 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
Worth the wait
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been wanting these headphones for a while and finally picked up a pair. I have been reading reviews online pitting these headphones against the Bose QC35II and the Bose 700. Headphones are so subjective in taste; bass response, sound-field, musicality, timbre and many more ways headphones are evaluated. These headphones really work well for me. I recently used my headphones on a trip and these worked phenomenally on the airplane. The headphones also connected to my smart TV via Bluetooth for late night quiet viewing. These are very lightweight and the ANC is great. These are part of a team of headphones in our home and due to cost, I am very protective of these. I own two pairs of JBL’s and a pair of Beats Studio 3’s that are daily cans. I am still getting used to the app and the different eq settings. I was able to get these on sale which was another plus. I am fully satisfied with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MLane, fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with our newest industry-leading Noise Canceling headphones, WH-1000XM4. We are extremely pleased to hear you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality, noise canceling function, lightweight design, and overall performance of these 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. 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 WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Long Flight
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wore these for my 18-hour flight, and it was the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. The noise canceling perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Becca,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It’s wonderful to know that the WH1000XM4 provided you with such comfort during your 18-hour flight and that the noise cancelling worked perfectly for you. We designed these headphones with features like industry-leading noise cancellation to ensure a peaceful experience, no matter how long you're wearing them. Your positive feedback truly means a lot to us.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headset has fantastic battery life, exceptional noise cancellation, and is pretty comfortable for long listening sessions. What really sealed the deal for me though is the programmable EQ and wired connectivity option. I’m able to plug these in to either my XBX or PS5 controllers and still enjoy my custom EQ so long as the headset is powered up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi alan7467,
Awesome! We are glad you like the battery performance and noise canceling 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!
David
Very worth it.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. The noise-canceling is great, they are comfortable, and hold a charge for quite a while.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SusuP,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are spectacular, I personally have a small head so finding headphones that don’t fall off is tough. With these I can go on runs or do any errand around the house or wherever and don’t have to worry about them falling off. I highly recommend plus the audio is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amazing,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the fit and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Great Noise Cancelling and Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have neurological issues and was looking for a better set of headphones than the ones replaced by my previous employer after they threw my previous pair out. Those weren't worth their weight in salt anyways... These do a great job and come with the means to be able to control a few features from your phone. Took a bit of getting used to though because it kept trying to override the noise cancelling with the calling feature, making things louder (complete opposite of what I wanted). But as far as keeping ambient noises out and being good noise cancelling headphones, these are fantastic. I tend to wear them 4-8 hours a day (sometimes more), and they are quite comfortable and don't leave my head or ears feeling too irritated or warm.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisD, we're glad you are enjoying your new 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
Best headphones by far!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. Feel like they read my mind at points. Noise cancelling is great! Battery has not run out during any of my trips and I travel a lot for work! The option of plugging them in to non Bluetooth devices is also wonderful since airplane entertainment units do not work with Bluetooth. Super comfy, have been fallen asleep with them on! Great buy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Awesome! Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying our WH-1000XM4 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! -Carl
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound. I was able to hear instruments to songs that I was unable on other headphones. The fit is super comfortable, and the battery life is great for long trips, etc. Only downside is I am unable to share the app with a friend who has the same headphones to watch a movie while while flying.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HappyinDelaware! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality, comfort and battery life of your new WH-1000XM4! It is definitly a great headphone for long trips! 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
High quality headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you need noise canceling you’ve found the perfect match. I prefer these over the bose due to comfort and quality. It is also controlled with an app which makes it convenient for turning them off and adjusting the setting to meet your room requirements. The battery life is good for an entire week
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dotty, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM4 a perfect rating! We're thrilled you like the comfortable fit, overall quality, long-lasing battery, and built-in EQ using the Headphones Connect App. 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
Best Sounding Headphones I've Owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Until recently, I've been using a 10-year old pair of (wired) Bose headphones. To be fair, they've served me well, but when my nephew purchased a pair of the WH-1000XM3 headphones last year, I had a chance to try them out. In my opinion, they were much better sounding than my old Bose. I held out from buying a pair though ... until the WH-1000XM4's arrived. I'm so glad I bought these. I'm a bass lover, and these headphones certainly deliver. The vocals are crisp and the dynamic range is great. I use mine with a Galaxy Android phone and the two work together seamlessly. Music pauses when I take the headphones off, and I'm also able to pair it with both my Apple TV 4K and my Fire TV Cube. I recently used them on my first flight (post-covid) and the noise cancelling is excellent. As for the mic ... well, it's clear enough so that I can issue Alexa commands, and it works well for most situations. However, for my work-related Teams calls, I still prefer my older Sennheiser headset with dedicated mic. boom. Overall, well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TTNH, We are glad that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling 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! Erin
These are amazing, but Get AirPods Pro... UNLESS
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m used to AirPods Pro. And I own an old corded pair of the Bose QC 25s. I’m a videographer by trade. I work in a marketing office with two other gals, and when I need to focus, I put these on. I lost my left AirPod pro, and decided I needed a pair of dedicated noise cancelling headphones for the office and so I picked up a pair of these Sony’s. For the first week, wore them strictly in the office, and noticed I could still hear chatter through the noise cancelling. I was disappointed, but they sounded good and it was better than nothing. I heard the AirPods Max are really good at cancelling voices, and I heavily considered switching. Then I wore them to donate plasma at the end of the week! People talking everywhere, machines whirring and clicking, music and TVs all in the background. Tossed these babies on and went to a different world. It was shocking. I started to realize why they’re called the Noise Cancelling Kings. It was a whole nother level. What I learned was: calibrate them to the sound that you want to cancel. Also they cancel big noises better than isolated ones such as a single voice. I kept them instead of switching for the other AirPods. The fast charging is amazing, the noise cancelling is top of class, and they are comfortable to wear for hours on end. BUT! The reason of give 4 stars instead of 5? AirPods Pro are WAY more convenient. Put em in, and they connect automatically. Hold for noise cancelling, hold again for transparency. It just works. And it works WELL. Every time I leave the office with my Sony’s on I have to reconnect them via Bluetooth to my computer. I mean just to go to the bathroom, they completely disconnect from my laptop. Not a problem with AirPods. And AirPods don’t only connect to two devices. iPhone, iPad, laptop, girlfriends phone. All of my devices (not girlfriends also though) are seamless to connect. And so even though I bought these $300 headphones I default to AirPods Pro almost all the time. SO! If you’re an Apple user, get the AirPods Pro. UNLESS you’ve got the exact niche use case that I do. You’ve got ONE unique area that you go to professionally or as a serious hobbyist and you just need quiet while you work. In that case. In my case... Get the Sony’s.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CodytheP, Thank you for the 4-star rating! We are glad to hear that you liked the WH-1000XM4 Headphone's battery life, comfort and noise cancelling feature! 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. -Carl
My favorite current headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Checked out a bunch of reviews comparing Xm4 and the studio pro before purchasing and I feel like I mad the best choice getting the xm4s noise canceling is fantastic and sound quality is good. The only con for me is that I wouldn’t use them in the gym.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TechFan,
It is great to hear that you feel you made the best choice and that you find the noise canceling to be fantastic with good sound quality. We designed the WH-1000XM4 to be a premium travel and everyday companion, and we are delighted its performance exceeds expectations.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Amazing Audio
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great audio. I went with those instead of the one from Apple, they are lighter. 100% I recommend them. The battery life kept me a month.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnny,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're truly heartened to learn that your WH-1000XM4 headphones deliver great audio and impressive battery life, and that you chose them for their lighter design over other options. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you for sharing your experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Really like them
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing. They work well for long flights or just relaxing. They are very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TonyMcB,
We're really happy to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound quality and comfort of your Sony headphones. Thank you so much for giving them a 5-star review! Their design makes them perfect for long flights and relaxing moments, and the advanced noise cancellation is a true highlight.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
loved!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved these headphone. I was gifted them for my birthday, the sound quality is so good. They also feel comfortable in my opinion, they don’t squish or hurt my ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EilO, thank you for the wonderful review! It's always special when a gift turns out to be something you truly love and we're so glad the Sony - WH1000XM4 headphones hit the mark. Great sound and all-day comfort are exactly what they're made for. Enjoy every moment, and thank you for being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
Well performing product.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item works very well! Very comfortable, sounds great and blocks out surroundings sounds very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DENICEH,
We're delighted to hear that your Sony headphones are delivering such a wonderful experience—comfort, outstanding sound, and impressive noise blocking all in one. Thank you for the stellar 5-star rating! The advanced noise cancellation and ergonomic design of your Sony headphones are truly crafted for enjoying music in comfort while keeping distractions at bay.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a joyful day!
DiegoV.
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are very comfortable. They are great at noise cancelling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CCDC,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is also great to know you find them very comfortable for extended listening sessions, and we're especially pleased that you think the noise cancelling performance is fantastic.
Thank you for the five-star review and for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Stylish and Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lived up the hype!! It is so comfortable also lasted me throughout my 48 hour travel/flight. Totally changed my flying experience with its noise cancelling feature!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JingO, That's awesome! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Yes buy them NOW!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Oh man… I have been on the hunt for headphones that check off all the boxes. I guess I have a pea head because they fit well and the Bose fall off when I was working out. It is on the higer end price wise but the quality makes up for it. Let’s start with if you remove them they pause your music! And if you need to have a quick convo you can just put your hand over the headphone and boom it lowers the volume and turns of noise cancellation. Ok but can we also talk about the touch up down & skip? They are ahead of their time for headphones. I do wish they were more comparable with apple (Bose is legit meant for apple) but I can deal with having a few apps on my phone. These are my go to for everything. I can shut out the world and live in my own for a minute.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bethany,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the Sony 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!
-David