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
Great soundstage, but lacks in sound quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been eyeing these headphones for over a year and finally cracked after my Bowers&Wilkins PX headphones' left ear piece broke off after a couple years of use (ironically, the same thing happened to my B&W P7s...). Anyways, enough about that, let's get into the actual product at hand. Sound quality: the sole reason why I'm giving these headphones 3 stars (I'm usually a 5 star reviewer). The good: Upon first listen, I was quite impressed with the sound stage of these headphones. It is much more immersive than any other headphones I've tried. The low frequencies were the most impressive: there are tones and depths that I haven't found with any other headphones. The bad: although it has a large sound stage, it really lacks in the middle frequencies. Many songs feel almost muted and muddled. I'm often left wanting more from these headphones, as it the sound often feels like it is missing something. The high frequencies are somewhat crisp, yet much less crisp than B&W (granted they are known for being bright and crisp). And as much of a bass head as I am, the bass is perhaps a bit too aggressive. I can see myself getting exhausted during a multi-hour listening session. While these headphones excel on illuminating low frequencies, the mids and the highs are just quite flat. Reading all of the other reviews, I was expecting the sound of these headphones to knock my socks off, but in reality, I am left wanting something more... Noise-cancelling: I'm quite impressed by the noise-cancelling. It blocks out almost all ambient noise, much more than other headphones I've tried. It also does not violate the authenticity of the music nearly as much as other headphones do. Comfort: quite light-weight and comfortable. I could easily wear these for 5+ hours and not be bothered. My one complaint is the size of the ear cups: they are a bit large and do not create as good of a suction as other headphones do. They are also not replaceable, something I admired about B&W's sheepskin ear cups. Accessibility: it took me a bit to figure out how to adjust the volume and turn pairing mode on but for the most part, it is pretty self explanatory. I would prefer actual buttons rather than the tap/slide feature for play/pause and adjusting the volume. I can see this feature deteriorating over time, and I often have to attempt numerous times to actually pause the music. All in all, these headphones have left me feeling empty. While the sound quality is definitely better than most in its class, it has room to be so much better. If I could afford it, I would likely keep these for commuting and travel and pick up a nicer pair of non-noise-cancelling headphones for at home listening. However, I can only afford one pair of headphones. As such, I wouldn't be surprised if I end up returning these and picking up the Bowers&Wilkins PX7's instead. While I don't expect the PX7 to have as immersive of a sound stage, I expect them to be much more honest about the sound. These Sonys just really lack in exposing and appreciating the mids, especially without having impressive high frequencies to make up for this. They are a solid pair of noise-cancelling headphones for your average listener, although I expect audiophiles to be a bit disappointed by them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yerbderb, Thank you so much for your honest review. If you still have the unit with you, we'd love to troubleshoot this and make this a better experience for you. For the sound quality, we recommend having them updated with the latest firmware version using the Sony Headphones Connect app to fine-tune your music. In this application, there is also an equalizer that can be used to tailor the sound to your liking.
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I would recommend to any one!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphone. Noise cancellation is perfect. Bass is great. Sound quality is uuummm I say about little above average. Has many great features and customization in the free app. Really soft ear cushion comfortable for really long use and none it feel cheap quality material
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Batman,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability, comfortable design and sound quality of our XM4. Also, it's nice to know that you were able to utilized the Sony app to customize your XM4 to your liking. Thanks for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Marco
Pleased!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had some challenges connecting via bluetooth at first, but once I figured it out, I am very happy with them. The sound quality is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jack,
We could not be more pleased to hear that you are very happy with your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad you worked through the initial Bluetooth challenge, and we're delighted you are now enjoying the excellent sound quality. Thank you for your review and for selecting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Loved these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these for my wife before a long international flight. She loved them during the flight and has used them constantly since. These are the only active noise cancelling headphones that she can tolerate. They are incredibly comfortable and well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarsonG, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Noise cancelation is great! I cannot hear anything around me when I wear them and they are comfortable as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LauraA,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Spectacular
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best and most comfortable ANC headphones out there today, Sound quality is very very good and there is no listening fatigue. These are exceptional headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi A3aan,
Awesome! We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Expect Sony Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise canceling is great. Not quite as loud as I would like them to be but overall sound is very good. Construction is not quite as robust as I thought they would be. Great value compared to competition.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidM, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the volume level and built of your Sony unit. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are generally well-regarded for their performance and features. For low sound level, please follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752812.html?search=volume%20level
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Deeper bass than AirPods Pro
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AirPods Pro are my daily drivers but these take the experience to a whole other level. The bass is noticeably louder, and the 360 degree audio is cool. I also like how it can switch between two Bluetooth connections and you almost forget you’re wearing them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stop, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad to hear you appreciate the powerful bass, 360-degree audio, and multipoint connection feature 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
The best choice for over-the-ear Noise-Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, the reason I went with this brand and model is a recommendation from my son, as he has a pair. He was not wrong, they are comfortable to wear, play sounds precisely, and the noise cancelling is absolutely perfect! When I use noise-cancelling its like I've been transported to a quiet zone made just for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi welldone,
You definitely made the right choice! We're thrilled to hear how much you love the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and noise canceling features of your new headphones. 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 for choosing Sony! - Kris
Amazing headphones for remote working
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only noise cancelling headset I have that does not hurt my ear when wearing for a long time. All my other headset started to hurt my ear due to my glasses. The sound quality is as good as it gets, and mostly due to the limits on the bluetooth bandwidth. I haven't got a chance to try the lossless streaming, but I doubt the current streaming protocol would suggest the bit rate for a true lossless CD.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chennix, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! 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 giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
Verified Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good touch functions, comfortable, durable, and good battery life. The sound quality is good too. But most importantly, yes you can jack up the bass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Verified,
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
Nice headset
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is very good. The charge lasts for over 8 hours. Very comfortable on the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi pras! Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
Sony earphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound definitely recommend to anybody thats looking for good quality and sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoaquinB,
We’re thrilled that you’re enjoying the exceptional sound of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s great to know you’d recommend them for their audio quality and industry-leading noise cancellation. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Must Buy!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are easily the best headphones I have ever bought
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NoDoze,
It’s wonderful that you’re enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation, which allows you to immerse yourself fully in your music without distractions. We also hope you’re loving the Speak-to-Chat technology, which automatically pauses your audio the moment you start a conversation, making your listening experience seamless and intuitive.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Dominick
Best daily drivers
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony Headphones don’t disappoint thus far. I have never had more comfortable daily headphones. For those of us who aren’t audiophiles… well we won’t notice a difference between these the Bose, Beats, or even Skull Candy headphones. However, when you’re working remote and have these for over 8hrs a day these are the best for comfort and have good sound quality and noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Arkhamknighthell, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
MG headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality. Comfortable on the ears and head. Great noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, MattG,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It is truly wonderful to know how much you are enjoying your Sony headphone's top-technology features! With a modern and comfortable design, amazing Sound quality and Fantastic Noise Cancellation, you'll be able to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes for a prolonged time!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
Noise cancelling does work!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling does work! Battery is great, but I don`t think it lasts for 30h with noise cancelling. It is also very confortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi will, we're glad you like the noise canceling, battery life, and the comfort of our inudstry-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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product! ~Earl
Very worth the money
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality headphones. You'll hear more bass in your audio when you have it under an EQ preset but can be customized in the Headphones app Sony has. The foldable design made me prefer it over the XM5. great for phone calls and how it can connect to two devices at the same time.
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Posted .Hello shin238,
Thank you for your purchase and for your feedback. We are very happy that you are enjoying your XM4 and were able to customized the EQ settings through the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly the best headphones i’ve ever owned. i love the noise cancelling. i love the sleek look. i’ve tried apple and bose but these come out on top!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArianaA, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
You won't regret
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You can miss anything with WH1000 series. Get a deal and enjoy the music. It has pretty decent sound quality and very comfortable on your head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kage, That's fantastic! We are absolutely thrilled to know that you are pleased with the exceptional sound quality and the comfortable design of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. Thank you for your glowing five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo