Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 12339509
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:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony vs. Bose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price point, I am happy with my purchase. I read a lot of reviews between these Sony and the Bose, and because I am an Android user, I chose the Sony. The battery life is great, the noise cancelling is decent, and the sound is good. I don't think these are as crisp and clean as the Bose brand, but I am happy with the overall product. I would recommend the Sony headphones.
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Posted .Hello Eileen,
Thanks for choosing our Sony WH1000XM4 over Bose and we're glad that you appreciate the sound quality and noise canceling capability as well as the battery life 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, sound is perfect and it feels comfortable on my ears
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Posted .Hello Jhrl,
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoy the excellent sound quality and comfort of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and it’s always rewarding to know that our products are making a positive impact. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Wow these are astonishing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow I am beyond impressed! My first pair of sony headphones. Coming from AKG i am very surprised. These are the best sounding headphones i ever heard the noise canceling is just amazing cant compare to any other noise canceling this is almost my first ANC. I see why people fan boy over these headphones i now get the hype now. If you want unbelievable sound very comfortable with awesome battery life these are your best option BUY THEM
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Posted .Hi there, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality, comfort and battery life of the 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
An Unplanned Upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these because my old Sony headphones broke. It was an accident. They were in excellent condition and worked fine. It's just not as comfortable anymore, and I really don't want to tape it up. I will give it away to anyone who could use it. Anyway, the new headphones work fine, and it's taking a little getting used to with the lack of controls and the swiping nonsense. I prefer the controls on the headphones. I will get used to it, I suppose. It's a personal thing; I have nothing against the sound quality or the improved noise cancellation. That is a plus, as it is way better! Minus one star because I do not like the swiping.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mibo49,
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your honest thoughts on your Sony WH-1000XM4 and understand that adjusting to new controls can take time. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the improved sound quality and noise cancellation. Your input is valuable, and we hope you continue to enjoy your new headphones.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic Bluetooth headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve owned Stax, Sennheiser, and Bose headphones. These Sony wireless Bluetooth headphones are by far the best. They sound fantastic and are extremely comfortable. You can wear them for hours and not know they are there. Noise reduction works great and the right earphone can control volume and song selection. The other day I cut the grass wearing these phones and could not hear the mower. I could have cut another yard or two.
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Posted .Hi drums, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product. 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is excellent. I had to download the app to my phone and synch it to all my devices. Took a few hours to familiarize, charge, and synch. It works great and fits comfortably. Love the noise cancellation that is built in.
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Posted .Hi CRYdsktop, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you're enjoying the great noise cancellation and sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM4. We appreciate the positive feedback and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm4 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling on these headphones are excellent. These are the best headphones you can get for the price.
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Posted .Hi Ryan,
We are thrilled that you’re enjoying the excellent noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is great to hear that you find them to be the best value for the price, especially with the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 and Dual Noise Sensor technology providing such an immersive experience. With up to 30 hours of battery life and the ability to fold into a compact case, they truly are a reliable companion for any environment. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Take this from someone who doesn't ever write reviews. I’d easily pick this over any Apple product. Fits wonderfully, noise cancellation is amazing, and battery life is great. Great headphones for the gym.
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Posted .Hi Erik, awesome! We appreciate your review. We're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good, battery lasts all day. The battery doesn't seem quite as good as advertised, but I often have them on 12+ hours a day and never have to charge them before bed. Noise cancelling is crazy good. I've had these for about 6 months and there are no signs of wear - build quality seems sturdy. I do wish you could have them on and charging at the same time for when the battery inevitably deteriorates.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi fourtwo, Awesome! We are glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Vs Apple
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great! Noise cancellation is amazing. I picked them up for sale and now I got my dad some for the original price. They are the older versions apparently but I think they are in competition with the Apple Max’s I previously used for sure
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnathanM,
Thanks for your fantastic review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
We're delighted to hear you love the great sound and the amazing noise cancellation. It's a true testament to their quality that you were so impressed you decided to get a pair for your dad as well—that's one of the best compliments we can get!
It's also great that you recognize their competitive performance, even compared to newer products on the market. The WH-1000XM4s continue to set a high standard in the premium headphone category.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value + sound. Best headphones for the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter is the primary user of these headphones. She initially bought the Apple AirPods Max, but those were almost $200 more than the WH1000MX4 (bought them on sale). Initially, one of the main draws of the APM was the support for Spatial Audio. For those that don't know though, Spatial Audio is just Apple's marketing term for Dolby Atmos. The reason she thought she needed the Apple APM is b/c she didn't think that Apple Music played Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio on non-Apple headphones. By default, the settings in Apple Music are set to "Automatically" use Spatial Audio, but the "automatic" part is that it automatically transmits in Spatial Audio for Apple devices (APM, Air Pods, Beats). But if you turn the setting from "Automatic" to "Always", your iPhone will send the Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio to any headphone that supports it, including these. The sound is great, the noise cancelling is fantastic and they travel well due to their foldability and carrying case. Fantastic value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdotdub, Thanks for sharing that. We are happy that you and your daughter likes your new Sony wireless 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! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I will use these headphones until the end of time wow they're expensive (definitely wait until a sale or black friday) because if you take good care of them, they will last you an eternity! Super good quality, super good sound quality + noise cancelling, and super portable if you're out and about a lot. I use these for music, gaming, calls, and basically everything.
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Posted .Hi, Puffyfish,
Thanks for the review and the 5-star rating! We’re happy that the product delivered as promised! We are sure their amazing Sound quality, Noise Cancelling Technology and their comfortable and lightweight design will make you love them even more! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thank you for for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like how these headphones are comfortable and easy to pair. Thier size make them easy to transport. They have great sound as well and the bass isn't too overwhelming. I can listen to them for hours without being fatigued.
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Posted .Awesome, Quezo! 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
would get again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So happy with my purchase. These headphones are pretty comfortable and great quality. theyre a little too good at noise canceling though so i cant hear when people walk into my room but that just means the headphones do their job well.
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Posted .Hello Alexa,
Awesome! Thank you for your feedback and good decision in getting our WH1000XM4. We are truly happy that the noise canceling works well and you are pleased with the comfort and sound quality of our XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent but...
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones I've worn. The sound is so clear and the bass is perfect where it doesn't muffled the music. The comfort is good but if you have them on at least 3 hours, your outside ears starts hurting in discomfort. The JBL under armour is the most comfortable. Battery life is very long. Overall everything is excellent.
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Posted .Hi YikesBikes,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. We also appreciate your review about the comfort of the headphones. For optimum performance, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
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, Weight
Love the sound!!!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light weight and great design. I love the sound and deep bass response.
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Posted .HI MauiBlue,
We're glad you like the design and sound quality 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light, comfortable, quick to connect, long battery life, sounds great, good mic - what's not to like.
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Posted .Hi BBCustomer, we're glad you like the comfort, battery and sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Almost perfect with some quirks
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What's great: Very comfortable to wear. Solid construction. Good sound. Noise cancelling is very good. Sound quality seems also very good. Folds neatly into a small carrying case. Cool color (midnight blue) Needs improvement: This is my personal preference but volume control, swiping up on right cup feels awkward. Forward and backward feels natural. Adaptive sound control didn't work well for me. When I tried it, it kept changing mode every 30 seconds or so. I just turned it off. Overall, I really like it. Even more so when I got money back because price dropped within 2 weeks of purchase
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Posted .Hello IowaCountryBoy,
Thank you so much for the 4 Star review!
We are thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the comfortable fit & build design, outstanding sound quality, color & carrying case, and industry-leading noise canceling function of our WH-1000XM4.
We greatly appreciate your feedback with the touch control sensor of these headphones. And for the adaptive sound control, you may find the following link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00229328
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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best sounding headphones, with one annoying issue
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Let me start off by saying I loved the Sony XM4's. They were very comfortable, easy to use, and sounded great. They could pair with 2 devices at once, so I could use them with my Iphone and Macbook together. I ultimately returned these though due to an annoying hissing sound in the right ear cup. I had tried many things to correct it, but after looking it up online, I saw many people with the same issue. The problem is with the way the noise cancelling corrects for quiet environments. If I deactivate the noise cancelling, the hissing goes away. However, I bought these to be ultra quiet. Hopefully Sony with correct this issue so I can buy an updated version.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Duckies,
We're glad that you like the comfort, user-friendly functions, sound quality, and multipoint function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you had to return it because of a hissing sound. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for my husband for Christmas and let me just start off with saying wow! I am not well versed in tech but the sound quality, noise canceling and comfort these provide are outstanding. I never found headphones to be comfortable until I put these on. From the experience we have had so far, 100% would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AllyssaR, This is a great Christmas gift idea! Thank you for purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad to hear you like the great sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and comfortable fit of the 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