Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 12558199
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
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent Noise Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My only other set of noise cancelling headphones were the airpods pros and these are significantly better. It is somewhat eery how silent it is when they are turned on and on sound is playing. Good battery life and easy to switch between two devices.
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Posted .Hi ario,
You made the right choice! 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable and high quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these headphones. Been using them connected to my desktop and sounds great. With music connected on my phone, quality is loud and clear. I really enjoy these headphones. They are really comfortable to wear.
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Posted .Hi Adrian,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice small incremental update. Prefer over XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Couldn't get used to XM5's as you can't comfortably wear them around your neck the same way as those the ear cups can't bend towards you and your chin smacks them any time you turn your head so I ended up with these. I use these for nearly 8 hours a day while working and they feel slightly heavier than the XM3's I had before and added to the weight discomfort but I can tell the audio quality and noise cancelling is somewhat improved over the XM3's. I thought I'd like the auto pause when you take them off but having to hit play again just because I'm adjusting them or want them to keep playing music while hanging on neck does get mildly annoying
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Posted .Hi Fabionomaz,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. We also appreciate your feedback about the weight and wearing detection function of the headphones.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00282845
The wearing detection function can be turned off through the Sony Headphones Connect app depending your needs. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0002935908.html
Thanks for also sharing your experience with the WH1000XM5.
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Regards,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them! Sound is fantastic and the noise canceling function is life changing
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Posted .Hi GloriaL,
That is wonderful to hear! We are thrilled that you love your WH-1000XM4 headphones, and that you find the sound quality fantastic and the industry-leading noise canceling function to be "life-changing." The WH-1000XM4 achieves this level of performance using our HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 and Dual Noise Sensor technology, which work together to block out low-frequency and constant ambient noise, creating a truly personal oasis of sound. Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great Quality Headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had bought this in competition with the air pod maxes! These sound great and are light weight for the gym or any out door purposes. Definetly recomend!
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Posted .Hi ColinL,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and weight 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Very nice and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this for my work calls and this is an amazing product. I needed something very comfortable that I can use for hours and this headset is exactly what I needed. The noise cancellation is also state of the art.
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Posted .Hi Zohaib, Thank you for this amazing feedback! We're delighted to hear you are enjoying our Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones, especially the great sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and that they are extremely comfortable for long periods of time. 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 and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good quality. Love how good it’s noice cancelling is!
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Posted .Hello Jenni,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that you appreciate the sound quality and noise-canceling features of the WH-1000XM4 headphones. It’s wonderful to know they are enhancing your listening experience, and your positive feedback encourages us to keep delivering products that support immersive and enjoyable audio.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I trust Sony, always
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very great headphones - nice for studying, or just listening to your favorite songs and podcasts with amazing audio.
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Posted .Hi AllisonG,
Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM4! It is great to hear that you're enjoying them for both studying and listening to your favorite audio content.
The WH-1000XM4 is designed with advanced noise-cancelling technology and premium sound quality to provide an immersive listening experience, whether you're focusing on your studies or enjoying your favorite songs and podcasts.
Thank you for putting your trust in Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Before I decided on these, I picked up Bose NC700, and I prefer these over the Bose. I find them more comfortable than the Bose, and they sure sound better to my ears. Highly recommended, especially if you find them at a discount.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Sound Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am no longer able to use in ear headphones so I needed over ear. Although the price had me hesitant, these headphones are definitely worth the money. The sound quality is amazing, they fit great and it took over an hour before sweat became noticeable.
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Posted .Hi Rjob74, We're glad to hear that your investment is worth it! Good to know you're enjoying the sound quality, great and comfortable fit 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Uhm Actually
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty fwickin good :3 would recommend to anyone who likes using headphones and not having sore ears!
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Posted .Hi JacobM,
We could not be more pleased to hear how happy you are with the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We place a high priority on comfort during long listening sessions, and we are delighted that you can enjoy your headphones without experiencing sore ears. Thank you for the enthusiastic 5-star review and for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A nice upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Haven’t had a pair of headphones for 3-4 years. After my last pair of Sony headphones broke & played out I just stuck with in-ears. But I really did miss them so I purchased these at a nice sale. The sound is great and the noise canceling does what I need it to. The volume is great as well. Even on low I still can’t hear much unless it’s something really loud in the background. The only thing I’d suggest is immediately changing the settings on the app for the noise canceling. Out the box, the feature that turns noise canceling off and lowers the volume when ppl approach you to talk or whatever is super sensitive. Thought I got a defective pair since the sound kept cutting out every time I breathed, blinked, or thought about breathing or blinking lol.
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Posted .Hi DannyB, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear you give the WH-1000XM4 headphones a try and it did not let you down. It's good to know you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones and you are satisfied with the top-notch sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and overall features of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones 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. Thank you so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
4 is better than 3
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the WH-1000XM3 headphones. I nearly wore them out after 4 years of use and would still have them if they weren't stolen. The WH-1000XM4 are better in everyway. My old XM3 would let noise in even in noise cancelling mode. When I wear the XM4 I can't hear doors open or close or my pets. I can't hear outside noise like I could with my old headphones. This is a bonus for stuff like flights. It's terrifying when I'm at home. I don't use these at home because I can't hear anything outside the headphones. I went with the XM4 over the XM5 because I feel like the headband is sturdier and would fit my 63 cm circumference head.
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Posted .Hi KnobMoney, Great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, and by far the best noise canceling headphones ive ever used will never regret the purchase for those features alone. Very comfortable and lightweight for when you need to wear them for long period of time.
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Posted .Hi isaacg, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling and sound quality of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Wow!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality. Sleek design. Noise cancelling is exceptional. Sometimes I wish there were buttons on the back of the ear instead of touch response on the headphone itself but overall very happy with purchase.
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Posted .Hi Internet111,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about having physical buttons is greatly appreciated. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones great sound quality and bass, would recommend to anyone!
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Posted .Hi DavidP, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphone King
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are the best headphones I've purchased so far. I'm a huge fan and loyal customer of Bose but these headphones are up there or even might be better than some of their top tier products. Very comfortable and the music is superb.
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Posted .Hi AP817,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality great bass for EDM bought them a month ago use them to work out and havent had to charge them yet
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Posted .Hi Jordan, We're truly pleased to hear these are perfect for your lifestyle and enjoying listening to clear audio and amazing bass sound, especially for EDM and more on your WH-1000XM4. Glad to know you like the long-lasting battery for long periods of time that is also noteworthy. Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
ANC, PNC, fit/comfortability, Design, Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To begin with, this is a review for the average user. I have Skullcandy venue and AirPods Pro, each totaling appx. $130 & $250 respectively, so this is the comparison. The Skullcandy headphones were good, but they didnt make me say "wow". Average sound, ANC worked, though not well. I discovered that an ice bagging machine is a good test, considering it is very loud, but not machine shop loud. With the SC I could hear the ice dropping out of the machine even at maximum volume. The AirPods Pro, however, mask the sound completely and without using max volume, same as these sony WH. They slip around the head, but that may be because I have a smaller one, and the touch controls are a pain sometimes but the sound quality is miles ahead of any Skullcandy, and a fair amount better than the AirPod pro. The mic really sucks though.
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Posted .Hi Sett,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! We're glad that you like its sound quality. 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
Your feedback about fit, touch controls, and the mic quality is greatly appreciated. Make sure to adjust the headband for optimum fit and comfort.
For the best overall performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing:
a. When you swipe your finger forward/backward, make the movements perpendicular to the headband.
b. When you swipe your finger up/down, make the movements parallel to the headband.
To improve call quality, re-establish the connection between the source device and the headset. Select HFP or HSP for the profile.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products.
Hope these steps improve your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely outstanding audio! Love the feel of the headphones as well. I also love the customization provided by the EQ. 10/10
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Posted .Hi Marc, we're glad you love 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. 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! ~Earl