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 and the exceptional comfort these headphones provide during extended use. Users also frequently praise the impressive battery life, lightweight design, and solid bass performance. While the overall experience is highly positive, some users have expressed minor frustrations regarding the sensitivity of the touch controls and the limited maximum volume. Additionally, a small segment of customers feels that the product is priced higher than they would prefer.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Touch controls
So Annoying Swipe Volume Control - Avoid This Item
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would not recommend these headphones. Like so many headphones these days they have touch controls only - no buttons. you have to swipe or touch the side of the headphone in a certain way to change volume levels and to advance and stop. So every time you touch the headphones just to adjust them on your head (coz they slide around all the time) you end up changing the volume or advance or pausing or something else. It is super annoying. I went back today to Best Buy and bought headphones with old fashioned buttons that actually work. Sadly I'm 15 days past the return date for these expense but useful headphones and Best Buy won't let me return them. I'm crying about this. So much money down the toilet.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobynB, We’re sorry to hear you did not have a great experience using the touch control sensor of your Sony WH-1000XM4. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. For any touch control sensor-related issues, I'd recommend following the troubleshooting steps and guidelines on the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Should you need any assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A must have for music lovers
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a great noise cancelling headphones that produces clear and crisp surround sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi chuck, fantastic! We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the outstanding noise canceling function and incredible sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best in class by far .great sound best noise canceling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jperez,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound cancelling, terrible beat buy warranty
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great at noise cancelling but within a couple months it wouldn’t charge. Had the warranty with beat buy that was $90 on a $350 headphone set. They would swap it out but wanted another $90 for a new warranty. What a bad warranty, makes me not want to shop at beat buy anymore, certainly won’t be using their warranty. They know it’s junk and price accordingly. Had to purchase their with the money I got back but will avoid after that
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my favorite headphone ever, and the quality is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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 Dave for choosing Sony! Regards, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XMA
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent and easy to connect. Noise cancellation superb
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cfyaya, Perfect! We really love to hear you like the impressive noise cancelling feature, easy to connect, and amazing sound quality of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM4! It's good to know you're happy and satisfied with your purchase. 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 purchase and for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
cheaper than apple headphone airpod max
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better than my beats cheaper than apple headphone .. enjoying
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Akki, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Overall great, buy these instead of the WXM5's
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are great. Their app is disappointing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joseph,
Nice! We are truly happy that your like our Sony WH1000XM4. About the Sony | Headphones Connect app, here's a helpful link that you can access if your having issues with the app.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/index.html
If you need further assistance, may we contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality headphones. Good noise canceling and sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Headphones, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Silenced close by barking dogs
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work fantastic at canceling out surrounding noise!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SilenceisGolden, we're glad you like our newest industry-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. 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:Sound quality
Average Headphones for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For almost $400 I expected a bit more. The noise canceling is amazing don’t get me wrong, however; it’s not out of this world. I also found these headphones lacking bass. Overall, I don’t think it’s a major upgrade from the previous WH-1000XM3’s, unless you really need and love the extra new features I don’t see a necessary reason to upgrade. Older headphones like Bose QC35 ll and XM3’s do the job merely the same and they are cheaper.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi raymonddz,
We appreciate your review of the WH1000XM4 headphones. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. You can also use the equalizer function of the app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve the quality and performance of our products. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Love it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Use it everyday whenever I work out or study outside. One of the best purchase I had this year and if you are considering buying it, buy it. I waited several months before buying and I should of bought it sooner:)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Esther,
You made the right choice with the WH-1000XM4! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great noise-canceling headphones, on par with Bose.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EPTechGuy,
You made the right choice with these 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and good noise cancellation technology
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello utthon,
We are glad you like the sound quality and noise-canceling function 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. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far the best noise cancelling headphone I’ve ever purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marco,
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:Sound quality
Great sound even greater price.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Better than higher priced headphones by far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JavonTyus,
Good to hear you're enjoying 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.
Regards,
David
Must buy
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lovw these by far. Favorite headphones ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Excitedtodissapointed,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying these amazing 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
Perfect for music and studying
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Was able to study well even surrounded by a lot of noise in a busy street. The music quality is unbelievable and it’s very fun to listen to music
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abhi,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Cons mentioned:Price, Touch controls, Volume
$300 for these?? HA
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.touch controls were useless, it didnt respond to the gestures 95% of the time. The audio upscaling is nice but overall volume was way too low even after extensive EQ adjustments. No way these are worth $300! My pair of $80 700Ns are better so I sent these back the same day they arrived
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi grumpyoldfart,
We regret to hear that you're not having the best experience with the touch controls and volume of the headphones. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance.
The steps on these links may help you have a better experience with the headphones:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00204192
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752812.html
In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
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Sony Headphones Model Number:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. We appreciate you and thanks again for shopping Sony!
Sincerely,
~Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
good
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent better than bose qc35 wonderful out of doubt
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi iphoneuser123,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! 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!
-Ralph