Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- |
- SKU:
- 12558199
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12655 reviews
(12,655 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
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.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Sony xm4 return
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is good but worth the premium price. The multiple connect devices feature is good if you are switching between 2 phones, but if you are switching between a laptop, ipad or phone then it doesn’t work. You either have to turn off the headphones or turn off the bluetooth of the device. Also, the material quality is not that good as you may hear creaking sounds when you’ll wear it in the wind. If you are looking these to use them in the gym then I won’t recommend this because they will fall while you do weight training exercises. Airpods pro offer better value than this and are also cheaper. There isn’t much difference in the audio quality. Also, they claim 30 hours battery life. I used these for 25 minutes and the battery went from 100 to 35%.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonyxm4,
We're sorry to hear the issues that you are experiencing with the XM4 headphones. This is definitely not the experience we want you to have. May we know if you still have the unit? If so, we'd like to help troubleshoot and resolved the problem. Please try some solutions on these links below to resolved issues with the headphones:
Multipoint connection works with only two devices at a time. A third device can be connected through Bluetooth, however, the Bluetooth connection with the last device that played music will stay connected and the second device will be disconnected in order for the third device to establish the Bluetooth connection with the headphones.
How to use multipoint connection through phone and a computer: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
To prevent the unit from falling, adjusting the headband and the earpads properly can help for a firmer hold and better noise canceling experience. These headphones also are not designed for sports.
Noise issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
Low sound quality:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
Available operating hours of the unit:
(Usage hours may be different depending on the settings and conditions of use)
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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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. - Kris
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound, noise cancelling, and controls!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only negative as it is not as comfortable as my old Bose QC 35II after a few hours of wear.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
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Posted .Hi JRA35, we appreciate your review of the headphones. Make sure to adjust the headband for maximum comfort. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
MX4 Bluetooth connection
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good but range in house loosing connection. Bluetooth range maybe causing issues?
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Posted .Hi SonyMX4,
We regret to hear that you're not having the best experience because of connectivity issues. The range of the Bluetooth connection is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, the maximum communication range will vary depending on obstacles (person, metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic environment. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance.
You may also refer to the troubleshooting steps on this link to help resolve the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
Resetting and initializing the headset may also help resolve the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.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:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality build. Not a headphone user so these didn’t quite work for me. Perfect bang for your buck. Little spotty connectivity wise with iPhone, but that’s just coming from an AirPod user.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IFelix11, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This by far is a great headphone. In my opinion its better than the Apple headphones for a far lower price.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hieu,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great pair of headphones. the 2 device bluetooth connection is a convenient perk.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bigdogsbigdinners, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! Good to know you're enjoying the 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
sony xm4 review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall the Sony xm4 are pretty good, once you start tweaking with the equalizer settings it gets better.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi esteban, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear you were able to get a much better sound quality using the equalizer on 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My favourite headphone ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quailty and the premium built no doubt this is the top noise cancelling headphone in the market.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TUNLIN, We're happy to hear this feedback! Good to know you like the amazing sound quality, premium built, and industry-leading noise cancelation of your Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Right ear buzz
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great but when humid or sweaty the right ear buzzes with noise canceling on.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kogre93, thank you for your review. While we are glad you are satisfied with the overall performance of our XM4, we are sorry you are encountering an audio issue with the right side of the headphones. If you hear the buzzing noises from your Bluetooth® headphones that sound different than the more common static or distortion sounds caused by environmental interference issues, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can better assist you.
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Thank you so much for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It had been among my best purchase. I use it daily and it helped me during my flight takeoff and landing…
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Usny, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear these headphones helped you during your flights. 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Best for Music worst for Mic call
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphone is fantastic if you are a music lover. However if you are using the headset microphone, this unit is not a best choice. This headset microphone sucks. I tried attending my zoom calls and every single call, other party keep blaming voice breaking and not hearing my sound at all.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Shri,
We are sorry to hear what happen with the microphone of the headphones. Follow these steps on the link below to troubleshoot this issue when using your wireless headphones.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00267840
If you need further assistance, we are more than happy to help you out. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ive own use them to workout all the time great quality sounds and comfort i recommend
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
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Posted .Hi Vino,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get em
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super light on your head, really nice price tag, noise cancellation is 8/10. 10 being completely quiet.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Girleo, 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
They Were OK
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They my be great for some but I did not like the bass heavy sound. I did return them.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigMike, we regret to hear that you had to return the headphones because of its bass quality. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can adjust the equalizer to tailor-fit your needs. This might have changed your view and experience of the headphones. Thanks for sharing your review and we do hope you consider Sony in your future purchase. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Broken hinge
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is pretty good but not even after a year the right swivel hinge broke
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nylia,
Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with the headband of the headphones. Unfortunately, due to the current Best Buy phishing protocol for your protection, we cannot provide a direct email or phone number for customer support as of now. Please find Sony Electronics' Support information: Go to our support website > click on “Support” > scroll down click on “Contact Support” > click on "(select your product type)" and from there you'll see different ways to contact us.
Regards,
David
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Head phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation wasn’t that great my cheap ear buds were almost as good.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Midnight Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricC,
We're sorry to hear that the noise cancellation isn't meeting your expectations. The WH-1000XM4 has an NC Optimizer feature that adjusts the noise canceling based on your surroundings and fit. We recommend trying the following steps:
1. Run the NC Optimizer to personalize noise cancellation to your environment: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752831.html 2. Ensure the headphones fit properly, as gaps between the ear cups and your ears can reduce effectiveness. 3. Check the noise cancellation settings in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. 4. Update the firmware through the app to ensure you have the latest improvements. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00261613
If you continue to experience issues, please check our support guide here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html
If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the headphones. Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to resolving this issue promptly! Sincerely, Maria
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not the right fit for me
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought because I wanted noise cancelling headphones that wouldn't irritate my head or ears. I've had problems with fit issues with other brands and these seemed to fix the issue... at least at first. Headphones seemed to put a lot of pressure on side of head if wearing for over an hour, so I returned them.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bailey, we're sorry to hear that you had returned your SONY unit. It is recommended to adjust the length of the headband using its slider to achieve comfort.
We have our support team that always happy to assist. You may email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
We hope you consider SONY again. ~Earl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up and use and has a great range. I debated between this and the Bose.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
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Posted .Hi EricC,
You definitely 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great features! Meh sound
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great features and Anc. However, the sound and audio quality is a little too muffled compared to the Sennheiser Momentum series. However, best features in wireless headphones you can get
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi buildapcbear,
We're glad that you like the amazing features of the headphones including the noise canceling function. It's unfortunate that you are not satisfied with the sound quality. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
With the equalizer function of the Sony app, you can tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752772.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great headphones if not connected to a Samsung TV.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones unless you use them with a Samsung TV. They work great with most items, but they are unpredicable when connected to a Samsung TV. Sometimes they work, sometimes the sound cuts in and out.
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Posted .Hi BobB, We are sorry to hear you are having an issue with your Sony headpones. Make sure the headphones and the TV are within 1 m (3 feet) from each other. We have firmware update for these headphones that improves their performance. Please make sure to update yorur headphones: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/downloads. You can also connect several different headphones or Bluetooth devices with your TV to further isolate the issue and to see if the main issue is with the TV or headphones.
If you are still having the same issue, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
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