Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 12685191
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 often highlight the phenomenal Sound Quality, exceptional Comfort, and impressive Battery Life as major strengths. Many also appreciate the solid Bass, lightweight feel, and great Fit of the product. However, some users find the Touch Controls annoying, believe the product is overpriced, and desire more volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mk4 B4 Mk5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An amazing set of headphones. They are easily as good as the newer mk5 headphones with the same features but fold up smaller. Great for flights or just about anything. I wouldnt work out in them though
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello gregariouskhan,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about our Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the headphone for its features. 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! Take care! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound produced by these headphones is the absolute best! I love being able to adjust to my liking via the app. They are great for travel and work and the noise cancellation is second to none. Couldn't be happier.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AFoster, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
quality music
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great sound experience, with lightweight and more battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dineshv12, we're happy to hear that you like the size, battery life, and sound quality 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. ~
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Make sure to adjust the headband for maximum comfort. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Eh could be better
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is good, the thing I dont like is that if you want better sound you have to purchase these apps. Also the noise cancellation is okay it could be better, I bought them to use them for the gym but even with the noise cancellation I can still here the gym’s music and The weights hitting the floor.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PauloJ,
Thanks for sharing your experience. The Sony | Headphones Connect app is a free download and there is no purchase required to use the headphones. The app is an optional tool that provides additional customization and access to features that enhance the listening experience.
For your specific desire for better noise cancellation, the WH-1000XM6 is our latest model and offers a significant upgrade in noise-cancelling performance. It features a new processor and an improved microphone array, which are designed to more effectively block out a wider range of ambient sounds.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Great Christmas gift
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones for my sister for Christmas she wanted them for a while and she tells me they work great and design wise pretty good wish they kept it on the xm5 but both are great head sets
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Enderrot, awesome! We're glad you hear that! Hope your sister is enjoying her new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I have tried a lot of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality on these are amazing . I love the feature of being able to cup the ear and hear what's going on especially at airports. I love the fact that when you take them off your ears it pauses whatever you're listening to are watching. The only thing that I didn't like about these that I didn't realize at first is when I turn the volume up to listen to something my wife could hear it clearly sitting on the other end of the couch. For me that part defeats the purpose especially when we fly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chad, thank you so much for the 4 Star rating! We are truly happy to hear you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality and features- especially the wearing detection automatic music playback pause & resume function and Quick Attention Mode function of our XM4! We appreciate your inputs and we will surely take note of it as we always strive to make this a better experience. 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 choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Older set of cans still the best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the top headset for rap/hiphop heads, they overall have the best bass, are compact, and have a great look. I recommend these for any headset in the bluetooth 5+ range and best for price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi robzilla,
Great! Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the bass quality and design 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:Sound quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding ear phones. I bought to connect to my TV wirelessly. These lack the two files to keep the sound from lagging. So I purchased a dongle that has them and is also a transmitter that the headphones can connect to. Works awesome once you turn the volume down on the Sony's and up using the tv amplifier.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi James,
We're glad that you like the sound quality 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
The sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound. Blocks out unwanted noise. Works best on planes with crying children.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Clairnothappy,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Crazy good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the coolest headphones I have ever seen with my own eyes. The noise cancellation is remarkable. I wore them on an airplane with two crying babies and slept the entire flight. It can track your movement and automatically changes the type of noise cancellation tones based on your movement, it is so cool.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Connor,
Great! We're glad 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:Comfort, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the color. Very comfortable and light weight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SueM, We are happy to know that you love 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 your purchase. -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Fantastic headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for my wife, she uses them all the time and absolutely loves them. They're comfortable and sound great. Fantastic purchase. Only slight downside is having to charge them, but the battery life is decent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShawnO, we're glad you love our product! 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! ~Earl
These ARE the ones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I tried EVERY brand on ( more than once) I travel two- three weeks a month and its amazing to me how many people I feel are wearing inferior headphones. I wish i had these YEARS AGO
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TracyK,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's genuinely rewarding to know that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have made such a difference in your frequent travel and that you feel you've finally found the superior audio quality you deserve. Your dedication to seeking out the best truly validates the work we put into them. Safe travels!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves these headphones. Hes uses them daily and syas they have a great quality of sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, LoriN! We're glad your son likes his new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
god tier headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.greatest pair of headsets i ever owned when you need good sound quality why look any further these are my 2nd pair my first was given as a gift
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DarylH, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thank for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pleased with this purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had originally purchased these noise cancelling headphones for my son in November as. birthday gift. He had complained that he was having a hard time hearing with his current earphones. I researched and Sony and Bose were the top picks. My son raved about them so much that for the holidays, I purchased one for my husband as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Winner, 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
Great Overall but a Small Software Issue
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good but not great. Sometimes the ambient sound feature will turn on randomly and pause whatever you sre listening to. It doesn't happen often but it's really inconvenient when it does. Otherwise the headphones sound great and are very customizable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelI, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. It appears that the issue you have is caused by the Speak-to-Chat feature. If Speak-to-Chat is enabled beforehand, the Speak-to-Chat mode starts automatically when you talk to someone. The headset pauses or mutes the music which is being played and captures the voice of the person you are conversing with on the microphone to make it easier to hear. You can disable this feature by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html?search=ambient%20sound
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Wanted to love them
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really was excited about these headphones. I’ve had my Bose QC35-II headphones for a few years and looking for better sound quality and audio during phone calls. I will say that with the EQ settings available, the sound quality was much better than my Bose. However, I had lots of connectivity issues with my iPhone 11 Pro and my latest generation iPad Pro. It would frequently stop working in the middle of movies or music and would have to resync them. If that was all, I probably could have lived with it as I’m sure they will fix some of those issues in firmware. But, the call quality just wasn’t there. I always sounded hollow/electronic to the people I was speaking with. Maybe this will also be fixed in a firmware upgrade, but at $349 that’s just too much to hope that they fix it. I really like the look, sound quality and features of the Sony’s, but do r now I’ll head back to Bose for their updated version and hope that someday the Sony’s can get their firmware better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlanM, we're glad that you like the amazing features of the headphones particularly the sound quality and its design. It's unfortunate that you're having connectivity issues and the call quality is not what you expected. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. To resolve your connectivity issues, you may refer to the troubleshooting steps on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
Should need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Buy Yesterday.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony WH-1000XM4 are the best noise cancelling headphones you can buy. By keeping the sound as good as it always was to satisfy music lovers and adding some extra features tech heads wanted, Sony manages to keep its nose just in front of Bose, Bowers & Wilkins and Beats by Dr. Dre. There's nothing better in the world of headphones right now.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi acoolbear,
Awesome! 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
Does not live up to all the hype!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones, but they live nowhere near to the hype . The noise canceling is okay but I do not understand how it’s industry leading. They are not that comfy and make my ears sweat. The sound quality is fantastic but they aren’t the loudest. I have also noticed they have a small delay for some reason. Maybe it’s my fault for listening so much to the reviews praising these headphones and me expecting who knows what.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Imjusthue,
Thank you for the time to write this review. While we are glad you like the WH1000XM4, we're sorry to hear we were not able to meet your full expectations and issues that you are experiencing with the unit. Allow us to help make this experience better.
Industry-leading noise cancellation technology means you hear every word, note, and tune with incredible clarity, no matter your environment. These noise canceling headphones feature additional microphones that assist in isolating sound for a reduction of even more high and mid frequency sounds.
Adjusting the headband and the earpads properly can help reduce discomfort while wearing the headphones. These headphones actually support super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit.
Please make sure that the headphones software is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. You may try some solutions on these links below to troubleshoot issues that you are having with the headphones:
If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html
Low sound level:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752812.html
The audio playback on the headset may be delayed from that on the transmitting device, due to the characteristics of Bluetooth wireless technology. As a result, the sound may not be in sync with the image when viewing movies or playing games.
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue:
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.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.- Kris