Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 6408356
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 regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.so comfy i honestly like it more than the xm5 bc it folds nicely
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinL,
That's great to hear! We are thrilled you're finding the WH-1000XM4 so comfortable and appreciate you highlighting the convenient folding design. We know that feature is a favorite for many users!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent experience
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product Excellent service excellent price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JyotiK, Awesome! We are so 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. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
2nd pair from Sony! Love them.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most comfortable headset that cancels enough noise and yet doesn't make me feel like I won't hear if there was an emergency that I would not be aware of. I need to be distraction free at work, yet still aware if someone needs to get my attention. These work perfectly!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dragonrabbit, we're glad you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Same Great Headphones as Before... but Better.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones after owning a pair of the first generation of these head phones for 3 years with heavy use (~100 hrs/week). These were super light, but still feel as durable as the last pair. The sound and noise canceling are still great! Being able to finally pair with 2 devices is a great addition. However the speak for turn off NC is kinda useless. Thankfully you can turn that off. I highly recommend these headphones! They're great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DomIGuess, we appreciate your recommendation. You defintely made the right choice. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Not for long hours
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this for about 2 weeks and hopefully counting. But my only complaint is it hurts the top of my head. Everything else is awesome! Pros: -Good noise canceling -Good sounds -calls are clear and good -2 bluetooth (this could get annoying sometimes too, cause they tell you every time it connects/disconnects) -great battery life -nice looking headphones Cons: -Hurts the top of my head and ears (when I have my glasses or wears them too long) -Annoying how it goes to ambient mode when you start talking (not good if you like to sing along to music) Honeslty not sure if it's worth the price tag, but it does help me study better at home, as my neighbors likes to party alot.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Asada,
We appreciate your review of the headphones. We're happy to hear those positive remarks. Make sure to adjust the headband for maximum comfort and fit. You do have the option to turn off the Speak-to-Chat function (Hold 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel once again until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated"). You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best ANC headphones for the price. Paid $278. Lightweight and comfortable-easy long time wearing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Odysseus,
We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is really good and sound leakage is nonexistent. The only thing is somethings they can fall off because they are a little to big. But overall I love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexaP.
That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled you're loving your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones and that their noise canceling and sound isolation are hitting the mark for you. We appreciate your honest feedback about the fit. While we design our headphones for a comfortable experience for a wide range of users, we understand that head size and shape can vary, and sometimes they might feel a little big.
It's great to know that, despite that minor point, you still love them overall! Thank you for your 5-star review and thanks for choosing Sony!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Phenomenal
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In love with these headphones I use them daily!! Would recommend purchasing these if you’re looking for a good pair of headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Tickler,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're in love with your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's fantastic to know that you use them daily and that they've been a great purchase for you. Thanks for the recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, and battery life. I like these better than my previous bose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CJ24, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent set of headphones this sound quality is exceptional the fit the overall design perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great set of active noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable for extended use. Larger than average sized head and felt great during 11 hour flight. Noise cancellation works well and sound quality is excellent. Sony’s version of Apple’s transparency mode doesn’t work quite as well, but at nearly half the cost I see no reason to splurge for the AirPod Max headphones over these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi aFineMess, Thank you for the awesome review! We're pleased to hear you like the very comfortable fit, excellent noise cancelling feature and sound quality of your Sony WH-1000XM4. We appreciate your feedback about the transparency or the ambient sound. You can adjust this setting according to your personal prefence using 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:Bass, Sound quality
Best headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones with all the newest features on the market. Noise cancelling is under then Sony 1000xm3, but can be improved in next OTA updates. Cushions are super comfortable, however, people with big ears can feel some discomfort. Swipes/taps will not work with gloves in cold weather. Sound quality is one of the best on the market, bass is great but not too deep comparing with some bass-oriented models like beats studio.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best keep getting better
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have now had the XM2, XM3 and now the XM4 models of these headphones and they never fail to impress me. It is hard to make them a lot better for sound quality and comfort but Sony adds mild tweaks every model to make them that much better. The noise cancelling is fantastic. We just got back from an airplane trip to Florida and when we got off the plane my wife said "Wow, that kid behind us was annoying" and I said what kid? Never heard them. Pros: Sound quality. Very even and balanced and if you have personal preferences you can manage that on the EQ in the app. Bluetooth range and pairing. Easy to pair range at least 30 feet even thru walls Comfort. They do seal around the ears well and after a long wearing period I do get some "ear sweats" but they are never uncomfortable. Noise cancelling is superb Able to cup your hand over right earcup to hear someone talking to you. Sensor that detects when you remove the headphones and pauses the music. (new for XM4) Adjusts noise cancelling depending on what environment you are in. Very intuitive and easy to use app for adjustments and tweaks. Case is well built and looks classy and they do hold up well. Cons: The only thing I can say I do not care for is the speech recognition that pauses the music when you speak. If you just clear your throat the music will pause but it can be easily turned off in the app. If you are looking for a pair of high end headphones with noise cancelling I cannot recommend these enough. You will not be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mrkato, Awesome! Thank you so much for your continued support for our Headphones! We are so glad to hear that you are happy and satisfied with your new WH-1000XM4's comfort, noise-cancelling, and Bluetooth functionality. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound very comfortable great look. Will repurchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Review We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort. 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
WH-1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I not only purchase 1 but a total of 3 for me and my kids. This works great and noise canceling is so nice. Can’t hear what’s going on at all in the next room when you have them on. So be careful when your using this out in public
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Joce,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We truly appreciate your loyalty as a Sony customer! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the WH-1000XM4 headphones so much that you decided to purchase three for yourself and your children. It’s fantastic to know that the noise-canceling feature is performing as expected, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your music without distractions.
We also value your considerate reminder about being mindful of others while using the headphones in public spaces. Remember, by utilizing the Sony Sound Connect app, you can activate Ambient Sound Control, which seamlessly blends certain external sounds, like transportation announcements, with your music.
For a step-by-step guide on how to enable this feature, be sure to check out this helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vPJ97Gy6l8.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I ever had very comfortable best music quality well balanced great job by sony
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pinder, we're happy to know that you like the comfort and sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love them!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these!! Bought for noise canceling and I am very satisfied!! Great sound and holds charge for long period of time!! 100 % satisfied with these headphones!!
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Posted .Hi Ccrn, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The Best of the Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these as a gift for my brother and he LOVES them. The sound quality is amazing and they look simple yet elegant. Ive tried them on and i see why he likes them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello HappyCamper,
What a nice gift! We're happy to hear that your brother loves his new Sony WH1000XM4 and are pleased with the audio quality and design of it. 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 he hasn't already, tell him to please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let him fine-tune his music to his liking! Maybe this is the time to get one for yourself as a Christmas gift. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was an amazing birthday gift. Very comfortable and great noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeyandraM,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great headphones, very good noise cancellation, light weight, beautiful design, fair price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi robs, we're glad you like the design and the noise canceling feature 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