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 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.
Good sound and ANC, but hinges are a weak spot
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve used these headphones daily for a year now, and from a pure performance standpoint, they are incredible. The active noise cancellation easily blocks out everything around you, the battery life is great, and they fold up perfectly for travel. They are easily the most comfortable headphones I've owned. My only major complaint after a year of ownership is the build quality of the plastic swivels. The hinges are definitely a known weak point and feel fragile over time. If you take good care of them, they are a solid 5-star pair of headphones, but you do have to be gentle with the folding joints. Highly recommend them for the ANC, just treat the plastic carefully.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
10/10!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are exactly what I was looking for. It took me such a long time to find something I thought would meet all my needs and this was it. The quaility and battery life on them is astounding.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sara, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my 2nd pair of these headphones and they are hands down the best headphones on the market in terms of sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort. They are not cheap but worth every penny in my book.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hoffman, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound and quality.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wife and I share office space so I needed some quality NC headphones. I was looking at another brand until the associate told me to listen to these before I made my decision. So glad I listened to his advice. Have to add that I have Cauliflower ear and most cheap over the ear brands kill my ears after a few minutes. Not the case with these, I sometimes forget that I have them on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve,
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
Great Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones! I am an avid gym person and wear them to workout. I would say the only think I would recommend are some silicone covers just because the foam material does soak up sweat!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the awesome feedback, LILLIANB!
We are so glad to hear you are loving the headphones for your workouts! We also really appreciate the suggestion for silicone covers to help with the sweat. We are passing your notes along to our design team to look into for future tweaks.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for my husband for Christmas and let me just start off with saying wow! I am not well versed in tech but the sound quality, noise canceling and comfort these provide are outstanding. I never found headphones to be comfortable until I put these on. From the experience we have had so far, 100% would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AllyssaR, This is a great Christmas gift idea! Thank you for purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad to hear you like the great sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and comfortable fit of the Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- 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:Battery life
Good gym and Studying headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m not gonna lie i really like using them for the gym and school. Good battery life, yet to die on me and i’ve had em for 4+ months
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexP,
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM4s have been such a reliable companion for both school and the gym over the last four months! It’s great to know the 30-hour battery life is holding up for your busy schedule; if you ever do find yourself running low, remember that just 10 minutes of charging can give you up to 5 hours of playback.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- 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
My experience.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Headphones allow you to hear things in certain songs you wouldn't be able to do on regular everyday headphones. These have the comfort of everyday headphones, however, the immersion within the headphones itself is an experience—a unique one.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SaiedS,
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with our Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the comfort and quality 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! - Marco
- 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
Great value + sound. Best headphones for the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter is the primary user of these headphones. She initially bought the Apple AirPods Max, but those were almost $200 more than the WH1000MX4 (bought them on sale). Initially, one of the main draws of the APM was the support for Spatial Audio. For those that don't know though, Spatial Audio is just Apple's marketing term for Dolby Atmos. The reason she thought she needed the Apple APM is b/c she didn't think that Apple Music played Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio on non-Apple headphones. By default, the settings in Apple Music are set to "Automatically" use Spatial Audio, but the "automatic" part is that it automatically transmits in Spatial Audio for Apple devices (APM, Air Pods, Beats). But if you turn the setting from "Automatic" to "Always", your iPhone will send the Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio to any headphone that supports it, including these. The sound is great, the noise cancelling is fantastic and they travel well due to their foldability and carrying case. Fantastic value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdotdub, Thanks for sharing that. We are happy that you and your daughter likes 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality Sony product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We’ve purchased a lot of headphones over the years and can say that these are really great. Main use of them right now is for gaming and they are super clear with excellent clarity. Noise canceling capability is top notch. Very comfy fit; not too loose or too snug, fit just right. I can see these last for years to come — great quality. You are definitely getting what you paid for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Katie, We're glad that you chose this WH-1000XM4 Wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Perfect Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: 1) The sound quality is great. 2) The noise canceling feature is great. 3) Very easy to link my phone; 4) Ligh weight; 5) Compact, easy to carry 6) Comes with useful accessories.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WEA10023, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Quality Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Before purchase this headphone, I did a lot of research on it. I tried several other competitive brands (Bose, Beats, etc). This headphone has better quality even though it's pricey. It blocks off all the surrounding sounds. The ear pieces are very comfortable. It doesn't squeeze your head or ears. I would recommend it to anyone. You won't be disappointed. It's worth the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Theresa, Great! Glad to hear that your research was worth it! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of your new WH-1000XM4! 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work very well, I love them! Noise cancelling is also pretty good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PintuG!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It is fantastic to know that you love your WH-1000XM4!
We appreciate you sharing how well they are working for you, especially when it comes to blocking out the world around you.
The WH-1000XM4 includes Speak-to-Chat, which automatically pauses your music when you start a conversation, and Multipoint connection, allowing you to pair with two Bluetooth devices at once for easy switching.
We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
MX4 review
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product overall, noise canceling is on point, and perfect for use at the gym, studying, quiet time, jamming music, and even having on while trying to listen to outside noise using ambient mode. The color was even better in person, and the packaging was great. Can't wait to see the XM6
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello OscarM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's a true pleasure to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're happy to know that the noise canceling is on point for you, making them perfect for the gym, studying, or just enjoying some quiet time. It's also great to hear that you're making use of the ambient mode and that you like the color and packaging. Thanks for sharing your experience—and we’re just as excited as you are for what’s next with the WH1000XM6.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good value
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use, sound great. I wear them when working, which is noise with a vacuum and pressure washer. The ANC is good. I can complain for a legacy item. Only thing I don’t love is the case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimothypH,
We are ecstatic to learn that you find the Sony WH-1000XM4 easy to use and sounding great, earning a five-star rating!
It's truly fantastic to hear that the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performs well enough to handle the noise of a vacuum and pressure washer while you work—that's a testament to its quality! We also appreciate your comment regarding the carrying case and will share this feedback with our design team.
Thank you for your excellent review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Would buy again!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality of the headphones. The quality of the noise control/canceling is fantastic!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10/10
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great customer service overall and best headphone purchases I’ve made so far! And can we talk about the quality of the headphones wow! Definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friend