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:Battery life, Sound quality
THE BEST MONEY I’VE EVER SPENT!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.im impressive about the quality of the sound technology, i like it very much when i take the headphones off is stop the music so is save the battery, also i can play in same time on 2 devices, and i like it so much when the volume is with touch on the headphone also can change the melody from there. Great sound, great technology, great brand. I love it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aaron, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
I recommend these!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had a long flight out of the state and these headphones were very comfortable throughout the whole flight. Along with comfort the noise-canceling is grade A. I recommend these headphones to anyone needing a good mix of tech quality meeting comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Julien, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort and noise canceling of your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! The WH-1000XM4 is designed, 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 your recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort
Great Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, great bass. Was worried at first because the noise cancellation made me feel like I needed to pop my ears but that went away after about 4 hours of use. No problems now. Ordered online and was behind counter for me the next morning. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony WH1000XM4 Wireless headphones, Jonah! 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great sound quality, liked the bass range simple to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RickS, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Disappointed Due to Ear Pain
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited to try the Sony WH-1000XM4 after hearing so many great things about its sound quality and noise cancellation. While the audio performance is definitely impressive, I’ve been experiencing consistent ear pain whenever I use the headphones. After wearing them for even a short period, my ears start to feel uncomfortable, and the pressure becomes hard to ignore. I tried adjusting the fit several times, but the discomfort remains, making it difficult to enjoy the music or wear the headphones for longer sessions. Unfortunately, despite their excellent technical features, the lack of comfort has been a major drawback for me. Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM4 may work well for many users, but if you’re sensitive to ear pressure or tight-fitting ear cups, you might face similar discomfort. I’m disappointed because I really wanted to like these headphones, but the ear pain makes it hard to recommend them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and honest feedback, SrinivasB.
We are delighted to hear that you found the WH-1000XM4's audio performance and technical features, like the noise cancellation, to be impressive. However, we are truly sorry and concerned to learn that you are experiencing consistent ear pain and discomfort after even short periods of use. We understand that excellent features mean little if the product is painful to wear, and we sincerely apologize that the fit has been a major drawback for you despite your efforts to adjust the earcups.
Comfort is a top priority, especially for premium noise-canceling headphones designed for long listening sessions. While the headband clamping force is engineered for secure sealing, we regret that it is causing you pressure-related pain.
If you would like to explore any final comfort adjustments, our support team can offer personalized tips. Otherwise, we appreciate you bringing this specific feedback about fit sensitivity to our attention as it is invaluable for future product development.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
BEST HEADPHONES EVER
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are amazing..The sound is great and the music stops playing when you take them off and replays where u left off. NOISE CANCELATION ABLe to be turned on or off ...Great features ...lightweigt!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaN, That's fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best headphones you've ever owned. Good to know you're enjoying the amazing features, especially when the headset will pause music playback automatically if the headset is removed, When the headset is worn again, the headset resumes music playback, excellent noise cancellation 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Early Christmas gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great. They don’t squeeze on to my head but still stay put. The block out a majority of noise and are comfortable, especially since I don’t like ear pods because you have stick something in your ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RakB,
What a nice Christmas gift you got there! We're glad that you like your new Sony WH1000XM4 for having such a comfortable design and awesome noise canceling capability. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Impressive Value
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. Great sound quality and comfortable enough to wear for a few hours. Great battery life too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ack0512, Thank you for this amazing feedback! We're extremely happy to hear you love everything about your Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones. It's wonderful to know you are enjoying the audio quality, great battery life, and exceptional comfort for long periods of time. Thank you so much for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Bluetooth headphones I've ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Bluetooth headphones I've ever owned! The battery lasts forever and they sound great. I've had a couple of strange disconnects during calls but I'm not really using them for that anyway
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matthew, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. We recommend isolating the issue by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
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:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, this is a great product. I love the ability to be able to simultaneously connect with two bluetooth devices without having to disconnect from one of them. The sound quality, and noise cancelling is superb. There are more features than I really use, but these headphones are exceptionally capable, and easy to use. I don't think they're quite as comfortable as the prior generation (which I also use), the cushion around the ear isn't quite as soft... but some people may like it a little more firm. But that doesn't mean that they're uncomfortable, just not quite a cozy as the XM3. For the money, they're great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi firstrule,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, multipoint, 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.
Your feedback about the cushion is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
My go-to wireless headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent performance and value. Very comfortable for all day work and commute use. Works great with all of my devices (iPhone, iPad, PC, MacBook Air, switch, PS5)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your glowing review of the WH-1000XM4, Udang! We're thrilled to hear that they're exceeding your expectations in both performance and value.
It's fantastic to know that you find them comfortable enough for all-day use during your work and commute. We designed them with comfort in mind, along with features like our industry-leading noise cancellation, so you can truly immerse yourself in your audio, no matter where you are.
We're also delighted to hear that they work seamlessly with all your devices—from your iPhone and iPad to your PC, MacBook Air, Switch, and PS5. Our goal is to provide a versatile and high-quality listening experience across all platforms, and your feedback confirms we've hit the mark.
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope you continue to enjoy your headphones for a long time!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality Headset!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfy and the sound quality is superb. I use the noise canceling feature in order to focus with my work and it does the job. I used it between 4-6 hours and I never felt like my head is being squeezed by the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Zette,
That's nice to hear that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality and noise canceling feature of the XM4. You can now work without any distractions. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Killer Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and comfort. It took me a little while to realize you have to hold down the sync button longer than the initial blue light on the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kudos,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good sound quality & Noise cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to pair with good sound, battery life & better bass than previous sony xm3. New feature is ability to "auto hear" when mic detects someone talking to you, but I didn't care for that option personally. Must use touch controls to change volume, track, answer. Some people will not like that, but the device looks better without buttons.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GoodANuff, Awesome upgrade! 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
Excellent Headphones for all scenarios
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is phenomenal, the apps customization of sound is excellent, and they are very comfortable for long sessions. Absolute must buy if you love listening to podcasts/ebooks.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ricdrellana, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great head phone’s
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and tunes out noise pretty great. Great fit for the price .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElizabethW, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Ear Phones for the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is worth the money, a very reliable product. Battery life is outstanding. The sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend this product!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AquaboomMaxBoom,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the battery life and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things are great! The active noise cancelation is top notch. They are really comfortable too. I can wear them for 8 hours at a time without any problem. And the built in equalizer is awesome. I like my music with a lot of base and this allows you to customize that. And the headphones don't disappoint when it comes to sound quality. They give good, deep bass, and nice, clear vocals.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zach, thanks for sharing your review. We're glad that you are loving the noise canceling feature, equalizer, and sound quality. 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
Previous seemed better.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only 4 stars cause the headband isn't as tight as the previous model. Also, the passive noise reduction is not as good as previous model. I can hear more mid-frequencies coming through the headphones on this model. When I implement the auto-ambient control function I have to tap on the headphones to get the highest amount of noise cancelation from it. Despite what all the online frequency graphs are showing, this version is not as good at canceling higher mid frequencies than the previous version. Could have something to do with the hole for the sensor on the left ear. Don't really need that. I plugged it up, and disabled all the useless onheadphone-controls and keep it wired only. Wish they'd make a wired version, minimal controls, and Wired-only, with superior noise canceling for all frequencies especially ghetto-bass you hear from those stupid lowriders. or Jacked up funky mobiles with loud boom boxes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeterHugh,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you are not having a complete experience because of the design and noise canceling function.
Make sure to adjust the headband of the headphones to achieve the best fit and comfort.
For optimum performance, make sure that the software version is updated. The noise canceling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient. Hope this helps.
Your feedback about wired headphones with the same Noise Canceling features is greatly appreciated. Thanks again for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sweet Ride, Mellow Music
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Listening to music with my new Sony- WH1000XM4 is more enjoyable. The notes from different instruments flows sweetly, so mellow. No in-flight entertainment on my flight but with my Sony headphone, the movie sounded like it was seen on a big screen theater. The plane's engine's noise unnoticeable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ImeldaS, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig