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.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Before i settled on these i tried JBL - Club 950NC Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones and the quality and sound is night and day. These sony headphones has very good noise cancelling, bass and overall sound. Ive tried many headphones and these are top 2.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hollywudjones, Wow! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience using your WH-1000XM4! We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones especially the noise cancelling feature and superb sound quality. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best wireless headphones EVER!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is awesome, so comfortable to wear. I use them to listen to audiobooks without disturbing anyone around me. Also late night TV bothers no one else and I can hear like it was a theatre. Stereo surround sound is awesome! I made a great purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TreeDoc,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Very good headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly I loved these headphone. I purchased them when they came out in 2020 after watching a slew of reviews and digging deep into causal audiophile subreddits. This year I had to replace them as they stopped working :( but they were so near and dear to me for almost 6 years. I decided to upgrade to the xm6’s. Used them al most every single day all through college and at my first big girl job too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pinkies!
Thanks so much for sharing such a personal story and for sticking with us for all these years.
It is truly wonderful to know that your WH-1000XM4 was such a reliable companion from your college days all the way into your career! We are honored that they were part of so many big milestones for you, and we’re excited for you to start this next chapter with the WH-1000XM6.
We really appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headse
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Realy nice headset, loved the way they sound and the bass on it, and the battery life is great it lasts so long I charge it once a week
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PaulaD,
It's nice to know that you are enjoying the awesome sound and bass quality of our WH1000XM4. Plus, we're glad that you are pleased with the long battery life of the headphone. Thanks for the feedback and for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We gifted these headphones and he loves them. They are comfortable and the noise canceling works well. I would recommend. Will be purchasing some for myself.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nia84, We are glad to hear that he loves his new Sony 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 his behavior and location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets him adjust the volume of background sound and gives him the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit his music. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones I ever bought! Not only it was my dream headphones but the fact that you can change and customize the sounds or beat , the headphones are perfect for a workout too and are not , not too big or not too small it’s a perfect size! For what I paid for i recommend it and it’s good quality !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarenO, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're thrilled to hear that they have met your expectations and that you find them perfect for your workouts and everyday use. Your feedback on the sound customization and the ideal size is greatly appreciated. Your recommendation means a lot to us and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones of all time
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones i’ve ever owned. Sound quality and battery life are amazing I charge them once a week and the noise canceling is phenomenal
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexisG,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling and battery performance of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Quality Product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So easy to set up through the app. Great quality sound. Comfortable to wear around the house and on my walks. Keeps a charge for a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GreatHomeComputer,
Thank you for your purchase and for taking the time to write this awesome review. We are very delighted to hear that you are pleased with the sound quality, comfortable design and battery life of our WH1000XM4. Also, we're glad that you were able to utilized the Sony app to your preferred settings. 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great headphones, garbage controls
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones look and sound great. I prefer them to my bose headphones. That being said, the touch controls on the headphones are a huge steaming pile of garbage. Whoever had the bright idea to implement it was either in to deep to back out or purely clueless to what people want in their products. I have 20 year old vending machine headphones with better controls.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gubble, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled you like the overall design and great sound quality of your new Sony headphones. We appreciate your feedback about the touch panel sensor controls. For future reference, we can offer assistance on how to set up or operate the features and functions of your Sony WH1000XM4 by visiting our Sony Support website to download the help guide and look for additional information about your product. Also, you can chat with one of our agents who would be glad to help.
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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
great sound / noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best noise canceling headphones i’ve purchased. great for flights. sound canceling works instantly. long battery life although i’ve had it for only two months.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aly3, great! We're glad you like 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Some great features. One annoying problem
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: The noise cancellation is awesome. It is on par or slightly better than the Bose QC 35 II. It is more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time than the Bose (at least for my ears). Cons: The biggest problem I have is that when restarting the headphones, the volume always starts at maximum. I am using the iPhone app. Sometimes the volume control on the iphone app is not responsive when on a call.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuiceLover, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise cancelling of your new 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. We also took note of your feedback with the volume level as this will help improve our products. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Weight
Best wireless headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best over the eaf headphones ive ever purchased! Love the multi connect feature so i xan connect my phone and my ipad at the same time. Very light weight and comfortable. Works great eith my android phone. Best yet, battery life lasts 20+ hours of use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ygb77,
Awesome! We are glad you like multi connect function and battery performance 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best Ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light piece of art, sound is so rich, true noise canceling with every bit of sound coming on so clear and crisp. And the bass is just simply superb...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SherwinI,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality,bass and noise canceling 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best at the price point!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, bought these and the new Beats Studio pro and immediately returned the Beats. Super comfortable, no ear fatigue. Sound is great! Only thing keeping this from 5 stars is they fit a little too loose for certain gym movements.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ryan,
Wow! That's nice to hear that you are satisfied with the audio quality, comfortability and performance of our WH1000XM4. 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- 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.Great, comfortable headphones much better than the competitors.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the comfortable fit and exceptional performance of your WH-1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony. - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good noise canceling, terrible microphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you're looking for noise canceling with good audio, this is great. But because it's Bluetooth, whenever the microphone is active, the audio quality drops significantly. Would not suggest for any use case that needs a microphone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, user889544.
We're pleased to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones to be great for noise canceling with good audio when listening to music or other content.
We certainly understand your frustration regarding the audio quality drop when the microphone is active, such as during a call or video conference. This is a common characteristic of Bluetooth technology: when the microphone is engaged, the headset often switches to a lower-bandwidth profile (like HFP or HSP) to prioritize the simultaneous transmission of both microphone audio and speaker audio, which results in a necessary reduction in overall fidelity.
While this is an inherent limitation of the current Bluetooth standard, we truly appreciate you highlighting it as a major point of consideration for users who rely heavily on the microphone.
Thank you again for providing this honest and specific feedback and for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hurt my head
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are pretty good. Good sound quality, work well with teams, etc. I returned them because of the fit. I wear headphones all day for work and these caused pain on the top of my head due to the shape. I don’t get this with the Bose quiet comfort or hyperx gaming headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Will,
We are thrilled to hear your thoughts on the WH-1000XM4 headphones and appreciate you sharing your experience. It's great to know that the sound quality and Teams compatibility stood out for you. These headphones are designed with smart noise cancelling and easy controls to help keep your workflow smooth.
We’re sorry about the discomfort with the fit. Wearing headphones all day definitely calls for something that works for you and that kind of pain isn’t what we want for anyone. Your feedback on the shape compared to other headsets is super helpful.
Thanks again for taking the time to let us know how it went and for considering Sony products.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
great ANC headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.first ANC headphone purchase and ive really enjoyed using them. the associated Sony Headphones App really helps with customizing the settings and ive enjoyed using the headphones. they are very lightweight and using them for long periods of times has been easy. definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.4.5 / 5 Purchased for my wife - who shares my office space. She notes that during my conference calls she can still hear me; however, if I am not actively talking, the background noise gets completely drowned out. Not disappointed about the noise cancelling, however, not 100% impressed with it. Battery life is great, music quality is great, and build is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tdyk,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the battery life, sound quality, and design of the headphones. 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.
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, Sound quality
Superior quality
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the comfort of the headphones as well as the sound quality!! These are amazing! I especially love using them for travel and I never get tired of wearing them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BreannaN, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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 choosing Sony! -Carl