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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12471 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH-1000XM4

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones deliver incredible sound quality and industry leading noise cancellation. They're super comfortable, smart and perfect for music, calls, and travel. Premium performance that truly stands out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jacob!
      It is truly wonderful to know that your WH-1000XM4s are standing out as a premium part of your daily routine. We're glad they’re providing that perfect mix of quiet and comfort for your music and travels.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved these!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased these for my wife before a long international flight. She loved them during the flight and has used them constantly since. These are the only active noise cancelling headphones that she can tolerate. They are incredibly comfortable and well worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CarsonG, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for parents & anyone else needing focus

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have this in black. It changed my life. I bought the midnight blue for my husband. He loves it. We are parents. Does it block out my child with a self-professed love of nonstop talking? Not if we're in the same room. But it does make everything much quieter when I need to focus. It helped me finish my degree. I listened to music on a flight recently. I did not hear the baby crying. I love the extra features, too. Simply touching fingers to the headset to navigate controls is awesome. Very comfortable to wear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jane! Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you and your husband is happy with the WH1000XM4! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Noise Cancellation & Quality Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great headphones, they have a really great sound and clarity. They are very loud but with noise cancelling on other noises just don't exist anymore. Bass is pretty good. Not too heavy but a great level for listening to various types of music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KevB, thanks for commenting!

      We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality & industry-leading noise canceling function of our 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. 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 purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH-1000XM4

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, and they have exceeded all my expectations. Overall sound quality is awesome, they drown out noise really well and I love that there’s an app where you can I have seen these go on sale from time to time, but I couldn’t wait, They last extremely long without me having to charge frequently which is a big plus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi VeteranGamerX, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our industry-leading 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Favorite headphones ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Grear sound, great connectivity. I would recommend these to everyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LNCO,
      Thank you very much for your feedback on the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are honored to hear that you love the sound and connectivity and that you would recommend them to everyone.

      These headphones are known for their industry leading Noise Cancellation thanks to the QN1 Processor and they also feature Speak-to-Chat technology, which automatically pauses your music when you start talking.

      We're genuinely thankful you decided on Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not the newest, but the best?

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These XM4's are just what I needed. My XM3's are dying and the XM4's have updated Bluetooth to allow for multiple device connections. These may be two versions old, but the XM5/6's do not fold up as compactly and, as reviews point out, the headband may be slightly tighter. ANC is great and the sound is balanced.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrettS,

      We're thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are exactly what you needed! We appreciate you being a returning customer and for your thoughtful feedback. It's great to know that the updated features and design meet your specific needs so well.

      Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Touch controls

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great but not the Bose-killer

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really wanted these to outperform my Bose 700s, since I felt like the XM3s beat out the QC 35s in every way except some small annoying things (manual device switching, one device connection, etc.). I waited anxiously for months for their release and bought them right away. They’re good, but not great. They solved some of the small annoying things, but they still make you very reliant on a pretty non-friendly app interface to control your headphones. The touch controls are ok but it hammers your ear drum when you tap on the ear cups. The ANC and sound quality seemed to me to be almost identical to the XM3s, which I also owned. Very good in both cases, energetic sound, punchy bass, and almost no outside noise and very low hiss. These are really good headphones, but sadly, still not a Bose-killer for me. The 700s have the ANC edge, the phone call clarity edge, the fullest sound, and the easiest setup and app usability edge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fred, we appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve the quality and performance of our products. Thanks again for sharing your review and for choosing Sony. ~Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bliss

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    By far the best set of headphones I have owned. Yes, the price is up there but these are premium headphones. I've had them for a month now and I wear them about 5-6 hours a day. Super comfortable and don't give me a headache. I have a pair of wireless Beats and my only complaint is the comfort or lack of it from them just an hour or so into use. The sound stage and noise-canceling options are icing on the cake. The ability to "turn off" the sounds around me is amazing. If you are debating getting these headphones, they are currently on sale, get them! You will not be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MRPhoto,

      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AWSOME

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This headphones turn out to be good and they are comfortable I use them in gym all the time they cancellation on them are good as well battery last long too

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jerry, We are thrilled to learn that you are enjoying the impressive features of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s fantastic to hear that they are contributing positively to your fitness journey at the gym. The WH-1000XM4 is designed with advanced noise-canceling technology, allowing you to immerse yourself in your workout without distractions. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Softest, Most Comfortable to Wear

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wear glasses, and find most standard headphones uncomfortable. These are excellent for form fitting softness. The sound quality is great. My only issue with them is the headphones smell like chemicals. That's a deal breaker for me, but not for my spouse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Renej,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very glad to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones comfortable, especially while wearing glasses, and that you're enjoying the great sound quality. We are truly sorry to hear about the chemical smell you experienced. That is certainly not the experience we want for our customers, and we understand why that would be a deal-breaker for you. We take the quality and materials of our products very seriously, and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to our product team for review.

      Thank you for considering Sony products!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Headphones

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound quality and noise cancellation. Decent battery life but it's to early to tell since they are brand new. Really comfortable around the ears.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jose, We're glad to hear that you appreciate the sound quality and noise cancellation 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! Jay Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Talk bout noise cancellation! Not only do I use these bad boys to hit the gym so I can stay focused we let my daughter wear them as ear muffs for her first hockey game because she sensitive to loud noise an she had no problem. Super comfy an just a nice style

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TreveirD,
      Thank you so much for your valuable feedback! We're really glad that you are enjoying your WH1000XM4 headphones especially while working out at the gym. It's also nice to hear that the headphones were a big help for your daughter's first hockey game. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best choice for over-the-ear Noise-Cancelling

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love these headphones, the reason I went with this brand and model is a recommendation from my son, as he has a pair. He was not wrong, they are comfortable to wear, play sounds precisely, and the noise cancelling is absolutely perfect! When I use noise-cancelling its like I've been transported to a quiet zone made just for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi welldone,
      You definitely made the right choice! We're thrilled to hear how much you love the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and noise canceling features of your new headphones. 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! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very worth the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality headphones. You'll hear more bass in your audio when you have it under an EQ preset but can be customized in the Headphones app Sony has. The foldable design made me prefer it over the XM5. great for phone calls and how it can connect to two devices at the same time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello shin238,
      Thank you for your purchase and for your feedback. We are very happy that you are enjoying your XM4 and were able to customized the EQ settings through the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GREAT noise reduction headphones, but not perfect

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First, I’m hesitant to give only 4 stars because after testing several sets of noise cancelling headphones, these were by far my overall favorites (although I haven’t had a chance to test out a pair of Apple AirPod Max yet). Here is a short list of great features, and those that we’re disappointing: Pros GREAT price (for its level of quality) Sound quality (my favorite sound of any headphones) Comfort Sony app (some great custom options) USB-C charging Hardline connection (essential for travelers who want to use inflight entertainment systems) Cons Physical controls on the right headphone (just an absolute mess... I end up skipping songs everytime when I try to change the volume) Sony app (the never ending pushing to allow location to be turned on is annoying and disturbing... RESPECT USER PRIVACY) Overall a fantastic buy with just a couple of flaws especially given the recent price reductions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alex,

      We're glad that you like the amazing features of the headphones like the sound quality, comfort, USB-C charging, and in-flight functionality. It's unfortunate that you're not having the best experience with the touch controls and Sony app (privacy policy).

      It is recommended to use your index finger when controlling the touch sensor. You may also find these links helpful:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752781.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html

      Sony takes your privacy seriously. Sony maintains a Privacy Policy to help protect your personal information, as well as that of your family, and to provide information about how we may use your information. Sony does not share your information for third-party marketing purposes without your consent.

      Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.

      ~Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM4 better than the XM5

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound, Great feel. XM4 , in my opinion, better product than the XM5 and i see no noticeable sound difference for the non audiophile , Bought on sale so way cheaper than comparable competitor and worth waiting for them to be on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi johnalex731, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM4 review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent investment, it lasts long, has amazing sound quality, and is simply comfortable to wear, but they do start weighing on you after you have worn them for a while, like for 3-4 hours straight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, Jeampy! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great soundstage, but lacks in sound quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been eyeing these headphones for over a year and finally cracked after my Bowers&Wilkins PX headphones' left ear piece broke off after a couple years of use (ironically, the same thing happened to my B&W P7s...). Anyways, enough about that, let's get into the actual product at hand. Sound quality: the sole reason why I'm giving these headphones 3 stars (I'm usually a 5 star reviewer). The good: Upon first listen, I was quite impressed with the sound stage of these headphones. It is much more immersive than any other headphones I've tried. The low frequencies were the most impressive: there are tones and depths that I haven't found with any other headphones. The bad: although it has a large sound stage, it really lacks in the middle frequencies. Many songs feel almost muted and muddled. I'm often left wanting more from these headphones, as it the sound often feels like it is missing something. The high frequencies are somewhat crisp, yet much less crisp than B&W (granted they are known for being bright and crisp). And as much of a bass head as I am, the bass is perhaps a bit too aggressive. I can see myself getting exhausted during a multi-hour listening session. While these headphones excel on illuminating low frequencies, the mids and the highs are just quite flat. Reading all of the other reviews, I was expecting the sound of these headphones to knock my socks off, but in reality, I am left wanting something more... Noise-cancelling: I'm quite impressed by the noise-cancelling. It blocks out almost all ambient noise, much more than other headphones I've tried. It also does not violate the authenticity of the music nearly as much as other headphones do. Comfort: quite light-weight and comfortable. I could easily wear these for 5+ hours and not be bothered. My one complaint is the size of the ear cups: they are a bit large and do not create as good of a suction as other headphones do. They are also not replaceable, something I admired about B&W's sheepskin ear cups. Accessibility: it took me a bit to figure out how to adjust the volume and turn pairing mode on but for the most part, it is pretty self explanatory. I would prefer actual buttons rather than the tap/slide feature for play/pause and adjusting the volume. I can see this feature deteriorating over time, and I often have to attempt numerous times to actually pause the music. All in all, these headphones have left me feeling empty. While the sound quality is definitely better than most in its class, it has room to be so much better. If I could afford it, I would likely keep these for commuting and travel and pick up a nicer pair of non-noise-cancelling headphones for at home listening. However, I can only afford one pair of headphones. As such, I wouldn't be surprised if I end up returning these and picking up the Bowers&Wilkins PX7's instead. While I don't expect the PX7 to have as immersive of a sound stage, I expect them to be much more honest about the sound. These Sonys just really lack in exposing and appreciating the mids, especially without having impressive high frequencies to make up for this. They are a solid pair of noise-cancelling headphones for your average listener, although I expect audiophiles to be a bit disappointed by them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Yerbderb, Thank you so much for your honest review. If you still have the unit with you, we'd love to troubleshoot this and make this a better experience for you. For the sound quality, we recommend having them updated with the latest firmware version using the Sony Headphones Connect app to fine-tune your music. In this application, there is also an equalizer that can be used to tailor the sound to your liking.

      Should you need further assistance with your WH-1000XM4, please contact us for help.

      Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
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      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    THE BEST!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the best headphones! you can change the settings on the app, and even change the noice canceling. the battery lasts so long, i can go days and weeks without charging them. absolutely love them, and do not regret getting them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great, Genesis! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We're glad to hear you appreciate everything about your WH-1000XM4, especially the superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and overall battery life. It's also good to know that you are utilizing the different customizations and built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US