Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/L
- SKU:
- 10893013
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 often highlight the phenomenal Sound Quality, exceptional Comfort, and impressive Battery Life as major strengths. Many also appreciate the solid Bass, lightweight feel, and great Fit of the product. However, some users find the Touch Controls annoying, believe the product is overpriced, and desire more volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best wireless NC headphones 2020
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is crazy good and they sound good for what they are, not up to the level of Sony's audiophile grade headphones but they still sound pretty clean and are enjoyable to listen to. They're pretty comfortable aswell and have a good battery life.
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Posted .Hi KeatonHowe,
You made the right choice! 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
The best!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The absolute best over the ear headphones ever! They are super comfortable and stylish. I can workout without them falling! I love!
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Posted .Hello SamO,
Perfect! It'snice to hear that you are pleased with the design and comfortability of our WH1000XM4. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and long lasting battery. The product is sturdy
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Posted .Hi JulianS, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the build quality and battery performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
XM4's are great! (If cash isn't an issue)
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely incredible headset! Separates instruments well, can handle some bass, great and full sound, very good noise canceling. Noise canceling is best when playing a little higher than 50% volume, and truly helps you disconnect a little bit.
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Posted .Hi Logan,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my headphones. They are very comfortable and overall they sound great. Theres not a day that goes by that i don't use them.
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Posted .Hello BerthaH,
Wow, that's great! We are truly happy as well hearing your satisfaction about the overall sound quality and comfortability of our WH1000XM4. It's nice to know that you are always using your awesome headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- 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
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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
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
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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:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had them for about 2 years or 3 and the battery and audio quality are still really good. I would highly recommend them even more now that it is cheaper!
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Posted .Hi LuisBarboza, 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:Sound quality
Essential for work from home
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's pretty easy to become distracted when you work from home and have others making noise around you. The XM4s were worth every penny solely for the excellent noise canceling. TV on in the other room? No worries. Someone's talking on the phone? No problem. They won't block every noise, but if your music is on, odds are that's all you'll hear. As for the sound quality, these will sound phenomenal to anyone who isn't an audiophile. No issues there. I haven't found much use for all the extra features the headphones have - why do I need Google Assistant if my phone is always with me anyway? The autodetection of movement/activty is also more of an annoyance, I've found it much better to use the physical button to switch ANC on or off. Perhaps it would be better if you were on the move often. All around, excellent headphones and worth the investment if you work from home.
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Posted .Hi rock739,
We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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 Adaptive Sound Control function and Google Assistant is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery lifeCons mentioned:Price
Great Noise Canceling Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise canceling with levels you can set Nice with many preset and 3 manually set equalizer settings Comfortable ear cups and head band Ear cups are foldable Decent battery life Comes with a protective carrying case The price is very steep
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Posted .Hi Kudos,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling, comfortable design and battery performance 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
Happy with purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Whenever you spend this much on headphones you always prepare yourself for disappointment. That was not the case with these. Great sound and extremely comfortable.
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Posted .Hi Millertime,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality and comfort 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Solid headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tiktok also brought me to these. Its insane how these are genuinely noise canceling. Big fan of the battery life. They will last through all plane and car trips.
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Posted .Hi Gerard,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones for its price!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re awesome! Noise canceling and doesn’t hurt my head after wearing it for awhile.
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Posted .Hi ChelseaL, Fantastic! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing noise canceling feature and very comfortable fit design of your WH1000XM4. Thank you so much for sharing your excellent experience with our product and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancelling headphones I have used. Locks out external noise perfectly on airplanes and makes watching movies and listening to music a pleasure. It also transfers seamlessly between my iPad and my cell phone.
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Posted .Hi Jamesbond007, That's great! We are glad your new Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are the best noise canceling headphones you have used. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome awesome headphones. Of all the headphones I have tried, this is by far the best. The sound is great, noise canceling is great and the bass, perfecto
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Posted .Hi IowaCityGuy,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and bass sound quality 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:Battery life, Comfort
Great headphones!!
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Sony makes some excellent headphones, these are absolutely amazing and super comfortable with amazing battery life!
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Posted .Hi Wesley,
Thank you for the continued trust you have put in our brand! Your patronage and satisfaction are what drives us to keep doing what we love and provide you with quality products. Good to hear you are enjoying the comfortable fit, long battery life, and overall performance of your Sony 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. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Avid movie watcher!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise-canceling headphones; delivers a wide range of tones, for me I especially liked the depth of the bass; comfortable to wear for long periods of listening; prefer these headphones to others forms of listening.
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Posted .Hi CliffT, We are glad that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have not had a pair of over the ear headphones in years. I had tried some earbuds, but they just were not comfortable. These are EXCELLENT!! The ANC, is incredible. They are comfortable and sound great. Definitely recommend!!
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Posted .Hi Rlssss,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, and comfort of these amazing 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound on those. Super comfortable and great quality. Truly lives up to the Sony name.
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Posted .Hi JasonT, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort of your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones are better than Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I replaced my Bose noise cancelling headphones with this Sony headphones and I do not regret it to this day! They are so comfortable and it is true noise cancelling. Easy to set up and operate. Connection to what I'm using them for is fast.
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Posted .Hi ragcog,
You made the right choice in upgrading to 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