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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this for my birthday from my wife and they are amazing! The sound is great. I was looking for headphones with good bass and this pair works great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LA89, That's great! We're glad to hear that! 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! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Expensive but worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super awesome, very light and the noise cancelling works well but best when you don't have glasses on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CharlieD, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with 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 choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic mix of Noise Cancellation and other features. While Bose flagship has slightly better Noise Cancellation, the additional features and light weight are amazing. Cannot go wrong with them!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort
Fantastic!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After looking at a lot of reviews I chose these over ear headphones for an 11 hour flight. They were extremely comfortable and made the long, cramped, economy class trip less stressful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Austin,
It's great to hear about your positive experience with the WH-1000XM4 headphones during your long flight. The WH-1000XM4 is known for its excellent comfort and effective noise cancellation, making it a preferred choice for frequent travelers. Enjoy your continued use of the headphones on your journeys!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top notch headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I couldn’t be more pleased with these. I’ve tried multiple Bluetooth headphones and these have a great blend of sound quality, ease of use and are very comfortable. They are well worth the price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SandmanRick, good to know that your investment is worth it. 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.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good value. Noise cancellation works perfectly; I can’t hear a person speaking right next to me. The sound is good, although it has plenty of adjustments, which I haven’t fully explored, yet. I use them when working out and I find them comfortable for extended use. When on sale, they are a great buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Russ, we're glad that you like the noise canceling feature of your 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:Sound quality
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. Ive never used headphone thag were this good. The sound quality is perfect and the sound cancelling works really well. Definitely would recommend getting these if you're interested in getting headphones.
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Posted .Hi Gem910, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent ANC headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are by far the best headphones that I have ever owned in terms of checking all the "boxes" for my needs. The noise cancelling is incredible as so many others have stated and the sound quality, with a little tweaking, is also amazing. I have used these wireless and wired and both sound very very good to my ears. While wired gives you true Hi Res quality depending on the source, I was pleasantly surprised by the Bluetooth streaming sound quality as well. No drops and a nice crisp sound that can be tweaked in the app to the user's liking. Almost two months in and I am very satisfied with the headphones in terms of features, sound quality, and overall build.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FooDog1974,
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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Best of the current main stream headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Build quality is amazing and the sound quality is great. These are significantly better than the beats or Bose headphones. The USB C is also great. The touch controls aren't the best though.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great choice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, comfortable, the noise cancelling is outstanding
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MarcioV,
Thanks for sharing your amazing feedback! We are happy that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability and comfort of our XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones out right now
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I travel a lot and wanted a really nice really reliable set of headphones. I have a friend that works at a factory. He got several headphones from coworkers to sample. None of them sucked. Tried many many brand. Most had software glitches within the few minutes I tested them. Some were comfortable and some were not. Noise cancellation wasn’t very good on most. These are the total package. I’m a couple hundred hours into listening and they sound great. Not once had a software issue, and the noise cancellation is second to none. Can’t think of one negative to these babies.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brian, Great! We are so glad to hear that you found the best headphones for your travels! We are also glad that you find the overall performance of the headphones to be perfect for you! 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They have great sound, and super comfortable. Great noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Mikey123! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable on the ears, excellent sound quality. Think I like them better than my Bose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MSDMD, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your 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 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:Sound quality, Weight
One of the best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great, such an excellent noise cancelling and lightweight to take anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michelle,
Awesome! Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear you like the noise canceling and design 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
great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased as a gift for a musician. He reports that they are very comfortable, highly effective sound cancellation, very good sonic fidelity. Easy to use and highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi johno,
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:Battery life, Sound quality
Good and Bad
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am on the fence about these. If these are that great then I just don't see it. Sound quality is good but nothing like some people claim. My Audio Technicas produce an equal if not better quality sound. Headband is not very comfortable after a couple hours of wearing them. I find the band starts to dig into the top of my head and gives me a headache. The band needs more padding. Wireless function is a royal pain. You have to download a proprietary Sony app for any of your devices to use these. Pairing them is not easy like it is for many Bluetooth accessories like mice, keyboards and such. Battery life is acceptable. Noise canceling is good. Still evaluating product to determine if I will return to get my $300+ back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Samantha, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. To obtain optimal listening experience, please fine-tune it using the EQ settings in the Sony Headphones Connect App. For additional troubleshooting steps, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
And to ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure.
And we're sorry to hear you're having trouble pairing your device to this headset. The Sony headphones connect app is not required to pair this headset to your Bluetooth device. If you're having some pairing issues, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752754.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great all around heaphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these impulsively, but dont regret this purchase at all. Great sound and fit. Love that they fold down so easily and are very portable with the case. Incredible battery life. Easy to control and charge. The only downside really is that after a few hours I do start to feel that they start to hurt due to them squeezing my head a bit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AshReview,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, fit, supplied carrying case, battery life, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. We also appreciate your feedback about using the headphones for a few hours. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure to wear the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
Hope this helps. If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US
Regards,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Enjoyed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We all love this headphone! Sound is amazing! Wi-Fi connected works great!
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Posted .Hi CarolS,
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that everyone loves the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's fantastic that you are all enjoying the amazing sound and the great performance of the Wi-Fi connection.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Well done, guys
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thoroughly impressed with this set. I have owned numerous headsets from solid brands including Bowers and Wilkins. This set keeps up. Range on BT is there, quality of product and sound quality is there, ease of access is there, and hell - so fast to charge. This set is here to stay. Well done, Sony. Although - I did spend 1 night so frustrated as I accidentally engaged some sort of speech to chat mode while gaming and could not for the life of me figure out how and so it took a bit to figure out how to turn it off. My own fault, I guess? But, still, do not like this feature, personally.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality, Bluetooth range, and fast to charge. 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:Sound quality
Top of the line noise-cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is the No.1 reason for buying these headphones. If noise cancelling is not your primary concern then I would recommend buying other headphones. I say this because the Bose 700 have better call quality for Teams or Zoom meetings, while other headphones have better audio quality. The audio quality of these to me is okay but a bit disappointing given the price tag. The bass is too boomy and the detail just isn't where it needs to be, this is made up for by the exceptional active noise cancelling that eliminates most exterior noise. Connection via bluetooth is easy and I appreciate the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack option for wired connection. I use these wired with ANC on while gaming and it's great. If your phone or device supports Sony's LDAC codex then that is a plus, I can hear a slight increase in audio quality when using this mode. The headset call quality is not very good in my opinion, it's 'acceptable' but at this price range 'acceptable' is not very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SeanMichael, We're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, You may switch the settings and check the sound quality mode with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Priority on sound quality mode: Prioritizes the sound quality. 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl