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 enjoy the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight design, and good fit, along with reliable connectivity. However, some customers 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:Comfort, Sound quality
the best ..sound ... love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very confortable Earphones, easy to connect the sound is powerful
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi saserrano,
Fabulous! We are truly happy that you love your WH1000XM4 and that you are satisfied with its incredible sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and ease of connection. 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones. Very comfortable Good Sound quality Has all required touch controls. Best part can be connected to 2 devices same time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AP2102,
We appreciate the perfect rating review 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound, especially once you tune it in the app. Wired mode for low latency is great, and I can confirm there's no weird behavior with the Bluetooth when using it with Fedora 35 workstation (apart from my poor bluetooth antenna causing some stuttering here and there.) I can't say the same for Ubuntu 21.04 however; my laptop eventually got stuck connecting to the headset profile. Turning on multiple device connectivity using the app fixed this, but be aware it also disables LDAC. Noise canceling is outstanding, and once you get a little music going the outside world just disappears. The headphones' band does start to hurt after a while, and being closed back headphones your ears can get hot. I readjust it every so often.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Caleb, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature 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. 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. We appreciate your feedback on our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Solid headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you’re looking for a solid pair of headphones that deliver great sound and are comfortable — these headphones should be on your list.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Clucker,
You made the right choice with these Sony Headphones! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling the best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love them lots of bass sound amazing can t wait software update
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidH,
Thanks for posting! We're thrilled to hear how you love your WH-1000XM4 headphones, it's great that you're enjoying the incredible sound quality and bass now!
Keeping the firmware updated is a great idea to ensure you're getting the best performance and any new features that are released. You can easily do this through the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Xm4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling and sound quality lastly great battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MargaritaM, we're glad you like the sound quality and battery of 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
They don’t get better than this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply the best wireless ANC over-ear headphones. Slightly better ANC than Bose with a more balanced sound profile. Battery life is superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Devon,
You made the right choice with 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.love these headphones they’re comfy perfect sound the settings on the app are good as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarA,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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:Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the first pair of wireless headphone I have purchased. I love the sound quality and the noise cancelling technology. You can place your hand on the right side and hear if someone is talking to you without taking them off. The volume is controlled by swiping your finger up and down on the side. Highly recommend. If you see them on sale definitely buy one. I got an amazing deal on my at Christmas time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Buck, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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
Bomb
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I enjoy them a lot! Love not being able to hear anything besides my music! Comfy just wish they were a bit tighter
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nikk, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! We understand your feedback regarding the headband of your Sony unit. You can adjust the headband using the slider of this WH1000XM4. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.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:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took a while for me to purchase these but I’m glad I did. Got them to study for school and love the noise cancelling feature
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ToriD,
We could not be more pleased to hear you're loving the XM4 Headphones! Using them for school and enjoying the great noise cancelling feature sounds like a solid choice.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones will definitely enhance your music experience. While I am not an audiophile, I do know what I like and these headphones deliver an amazing sound. I have owned a pair of Bose soundlink wireless headphones for the past 6 years, and while they sound good, the Sony headphones are by far more superior in sound quality. To be fair, the Bose headphones are not noise canceling like the Sony headphones; however, when I am listening to music in a quiet room in the house, the Sony headphones win hands down!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maggie,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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: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:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent across the board
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing. Extremely comfortable with great controls. Call quality is also excellent. Zero complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dejavoodoo, we're glad you like the sound quality, comfort, and call 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great on airplanes
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great on airplanes! Good sounding with decent bass. Battery life is excellent! Not sure if price is worth it since these are the only pair I have.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AKBear78, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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:Sound quality
Great quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good for the gym. Noise cancellation is excellent, you can’t hear anything around you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carmen,
That's awesome to hear! We're thrilled your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are performing so well for you at the gym. It sounds like you're really experiencing the power of their industry-leading noise cancellation, allowing you to focus completely on your workout without any distractions.
Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review! We're glad you're enjoying them. Thank you for choosing Sony!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall amazing sound and amazing noise cancellation!! Very light weight and also looks very nice!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jlee9999, That's great! We're very pleased you like the lightweight design, amazing sound quality and excellent noise canceling feature of your Sony WH-1000XM4. 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sounds good, and long battery life.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound using Bluetooth while exercising. And it almost feels like the battery lasts and lasts.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Auditor, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and battery life 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-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect headset!
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the color of the headset and also how good the sound quality of it is. The noise cancellation is perfect for any flight or when you are just on the go.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryla,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you like the color, sound quality, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are headphones. They have noise canceling settings if you can leave them off. I don't know why I thought I would prefer these over ear buds puff any kind, but they lasted a little over a year before I gifted them to my uncle who does prefer headphones lover ear buds. I will say that in a crowded flight, it did a marvelous job blocking out noise. It recommends a specific Sony app for configuration which I think was dumb. It should either work, or not, but I'm not a musician, I'm a listener.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tesgura, 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