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:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have great sound and are comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TammyP, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying everything about 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. If you're on the fence - buy them! You will not regret it. Lightweight with amazing sound and excellent battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Okay, but there are better options in 2022
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were okay. I tried them out after using the WF-1000XM4 and found the the ear buds to be superior in almost every way. The noise canceling is better, there's not a weird third option between ambient sound and noise canceling, the bluetooth stability is better, the ambient pass through is MUCH better (its pretty bad on these), etc. The only edge I would give to these is comfort, but the material does get hot after a couple of hours. I did ultimately return these and picked up the airpod maxes and have been happier with that purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Disappointed,
While we're glad you appreciate the comfort, we truly regret to hear you're not having the best experience with your WH-1000XM4. These headphones achieve a tight seal over the ears. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please check the guidelines and steps
To ensure optimal performance with noise canceling, please refer to the steps and guidelines below:
• Make sure that the noise canceling function is turned on.
• Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
• 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.
• Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off.
Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
We regret to hear that the headphones had to be returned.
We hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you for the feedback.
Sincerely,
Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Near Perfect Over-the-Ear Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This one of the best noise-cancelling headsets compared to the other one I owned. It blocks the loud ambient noise of lawn mower and leaf blowers while I'm working as well as the dog barking. The sound quality is really good. I haven't tried to use the app yet but turning on noise-cancelling mode is really easy with a clear announcement that has been turned on or off. My only complaint is the ear cups can get a little warm for my liking but this is probably only a problem during the summer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Socrets, Awesome! We're glad you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancelation and great sound quality of your new headphones. To ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The ultimate NC headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was in the market for a noise cancelling headset. I tried the Bose qc45 but it wasn’t as strong. I tried the XM5 and I wasn’t a fan of them either, it honestly seemed like a step down. Finally I went with the XM4 and I do not regret the change. Great bass and even better NC. I was working and heard nothing around me. Some have even used them to mow the lawn. That’s how strong the noise cancellation is.
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Posted .Hi MontyAG, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and great sound. Especially with audio 360. I would recommend them if you are looking to buy wireless headphones.
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Posted .Hi Horace, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you like the comfortable fit, great sound quality, and 360 audio feature of your new 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Buy!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I’ve ever had. They are very comfortable, the sound is excellent, and the noise cancelling is superb.
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Posted .Hi BestHeadphones,
Great! We're glad that you found the perfect 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
Good Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice, have great sound. The app is also very good for customization.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NakiaB,
We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones' outstanding sound quality—and even better that you're taking advantage of the Sony | Sound Connect app for customization!
With the app you've control over the EQ, noise cancellation, and other settings so you can tailor the audio experience to your exact preferences.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sweet headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation feature works perfectly. Great for air travel.
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Posted .Hi ChantillyLace,
Thanks for the excellent review! We're thrilled to hear the noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM4 headphones is right what you needed for air traveling!
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great upgrade except for an ANC issue
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As an owner of the XM3s, I was really looking forward to the added features of the XM4. Pairing with multiple devices alone was a big plus, as I switch regularly between phone and tablet. After software updates this has been fairly seamless, and the headphones don't have a problem going between devices. They are comfortable and feature excellent sound quality just like the XM3s did. However, I have an issue where there is an audible 'hiss/white noise' in the background when in ANC. While this of course is much less noticeable when playing audio, this did NOT happen with my XM3s so I'm not sure if this is something wrong with my pair or if this is present in all XM4s. If so, that's an unfortunate change and something that really keeps this from being the perfect upgrade from the XM3s.
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Posted .Hi Jleek77, while we are glad that you are enjoying your XM4, we regret that you're having an issue when ANC is on. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you.
As part of normal operation, you may hear a slight hiss or whisper after you turn on your headphones. This is the operating sound of the noise canceling function. This is not a malfunction. If this is not what you are hearing, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lightweight. Great sound. Great ANC. They live up and exceed the hype. I find reasons now just to use them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShoeMoe, we're glad you like the 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crazy good sound even now in 2025, it holds up pretty good for any use, although I would say the sound leaks a little more than I’d like.
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Posted .Thank you for your review, Estyebra! We're thrilled to hear that you think the WH-1000XM4 headphones have "crazy good sound" and that they still hold up so well in 2025. It's wonderful to know you find them great for any use.
We appreciate you bringing up your concern about the sound leakage. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are designed with a tight seal to provide optimal noise cancellation and sound isolation. However, if the headphones are not fitting snugly, a small amount of sound can escape. We recommend checking the fit and positioning them to ensure they form a proper seal around your ears.
Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will certainly share it with our development team for future product improvements. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound ASC and NC got great sound as well……..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MadMax86!
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us! We are immensely pleased to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are a great fit for you. We're especially happy to know that the sound quality is a standout feature.
We designed them with both Adaptive Sound Control and our industry-leading noise cancellation to make sure you have a fantastic listening experience no matter where you are.
Thanks so much for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top of the line
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is very customizable from a soft threshold to an extreme silent setting. Being able to pair 2 devices was a feature I never knew I needed in a pair of quality headphones. Voice detection can be a bit hit or miss, so you either love it or not. There is a learning curve when it comes to swipe gestures and connectivity so keep that in mind. Other than that - these are top tier when it comes to audio and drowning out the noise around you - these are the headphones you want if you want to get lost in pure music.
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Posted .Hi FWfun, we appreciate your 5-star review of these amazing 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
Lives up to the hype!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds Great! Easy to Use! Very Comfortable! Nice customization.
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Posted .Hello Cathy77379,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the sound quality and comfortability 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Helpful with loud surroundings!
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Posted .HI Kris,
We're thrilled to hear that you love your WH-1000XM4 headphones and that the noise-cancelling feature is so helpful in loud environments. It's fantastic that our technology is providing you with a more peaceful listening experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Fantastic for travel and focusing
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best thing it there for noise cancellation. Bose are close, but these are better. Great sounds and battery life too.
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Posted .Hi Feralshad0w, 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, Weight
The best headphones I have ever had.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones! They feel lighter than you might expect but that makes them some comfortable to wear for long listening sessions.
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Posted .Hi Mattwiththecamera,
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beats Bose Quiet Comfort 35
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've just had these a couple of weeks but so far the Sony M4 wireless headphones impress, as does the accompanying Sony APP, which features an excellent equalizer with enough customizations to get the sound you are looking for. The headphones themselves have a rich, bassy sound that is enhanced by the aforementioned equalizer embedded in the Sony APP. The touch controls take a little getting used to but work well. The headset's noise-canceling features are top-notch as well. Based on first impressions this device gets five stars.
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Posted .Hi EricS, you definitely made the right choice! 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:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sleek and beautiful. This headphone performs great and the devise free control on volume, track selection, etc
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Posted .Hi Ryan,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the design and touch controls 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