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
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Customers are saying
Customers praise the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also highlight its solid bass, lightweight design, and reliable connectivity, along with a premium design and good fit. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, consider the product overpriced, and wish for greater volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Perfect sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bass is good,not perfect but good noise cancellation,the sound is just impressive
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nutical, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! 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
Buy a warranty
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I initially purchased these headphones around a year ago I thought they were fantastic. The noise cancelling was fantastic, and perfect for repetitive droning noises, likes fans or ac. The sound quality was also great. Whether you are using the ldap protocol on an android phone, or simple aac on an iphone. I found these headphones to be one of the best sounding ones I have had the pleasure of experiencing. It's also light weight, rest easily on your head, and feels premium. But there's a reason I'm giving a one star review to them after a 18 months of ownership. These headphones developed an issue with the noise cancelling feature. The issue being that it would RANDOMLY AND LOUDLY SCREECH FOR A SOLID 30 SECONDS AT MAX VOLUME. There is no way to predict when this happens. You'll just be sitting there, minding your own business, perhaps listening to some Jazz or Lo-fi hip hop when suddenly a piercing screech at max volume comes out of both ears of your headphones. The only solution I have found was to just disable to the noise cancelling, but that's half the reason you are spending three hundred dollars on a pair of headphones. This is an unacceptable quality failure, and apparently the headphones are already out of Sony's warranty. So according to them, I got my values worth. Needless to say, I won't be purchasing any Sony headphones in the future, and advice anyone reading this to seriously consider this review. I personally, I bought a pair of SennHeiser momentum 3's to replace these, but there are a lot of other competing anc headphones to choose from. Headphones like the Bose 700's, Bose QuietComfort 35, or Bowers & Wilkins px7. Those are just a few I think I would have been more happy purchasing than these headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DecentShow,
We regret to hear that you're hearing unwanted noise on your headphones. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. Make sure to update the firmware of the headphones by performing a software update (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. Doing so may resolve the issue.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/downloads
You may hear noise (such as a creak, click, or static) through the WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones when traveling through tunnels, or other environments which air pressure changes easily, even if the noise canceling function is on. When the Noise Canceling function is set to ON, you may also hear a White noise (a small electrical noise with continuous static sound). If this occurs, temporarily turn off the Noise Canceling function. Also, please remove any obstacles between the antenna of the connecting Bluetooth device and the built-in antenna of the headset and keep the headset away from a microwave oven, wireless LAN device, etc.
We recommend performing the steps provided on the links below to refresh the content of your headphones.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
If you hear buzzing, popping, crackling, or vibration noises from your Bluetooth headphones that sound different than the more common static or distortion sounds caused by environmental interference issues, please reach out to us for further assistance. You can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Perfect headphones for movies/gaming/traveling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used these for a trip and the noise cancellation on the plane was perfect. The settings for the headphones within the app are also fun to play around with, they are great for watching movies and getting the whole experience. If you are into noise cancellation and being able to customize your settings then these are great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SaucyDemonV23,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) and noise canceling function 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
A big step up from other headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, very noise cancelling. A big step up from Bose!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Traveldrew67, thank you so much for the perfect star rating! We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the comfortable design and fantastic 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 xm4 are great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the battery lasts for days, good noise canceling too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Asong,
Great! It's nice to hear that you are pleased with the noise canceling feature and long battery life of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
The Goat
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They hype is real. ANC is great! It doesn't completely shut the world around me, but i prefer it that way tbh
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DarioU,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the industry leading noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable - battery lasts forever. Pretty good a noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Moso,
Fabulous! We're thrilled to hear you like the comfort, long battery life and amazing noise cancelling features of the XM4 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! - Kris
Long use
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have been using it for more than a year. Perfect, no issues. The headphone has no quality issues, but overall the sound cancellation makes the music sound small when I am in public. I charge it once and I can use it for 10-15 hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ruiliu, Thank you for the amazing feedback! We're very glad to hear you like the excellent noise cancellation and long battery life of your 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. -Sam
Great active noise canceling and sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for noise canceling and sound quality. I have owned a pair for a few years and use them when I travel for work. Bought a 2nd pair for my son who is autistic and needs his silence and they have been great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Goldenage,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4 Headphone and for trusting our product. We are truly thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality and noise canceling capability of our XM4. We're happy that your son also enjoyed his new XM4 headphone. 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! - Marco
The dog ate my headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift for my Nephew because his dog (also my nephew) chewed up his headphones I got him for his birthday a few years ago. Top of the line when it comes to quality and he cant be happier when he is studying for his exams.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimothyL, we're glad your nephew is enjoying 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
Great Headset for Office/Work Life
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little expensive but you get what you pay for. Great sound quality and theyre really comfortable. I really enjoy working in them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BradW,
You made the right choice! We're glad 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
Best out
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best audio best noise canceling head set out very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Halfnhalf, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! Good to know you like the comfortable fit and industry-leading noise cancelation 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
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these!! Sounds is the best!! Very comfortable leave them on for hours
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt, Great! We are glad that you like the sound quality of your new headphones. Our 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
Sony for the win
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had an expensive pair of Bose headphones that lasted me year, but they eventually gave out and I needed another pair but I wanted something different, so I tried these and I’m impressed! I will have to say they are way better than my Bose headphones! The sound is superb and the noise cancelling is so good! Worth every dollar spent!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steelfold,
We regret to hear about what happened to your previous headphones. 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation, and a lot more comfortable than it's previous model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PatcheZ,
Great! We're glad that you like the comfort 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Awesome headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own the WH1000XM2 and I love it. This one is even better. So many great features. I love that you can use the app to customize the sound. Worth every penny. I’m super happy with it. I got the blue one and the color is pretty. It’s almost black.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Canonprinter, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad you appreciate the app customizations and the newest features of this 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
Sony headphones purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a replacement of the previous model, which I, I had for six or seven years and had served me well. The first had lasted a long time despite a lot abuse that had occurred due to a lot of air travel. The first model served me well, as is this purchase. I am getting familiar with the new features on these new headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendAwesome sound quality and anc
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and active noise canceling comfortable when long use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SadPanda, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of your new 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
Great deal
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound and features. Very good deal on sale. Comfortable and lightweight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ironman, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Carl
Best quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating between airpods max and this, but I'm glad I got this. Worth the money! Noise canceling is awesome. Pretty scary when commuting though because I couldn't hear anything outside of the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RoschD, That's great! We're glad that you are pleased with the sound and noise canceling capability of our WH1000XM4 as well as the lightweight design. 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! -Craig