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.
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like these headphones and they are perfect for college and comfy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Wonderful, savs! We're glad you are happy with your headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Love these headphones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound and the way that the fold up and fit in the case for travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rawilliamsjr, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great Everyuse Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing. I own bose headphones and compared to those, the sony blows these out of the water with the level of sound quality and sound deafening.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi guitaruser, We are glad to hear that. You chose the best headphone brand this time. Thank you for trusting Sony! Enjoy! Vincent
Good, if you don’t mind a companion app
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding Bluetooth headphones, long battery life. I disliked having to use a app with the headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi User,
We are glad you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. If you really want to maximize the efficiency of the headphones, we recommend using the app. 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
Eish they had worked!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were lovely, comfortable headphones. Unfortunately they did not work with our TV and sound bar so they had to be returned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarolynB, While we're glad that you like the exceptional comfort and features, we are sorry to hear that you've had some issues with connecting the headphones and your TV and soundbar. It's unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. We could've walked you through with some troubleshooting and offer assistance with our product. We hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you for the feedback. Regards, Jess
Sound Quality? Meh.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From the title of this review, it probably sounds like I hate this headphone. No. I completely understand the purpose it serves under the factor of convenience. The noise-cancellation is fantastic, the call microphones are alright, and the fit and comfort are out of this world, though slightly clampy for a big head like me. What I dislike, however, is how meh and uninspired the sound quality is. I would hope from a headphone this expensive that the sound would at least be much more clear and crisp. Instead, the XM4 has this awful muddyness to it. Personally, I find it to be unbearable, however your mileage may vary, when headphones are all bass. And the XM4's really are just mud and bass. Perhaps this headphone isn't aimed at me, but still, I would love a pair of good travel headphones that don't sound like being drowned underwater while your favorite music plays. If you are someone who isn't very keen or just doesn't care about sound as much as convenience and comfort, these are for you. I completely understand that side, and I would recommend them for commutes. But general listening, you can do way better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oakley, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and comfort of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound on your SONY unit. ou can switch the settings and check the sound quality mode to Priority on sound quality mode which prioritizes the sound quality with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
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
Good gym headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good noise cancellation so i dont have to hear people in the background. Not that loud, which is good for me. Only con is that it’s kind of heavy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luong, Thank you for your review of the WH-1000XM4! We're glad to hear that you appreciate the noise cancellation feature and the volume level, which suits your preference. We understand your concern about the weight of the headphones. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphone. The ear cups really cut down on outside sounds. I would recommend these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RandyG,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the design and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Get these headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First over the head earphones I have had since 2010. I love them. I cannot hear anything while walking down the streets of NYC. Only complaint is that people have a hard time hearing me on calls. May just be a setting.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon, Awesome! 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. 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
They're great Sony went cheap on power cable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my first noise canceling headphones ever. I went with Sony bc they are a good brand imo. Have no experience with other noise canceling headphones so can't compare. They are great though, best to get on sale imo. They don't come with a power adapter and the charging cable is only 3 inches!!!!! I charge them about once every 2 weeks. The sensors and touch controls are nice and didn't take long to get use to.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dwor, Glad to hear that you are happy with the WH1000XM4! We took note of your feeedback with the charging cable as this will help improve our product. 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
Everything and more...
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was everything I was hoping for in noise cancelling headphones. I purchased another name brand pair and returned them because of the performance. I also like the NC Optimizer for different situations. The only drawback is the app you must use is not as intuitive as I hoped.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DFSURF,
You made the right choice with the WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like its noise canceling function. Your feedback about the dedicated app is greatly appreciated. We hope you continue to enjoy 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
Takes you to another world
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My first pair of "high-end" headphones and its more than i couldve imagined. I'm not an audiophile so i cant go into ridiculous detail, but theyre great to say the least
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ASanders,
Congratulations on your first high end headphones! You will surely enjoy this one and we're glad that you like it. 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! - Marco
Auditor.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very good headphone , it has been used 2 years since i bought it to my son when he was in Highschool.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KelvinL!
It is truly wonderful to know that these WH-1000XM4 headphones have been a reliable companion for your son all the way from high school through the last two years.
Thank you for putting your trust in Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Amazing Headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works really well with my tv, xbox series x and phone. The noise canceling is amazing and the adjustable sound with the app lets me adjust depending on the situation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Sarah,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that your Sony WH1000XM4 works well with your TV, Xbox and phone. We're happy also that you like the noise canceling feature and the how you can customize the audio settings through the Sony app. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
Fine headphones, terrible seller (Best Buy)
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product seems fine, but don't buy from Best Buy, they won't support you as a customer. They have no problem wasting 9+ hours of your time refusing to honor the word of their chat/phone support, and even their "executive resolution" team will acknowledge that the experience is "not what they want for their customers" but still refuse to do anything to make it right. Looking at you "Elida", who had the power to fix this but refused. Don't waste your time with Best Buy, they won't support you as a customer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Patrick, We're glad that you like the features of your headphones. We apologize for the inconvenience. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. You can directly report your concern to the retail store. -Jess
sony headphones review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the headphones are great! they have cool features, especially when downloading the app. They are also great for loud environments, due to the noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VictorA,
Great! We're glad that you like the dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Definitely Recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! I am so happy to have purchased these. Initially I intended to use them for travel/flying, but now I use them when working around outside to cut out lawnmower/equipment noise too. (this is my second pair as the first was stolen.)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WorkFromHomeLots,
You made the right choice! We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Excellent headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sounds incredible. The noise cancelling is good snough to use while on the riding mower and not have to have the music turned up really loud. The app that you can download gives you so many extra features and sound choices. These are much better than my bose! I highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ferg,
You made the right choice with 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
high quality product from Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Replacement for older Bose noise cancelling. Easy to pair once the app is installed. Not quite as comfortable as the Bose but the sound is incredible. Range is good and fairly easy to use. The feature that shuts off the music/sound if you start talking is helpful but it will also shut off if you laugh. The only reason it doesn't get five is that it's not really comfortable for longer periods of time such as a couple of hours. Great for airplane travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi iowafan,
We appreciate your review of the headphones. We're glad that you like the Bluetooth range and user-friendly functions. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. Disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident.
Your feedback about its comfort is greatly appreciated. Make sure to adjust the headband of the headphones for optimum fit and comfort. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
HappyShopper
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones for work in an open floor plan. The noise cancellation at work and on airplanes is incredible. I’ve had some synching with my phone, but I don’t really care about that.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HappyShopper, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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