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 are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent mutli-device noise cancelling headset
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Using it for music, TV, audio conferencing, phone and gaming. It is performing admirable in all devices. Noise cancelling is excellent and the app and automatic connections work great as well. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PATORUZU,
Thank you so much for an amazing review and recommendations! We greatly appreciate you are enjoying the overall performance, features and connection to your device with 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They’re great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my girlfriend for Christmas. They sound amazing and the noise cancelling works perfect! She is going to love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jdub, We are glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of our WH1000XM4 headphones. You chose the best for your girlfriend. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. The noise cancellation makes you feel like you’re in a void like in the TV shoes where everyone is in a all white room or area. Sadly it was a present for my wife and she preferred something else do had to return.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Georgie, While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling, we are sorry to hear that it had to be returned. We hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases. Thank you for your honest review.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Recommend
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice earphones, good quality, and changing from noise cancellation to transparency is very accurate and smooth
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavydI,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and Ambient Sound Mode of the headphones. Thank you 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.I gave these headphones to my daughter as a Christmas gift. They at best in the top 2 headphones I have ever used. The clarity, sound and over quality make these headphones a must have for any listening pleasure.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NeNesPhones, We are glad you chose our noise canceling headphose for your daughter. 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 her behavior and her location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets her adjust the volume of background sound and gives her the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets her customize sound levels to suit her music. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones, charging is a problem.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought December 18th 2022. Great headphones. I'm reallly really careful with all of my electronics. So I am bummed out that the have stpped charging. 16 months/$400, now they are garbage.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CharlesN,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like your WH1000XM4 headphones, we're sorry to hear that it stopped charging. Allow us to help troubleshoot the problem. Please try some solutions below:
Be sure to use the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Check that the USB Type-C cable is firmly connected to the headset and the USB AC adaptor or computer.
Make sure that the USB AC adaptor is firmly connected to the AC outlet.
Check that the computer is turned on.
Wake the computer up if the computer is in standby (sleep) or hibernation mode.
When using Windows 8.1, update using Windows Update.
Restart your computer, and check whether the situation has improved.
Reset the headset.
For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752805.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Good for flights
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for airlines use battery is very good if you don’t stack the extreme feature with ncs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Deathbyfar,
Thank you so much for such a great review! Glad to hear you enjoy your flight using the WH1000XM4 headphones. Your satisfaction with our product means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best gift
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect gift for my daughter. Got it on sale $120 off plus 5% its a no brainer. She says sound quality is better than airmax.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Evanlea, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. It is very nice to hear that your daughter is enjoying the sound quality of our product. The WH-1000XM4 is designed with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for music and below average for calls
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for noice cancellation. Good music quality. But below average on call quality. Even a 10$ off brand Bluetooth headset performs bette on calls. Switching between mobile and pc is hit or miss. Pc holds the Bluetooth connection for ever so only option is to disable Bluetooth in pc to proceed. Still a 4 star because it’s worth it for the noice cancellation and music quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Venkat,
We're glad that you like the music quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the call quality and multipoint function is greatly appreciated. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance.
Depending on the device, silent streaming can continue on the first device when the second device has a Bluetooth connection to the headphones. If this is the case, the headphones remain connected to the first device, and the audio doesn't switch to the second device.
Follow these steps to hear sound from the second device:
1. Open the Sony | Headphones Connect app, select the System tab, and make sure the Connect to 2 devices simultaneously option is set to ON.
2. Stop playback on the first connected device.
3. Close the audio (music) application on the first connected device.
Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A sanity saver
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't know how I lived without these!! I'm able to block out the leafblowers outside my window, the neighbors next door and manage to get my studying done or watch TV without being annoyed. GREAT product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bxgrlb4, Thank you so much for choosing Sony! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Almost too good.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Battery Life!! I use these a t the gym and each workout is about 1 and a half hoarse long. Its been about a week and a half and i have yet to charger these. Outstanding ANC too!! The set up process is a pain. Only complaint really.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JD2011, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the long-lasting battery life and industry-leading noise cancelation of the unit. 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 best headphones out as far as I'm concerned.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality sound is one of the best that we've had in a long time. So happy that I gotta it for the girls. They love it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SopheliaJ,
Awesome! We're delighted to hear that they love their new WH1000XM4 and appreciate the amazing sound quality of their headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazed...!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The price and quality is unmatchable. The sony app is one of the best out there.Sound clarity in this headphone is really nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Karn,
Great! Worth every penny, right?! We're very happy that you appreciate the sound quality of our XM4 as well as 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! - Marco
Not exactly sliced bread...
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Poor connectivity issues (even after firmware updates) and ridiculously useless "touch controls" made these without much merit in my eyes and ears. They could not hold a connection while my older Sony MDR XB950N1s worked as always, i.e., flawlessly. This was also evident in my test of the Sennheiser PXC 550iis and their Momentum 3 ANC headphones. I was not willing to keep hoping these would work. Their noise cancelling was not up to the XB950s abilities either. I may have gotten a bad seed but I was not willing to keep returning and trying another pair, so...Back they went. Others have a different experience. This is mine. Not theirs. ;-) No recommended by me at this moment in time. I settled on the Bose QC45s as the keepers of my recent ANC headphone comparison and alternate between those and my excellent Sony XB950s! The Bose are better than the XM4s but so too are my Sony XB950s. Trust me. I know what I'm doin' when I'm reviewin'.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SSSS,
Thank you for choosing and purchasing our Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. We are sorry to hear you are having a connectivity issue with your WH-1000XM4. Allow us to help and turn this into a pleasant experience. If the Bluetooth connection with headphones suddenly disconnects, it may be worth checking though the troubleshooting steps from the links below to isolate the issue.
When connecting the headset to a Bluetooth device, use the headset at least 10 m (30 feet) away from the wireless LAN device. If this headset is used within 10 m (30 feet) of a wireless LAN device, turn off the wireless LAN device. Use this headset and the Bluetooth device as near to each other as possible. The situation may be improved by changing the wireless playback quality settings. Set the headset to “Priority on stable connection” mode or fixing the wireless playback mode with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
If the touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly, please refer to the guidelines from this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Resetting and initializing the headset may also help resolve the issue. For instructions on how to reset the WH-1000XM4 headphones, refer to the link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
We want to make sure you’re taken care of. If you are still having the same issue and you still have the uni, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Bestbuy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
Jess
- 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.This over the ear head phones have incredible sound quality. I cannot take them off of my ears. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello China,
Thank you for your recommendation and we are very happy to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality of our WH1000XM4. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC around.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have one of the best ANC out there. I have had a few different brands that offer noise canceling but don’t do the same as these do. Would recommend if you are in the budget to shop for ANC headphones at this price range.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Unclerichy, That's awesome! It's really nice to know you're satisfied with your purchase! We're thrilled to hear you feel the WH-1000XM4 is one the best sounding headphones that you've owned and you're enjoying the exceptional noise canceling feature and sound quality of the unit. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
recommend
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best headphones in my opinion has great noise cancellation and really good audio
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bobby, fantastic! We're truly delighted to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing noise canceling feature and exceptional sound quality of your WH1000XM4. Thank you so much for your recommendation and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My husbands kind off Sony headphones are the best.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great bought for husband but find myself stealing them. Love the great sound and the fact that you cant hear anything. I have the Studio beats my granddaughter's bought me, these are so much better, way better in fact.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Actsholy, thank you for the awesome feedback! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the great sound quality and exceptional noise cancelation of the 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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I baught 2 sets of these for my wife and daughter and they love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, NicholasT!
It’s awesome to hear that you chose the WH-1000XM4 as gifts for your wife and daughter and that they’re both loving them! With that industry-leading noise cancellation and all-day comfort, they really are a perfect gift for the family.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus Sony Social Media Team
So worth it
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Haven't owned over-ear headphones in years but I'm getting tired of earbuds. Switched from Galaxy Buds Pro 2 to these and I don't regret it. They're not the most intuitive for touch control but once you figure it out it's very simple. Love the volume control option. I would recommend these for sure.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abby,
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We're thrilled to hear that switching from earbuds to these Sony XM4 headphones has been a rewarding choice. It's great to know you've mastered the touch control and appreciate the volume control feature. We hope they continue to elevate your listening experience. Thank you for recommending Sony! -Maria