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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony overear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling and abilities with ambient noise. Comfortable and good battery life. Nice case and accessories too! Won’t connect to my Samsung tv. But tv is a little pesky.
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Posted .Hello Christopher,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear you're enjoying the noise canceling, ambient sound abilities, comfort, battery life, and the case and accessories of your WH1000XM4 headphones!
We recognize that connecting your TV can occasionally be a challenging task. We're here to assist you in troubleshooting this issue.
To connect your headphones to your Samsung TV, first, ensure your TV is compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for Bluetooth audio. You can usually find this in your TV's specifications or manual. Then, put your headphones into pairing mode by holding the power button for about 7 seconds until the indicator flashes blue twice and you hear "Bluetooth pairing." Finally, select your headphones from the Bluetooth settings on your TV.
For more detailed instructions on pairing mode, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752780.html?search=pairing
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best wireless headphones I've ever had.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfy! I keep forgetting I have them on except of course for the lack of ambient noise gives it away lol. Relatively simple setup. The fact that it supports 2 BT devices at a time is also a great feature. I can have it connected to my phone while I teleconference on my computer. The battery life is UNREAL. I charge it daily but on occasion, when I forget I'm still wearing them and step away for the day, I just turn them off and use them the next day without worrying about them dying. I usually use them for work 12-16 hours a day and that's just amazing to me. My only critique would be the included USB cable is stupidly small. More like a patch cable(to my fellow IT pros) at only 6 or so inches in length. I almost forgot to mention the sound quality is some of the best I've heard from even wired monitors.
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Posted .Hi HappyITPro, Thank you for this awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH1000XM$ is the best headphones you've had. And good to know you appreciate the comfortable fit, great noise cancelation, multipoint connection, long-lasting battery life, and excellent sound quality. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit. Comfortable. Excellent noise cancellation. Nice battery life. More customization and tuning that you don’t get with the Bose QC series via the Sony app.
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Posted .Hi John, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise cancellation, long battery life, and tons of customization using the Sony Headphones Connect 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
I can't believe how powerful they are
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. They fit wonderfully over the ear and are very comfortable to wear for hours at a time. The noise canceling technology is powerful it really turns off all the noise great for a noisy office. And of course the Sony musical speakers are top notch. It has features to change the volume and it has a feature to turn off the sound when you talk which you can turn off and on. Bluetooth pairing is very easy.
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Posted .Hi ropidawn, Thank you for the positive review! We're so pleased to hear you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise canceling, top-notch sound, quick attention mode, and easy Bluetooth pairing of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty great headphones, just not too durable
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: - Great audio quality (for bluetooth). If you have an LDAC-supported device, even better - Noise cancelling is pretty good, and lots of options. Same with EQ - It feels comfortable on my ears. I also tried Bose QC, but these feel larger and fit better - Battery life is great. I have forgotten to charge it overnight while listening to music most of the day with noise cancelling, and it has lasted two days Mixed: - Support app is fairly cool? But kinda annoying that you need a mobile app to change settings - Gestures for media control are kinda cool, but you run the risk of mis-inputing Cons: - Build (maybe just personally). See below - With LDAC, you can only pair with one device (although I seem to be able to pair two with a DAC just fine?) This is actually my second pair of these, because the first ones stopped working, and I've noticed already that some features (namely, pause when disconnecting) stopped working.
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Posted .Hi user,
Thank you for the review and we really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the headphones. For disconnecting issue, we recommend updating the software of your headphones using Sony headphone connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00269130
If you need further assistance, we're more than happy to help you out. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Incredible Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Excellent sound quality. Comfortable over the ear. Long lasting battery with fast charging capabilities
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Posted .Thank you for your excellent review, GeorgeanielC!
We are so pleased to hear how much you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It is wonderful to know that you are happy with the sound quality, comfort, and long-lasting battery. We designed these headphones to provide a premium and comfortable listening experience for extended use, and it's rewarding to know we got it right.
Thank you again for being a Sony customer and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these over the new ones. If you prefer on the sound quality side such as bass etc this is it. But if you are looking for noise cancellation might need to reconsider it. I would compare the sound system and noise cancellation as the AirPods Pro gen 2. Battery life is amazing, If you was to ask me, these would last me a good 2 weeks. Give it a try if you don’t like it you can always return it with the 7-30 days policy.
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Posted .Hi Bryan,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the WH1000XM4 for its superior sound quality and exceptional battery life. Your insights on noise cancellation compared to other earbuds are greatly valued. We are also pleased that our 7-30 day return policy provides you with assurance when making your purchase. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has their act together! After four sets of trying to get the Bose 700 corrected to no avail I decided to switch course and purchase the WH-XM4, my only regret is why I didn’t do this sooner. The Sony’s are AWESOME! Great sound, best noice cancelling, best App, best equalizer and best battery. 30 hours of battery compared to well you don’t know with Bose 700s, their firmware is all messed up, and after four pairs it only got worse. Sony offers a great, stress free listening environment. Music is crisp and clear, bass is awesome, however you like to listen to your music you can customize it to your liking. Great highs, midrange and lows and all adjustable. I have a wide range of music, so I tested them with all types of music and so far after one day I’m totally impressed, Sony M4s gives the best sound for your dollar, I’m sold!
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Posted .Hi Benny1, 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great overall!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, great battery life, and comfortable for long periods of time! It’s a little clunky getting them connected with the app but it’s smooth once they are
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Posted .Hello AnnaW,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're enjoying the good sound, impressive battery life, and lasting comfort of the WH1000XM4 headphones. Your feedback about the app connection process is truly appreciated—it helps us understand where we can make things even better. Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing our headphones to accompany you for long listening sessions.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Good Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Great Sound Comfortable Good battery life USB-C Look and feel good Cons: Could not charge and listen at the same time Touch controls on headset are ehh Switching between connected devices is odd
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Posted .Hi GoodHeadphones,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad to hear those positive remarks. You may refer the steps on these links to help complete your experience:
For touch controls:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00204192
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
For the multipoint function:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00255680
Hope this helps. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty great, just like its predecessor
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The predecessor, the WH-1000XM3s, were game changing for me. I’d never owned a pair of over-ears that I could comfortably wear all day and even night. These carry on much of what’s best about the XM3s. The padding is a little thicker, which is mostly great, but actually just a teeny bit less comfortable than the 3s to wear as a side sleeper at night, if you happen to need to. It’s a really minor difference though. The sound quality is better than I thought any bluetooth headphones could possibly be. The noose canceling seems very slightly improved over the 3s. Battery life is phenomenal. I can’t say if mine actually reach the 30 stated hours, but I can say they get over 24, which is pretty incredible. The 4s also have the ability to auto pause if you take them off. That’s kinda nice. They can also pair to two devices at once, which works... okay. If I use that, I get more “traditional” bluetooth issues like sudden un-pairing and re-pairing at random times. When paired to only one device, however, the connection stability is superb. Overall, it’s a great pair of headphones. Personally, I’m not sure if they’re worth the price premium over the WH1000-XM3s. I’m also not sure they aren’t worth it, though. It’s a close call. I still use both pairs every day.
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Posted .Hi awesometoast,
We're glad that you are enjoying the improvements we made from last year's model (WH1000XM3) and the new features on the WH1000XM4 like the wearing detection. Your feedback about its comfort is greatly appreciated. Adjust the headband of the headphones to achieve the best fit and comfort.
Make sure to set up the multipoint function (Connect to 2 devices simultaneously) on the Sony Headphones Connect app if you are connecting 2 devices simultaneously. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Headphones Model Number:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably one of the beat purchases I have ever made for myself. The headphones are comfortable, have great sound quality. And most importantly cancel noise when I need to. The only downfall is that the headphones does pickup sound that is extremely close by. For example, I may have the noise cancelling setting on at work, and keying in numbers on a 10-key. Because the key strokes are so close, (less than a foot away) and loud, it seaps through the headphones. However, noise coming from further distances the headphones do block out. Other than that, the headphones have amazing battery life, are comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and I really do like how taking of the headphones pauses the music.
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Posted .Hi 2Serenity7, Awesome choice! Glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Silence is golden (when you're working from home)
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I spend a lot of time on the computer, with kids and spouse working around the house. We're all on slightly different schedules, which results in noise and disruptions (often, when it's least convenient). This headset has been a fantastic investment in sanity. I tried several different versions of noise cancelling headphones. These were extremely comfortable when I first tried them on. After 2 weeks of near daily, extended wear, they are still just as comfortable. The noise cancelling is excellent. Even with a lot of noise in the background, I can pay attention to online meetings (or just good music). Even without the active noise canceling, the headset itself does a reasonable job of keeping out low-levels of background noise. I charge them about every other night and have not had any concerns with battery life.
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Posted .Hi Erik111,
Great! We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Love WH1000XM4, still holds up
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Given the build issues of the newer models (failing hinges?) , this one exceeds expectations. Sounds great, with excellent noise cancellation battery life and a useful app with EQ. Comfortable with a great case! Excellent buy on sale!
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Posted .Hello ARivera,
Thanks for the detailed and insightful review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're so glad to hear that they are exceeding your expectations.
It's fantastic that you're enjoying the core features that make these headphones so popular: the excellent sound quality, top-tier noise cancellation, and a long-lasting battery. We also appreciate your comments on the comfort and how useful is the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Your feedback on the build quality is also very important to us. We understand that durability is a key factor for our customers, and we're pleased to hear that the WH-1000XM4's design and build are holding up well for you. The included case is an essential part of protecting your investment, and we're glad you find it effective.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Mx4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yeah..... wow......really am I hearing this.. Sony is known for sound and high quality. These are an audiophiles....go to. Light weight. Can connect to more than one device. I have a Sony XBR z9f 65 TV. It connects with ease. Note 10 plus connects with ease. Easy n seemless transition. Here's how noise cancelation works....my shoulder has to be tapped on to get my attention when I'm walking or doing errands outside. For starters dont crank up the sound....train ur ears to listen at 25% volume and go up to 40%. A good head set does need to be blasted on high volume. From 25% to 40% your ears will listen to more sound than you never heard. Its like putting on glasses for the first time. Spend money on these headsets. 30 hr battery plus u can use a cord, can connect to multiple devices.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Bang for the buck
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s the best audio experience that I’ve had since my first AirPods Pro , really comfortable and the battery lasts longer
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Posted .Hi Fernando,
Thanks for sharing your review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
We're delighted to hear you're having the best audio experience with them and you're enjoying the comfort and long battery life. It's great to know the headphones are a perfect fit for your needs!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
solid product
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.headphones are comfortable, the battery life is amazing and the noise cancelling is solid for being two generations behind.
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Posted .Hello DavidL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the comfort, impressive battery life, and reliable noise cancelling of the WH1000XM4 headphones. It’s wonderful to know that these qualities continue to deliver value and enjoyment for you. Thank you for sharing your experience—it encourages us to keep focusing on lasting performance and user comfort.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones. The sound quality is unbelievable and the bass is just as good as everyone else says. They’re extremely comfortable for long wear and don’t make your head or ears sweat like past headphones did for me. Would totally recommend even with the XM5s out.
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Posted .Hi Wesley, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you love the amazing sound quality and the impressive bass of your WH-1000XM4. It's great to know that you find them extremely comfortable for long wear without causing any discomfort or sweating. We appreciate your recommendation, even with the XM5s available. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones deliver incredible sound quality and industry leading noise cancellation. They're super comfortable, smart and perfect for music, calls, and travel. Premium performance that truly stands out.
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Posted .Hi Jacob!
It is truly wonderful to know that your WH-1000XM4s are standing out as a premium part of your daily routine. We're glad they’re providing that perfect mix of quiet and comfort for your music and travels.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Satisfied with the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very satisfied with these. I had the Bose 45s and they were great but lacked the bass. The beats are good too but they gave me ear fatigue. These are a good mix of both. For being wireless headphones, the sound is clear, full, well balanced and the bass is present, pretty clear and punchy. Having the ability to EQ on the app is cool too. I recently flew to Italy and the noise canceling works great and they were comfortable enough to wear the whole 12 hour flight. As a musician, they also work great as in-ears both in live and in studio settings.
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Posted .Hi JoseV, we're glad you like 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