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, Sound quality
Best Noise Cancelling. Love these Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great over ear headphones! Easy to pair with my devices. The Sony App is easy to navigate and set up. I don't like that Sony advertised 360 sound. You need certain music services if you want to utilize that. So I took a star off for that. Sound is amazing! My wife thinks they are loud at 50 percent. I love how they sound though! You can play with the different equalizer settings in the app to your liking. The battery life on these are great! Love the Noise Cancelling feature. I can sit in bed watching stuff on my phone while my wife watches TV and I cannot hear what she is watching. The USB C cable is very short, which I wish Sony would make it longer. But thankfully I have other cables that are long enough. Tried these and the Apple on ear headphones. They both sound great but having an Android phone I couldn't utilize all the features the apple one has. Plus they are twice as expensive. I was able to get these at a great price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigMondo, thank you for your detailed review. We're glad that you like the ease of pairing, setup, and navigating the Sony Connect app, noise canceling feature, and 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and battery life. Controls sensitivity a concern but not enough to change rating.
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Posted .Hi MariaC,
We're truly heartened to learn that you're enjoying your Sony headphones—thank you so much for sharing your generous 5-star rating! It's fantastic to know the sound quality and battery life are delivering such a rewarding experience for you. We appreciate your honest note about the controls’ sensitivity, and value your feedback as it helps us continue to refine every detail.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a brilliant day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Works great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Design is beautiful, sound quality is superior, and fits comfortably on my head. What’s there not to like. Sony lives up to its esteemed reputation once again.
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Posted .Hi GH98335, Awesome! We are so 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Well rounded premium headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and battery life are phenomenal. They are surprisingly comfortable for extended use, included case and accessories are superb.
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Posted .Hi Bryan,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, battery life, comfort, and supplied accessories 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Better than Bose but beeping makes Sony unusable
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I tried the Bose 700 and these Sony xm4 headphones. All the other reviews I think are unhelpful because they compare them setting against setting without naming the differences. The Sony 360 sound is incredible - better than Bose - but only accessible if you pay for one of the monthly services like Tidal. Otherwise, the sound quality is pretty similar. However, the pre-set equalizers (with the option to customize 2) in the Sony I liked more than Bose that has a traditional bass, mid, treble setting. If you are using this for phone calls, Bose supposedly has better call quality but I could not tell the difference. What I can say is that Sony is better at muffling background noise with the noise cancelling off. And it is easier to get to noise cancelling off - both with the button and with a quick cupping of the right ear on the Sony. Bose picks up a lot of background noise when you are on a call and you are not talking - like a can opening, running water, and opening a bag of chips 50 feet away. Even turning off the noise cancellation (which I've now learned helps both Sony and Bose pick up less ambient sound through the mics), the Bose picks all this up while the Sony muffles these sounds. TV sounds can be picked up by both. Also, both Sony and Bose allow multiple connections. However, I found that the Bose switches better between my Windows 10 PC and my Google Pixel phone. I could not get the Sony to switch as seamlessly and automatically between these two as I shifted from music to phone calls. The Bose was instantaneous. The Sony is more compact because the ear pieces fold in. It feels more flimsy than the Bose but I think this is just a sensation because the ear pieces fold and rotate. The carrying case is slimmer for the Sony. Personally, I think the Bose feels more comfortable and is softer on my ears. But I imagine for other people the Sony would be better. This is likely just personal preference. Ultimately, I returned the Sony xm4 headphones because the touch panel has a beeping sound for every touch that you cannot turn off. There are a lot of other notifications sounds that you can turn off (especially if you disable an adaptive setting feature that is aware of where and what you are doing) but not the beeps that are associated with swipe up/down/left/right. If you don't change things often or if you are going to use your phone to make adjustments, then the beep may not annoy you. For me, the beeping was a deal-breaker - even though as you can see in my review, I actually liked the Sony better in terms of sound and phone calls.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NoDisplay, Thank you so much for your review! While we're glad that you like its sound quality, we regret to hear that you had to return the unit. We have taken note of your feedback as it will help us improve our products. We hope you would consider Sony again for future purchases! Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The BEST headphones on the market!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using the XM4s for over a week now and I must say I’m very impressed. I did a lot of research and watched reviews online before buying and I think the overall consensus is the same. The XM3s where and still are great headphones, but the XM4s fix all of the minor setbacks of the previous model and then some. Hands down I think the active noise canceling is among the very best and I can wear them comfortably for hours. I tried the new Bose 700s and although they are good, these are superior. The build quality is excellent, the audio quality is stellar, and the advanced features of these headphones bring the overall package to a whole new level. There really isn’t anything quite like it on the market as of yet, and it just shows that Sony has been paying close attention to their consumers. I highly recommend them!
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Posted .Hi JediJerms,
We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4. We also appreciate the recommendation. 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 and enjoy your headphones!
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
HAPPY EARS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my 17 year old computer genius and he LOVES THEM! His ears are happy! Comfortable and good quality, he says. The best he's had, he says.
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Posted .Hello poot,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're beyond pleased to hear that your son is enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones! It's wonderful to know that he finds them comfortable and of great quality. We're thrilled that they have exceeded his expectations and that his ears are happy! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these. I bought as a gift for someone who is not so tech savvy and she is able to use them without an issue. I have the earlier version (WH1000XM3) myself and the noise canceling on the Sony headphones is unmatched. Great Sound Quality. Extremely comfortable as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tgill783, Thanks for the 5-star rating! The XM4s are indeed a perfect gift for your love ones. We're also glad that you are impressed with the noise canceling performance of your XM3s. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Nice set of noise canceling headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is nuts, noise canceling works well and the sound is very good as well. Ive had my headsets these are some of my favorite. Light and comfortable as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Scruffybuns, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 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. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Unbeatable headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones then any other company, i have now had this for almost a year and they so far are still the best in the world. I have been using them for the gym and it works just fine, all you need to do is take them off for at least 5 minutes so that it wouldnt mess up the sensors inside or too much sweating. I have used them for 2 flights and i love the noise cancelations. It allows me to listen to my music peacfully and the sound is on point, the bass is super accurate and i can hear every sound and beat. Also great for gaming, makes me feel like if im in the fields which is cool, just need to buy an aux mic to be able to chat. Overall best headphones that are unbeatable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TooSugoiToDie, we're glad you are enjoying 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, really love it.The Sony M4 headset delivers impressive sound quality with rich bass and clear highs, enhancing your music listening experience. Its comfortable design allows for long listening sessions without discomfort, and the built-in microphone ensures clear voice calls. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of higher-end models, it offers great value for its price range.
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Posted .Hi VikramS, we're glad you love your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound quality, sometimes laggy though
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality on these are great, and so is the battey life. Only issue I have is that with short form content sometimes audio lags behind when videos start, after a couple of seconds it catches up though.
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Posted .Hi BradenE,
We're pleased to learn that your Sony headphones have impressed you with their great sound quality and long battery life—thank you for your 4-star rating! The WH1000XM4’s combination of high-fidelity audio and all-day power is certainly a standout. Sorry for any inconvenience with the brief audio lag when watching short form videos—this can sometimes be related to device connectivity or Bluetooth codec settings. If possible, try updating your headphone firmware and reconnecting them to your device, you can check the information and instructions in the following link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002929020.html?search=software.
Thank you for choosing Sony—hope you have a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very good headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound so good and are very comfortable. Light and portable but this also makes them feel a little fragile sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JesusM!
We are really happy to hear how much you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It's great to know that you're so pleased with the sound and comfort.
We worked hard on making them lightweight and comfortable for all-day use, with great sound and industry-leading noise cancellation, so it's awesome to know that's making a difference for you. We'll definitely take your feedback about them feeling a little fragile into consideration.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Juat wow!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive never liked over the ear headphones because most arent comfortable. These fit so well, i was shocked at how comfortable they could be. The noise cancelling made my jaw drop. Id never been able to get headphones to fit well enough to experience it until i tried these.
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Posted .Hi jjdavis1981, Fantastic! We are thrilled to know that you are enjoying the outstanding performance of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Well performing product.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item works very well! Very comfortable, sounds great and blocks out surroundings sounds very well.
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Posted .Hi DENICEH,
We're delighted to hear that your Sony headphones are delivering such a wonderful experience—comfort, outstanding sound, and impressive noise blocking all in one. Thank you for the stellar 5-star rating! The advanced noise cancellation and ergonomic design of your Sony headphones are truly crafted for enjoying music in comfort while keeping distractions at bay.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a joyful day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, which I got when they were on sale... they are comfortable, good sound and can connect to phone and computer seemlessly. They did sometimes disconnect during a zoom session on my iPad though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sig1, Awesome! We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the overall performance of your new WH-1000XM4 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 the 5-star rating! Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Really like them
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing. They work well for long flights or just relaxing. They are very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TonyMcB,
We're really happy to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound quality and comfort of your Sony headphones. Thank you so much for giving them a 5-star review! Their design makes them perfect for long flights and relaxing moments, and the advanced noise cancellation is a true highlight.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent wireless headphone and microphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the XM3 in late July, and I was very satisfied with the sound quality, deep bass, and long battery life. But, the microphone was just ok, at least according to my friends. A week later, the XM4's were announced and I decided to return my XM3 within the return period, and purchased the XM4's instead. Same high quality sound and long battery life, but music/videos stop playing when the headphones are removed (a nice touch) and there's a significant improvement in the microphone voice quality. Yes, I had to pay a premium over the XM3, but it was definitely worth it since I'll be making a lot more video calls in the foreseeable future.
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Posted .Hi SweetSweet,
We are happy that you're satisfied with your 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.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
AMAZING SONY
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best of the best. Its sound is incredible. Its build quality is definitely perfect. It is 100% comfortable. Its 30-hour battery is powerful. I have no complaints. I love them and miss them when I'm not wearing them. Amazing SONY.
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Posted .Hi GerSabriam! 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best pair of headphones I've ever owned.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of headphones I've ever owned. Amazing sound. No ear fatigue. Only negative is they do get a little warm after about 30 min. Great battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaleB, That's great! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent battery life of your new Sony WH-1000XM4. To ensure a more comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure.
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