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:Comfort, Sound quality
Tune Out the World!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these as I needed something for working at home during the COVID economy and they cancel out the noise from my kids and other distractions very well! They are comfortable enough that I can wear them all day and no issues with my head or ears. Some great features to where I can pause and play video by tapping the right earphone and allow me to hear my wife or kids speak if I leave my hand the right ear phone. The only thing I don't like is that it is somewhat a task to connect via bluetooth. I would think that it should be easier to connect and reconnect with different devices. All around are a great pair of NC headphones!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Smgarcia, we're glad that the headphones fit great for your lifestyle. For easier switching between devices, make sure to turn on the [Connect to 2 devices simultaneously] function on the Sony Headphones Connect app. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002935899.html
Hope this helps,
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
best headphones i’ve tried yet
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.going from airpod pro 2nd gen’s to these is a religious experience. I didn’t even have to touch the EQ for me to notice the quality difference right away. happy with my purchase and i’m sure in a few years i’ll buy the newest pair.
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Posted .Hi SpencerW,
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
We are immensely pleased to hear that you are so happy with your purchase.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them. Safe on the ear and works great at canceling outside noise.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, ElexisM!
We are so thrilled to hear how much you are loving your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you find them safe on the ear and that they work so great at canceling outside noise. We designed these headphones to provide a comfortable and peaceful listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony Wh1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality sound. 2-3 days of battery life. Easy to connect.
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Posted .Hello Saltlife,
Great! We're glad that you appreciate the battery life, sound quality and how easy our WH1000XM4 to connect to your device. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They’re everything I wanted and more
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these so much!! I get overstimulated a lot and I really wanted a pair of headphones that had noise cancelling (I have a pair of AirPods but I feel like they don’t do much) and these are perfect. I wear them everyday, at home and at work and sometimes to sleep (they do stay on!) and they’re super comfortable. 10/10. I would buy another pair for sure.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kait,
We're so glad to hear that our WH-1000XM4 headphones are helping you so much with overstimulation. Hearing that they're a perfect fit for your daily life, from home and work to even for sleep, is what we strive for. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your 10/10 experience. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable with great sound. Would definitely recommend.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, BadMF!
We are so pleased to hear that you find your WH-1000XM4 headphones very comfortable and that you're enjoying the great sound. We designed them to provide a premium listening experience with a lightweight, comfortable fit for extended use, and it's rewarding to know we got it right.
Thank you again for your strong recommendation and for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great Features Okay Sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After hearing all the hype about these headphones I decided to give them a try. There are many things that Sony does right with these. First of all, the active noise cancelling is phenomenal. Fans, vacuum cleaners, and dog barking are blocked by these. The features in the app are plentiful. Adaptive sound control, noise canceling optimizer, 360 reality setup, equalizer and much more. Sony truly allows its costumers to alter it to their liking. There are lots of other reasons these headphones are great but it does lack in sound quality. It's not that the quality is bad but the mids and highs aren't as crisp as I'm used to. I attribute that to the emphasis in bass. If Sony were to focus on a balanced sound it'd blow every competitor out of the water.
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Posted .Hi AudioEnthusiast,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. The app also features an equalizer function where you can tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may refer to this link for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0001548870.html
Hope this improves your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Active Noise Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have way better active noise cancelling than my prior pair of Soundcore Q45 ANC headphones as well as a longer battery life. That being said the sound quality is exactly the same, so if you're hesitant about spending this much on a pair of headphones they're an amazing alternative.
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Posted .Hi Conley, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, and very easy to use. They sit comfortably on my head
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Posted .Hi DustinP,
We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and ease of use of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We also put a lot of focus on comfort, so it's fantastic to know they sit well on your head. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Dependable, comfortable, useful
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have started traveling for work more and needed a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. I'm incredibly please with this purchase! The headphones connect seamlessly with my devices, the noise cancelling is strong but not overpowering, and the battery life is really long. Plus they are stylish!
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Posted .Hi CollinC, awesome! It is nice to know that you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best over ear headphones IMO
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is excellent, headphones are extremely comfortable and the battery life is exceptional.
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Posted .Hi Publicschoolcarpenter, We're glad to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. Thank you for supporting Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Relatively Good
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and battery life are great. Sometimes the sound starts to skip like a scratched CD regardless of the device it's paired with.
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Posted .Hi WilliamH,
We're pleased to learn that you rated your Sony headphones 4 stars! It's fantastic to know the sound quality and battery life impressed you, as these are key strengths of your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. We appreciate you sharing about the occasional audio skipping, and your feedback is invaluable for continuous improvement. We would definitely recommend checking for any firmware update on the Sony Sound Connect app, as sometimes minor bugs can be fixed by updating the software of the unit.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. Good noise cancelation and battery life
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Posted .Hello NICHOLASD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that your WH‑1000XM4 headphones deliver very good performance, with strong noise cancellation and battery life. Your positive note means a lot—enjoy many more great listening sessions ahead.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Value and Most Features
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Greatest head phones I have owned to date. Features I never knew I would need; stops my movie when someone talks to me and restarts with he tap of a button on the earpiece. great sound canceling and crystal clear audio.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable. Great sounds. The ANC works really well. Long battery life.
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Posted .Hi MichaelL,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, sound quality, and battery life 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Best Wireless Over Ear Headphones even NOW!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To me, the best over ear wireless headphones for the past two years…and even better overall than the next generation; the Sony WH-1000XM5. They are comfortable, sound great and the noise canceling is top notch! But, again, this is just MY opinion. But if you REALLY want to get to the nitty gritty, I think that the Sony WH-1000XM3’s were the best out of all of them historically. But for NOW near 2023, it’s the Sony WH-1000XM4’s!!! Even better if you can get them for sale!
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Posted .Hi DnnG,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
THIS is the noise cancelling you want!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't typically review products or give unsolicited recommendations, but I've gotta say, if you need headphones with some SERIOUSLY effective noise cancelling, these are what you want. I loaned mine to my boyfriend last night so he could watch TV while I practiced drums, and he fell asleep on the couch with them for a solid 2 hours while I banged on drums 6 feet from his head.
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Posted .Hi RoguePisigit!
We are thrilled to hear how well our headphones performed. It's a great example of the powerful noise-canceling capabilities of the WH-1000XM4. We're glad they provided such a peaceful listening experience, even during a drum practice. We really appreciate you sharing that story with us!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
All the best,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony-Wireless noise-cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality is good, noise cancelling is supper! Battery life is amazing and it charges very fast. I will and have recommended this to family and friends.
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Posted .Thank you for your wonderful review of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, KyleM!
We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the superb noise-cancelling feature, impressive battery life, and fast charging capabilities. Your recommendation to family and friends means a lot to us. We appreciate your support and are delighted that our product has met your expectations.
Enjoy your listening experience, and thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound and comfort.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and great comfort. The battery life is good.
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Posted .Hi AshwinP, We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the quality and battery life 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Flawlessly amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Out of all the headphones I have tried before, I can confidently say that these are the best, down to the sound, quality, and comfort, I use them for cadual use and also at the gym and they are just amazing. However I believe they are still a little pricey for the average person. Regardless, if you have the spare money to use on these you won't regret it.
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Posted .Hi G3O76, We appreciate your feedback and we are glad to hear that your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones are the best you used, down to the sound, quality, and comfort. 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. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent