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:Bass, Sound quality
Went from the 2 to the 4
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took the jump from the 2 (had them for years finally starting to wear out) to the 4. They are of a better sound quality, deeper bass for sure. The 2's were plenty fine and clear, these are maybe a smidge clearer? Outside of the bass and a little bit in the highs not a huge sound upgrade so if your 2's or 3's are still cranking I'm not sure its worth it to jump up. That being said, the features, noise cancelling, some of the talking features, etc they are much better than on the 2s. Overall I have found these to be the best NC Wireless headphones on the market.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayBee, we're glad that you appreciate all its upgrades. 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:Bass, Sound quality
The best wireless noise canceling headphones today
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for a noise canceling headphone. I use it both wired and wireless and the sound is great. The bass is a little boosted, but it is pretty clean. I have heard negatives about the controls, but I had a pair of XM2s and I feel this are just a tad better. I got these at the $248 sales price and that made the value excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pkorn, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headset. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Pretty nice and cute headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are good for noise canceling. They have 4 different options to choose from if you don't want to use noise canceling. Sometimes they randomly disconnect when I am using it but happens very rarely. The battery life is pretty long and it charges pretty quickly (about an hour for a full battery). It used to turn off by itself when left on and unused but now it doesn't do that so just remember to always turn them off when it's not being used.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevoraJ, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and battery life. We're sorry if they randomly disconnect. Please ensure to have the software updated for optimum performance. We also recommend to reset the headset. This operation does not delete pairing information. If the headset does not operate properly even if you reset the headset, initialize the headset.
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very happy with purchase.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been very happy with the purchase of these headphones. I did a bunch of research before buying anything. Everytime iput my search criteria in these were the first ones to be displayed. I use them everyday listening to music while I work. I work in a cubicle area and it gets loud at times. They are great was a little more then I wanted to spend but I am very happy I spent the extra money. The best over the ear headphones I have ever used . Linking them to my cell phone was easy, the included case and accessories are a great bonus.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RAAB0136,
Awesome! We're thrilled 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can wear these for hours. The noise canceling on the is amazing. By far the best headphones ive ever purchased.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, DarrylM,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It is amazing to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony headphones! With the amazing sound quality, durable battery life, and top technology Noise Cancelling feature, we are sure you'll love them even more as the time goes by!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The adaptive noise cancelling is a great feature on top of perfect headphones. Comfortable, great sounding, and excellent battery
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi onaroadtrip1996, Excellent! We are happy to hear that you like the comfort, sound quality, features, and battery life. 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 noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for noise cancellation. I paired this with AirPods Pro underneath in noise cancellation mode and could barely hear the loud jet on a plane. I was able to comfortably watch shows with no distraction from the noisy cabin. The headset itself is good for listening a few hours at a time. It’s closed back so your ears can get warm at times and depending on the size of ears can cause minor discomfort after hours of listening. The battery life on these is outstanding
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TCruzKing,
Fantastic! We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the incredible noise canceling function, long-lasting battery life, and overall performance- especially when using on a plane of our WH-1000XM4.
For optimum fit and comfort, we always recommend following the steps on this link to properly wear the headphones:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
And for reasons why ears may hurt when putting on or wearing headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
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. 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 so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The one only best Headphones ever created by Sony. Amazing sound quality and comfort. Comes with a travel case. Easy to use and amazing batter life. Comes with customizable equalizer and HiRes LDAC output
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RohithGoud, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Headphones for Blue Aficionados
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like that they are blue. Sound good too! The battery life is also incredible. But most importantly, they are blue.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, ijustwant400dollars,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are immensely pleased to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones! With up to 30-hour battery life, you are not going to worry about charging them so often, and the most important thing, they come in a variety of colors, and blue is one of those!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an excellent day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
I spent years wanting this, DONT be like me
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I spent a few years wanting these headphones. I couldnt convince myself to spend the money but Im glad I finally did. I really enjoy a good headset to enjoy my music. I travel and this is such a well rounded product . The only concern I have is that they work SO well that youll find yourself yelling to people on the phone bc you cant hear your own voice. The noise cancellation is easily the best Ive seen and the battery seems to last forever. Great product, highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jordan! 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have many ear and headphones. I found these to be very comfortable and light. Easy to wear and sound great. They have a graphic equalizer in the apple phone app which is great. Noise canceling is very good. The controls are much better than my older Sony headphones. I like that I can put my hand on the right side and can hear my wife talking. Also I can listen to something on my laptop and if my phone rings it will switch to it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alan, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you like light and comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, built-in equalizer using the Sony Headphones Connect app, industry-leading noise cancellation, intuitive controls, and cool new features of your 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Solid headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I pre-ordered this headphone based on all the hypes about XM3 and how Sony has improved over its last generation product on the current version. Overall, I am very impressed by the quality and the battery life. The sound is clear and the spatial effects are easy on the ears. The only minor complaint is that it still hurts my head a little bit after, say 2 hours of continuous usage. I need to take it down to breathe for a few minutes before putting it back on. I will see if cooler temperature helps in this regard. To summarize, I highly recommend this unit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oceanblue, We're glad that you like the improvements we made with these 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.
Your feedback about the fit and comfort is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- 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.Really helps drown out noise around me when I have these on. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Linda, it's great to hear that the WH-1000XM4 are helping you drown out surrounding noise! Many users report that the active noise cancellation (ANC) works exceptionally well, particularly with lower frequency sounds, creating a more peaceful listening experience.
Additionally, comfort is frequently noted as a strong point for these headphones, allowing for extended wear without discomfort. If you have any specific scenarios you'd like to discuss regarding usage, or if you're looking for tips on maximizing your experience with the headphones, feel free to ask!
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for being part of our community!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best choice for over-the-ear Noise-Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, the reason I went with this brand and model is a recommendation from my son, as he has a pair. He was not wrong, they are comfortable to wear, play sounds precisely, and the noise cancelling is absolutely perfect! When I use noise-cancelling its like I've been transported to a quiet zone made just for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi welldone,
You definitely made the right choice! We're thrilled to hear how much you love the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and noise canceling features of your new headphones. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Not for me
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unfortunately I did not love these and ended up returning. The set up was not easy, I did not like that I needed to download apps in order for these to connect. They also had trouble connecting at times. The quality for music wasn’t great. Used with apple products (ipad and iphone), and plugged into a windows computer with the wire provided. Another problem is that they do not connect to Windows bluetooth. Now the pros, they do last a while so battery life is great and the noise cancellation is great too. I did not feel discomfort wearing them for a while. Also liked that it announces battery life and when the headphones are off and on.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MDReview, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the headphones. We are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. It seems like you faced several challenges with the setup and connectivity, particularly with the need to download apps and the difficulty in connecting to Windows Bluetooth. Additionally, the music quality did not meet your expectations when used with Apple products and a Windows computer and the unit had to be returned.
On the positive side, it's great to hear that you found the battery life and noise cancellation to be excellent, and that the headphones were comfortable to wear for extended periods. The feature of announcing battery life and power status also seems to have been a useful addition for you.
For future reference, if you encounter similar issues with other Sony products, you might find helpful information and support on the Sony Community forums. For example, there are discussions about Bluetooth headphone connection problems and troubleshooting steps for the Sony Headphones Connect app. You can visit the Sony Community or send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com for more details and support.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love These Headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very sleek and clean headphones. The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is perfect!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MK211, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancelling headphones no issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best over theear noise cancelling headphones so far in the market. These are more comfortable than their predecessors and also believe that the sound quality is also improved. The structure is more stiff and sturdy then xm3. The ability to connect to to devices at the same time is very useful as I use my phone and computer at the same time. The cup size is 10% larger so they are more comfortable as well and their ability to reduce incoming sound while speaking to someone is also very useful. They have everything that I could have asked for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rohan,
Great! We're glad that you like the improvements we made on these 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve owned. Great sound, comfortable even over long periods of time, and the battery goes above and beyond.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TheRainWithin,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top of the Line!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing, adaptive, and intuitive noise cancellation, deep, audiophile-pleasing sound, maximum comfort, great multipoint connectivity, and easy to use!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them, but they are too big for my head
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really really love the sound of these, the features, the noise cancelling, everything. The only issue is my head might be a little too small because the end up being held up by my ears and that grts uncomfy. Trying to see if I can make them work or if I need to take them back and try to find some that adjust a bit smaller to my head. Ive had to put a sock underneath the headband part so it doesnt hurt my ears, they are super comfortable when they sit right though!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BadDecisions,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are truly happy to hear that you are satisfied with the sound quality, noise canceling capability and other features of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco