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
True sound headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent and quality sound. Comfortable to wear and Excellent designs
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Posted .Hi Randy, Great! We're glad you are enjoying the superb audio quality of your WH-1000XM4. Good to know you appreciate the fit, design, and comfort that are noteworthy. 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
Worth the investment
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best headphones I've ever used. I use these for long study sessions and travel/gym. They are very comfortable and the noises canceling works amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
MX4 review
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product overall, noise canceling is on point, and perfect for use at the gym, studying, quiet time, jamming music, and even having on while trying to listen to outside noise using ambient mode. The color was even better in person, and the packaging was great. Can't wait to see the XM6
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Posted .Hello OscarM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's a true pleasure to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're happy to know that the noise canceling is on point for you, making them perfect for the gym, studying, or just enjoying some quiet time. It's also great to hear that you're making use of the ambient mode and that you like the color and packaging. Thanks for sharing your experience—and we’re just as excited as you are for what’s next with the WH1000XM6.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
One of the best over-ear wireless BT headsets
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I previously owned Bose QC 35 IIs, but I'm happy to be back in the Sony Eco-system. The ear cups are very comfortable and can be worn for hours at a time with minimal discomfort. A lot of convenient features such as the touch gestures, USB-C charging, and "hand over right earcup to talk to people" make this headset one of my favorite. The sound quality is on-par with the Bose, and I think the headband is more comfortable.
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Posted .Hi Evilmanta, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Great sound and NC function
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I like to use these to drown out ambient noise while watching a movie. With the 360 sound imbedded into these phones it really immerses you into what you’re watching on screen. I actually prefer this to my sound bar. Also, the bass great but is not too punchy. The noise cancelling feature is my main selling point on these: drowns out a city bus and even on the subway. It may be a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for.
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Posted .Hi Steve, Wow! We are glad that you are enjoying the excellent noise canceling, 360 audio, deep bass, and overall features of your newest Sony noise canceling 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best headphones around
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is excellent for the price, the build quality is solid, and the the comfort is amazing. An additional bonus is that it includes a hard shell case, perfect for traveling. Overall, I recommend this headphones for anyone who loves listening to music.
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Posted .Hello MirbelG,
That's perfect! Thank you for your time writing this awesome review. We are very happy that you are pleased with the excellent sound quality, solid built/design, amazing comfortability and even the hard case for traveling. 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. 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Pricey but worth it if you care about music.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I haven’t test a different set of headphones but they sound really good, noise canceling its unreal when you have music on the only thing I notice is that they get kinda warm in your ear when they are self power, but I use them to edit videos with the cable in comes with and they don’t create any heat so they are more confortable to use. The only thing I didn’t like was the feature that silence music when you talk I think is way to sensitive but you can turn it off so after that there is no issues. Two things that I really like is the feature that you put your hand over the right headphone to listen the outside, and the other one is that you can change between 2 different Bluetooth devices and change between them very easy.
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Posted .Hi Fonz, Wow! Thank you for sharing your detailed review of your WH1000XM4! We're glad you're enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling feature of the unit. 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. Good to know that you appreciate some of the newest features of the headphones such as the Quick Attention Mode and Multi-Device pairing. We value your input and appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our future products. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent Headphones, Poor microphone
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I want to love these headphones, but the microphone quality isnt clear. Noise cancelling is top notch. Super comfortable. Audio is excellent. App works with ease. Auto Bluetooth switching between laptop and phone is amazing. The one negative I cant get over is the microphone quality. I have to use these for work conference calls, and the people on the other side had trouble understanding me. I'll had to return these for a pair with better mic quality. If you plan on using these as just headphones and the occasional phone call, I would definitely buy these. If you need clarity of voice for conference calls and audio blocking, maybe try something else like the Bose or Surface Headphone.
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Posted .Hi rh612, thank you so much for the 4 Star review. We are pleased you are satisfied with the incredible noise canceling function, amazing sound quality, multipoint connection function, and comfortable fit of these headphones. We are really sorry if the microphone quality did not live up to your expectations and that it needs to be returned. This is usually not the case and the experience we wanted you to have on our premium headphones.
The issues you encounter can be fixed by performing a firmware update as it Improves Bluetooth connection stability and Improves the hands-free calling quality. You may refer to the following link for more details:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00261613
We appreciate you, and we are hoping you will consider Sony again in your future purchase!
Sincerely,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth every penny.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones.Super lightweight, comfortable and have amazing sound quality. I could wear these for hours without discomfort, which is something I've usually encountered with other headphones. Definitely worth the price.
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Posted .Hi John, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear you like the super lightweight and comfortable design and amazing sound quality of your new WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first noise canceling headphones. Sound is amazing, Lightweight, comfy and clever.
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Posted .Hi Ziggy47,
You made the right choice! 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, Sound quality
Best wireless headphones.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I have ever owned. I bought them two years ago and the battery life and sound quality is still like it was when they were brand new. The touch controls are super helpful as well.
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Posted .Hi CameronJ, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the excellent sound quality, great battery life and overall features of our WH-1000XM4. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review! We hope you still continue to enjoy using these headphones, not only as noise canceling music listening devices, but as communication tools. Regards, Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Buy these, you won't regret it.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. Purchased a few goodies over the holiday sale period, and these are by far our favorite. Outperform our BOSE headphones, AirPod Pros, and Jabra Elite 85Ts (yes, I know these are not earbuds). The crazy good battery life, excellent spatial/3D/360 sound through Amazon Music, makes these an even better deal. Easily 20+ hours on a single charge. Buy them, you won't regret it.
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Posted .Hi 1904J,
You made the right choice with the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome headphones for true music lovers!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. Purchased a few goodies over the holiday sale period, and these are by far our favorite. Outperform our BOSE headphones, AirPod Pros, and Jabra Elite 85Ts (yes, I know these are not earbuds). The crazy good battery life, excellent spatial/3D/360 sound through Amazon Music, makes these an even better deal. Easily 20+ hours on a single charge. Buy them, you won't regret it.
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Posted .Hi 1904J,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the battery life and sound quality 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, Weight
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is lite weight and it feels good on your head for hours. The quality of sound is great and the app is easy to use.
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Posted .Hi Rock7,
Good to know 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, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality, not as much low end bass as I would expect. But the noise cancelling, and new features of talk to chat, auto pause when you take them off your head and new options in the app really are an upgrade. Battery lasts me about three full work days so I’d say about 30 hour runtime is an accurate number. Overall fit and finish are incredible and far more robust in design and pretty durable than some of the competitors.
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Posted .Hi Coloradopainter,
We are glad you're 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Super solid headphones for cheap
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my go to gift dor just about any family member. The noise canceling is phenominal and sound quality you cant beat.
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Posted .Hi Adl2,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that the WH-1000XM4 has become your signature gift for the family! There is no higher praise than a customer who trusts our technology enough to share it with their loved ones time and time again.
Our Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation is specifically engineered to create a personal space for the listener, whether they are traveling or just relaxing at home. When paired with our DSEE Extreme™ technology—which upscales compressed digital music files in real time—it ensures that every family member experiences that "unbeatable" sound quality you mentioned. We are honored to be a part of your family’s favorite traditions.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, noise cancellation is solid but audio is phenomenal great for the gym or school.
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Posted .Hi DanielD,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear how well the WH-1000XM4 is fitting into your daily routine, from the focus of the classroom to the energy of the gym!
While these headphones are renowned for their industry-leading noise cancellation, we are especially happy that the phenomenal audio quality is what stands out to you. Whether you are catching every detail of a lecture or using a heavy bass track to power through your final set, the XM4 is engineered to deliver a rich, immersive soundscape that keeps you motivated. Its versatility is its greatest strength, and we love knowing it’s your go-to companion for both productivity and performance.
Thank you for making Sony a part of your daily journey!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
WOW! First set of nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Never owned any headphones/headset that cost more than $100 until now. I've known for years from co-workers/friends and experience that Sony and Bose are the main names in the audio game. This headset consistently ranks higher than the Bose and they do not disappoint. I Love these headphones. Comfy. ANC works amazing. Use them on my iPad or iPhone without issue. The app is nice as well. Worth the holiday purchase 100%
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Posted .Hi Ebmike, we're glad you like the ANC function and comfort of our newest 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
Best Wireless Headphones for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wireless Headphones can get a bad wrap from audiophiles, but the Sony WH-1000XM4's simply have the best all-around value of any wireless headphone on the market. They are comfortable, convenient, reliable, sound great, and have a great warranty. On top of that, they have a great app which allows you to customize your sound and enable/disable various settings like Speak-to-Chat.
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Posted .Hi Kyleh21, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
I love this headphone.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphone. One of the best ANC headphone I ever own. Way better than the multiple Beats I owned. Really really comfortable to wear for hours.
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Posted .Awesome, RiverRunning! We're glad you like the noise canceling performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig