Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/L
- SKU:
- 10994732
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
Solid headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tiktok also brought me to these. Its insane how these are genuinely noise canceling. Big fan of the battery life. They will last through all plane and car trips.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gerard,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and battery performance 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
great ANC headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.first ANC headphone purchase and ive really enjoyed using them. the associated Sony Headphones App really helps with customizing the settings and ive enjoyed using the headphones. they are very lightweight and using them for long periods of times has been easy. definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Better than the Xm5
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this over the Xm5 because it folds up. Easier to store. Good sound quality. Noise canceling top notch. Comfortable to wear long periods.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaysonG, Thank you for purchasing the Sony WH1000XM4! We're very pleased to hear you like the fold up design, great sound quality, top notch noise cancellation, and comfortable fit 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:Comfort
Happy with purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Whenever you spend this much on headphones you always prepare yourself for disappointment. That was not the case with these. Great sound and extremely comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Millertime,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality and comfort 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
Excellent but pricey
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly these have been my daily drivers for work and just general use. Great battery life, excellent sound quality, and on long flights with kids it did it's job swimmingly. I will say the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is that Sony or BBY keep fluctuating the price and I'd purchased them full price making it weird to recommend. Def a must buy if on a solid sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Victor,
We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. We also appreciate your review about the price. 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
Sony headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound dampening quality. I use it for more than just listening to music. The battery lasts days at a time, literally. 10/10 would recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TaylorA, amazing! We're glad you like the sound quality and battery of our product! 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony WH-1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is fantastic. Have not tried to use the microphone yet. Does not feel like I'm wearing them even though several hours have passed. Would definitely recommend. Especially if they are on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BobbyBojangles,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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
10/10 gang
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10, gives me my peace. After a long day of work, it silences all the extra noise so I can focus on my 5-9 after my 9-5.
I would recommend this to a friendLove them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have had these for 31 days and listened to/wore them for just over 220hrs. Worth the money if you listen alot or want it to be quiet. Occasionally the touch surface swipe is misread but I wonder if the headphones just aren't always on straight
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Arden,
We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch sensor is greatly appreciated. Make sure that you are operating this function properly. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
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
Disappointed Due to Ear Pain
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited to try the Sony WH-1000XM4 after hearing so many great things about its sound quality and noise cancellation. While the audio performance is definitely impressive, I’ve been experiencing consistent ear pain whenever I use the headphones. After wearing them for even a short period, my ears start to feel uncomfortable, and the pressure becomes hard to ignore. I tried adjusting the fit several times, but the discomfort remains, making it difficult to enjoy the music or wear the headphones for longer sessions. Unfortunately, despite their excellent technical features, the lack of comfort has been a major drawback for me. Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM4 may work well for many users, but if you’re sensitive to ear pressure or tight-fitting ear cups, you might face similar discomfort. I’m disappointed because I really wanted to like these headphones, but the ear pain makes it hard to recommend them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and honest feedback, SrinivasB.
We are delighted to hear that you found the WH-1000XM4's audio performance and technical features, like the noise cancellation, to be impressive. However, we are truly sorry and concerned to learn that you are experiencing consistent ear pain and discomfort after even short periods of use. We understand that excellent features mean little if the product is painful to wear, and we sincerely apologize that the fit has been a major drawback for you despite your efforts to adjust the earcups.
Comfort is a top priority, especially for premium noise-canceling headphones designed for long listening sessions. While the headband clamping force is engineered for secure sealing, we regret that it is causing you pressure-related pain.
If you would like to explore any final comfort adjustments, our support team can offer personalized tips. Otherwise, we appreciate you bringing this specific feedback about fit sensitivity to our attention as it is invaluable for future product development.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really enjoy using these headphones. The battery lasts foreverrr They are sound proof and have very good sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AqdasB,
Great! We are truly happy to hear that you are enjoying the awesome sound quality, nice noise canceling capability and long battery life of your WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony and we appreciate your feedback! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best noise cancelling headphones ever!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I ever owned. I used this headphones to travel a lot. They are very comfy and nicely built. I truly got to test their noise cancelling during last Pride. Pride is super loud and I got to use the headphones to walk inside the parade taking photos.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Xasan32, That's great! We're glad to hear that you appreciate the features, design, and function of the WH-1000XM4 Wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is excellent and so comfortable I can wear them for hours at a time. Easy to connect to any device. After going back and forth on which brand and model was the best option for me I'm very happy with the XM4's
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello EdwardM,
That's awesome! We're glad you made the right decision is getting our WH1000XM4. It's nice to hear that you are impressed with the sound quality and comfortability of our XM4. You will surely enjoy listening to your favorite music. 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! - Marco
Very portable
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancelling. Top notch sound when EQ'd. Long battery. Folding is very handy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisL, Thank you for the positive review! Good to hear you like the excellent noise canceling, top notch sound quality, long battery life, and foldable design of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing best quality headphones I've ever bought. Great sounds amazing base I have Q352 and these blow them out of the water
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JacobP,
Great! Thank you for sharing your review and we are thrilled to hear that you enjoying the amazing sound quality of our WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
Headsets
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High quality sound and cancellation of external noise. Easy to handle overall
I would recommend this to a friend5 stars; blew away my already high expectations!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The durability is what you'd expect (even surpassing) the old saying "you get what you pay for", they're extremely comfortable to wear even for long time periods, and the included case is a continuation of that, especially for keeping cables with the headphones. The sound is absolutely top notch, entering into audiophile levels with bass that should please 99.99999% of ppl (and to use with a few choice non-Sony EQ apps in Android or iOS stores, these *definitely* compete with audiophile levels. The Sony Headphones app is *very* easy to use with a user friendly UI that anyone can navigate/make changes; it's all really self explanatory. Top notch for *any* use...music, podcasts, movies, tv and *excellent* for gaming (too bad the built-in mics can't be utilized, but otherwise makes for *real* immersive gaming I've never before experienced. To use wired with PS4 or Xbox One, the tv or soundbar connected via optical cable actually have more latency than the headphones! Good advantage in FPS games!). The noise cancelling is even better than I read about while researching BTNC headphones to replace my Sony WH-H910N headphones that began having audio probs within 6 months. Being mostly homebound disabled and needing to sleep in the recliner, others can go about their business in early morning without disturbing me in the least as a podcast plays, and even can't hear the woodshop noise of table saw/heavy machinary about 10 ft. behind my recliner throughout the day. The noise cancellation optimizer has proven to be an excellent feature. I was skeptical about some features by some reviews, like sensitivity of auto pause when taking headphones off...but you adjust them as needed without worry; you have to fully take them off as default sensitivity is set. I haven't used much for phone calls, but at least with my LG Stylo 4 sound quality on my end is best I've ever heard from *any* headphones or bluetooth device (the old style pre-smartphone days that came with all phones). I initially bought the Bose QC35 ii Gaming Headset (default QC35 ii's but with a mic included for gaming), and I'm 110% glad I exchanged for these, even if The only real suggestion I would make to Sony (a suggestion, *not* a con) is to put ventillation holes on the inside of the ear cups. Like any over ear headphones they can get a little warm after several hours of use, and having used the Bose QC35 ii headphones for 2 weeks prior to exchanging for these, that did make a noticable difference. Worth every penny...especially if you get them on sale because then the optional 2 year warranty nearly pays for itself.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AblazedPhoenix, Wow! That's cool! You've made an excellent choice! Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH-1000XM4. We're extremely pleased to hear our WH-1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones meets your needs, and it exceeded your expectations! Good to know that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned and you're enjoying the features, outstanding sound quality and noise cancellation. 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 Cancellation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. These headphones have a built-in analog amplifier integrated into the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 realizes an unmatched signal-to-noise ratio for low distortion and exceptional sound quality for portable devices. Good to know you're utilizing the built-in equalizer and different customizations on the Sony headphones connect app. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review and for trusting Sony! -Jess
Exceptional!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far, excellent! I has the earlier model, which I plan to return due to Bluetooth issues. I must say the current model is lighter and has no such Bluetooth related issues. I favor deep bass headphones, and SONY is perfect for such. Plus, I love the color midnight blue.
I would recommend this to a friendBest WFH headset
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best WFH headset I’ve used. Only con is that the microphones pick up to much outside noise and can be heard within teams calls. The noise cancellation is amazing on planes and while listening to music. Battery life is excellent as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan5081, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience using your Sony WH-1000XM4. We're thrilled to hear you're satisfied with the excellent noise canceling and great battery life of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. 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! -Jess
Excellent upgrade! Best noise cancelling headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are well worth the price. They are by far the best sounding noise-cancelling headphones out there. I've tried offerings from Bose, Sennheiser and a few others. The sound on the Sony are by far the most realistic, with a well balance between bass, treble and mids.
I would recommend this to a friend