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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Comfy for long all day meetings
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this headphone. I like this headphone comes with Bluetooth plus the wired option. Noise cancellation is great, comfy for long all day zoom meetings.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ananth, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and comfort of 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
LOVE THEM!!!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High quality feel… high quality audio. Sooo comfortable! Not to mention the Noise cancellation is amazing! The best I’ve tried (& I have previously owned Beats & Bose)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeakDesign,
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:Comfort
Best headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best sounding high end affordable headphones on the market. The sound is incredible theybare comfortable and they are a huge improvement over the last model i.had worthy upgradw
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Heff, we're glad you like 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
Noise Canceling is Excellent!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Also great sound quality, very intuitive app for managing options, sleek but comfortable design, overall my favorite wireless headphone on the market!
I would recommend this to a friendExcellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.- excellent noise cancelling - good for calls as well as music - Android app works well for configuring headphone settings - battery lasts forever - good Linux support
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Will, Thank you for the awesome review! We're very pleased you like the excellent noise canceling feature, great sound quality for listening to music and for calls, intuitive companion app, long-lasting battery life, and it works seamlessly for Linux. 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
Very Good headphones currently out
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best over the ear headphones you can buy, very good sound quality but the mic is not as good as others.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JorgeC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's truly wonderful to know you're loving your WH-1000XM4 headphones and finding the sound quality to be excellent. Thank you for sharing your honest feedback about the microphone performance; we will definitely relay this information to our Sony team for their review.
Best regards,
-Fred
For a drummer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these specifically for when I'm drumming at home. They are definitely what I needed over the other ootions out there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, Gboss!
It is awesome to hear that the WH-1000XM4 is exactly what you needed for your drumming sessions! With our industry-leading noise canceling, these headphones are perfect for blocking out the heavy hit of the kits while keeping your backing tracks crystal clear. We are thrilled to be a part of your musical setup!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far the best headphones I’ve ever owned. The noise canceling is amazing for studying anywhere and the quality is really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Nini,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're truly heartened to learn about your glowing review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's wonderful to hear how the noise-canceling feature is enhancing your study environment. We're also delighted you're appreciating the exceptional sound quality. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these were great headphones nice sound felt comfortable the bass was good the noise cancelling was great all good to go and the price great as well . unfortunetly mine fell apart and i didnt have a way to replace them so i had to trash them . but if i find another sale for them i may order another pair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Coolbud,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM4! We're elated to hear you enjoyed the sound quality, comfort, and noise-canceling performance. We're sorry to hear about the issue you experienced with your pair. We hope you you'll consider giving them another try in the future—these headphones are designed to deliver an excellent experience, and we appreciate your loyalty to Sony products.
Regards,
Dominick
great quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great headphones and does a good job noise cancelling i use for school and it blocks out the environment noise in the library pretty well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Camie,
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are helping you stay focused in the library! We take great pride in our noise-cancelling technology, and we are glad it is providing the quiet environment you need for your studies.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best headphones, the noise cancellation is so real! the design is so sleek
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Dbl02, It is nice to hear that you found your best headphone! We're delighted to know that you are pleased with the audio quality and design of our WH1000XM4. 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! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best wireless, noise-canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For this price-point, these are worth the cost. Quality, comfort, and features justify buying these over “cheaper” $250+ headphones. Get these when they go on sale if you are able ($50-80 off).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MrFish,
We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the heaphones on sale. What can i say they have great battery life and noise cancelation. You will not regret this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lewis,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we are glad you like the battery performance of the headphones and the noise cancelling feature 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
Best headphones out right now
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I travel a lot and wanted a really nice really reliable set of headphones. I have a friend that works at a factory. He got several headphones from coworkers to sample. None of them sucked. Tried many many brand. Most had software glitches within the few minutes I tested them. Some were comfortable and some were not. Noise cancellation wasn’t very good on most. These are the total package. I’m a couple hundred hours into listening and they sound great. Not once had a software issue, and the noise cancellation is second to none. Can’t think of one negative to these babies.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brian, Great! We are so glad to hear that you found the best headphones for your travels! We are also glad that you find the overall performance of the headphones to be perfect for you! 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
The best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable to wear all day. With great battery life. Last me two work days while being connected to two devices as it auto switches between the two sources based on which one is sending audio.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zer0!
Wow! It is really nice to hear our newest industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM4 perfectly matches your needs and expectations! 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 & 5-stars review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Good and Bad
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am on the fence about these. If these are that great then I just don't see it. Sound quality is good but nothing like some people claim. My Audio Technicas produce an equal if not better quality sound. Headband is not very comfortable after a couple hours of wearing them. I find the band starts to dig into the top of my head and gives me a headache. The band needs more padding. Wireless function is a royal pain. You have to download a proprietary Sony app for any of your devices to use these. Pairing them is not easy like it is for many Bluetooth accessories like mice, keyboards and such. Battery life is acceptable. Noise canceling is good. Still evaluating product to determine if I will return to get my $300+ back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Samantha, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. To obtain optimal listening experience, please fine-tune it using the EQ settings in the Sony Headphones Connect App. For additional troubleshooting steps, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
And to ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure.
And we're sorry to hear you're having trouble pairing your device to this headset. The Sony headphones connect app is not required to pair this headset to your Bluetooth device. If you're having some pairing issues, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752754.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones that I’ve ever owned! Well balanced sound. If you like bass, you’ll love these. If they are on sale, they are an even bigger bargain!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rasec,
We appreciate the 5-star rating! It's good to hear you like the sound quality specially the bass 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So comfy and sound is awesome. Use it everyday and noise cancelling is pretty great too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonny, Amazing! We're so thrilled to hear you like the comfortable fit, awesome sound, and great noise cancellation 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
Great sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crazy good sound even now in 2025, it holds up pretty good for any use, although I would say the sound leaks a little more than I’d like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Estyebra! We're thrilled to hear that you think the WH-1000XM4 headphones have "crazy good sound" and that they still hold up so well in 2025. It's wonderful to know you find them great for any use.
We appreciate you bringing up your concern about the sound leakage. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are designed with a tight seal to provide optimal noise cancellation and sound isolation. However, if the headphones are not fitting snugly, a small amount of sound can escape. We recommend checking the fit and positioning them to ensure they form a proper seal around your ears.
Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will certainly share it with our development team for future product improvements. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Recommendation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very satisfactory with good sound quality abd xomfort of wearing on ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KyoungY, You've made an excellent choice! Thank you for upgrading to your new WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're delighted you're enjoying all 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. 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