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
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Customers are saying
Customers praise the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also highlight its solid bass, lightweight design, and reliable connectivity, along with a premium design and good fit. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, consider the product overpriced, and wish for greater volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Amazing Headphones
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Sound Quality is amazing. Feels comfortable. Way better bang for your back than most competitors at this price range. Batter life lasts all day. Noise cancellation is surreal. 10/10 Recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello gill,
Perfect! We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality, comfortable design, awesome noise canceling capability and long battery life 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
Amazing headphones, if you’re on the fence buy it!
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are perplexingly good. They have amazing sound quality that you can adjust to fit your needs with the app that these absolute gems use. They have a hard shell case unlike there older brother the XM5’s which comes with a soft shell one. They’re very nice and out of the way to carry around and the bass is in your hands because you can adjust it however you want. If you’re on the fence about buying this item and it’s on sale just buy it, you will NOT regret it one bit!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaidenD, we really appreciate your positive review of our product. We're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful headphones, comfy on ears, little heavy sometimes, noise cancellation is pretty good!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, AshleyS!
We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the comfort and the industry-leading noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. They truly are a favorite for finding some peace and quiet! We appreciate your feedback regarding the weight during longer listening sessions; we always aim to balance premium tech with a comfortable fit, so your input is very helpful for our team.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Best headphones I've ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been my primary headphones for almost a year now. Battery life, noise cancellation, and sound quality are all great, and they are extremely comfortable. I wear them while I am working often and they only start to bother my ears after wearing them for about 6 hours. I bought them on sale but I wouldn't be upset if I had paid full price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Greas, We are thrilled to know that your new Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best headphones you have ever owned. 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! Vincent
Best headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best! They stayed charged for a long time which I love and sound quality is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielleC!
It brings us great joy to hear that you are loving your new WH-1000XM4 headphones. We’re happy the battery life and sound are working out so well for you!
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Headphones A
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using these for a couple months, I switched from AirPods to these so that I could go to the gym and not have my headphone fall out. I unfortunately haven’t gone to the gym yet to try them out but I can say these are a bit more technical than I thought. Maybe it’s just me, but the app is weird and I don’t think the sound quality is as good, bass is great and to be able to change the sound quality to what your listening too is cool. They are quaint and cute! I would recommend them, sony has been around for a long time and they make quality products. I recommend these. Battery life is out of this world, I use them off and on for a week each day and everytime I come back it has battery and the Bluetooth is okay, it won’t connect right away which I dislike anddd I can’t use Siri
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielleM, Thank you for your detailed review of the WH-1000XM4. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the battery life and bass quality. We understand that transitioning from AirPods to the WH-1000XM4 can feel a bit technical, and we appreciate your feedback on the app and Bluetooth connectivity.
Regarding the sound quality and Bluetooth connection, we recommend ensuring that your headphones have the latest firmware update, as this can improve performance and connectivity. If you continue to experience issues, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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We hope you get a chance to try them out at the gym soon and enjoy the secure fit. We appreciate the recommendation and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Best Headphones I've Ever Heard
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went back and forth numerous times when I was deciding to buy these or not. $350 for headphones is a lot for me, I'm a budget kind of guy (some would call me cheap). I do love music and my wife was encouraging me to splurge on myself, so I kept coming back. Then I couldn't decide between these, the Bose Quiet Comfort 35s the Bose 700s and the Microsoft Surface Headphones. After reading a ton of reviews it came down to the newest Microsoft Surface Headphones and these. I chose these because the build quality seemed higher and there were significant complaints about the band breaking on the Microsoft set. After having these for a couple of weeks, I am extremely happy with my choice. They are by far the best sounding headphones I have ever heard. They are also very comfortable on my head and they stay comfortable for hours. The active noise canceling works very well and the "touch the right ear with your hand" feature to hear ambient sound is awesome. I have enjoyed many genres of music with these and found they replicate the music very well all ranges sound awesome. Even though I was leery to spend $350 on 'phones. After having done so I would do it again without hesitation. These things rock!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeorgeTheNub, We're glad that you are happy with your purchased. 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! Jay
Excellent headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling. Able to connect to multiple devices at the same time. Great sound. Comfortable to where for extended hrs. Long battery life. Able to be used wired or over Bluetooth. Only notable complaint is it feeling a little more like its made out of plastic, giving a cheaper feel when compared to previous models as they are very lightweight. They have been well worth it so far
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi erete, we're happy to hear that these headphones are worth it. 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.
Your feedback about its build quality is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Excellent connectivity and ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best wireless headset I have ever bought. Excellent ANC. It connects faster with my Bluetooth than any other headset I ever had. Crystal clear sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your incredible review, DimitriosK!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 is the best wireless headset you have ever bought! That is wonderful feedback.
It is incredibly rewarding to know that you are enjoying the excellent Active Noise Cancellation and the crystal clear sound quality. We also appreciate you highlighting the seamless performance of the Bluetooth connection; we strive for that quick and hassle-free pairing experience.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
No Brainer
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a pair of WH1000XM3's, I love them and when I needed an extra pair of headphones it was a "no brainer" for me. Great sound quality, great build, and easy to connect. After all it is a Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pastorpooh,
That's excellent to hear! We appreciate your loyalty to the WH-1000X series. We're thrilled you're enjoying the great sound, build quality, and easy connection of your new WH-1000XM4s.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
Gods gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Literally changed my life forever. It’s so comfortable and it’s so easy to throw on. It has a very clean look and it sound really good. It doesn’t feel like a weight on your head, it feels really light. It’s so amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jasmine, great! We're glad you like 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! ~Earl
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product! Use them everyday, genuinely block out all noise even in large crowds. The base is amazing. Lots of ways to customize the sound just the way you like it. Also very comfortable! Overall 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaraJ, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony and for the 5-star rating! -Carl
Great sound quality, excellent noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit. And once you learn how to use the app to change settings for things like touch control, it's nice to have the flexibility to control those options. Wish the headband was made of stronger material to withstand pressure from, say, wearing the headphones in bed while sleeping on your side every night. Over time this will break the headband, as I've discovered. Still, that's probably an unusual use case so I won't ding the rating for that. Definitely recommended, especially as a lower-cost alternative to the more recent WH1000XM5.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnnyC,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, fit, comfort, and dedicated app of the headphones. Your feedback about the headband design is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that these headphones are made with premium materials. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Excellent.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones. It's everything I've ever wanted but couldn't talk myself into getting. I finally decided to splurge on myself and boy am I glad I did. Noise canceling, comfort, and sound are all fantastic, while the battery is spectacular. I was iffy on the touch controls but they are super easy, work exceptionally well, and are are simple to use. Absolutely love them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BeeDizz,
Great! You definitely made the right choice with these 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
Xm4s reigning champion!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seriously, way better than expected. I trialed the AirPods Pro, returned them after a long flight, and the XM5, also returned them. The xm4s are the whole package. -Great compact, semi hard, case because the headphones fold. -Excellent Bluetooth connectivity in my experience (iPhone/Mac) user. -Excellent sound that is tunable through the app. (Missing on apple) -light weight. -noise pass through is the one minor thing that almost as good as apple. I don’t use it much, so I don’t care. The noise cancellation is just as good, if not better than the AirPods Max and xm5s. The xm5s can be buggy in my experience. From a pros/cons side of things the XM4, beat the xm5s, Bose, and AirPod max’s by a lot. Even if they were all priced the same, I’d still chose the xm4 it’s a bonus that you can find them cheaper than their rivals. Way to go Sony! Don’t get rid of this model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SilentK, Thanks for leaving us such an in-depth review on the WH-1000XM4! We are really delighted to hear you're satisfied with the incredible sound quality and amazing features of your WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Glad to know you're utilizing the different customizations and built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app. It sounds like we hit the mark with the 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
Best Music Purchase for 2020
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To set context, these are my first pair of Over the Ear headphones. Normally I use in ear for working out and moving around. I bought these on a whim at a great price and I don't even begin to second guess the cost. I'm not an audiophile, for me these headphones are crisp and clear, the bass is solid and I haven't been able to compare the noise cancellation. My favorite feature is being able to connect to two devices, being home and being able to put these on and still get messages from my phone or doorbell is awesome! I have received good feedback from people who I talk to on the phone - a huge plus!! For someone who likes music, and can wear these (comfortably) for hours at a time - one of the best purchases for 2020. I'm still using the in-ear for workouts, but these for everything else. Buy them on sale and don't spend the money for anything more expensive - just pick a color. I bought silver thinking it is different, and since they are on my head I don't care - but when I look at them on the stand - I wished I would have picked the dark blue. These are everything positive that other reviewers have mentioned. Other items such as quality are on point and no issues, I haven't had a chance to run out the battery - but appreciate they are USB-C, so I can use the same charger as my other equipment. Buy them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CReview,
We're thrilled 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
Highly recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, I use them everyday and the customization in the app is really neat too. The bass and volume possibly might make me deaf but who cares lol. Only con is that my headphone ear broke and I can’t get them fixed even though I still have a warranty. They only offer fixing for wear or tears, and there’s a fee (I think $99) with their partnered company or something but they only fix the headband part so…
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, Chemlah!
We’re thrilled to hear you’re loving the sound and having fun with the custom settings in the app—though we definitely recommend keeping those ears safe so you can enjoy the bass for years to come!
We are, however, concerned to hear about the broken ear cup and the frustration you've experienced with the repair options. While our standard manufacturer’s warranty typically covers internal components and factory defects, we understand how disappointing it is when a physical break occurs on a product you use every day.
We would like to take a closer look at your case to see if there are any other options available for you. Please reach out to us directly at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones so we can review the details of your situation.
Thank you for being part of the Sony family and for the shout-out to that XM4 bass!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Top of the line
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these headphones about a month ago and they have been great. Battery life is a strong point as well comfort and all the different configuration options just confirm these are top of the line. Sound quality is also outstanding. Got them in blue (only on Best Buy) and they price matched them almost no questions asked. Couldn't be happier with the product and the store.
I would recommend this to a friendBest pair of headphones you can buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best quality sound I've heard from a headphone set, easy to use, noise canceling works great, it's comfortable to your ear and battery last for hours I would recommend it to everyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jesus,
Thanks for the feedback and for the recommendation! We're glad that you are pleased with the audio quality, comfortability, long battery life and with the superb noise canceling caapbility of our XM4. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Great travel headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been in use for the past several months and I love mine. True audiophiles might pickup issues in the sound profile, but you aren't really getting anything better than these at this price point. Very comfortable overall and have been using it on long haul flights too. The noise cancellation is pretty decent too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JohnC,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're very glad to hear that you're enjoying the comfort and sound quality, especially during long-haul flights. We appreciate your honest insights about the sound profile, your feedback helps us continue to improve. It's great to know the noise cancellation has been effective for you and that you've found real value at this price point. Thanks again for choosing Sony and taking the time to let us know your thoughts!
Best regards,
-Fred