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
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Killer Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are 1 of the best headphones I've owned with a great sound and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and get a pair of these killer sounding over the ear headphones. The app is a great addition and very user friendly. I was going with the X5 but don't waste the extra money.
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Posted .Hi DDNICO,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality, comfort, and dedicated app of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
good deal
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.comfort fit and not heavy or hot................................
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Posted .Hi JimmyG,
We are beyond pleased to hear that the comfort of the WH-1000XM4 headphones is making your listening experience so great! We specifically designed the super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads and lighter-weight build to ensure you can wear them all day without issue, allowing you to enjoy features like our industry-leading Noise Cancelling and 30-hour battery life in total comfort. Thank you for the 5-star review and for trusting Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound cancelling ability. They really do tune out about 95% of ambient noise and I live in quite a busy/loud home. The bass on these is great too and they’re quite comfortable for extended wear.
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Posted .Hi JayC,
We're glad that these headphones have lived up to your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony >>>>
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit, great sound, they cancel noise as soon as their turned on and the battery life is great!
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Posted .Hello Ashri,
Nice! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality, noise canceling capability of your new Sony WH1000XM4 and how it perfectly fits to your head/ear. Also, we're glad that you appreciate the long battery life of the unit. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
In love with these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful pair of headphones in design and sound quality. I absolutely love these and it’s noise canceling especially for painting or studying. If my current ones broke I would definitely buy them again despite the price. The battery life is excellent as well. I always forget to charge my devices and then only realize until they are at a low percentage but with these, they last me so long without charging them. I’d say about 2-3 days of use for about 4 hours each day which is how I use them.
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Posted .Hi CrystalM,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you love the sound quality, battery performance and industry leading noise canceling 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and battery life. Controls sensitivity a concern but not enough to change rating.
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Posted .Hi MariaC,
We're truly heartened to learn that you're enjoying your Sony headphones—thank you so much for sharing your generous 5-star rating! It's fantastic to know the sound quality and battery life are delivering such a rewarding experience for you. We appreciate your honest note about the controls’ sensitivity, and value your feedback as it helps us continue to refine every detail.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a brilliant day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the XM4's after owning the XM3's for over a year. I was a bit nervous at first after hearing a few comments on a difference in sound signature on the XM4's but have yet to notice any significant change. While the rock solid sound quality remains very similar to the XM3's there is a noticeable improvement in ANC on the XM4's. I have used almost every high end wireless ANC headphone on the market and every time go back to this pair. It's the perfect combination of comfort, quality, and performance at a reasonable price!
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Posted .Hi Ezra,
Great! We're glad that you are happy with the upgrade. 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very good headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound so good and are very comfortable. Light and portable but this also makes them feel a little fragile sometimes.
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Posted .Hi JesusM!
We are really happy to hear how much you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It's great to know that you're so pleased with the sound and comfort.
We worked hard on making them lightweight and comfortable for all-day use, with great sound and industry-leading noise cancellation, so it's awesome to know that's making a difference for you. We'll definitely take your feedback about them feeling a little fragile into consideration.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lightweight and comfortable. Love all the features, especially noise cancelling, and the charge lasts much longer than my previous pair of headphones.
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Posted .Hi Marie, We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4! 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-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect gift
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones are seriously amazing! Super comfy even after hours of wear, and the sound quality is crystal clear. You can really hear all the details in the music. Totally worth it!
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Posted .Hi Smoothie,
We're so happy to hear you're loving the XM4 headphones! Their comfort, sound quality and amazing batterie life make them perfect for all situations, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound quality, sometimes laggy though
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality on these are great, and so is the battey life. Only issue I have is that with short form content sometimes audio lags behind when videos start, after a couple of seconds it catches up though.
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Posted .Hi BradenE,
We're pleased to learn that your Sony headphones have impressed you with their great sound quality and long battery life—thank you for your 4-star rating! The WH1000XM4’s combination of high-fidelity audio and all-day power is certainly a standout. Sorry for any inconvenience with the brief audio lag when watching short form videos—this can sometimes be related to device connectivity or Bluetooth codec settings. If possible, try updating your headphone firmware and reconnecting them to your device, you can check the information and instructions in the following link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002929020.html?search=software.
Thank you for choosing Sony—hope you have a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great, by far the best wireless headphones that can deliver the greatest noise cancelling, while also delivering a good sound experience. The headphones themselves and its inner system is solid, and its sound quality is great. Its also been a bit since i've got them and theres no signs of wear and tear or battery deterioration yet. The only nitpick to make is its accompanying app for your phone, and while it can give you more customization for the headphones, the app is buggy and currently isn't letting me update the headphones software. Regardless, the headphones and its bluetooth, noise canceling, and wired mode are all top notch.
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Posted .Hi SharyM,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We're really glad you like amazing sound, build quality, and noise cancelling features of your headphones. We're sorry to hear the issue that you are having with the app. Please try to uninstall and install back the app that may help resolved the issue. You may also try to install the app using a different phone so we can isolate the issue.
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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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
The Best Get Better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Man, where do I start, I am a Tech Addict and have all the newest headphones out and I have been using the Bose 700’s for months as I have came to realize those were the best available while I waited for Sony to come out with the XM4’s. It was worth the wait. The sound is great, the Bluetooth connection to two devices was much needed as Bose had that as well. I will say that the Bose 700’s are in fact more comfortable and are for sure better for phone calls but sound, looks, battery and the app for the Sony XM4’s have them beat. I still use both but lean towards the Sony’s.
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Posted .Hi Gerola, choosing the Sony WH1000XM4 headphones will definitely be worth it. 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
Good for my daughter
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My teenage daughter pushed to purchase the headset, It has good noise canceling features. They are comfortable, easy to charge, the battery last a long time and look good.
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Posted .Hi M23Robert, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you're enjoying the excellent noise canceling feature, comfortable fight, easy and quick charging function, and long-lasting battery of your new Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid choice for the money
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Very good sound quality and noice canceling. There could be better insulation from outside noise and although the headphones do an amazing job in most environments, they struggle to cancel out certain noises in real time, such as in a coffee shop. I love that they can be used both wired and wirelessly, so sound quality doesn't have to be sacrificed. The app could be better and Bluetooth connectivity can cut out if multiple devices are carried together. Overall, they're a solid choice for the money.
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Posted .Hi Atomicfireball,
It’s rewarding to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 to be a solid choice, and you are enjoying the very good sound quality and noise cancelling performance! We're also glad you appreciate the flexibility of using them both wired and wirelessly.
We genuinely value your specific feedback regarding the isolation from certain real-time noises (like in a coffee shop) and the occasional connectivity issues when multiple devices are present. We are constantly working to improve our Active Noise Cancellation algorithms and overall user experience, including app features and Bluetooth stability. Your detailed comments are instrumental in guiding those improvements for future updates and products.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and fits perfectly. Great sound quality
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Posted .Hi Game,
Thank you for your 5-star review of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are very glad to hear that you find them comfortable and a perfect fit, along with enjoying the great sound quality.
We hope you enjoy many hours of listening! Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great purchase!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, great noise cancellation! I’ve had them 3 years now and they are still in amazing condition
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Recommend to everyone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this as a gift for my girlfriend and she absolutely loves it. She's been raving about the noise cancelling, especially when I'm playing games with my friends because I'm quite literally screaming. She uses it to dance and workout too and they fit perfectly and don't fall out even when she's moving around a lot. Looked up reviews comparing this model to the XM5 and didn't see much of a difference. She just liked the design of the XM4 more
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Posted .Hi PhillipT,
Amazing! We're glad that your girlfriend is enjoying the noise canceling function, fit, and design of 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Better than Beats. Perfect for multitasking.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for work. I can have these synced to my laptop while I work but switch over to take a call on my cell with just a double tap on the ear. Comfortable enough and long battery to wear all day. Noise cancellation is great. I even took a nap with them on and it was complete silence lol (I live in NYC by a hospital) Better than Beats by far I think. Programmable features on the app as well is great to customize function. Speak to chat feature is cool too. The AUX port option is great for watching inflight movies during flights because we all know the ones they give out are terrible.
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Posted .Hi Mandalore,
Amazing! 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
Well performing product.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item works very well! Very comfortable, sounds great and blocks out surroundings sounds very well.
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Posted .Hi DENICEH,
We're delighted to hear that your Sony headphones are delivering such a wonderful experience—comfort, outstanding sound, and impressive noise blocking all in one. Thank you for the stellar 5-star rating! The advanced noise cancellation and ergonomic design of your Sony headphones are truly crafted for enjoying music in comfort while keeping distractions at bay.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a joyful day!
DiegoV.