Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/L
- SKU:
- 12015470
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:Bass, Sound quality
Best headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones with all the newest features on the market. Noise cancelling is under then Sony 1000xm3, but can be improved in next OTA updates. Cushions are super comfortable, however, people with big ears can feel some discomfort. Swipes/taps will not work with gloves in cold weather. Sound quality is one of the best on the market, bass is great but not too deep comparing with some bass-oriented models like beats studio.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this as a gift to my dad. He really liked it. The sound is amazing and very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maureen, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best keep getting better
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have now had the XM2, XM3 and now the XM4 models of these headphones and they never fail to impress me. It is hard to make them a lot better for sound quality and comfort but Sony adds mild tweaks every model to make them that much better. The noise cancelling is fantastic. We just got back from an airplane trip to Florida and when we got off the plane my wife said "Wow, that kid behind us was annoying" and I said what kid? Never heard them. Pros: Sound quality. Very even and balanced and if you have personal preferences you can manage that on the EQ in the app. Bluetooth range and pairing. Easy to pair range at least 30 feet even thru walls Comfort. They do seal around the ears well and after a long wearing period I do get some "ear sweats" but they are never uncomfortable. Noise cancelling is superb Able to cup your hand over right earcup to hear someone talking to you. Sensor that detects when you remove the headphones and pauses the music. (new for XM4) Adjusts noise cancelling depending on what environment you are in. Very intuitive and easy to use app for adjustments and tweaks. Case is well built and looks classy and they do hold up well. Cons: The only thing I can say I do not care for is the speech recognition that pauses the music when you speak. If you just clear your throat the music will pause but it can be easily turned off in the app. If you are looking for a pair of high end headphones with noise cancelling I cannot recommend these enough. You will not be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mrkato, Awesome! Thank you so much for your continued support for our Headphones! We are so glad to hear that you are happy and satisfied with your new WH-1000XM4's comfort, noise-cancelling, and Bluetooth functionality. 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones are great. Excellent sound. Good value. Best Buy is my electronics store.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, AnthonyT!
We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound and value of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is great to know that you had a positive experience picking them up at Best Buy as well. We strive to provide that industry-leading noise cancellation and audio quality in a package that feels like a great investment, so we're thrilled to hear we hit the mark for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect for everyday use
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are a replacement for my older Sonys and they work great! Noise cancelling is solid and I use them for work and school. No problems at all, and I am able to connect it to two devices with no issues. The app is very intuitive with great settings.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Neil,
This is definitely a great choice for an upgrade! Nice to know that your new headphones suits 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to connect to multiple devices. Light weight and comfortable to wear for a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Whatclos, Great! We're glad that you like the lightweight, comfort, and Multipoint connection. 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great headphones, very good noise cancellation, light weight, beautiful design, fair price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi robs, we're glad you like the design and the noise canceling feature of our product. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I’ve ever had. The comfort and sound quality are unmatched and the ability to pause noise canceling with just holding your hand up to the earphone is very convenient.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndyT, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great! They are perfect for flights and for studying. As well as for train rides. The noise canceling is ideal and the sound is lovely. The battery is also relatively long lasting. I’d recommend for anyone looking to experience their music/sound in a great way.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AbigailT, We are happy that you are having a great time travelling and studying while using your new Sony 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like them so far! Sometimes they fall off my head because they're big but it is not a big issue. Sound quality is nice and I like that it connects to two devices at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, Tien!
We’re so glad you’re enjoying the sound quality and the Multipoint connection on your WH-1000XM4—it definitely makes switching between devices much easier! We appreciate your feedback regarding the fit; while they are designed for comfort, we’ll keep your comments in mind for future improvements.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
She loves them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My own personal review of the pair I purchased for myself gave these a lower rating because they pinched my head too much, this review is for the pair I purchased for my GF. She absolutely loves them and uses 3-4 a week. She says the bass thumps and its very clear. She likes being able to put her hand over the earmuff and for the noise cancellation to stop. The sound she says is great and she plans to use these for years to come.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LDaniel, we're glad that your GF enjoys using these amazing 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. We hope that you'll also have the same experience with the headphones. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
amazing headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had beeen using airpods before this and i will never switch back. The noise cancellation is amazing and also the battery life is excellent. Also was a great price for what i got.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Haldan, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and battery of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Just do it!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent! Best headphones ever!!! Super comfy, the features are great and the sound is BOOMING! Very clear!!! I also use them as a gaming headset with the aux, perfect!!!! I traded in the WF-1000XM4 earbuds for these, I really loved the size of the earbuds and the sound, but my ears just aren’t meant to put things in as I had discomfort after only an hour, there’s no discomfort with over the ear!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Koshetos,
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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent experience
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product Excellent service excellent price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JyotiK, Awesome! We are so 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. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Best Headphones on the Market for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is better than my old Bose QC ll's and rival the AirPod Pro's which provide a better seal only because of the in ear design. Sound quality is and bass on the XM4's is better as well. Good for the type of music I listen to and I love that they give you an equalizer to really fine tune to your preference, Touch controls took some getting used to but work great and really give the headphones a nice look.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OAG1717,
You made the right choice! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
As good as advertised.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My first pair of over the ear ANC headphones. Comfortable on my ears and no headaches from 2-3hours of use. Easy to use. I’m not an audiophile but the sound and ability to customize the settings via app allowed me to enjoy my podcasts and music without any disappointments. My wallet enjoyed the extra savings from picking this up on a sale. Looking forward to using the ANC feature on a plane when the pandemic is over.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi wunon1fit,
You made the right choice! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best pair of over the ear wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is probably one of my best purchases this year. As a musician and producer, I have to give credit to Sony on this pair of headphones. The sound is phenomenal and the noise canceling works great. The frequency response is great and I like the app you can adjust specific frequencies if you want to change how they sound. The battery life is super great. It was worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ishy33, 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. 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Sound really good but possible glitch
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound pretty good but once I power up the headphones, the volume starts at around 75% up even tho I never leave or even use them at this volume level. Took back first pair because of this and the replacement did the same thing. So if they’re all like this, be careful when first turning on music after powering on headphones. Not sure is these split seconds of high volumes will damage headphones. Turning down the volume all the way after powering on doesn’t fix issue either. As soon as I first press play after powering on, that’s when the volume is way too high. And unfortunately, I have to press play in order to lower the volume.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sammy,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. We do appreciate your feedback about the volume when turning it on. The volume level may vary depending on the source or device. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Incredible comfort and sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the previous version which my wife quickly took ownership of. As soon as the XM4s released I knew I’d be grabbing a pair. It’s had to improve on perfection, but Sony somehow has. Sound is incredible, extremely comfortable for long listening sessions, and the gestures to navigate songs is intuitive. Hands down worth the money, especially when you can grab them on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sandz,
Great! We're thrilled 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:Sound quality
Pleased!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had some challenges connecting via bluetooth at first, but once I figured it out, I am very happy with them. The sound quality is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jack,
We could not be more pleased to hear that you are very happy with your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad you worked through the initial Bluetooth challenge, and we're delighted you are now enjoying the excellent sound quality. Thank you for your review and for selecting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick