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
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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.
The new headphone king!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of cans and a welcomed improvement over the XM3's. Just looking at it from the outside you might say these are the Xm3's however the ear cups are 10% bigger, which is great for those with big ears (not me), and the new blue color is a welcomed addition to the line up. Along with the bigger ear cups, the sound stage for these is more well rounded or "flatter" than it's predecessor and for those who want more bass in everything they listen to, they might be disappointed however if you want to listen to audio the way it was intended then these are better than the XM3's. I have actually tested these since I still have my XM3's and can confirm that the bass is naturally more pronounced than in the XM4's however I found that the sound overall was better and had more "room" along with detail in the XM4's. Going back to the XM3's after listening to the XM4's sounded more muddy and crowded in my opinion as well. Another perk is that these can now connect to 2 devices at once in the Sony companion app and if you do like more bass in your music in general, you can tweak the EQ, but at that point you might as well buy the XM3's which is still a great buy compared to other headphones around the same price tag.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Therboy, Great upgrade! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and features of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Amazing noise cancelling and comfort level 10/10!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly noise canceling and super comfortable for extended periods of use. Earbuds don’t stay in my ears and on ear headphones hurt after a while with a mask and glasses behind the ears so over the ear was a perfect solution! The sound is incredible and the noise canceling is amazing. I get caught up in my own world and don’t get distracted by things going on around me!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Emmy, Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! We're delighted to hear you like the industry-leading noise cancelation, comfortable fit, and excellent sound quality of your new 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! -Sam
Get it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very clean sound quality, biege was the only color left but besides the color by far the best headphones i have had, with a ton of fancy tricks
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the awesome review, TomA!
We are thrilled to hear that these are by far the best headphones you’ve ever had! It’s great that the "fancy tricks" and clean sound quality of the wh1000xm4 won you over, even if beige wasn't your first choice—it’s definitely a classic look that stands the test of time.
We hope you continue to discover even more features that make your listening experience great. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I work with running diesel engines on a daily basis, anyone with a tractor can tell you how loud those things can get. Brought my headphones with me to work to see if I could use them in place of my Peltor workman earmuffs, turns out XM4’s have better noise canceling. There are a few annoying features. The app is very Sony, so half the features don’t work and the other half only work some of the time. The touchscreen on the outside of the right muff was cool when I first got them, now it’s just annoying, often increasing/decreasing volume when I want to skip a song. Speak-to-chat is also just a ridiculous feature, can’t use it in public, constantly activates when I’m laying in bed, turns itself back on randomly. It’s classic Sony, awesome tech, miserable software.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GovindP,
While we are very thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4, we regret to hear that you are having some issues with some of the features of the headphone. This is not usually the case with our XM4. Please allow us to troubleshoot these issues and turn this to a better one. Kindly check these links to fix the issues.
The touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Speak-to-Chat function randomly activates on the WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00285913?utm_source=glean
I hope this helps.
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
Best of the Best
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've owned Bose for the past 20 years and they were great for noise cancellation and overall sound. I've had these Sony XM4 for over 3 weeks. Meet the new champion. Long battery life. Excellent noice cancellation. Lots of great features like: Swipe Volume Control, Swipe Skip, Swipe Replay, Auto Pause when you speak and much more control and customization using Sony's app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi superscoobysnacks,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Ralph
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
Leaky sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is great, but the design is beautiful and has a nice weight into it. the sound leaks. Love that it has NFC makes it easy to connect!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Molinito, You've made an excellent choice! Good to know you like the great sound quality, beautiful design, comfortable weight, and easy NFC connection. Please adjust the left and right slider, to ensure a great fit and to prevent sound leaks. 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
Good recommendation if ANC is a priority
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is amazing! Comfort is also great, but the ears can get hot a couple hours in. Touch control can be a bit finicky, I had to exchange mine out for a replacement, but it worked ok after that. I hate having to adjust the headband slider every time I put them back in the case, since I use the case often, but that's just being nitpicky. Great headphones!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Hailey,
Thanks for the feedback. We are glad you like the noise cancelation of the headphones. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. 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!
David
Awesome sound quality with android ldac support.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome first time , heard a lot about them. Very happy with sound quality especially if you have a android that supports LDAC.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GuillermoC,
We are really happy to hear that your first experience with these headphones has been so awesome! It is great to know that the sound quality is standing out to you, especially when taking advantage of LDAC support on your Android device for a high-resolution wireless listening experience. These headphones are designed to deliver industry-leading noise cancellation alongside that premium audio, and we are thrilled they are living up to the hype.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Perfect headphones for price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is perfect for me the sound is amazing. Noise Canceling is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi oreomcflirty, We are happy that you now have a perfect wireless noise canceling headphones for you. 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 trusting Sony! Vincent
Great unit
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I read a lot of reviews before purchasing the xm4 headset. I am very happy with these. I am not a music expert but I know what I like being of the older generation. I amazed by the noise cancelation, sound and battery life of the unit. The one problem is after a couple of hours having the on my ear start to sweat so I take them off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mrmiff,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, and battery life of the headphones. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly and adjust the headband to your needs.
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
One of the best headphones…
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to replace my Beats Solo Pro headphones. Audio quality and noise reduction are top notch. The weight and head clamp are light.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidCd, great! We're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
No over hype here. Real Deal
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow wow wow. These headphones and everyones review have not disappointed thats for sure. and the bass hti on these are so much better then beats by dre and those are more expensive then these. Thank you to everyone who left the review that pushed me to give these a try. And if your reading mine you should get these. So far best headphones i have owned wireless.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ThatVato,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 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
The best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife used these to cope with anxiety and over stimulation and it has been so helpful! She LOVES them. We’re so happy with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Sykes,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn’t be happier to hear that the WH1000XM4 headphones have provided significant support in managing sensory sensitivity and stress for your wife. It is truly rewarding to know our products can contribute positively to your well-being. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience and allowing us to be part of this meaningful aspect of your lives.
Best regards,
-Fred
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are literally the best headphones I’ve tried. They’re very noise cancelling which I like, easy to use with its different settings to switch the song or change the volume. They’re also super comfortable, lovee!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Wendy,
Perfect! We are thrilled to hear that you are loving the noise canceling capability, comfort and easy to use settings. 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! - Marco
Best Headphones for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bang for buck one of the best headphones you could ever get. I had the previous gen of the headphone and decided to upgrade and it was the best decision I made. They took the previous model and improved in every way. Sound never cuts and you can feel the bass in your ears. Truly an amazing experience to listen to anything with these on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DDOS, Great upgrade! 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Excellent Noise Cancellation …
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones for noise cancellation. Great for enjoying movies. These headphones provide a relaxing musical experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Food,
Awesome! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of these amazing 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
Quality Headset!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfy and the sound quality is superb. I use the noise canceling feature in order to focus with my work and it does the job. I used it between 4-6 hours and I never felt like my head is being squeezed by the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Zette,
That's nice to hear that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality and noise canceling feature of the XM4. You can now work without any distractions. 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! - Marco
Best headphones out
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently purchased a pair of the new Bose Quiet Comfort headphones and returned them for these. They didnt compare at all when it came to style, functionality, sound, and features. The Sonys have a built in assistant that can be accessed at the touch of a button which could be used with Google or Alexa. They have a unique feature to hear your surroundings by holding the outter side of the headphone. The app has countless settings to fully customize them to your liking. And even a feature to capture a photo of your own ear to get the best sound possible. I noticed the headphones are also scratch resistant and stay clean for the most part. Every other pair of headphones that ive worn, ended up with scratches and blemishes shortly after purchase. The case included is protective and functional. The right ear side has hand gesture functions that help you amswer calls, end calls, skip songs, and change volume. Which does take some getting used to. I personally recommend these to anyone. I can finally be heard with ease on my calls without too much background noise. You can't go wrong with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alyssa, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy you like the built-in assistant function, ambient sound mode, tons of customization using Sony Headphones Connect App, amazing built quality, touch sensor controls, and industry-leading noise canceling feature of your new Sony 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! -Sam
Sounds great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really enjoy these headphones. They are comfortable and fold up for easy storage and transport in their own case. The sound quality and noise canceling are excellent; It's almost like stepping into my own private oasis when I put them on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Puppikat,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the headphones and liked the comfortable design and sound quality. 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!
-David