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
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:Sound quality
Must Buy!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are easily the best headphones I have ever bought
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Posted .Hi NoDoze,
It’s wonderful that you’re enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation, which allows you to immerse yourself fully in your music without distractions. We also hope you’re loving the Speak-to-Chat technology, which automatically pauses your audio the moment you start a conversation, making your listening experience seamless and intuitive.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality great bass for EDM bought them a month ago use them to work out and havent had to charge them yet
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jordan, We're truly pleased to hear these are perfect for your lifestyle and enjoying listening to clear audio and amazing bass sound, especially for EDM and more on your WH-1000XM4. Glad to know you like the long-lasting battery for long periods of time that is also noteworthy. Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Wow!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality. Sleek design. Noise cancelling is exceptional. Sometimes I wish there were buttons on the back of the ear instead of touch response on the headphone itself but overall very happy with purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Internet111,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about having physical buttons is greatly appreciated. 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
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A tremendous step up from budget headphones. Super comfortable too along with great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnthonyB, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely outstanding audio! Love the feel of the headphones as well. I also love the customization provided by the EQ. 10/10
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Posted .Hi Marc, we're glad you love our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Def a Best Buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and lightweight. Love the swiping method on the earpiece for volume and skip.
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Posted .Hi Remy, we're glad you love your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
True to purpose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great product. I love how you can just touch the sides to hear what's going on outside of the headphones. Battery life and connectivity, phenomenal.
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Posted .Hi CindyR, we're glad you love our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is really good and sound leakage is nonexistent. The only thing is somethings they can fall off because they are a little to big. But overall I love them
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Posted .Hi AlexaP.
That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled you're loving your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones and that their noise canceling and sound isolation are hitting the mark for you. We appreciate your honest feedback about the fit. While we design our headphones for a comfortable experience for a wide range of users, we understand that head size and shape can vary, and sometimes they might feel a little big.
It's great to know that, despite that minor point, you still love them overall! Thank you for your 5-star review and thanks for choosing Sony!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphone King
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are the best headphones I've purchased so far. I'm a huge fan and loyal customer of Bose but these headphones are up there or even might be better than some of their top tier products. Very comfortable and the music is superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AP817,
You made the right choice with these 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing, fit is perfect, would definitely recommend these noise canceling headphones, didn’t like wearing ear buds! Found the answer with the XM4’s
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Posted .Hi PaulM, We are glad that you like 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
ANC, PNC, fit/comfortability, Design, Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To begin with, this is a review for the average user. I have Skullcandy venue and AirPods Pro, each totaling appx. $130 & $250 respectively, so this is the comparison. The Skullcandy headphones were good, but they didnt make me say "wow". Average sound, ANC worked, though not well. I discovered that an ice bagging machine is a good test, considering it is very loud, but not machine shop loud. With the SC I could hear the ice dropping out of the machine even at maximum volume. The AirPods Pro, however, mask the sound completely and without using max volume, same as these sony WH. They slip around the head, but that may be because I have a smaller one, and the touch controls are a pain sometimes but the sound quality is miles ahead of any Skullcandy, and a fair amount better than the AirPod pro. The mic really sucks though.
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Posted .Hi Sett,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! We're glad that you like its 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
Your feedback about fit, touch controls, and the mic quality is greatly appreciated. Make sure to adjust the headband for optimum fit and comfort.
For the best overall performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing:
a. When you swipe your finger forward/backward, make the movements perpendicular to the headband.
b. When you swipe your finger up/down, make the movements parallel to the headband.
To improve call quality, re-establish the connection between the source device and the headset. Select HFP or HSP for the profile.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products.
Hope these steps improve your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good but cheap construction
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound but the plastic is very cheap  Sony can do better than this 
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the plastic design is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that these headphones are durable.
In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for teen metal heads
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my 15 year old son. He loves music and he tried the xm5, xm6, and he thought the xm4 were excellent for what he needed. The quality is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdamQ,
We're so glad to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones were the perfect fit for your son's needs. We agree that the sound quality is amazing, and it's great to know that the model continues to be a favorite.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. App is amazing. Only thing is that the pads get greasy a little easily but that isn't a deal breaker. The EQ is amazing once you fine tune to your liking. Also comes with 3.5mm cord as well as an airplane adapter, which is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kris,
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality of the WH-1000XM4 and that you find the app impressive. We appreciate your observation about the ear pads. We continuously strive to improve our products based on customer insights. It's great to know you love the EQ features and the included accessories.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
love the noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sony noise canceling headphones this is my 4th pair between me and family. I love them the most when flying. I was on a flight with co-workers and i could see them looking annoyed... apparently a baby had been screeching for at least a half hour. I wouldn't know because I didn't hear any of it. If you can get them on sale they're a great pair of headphones
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Posted .Hi nothappy, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4 headphones! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Friend recommended this I was skeptical on the price point but so far it’s amazing. Comfortable and great noise cancelling features. Battery life is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SheanW, we're glad you like comfort, noise canceling feature and battery. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best purchase of 2021!! <3
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase I made all of 2021! I love how long the batter lasts, I use these for the gym and work. So they get like 6-10 hours of use a day, they're amazing. They don't slip off even when I'm doing RDLS lol
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yesi, We're glad that you are happy with the WH-1000XM4 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Comfortable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ANC is great on these headphones. The controls on the headset is easy to use with no problem with accidental touches. The battery life is good for me.
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Posted .Hi Sevsun,
Thank you for the amazing review! We're honored to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's wonderful to hear that the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) is living up to your expectations and that you find the controls easy to use without accidental touches. We also appreciate your feedback on the battery life, as we designed these headphones to keep you listening for extended periods of time!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great while exercising
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sounds is excellent. I’ve been using them while exercising and they are amazing.
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Posted .Hi ChrisC,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are delighted to hear that the sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones is excellent and that they’re a great companion during your workouts.
These headphones are designed with industry-leading noise cancellation and a secure, comfortable fit to keep you motivated and immersed in your music. Plus, features like adaptive sound control and long battery life make them perfect for active use.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Great sound, great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m blown away by the quality and the sound over previous generation Bose nc headphones and would recommend on that. There’s a lot of extra features and controls that I’m not using, which probably went into the the high price of the headphones, oh well.
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Posted .Hi pete, you definitely made the right choice with 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph