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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Portable Noice Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These fold down nice and small making them perfect for travel. Sound quality is almost as good as Bluetooth allows, and the noise canceling is fantastic. Very comfortable.!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi barenakedsurfer Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own the XM3s and these are an improvement on those. Noise cancelling, sound quality, and comfort are better. Bluetooth 5.0 is so fast I don’t see any lip syncing issues when using with my PC or Apple devices. Very satisfied!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi juan, good to know that you like all its improvements. 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.
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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Phenomenal
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality and build. Great battery life as well. Easy to wear for extended periods of time. The noise canceling is top notch. Ambient sound is okay but could be better in my opinion. Call quality is great as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Witty22290, we're glad that you're enjoying the amazing features of the headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
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 the Ambient Sound function is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was debating between these and Apple AirPods Pro 2, and Bose QuietComfort. I’m glad I went with over the ear headphones and chose Sony. The sleek finish and the headset touch pad on the right ear is so handy. Sound quality is great and noise cancelling is far better than Apple AirPod Pro 1.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClarissaP, Great! We are extremely pleased this WH-1000XM4 suits your needs and expectations! Your satisfaction with the excellent noise cancellation, sleek, lightweight design, and easy touch operations of your headphones are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these very durable and great sounding
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JessicaL,
It is most rewarding to hear that you are absolutely loving the durability and audio quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We take great pride in building products that stand the test of time while delivering a premium sound, and we are thrilled they have made such a positive impression on you.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
One of the best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was looking for the best sound quality and noise canceling headphones and landed on these. The quality of these headphones is very well done to where you may adjust the sound of the music exactly to your liking. Noise cancellation is fantastic. Very worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jwallz,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice and comfortable, wish the earmuffs wouldn't produce as much heat as it does but I guess that is standard across most headphones. Great audio quality. Battery life wasn't as long as claimed. Ran out of battery multiple times after 10 hours of use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SkylerL, Thank you for the awesome feedback! Good to know you like the comfortable fit and great sound quality of your WH-1000XM4. And to ensure a more comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure.
If the duration of the battery is short, please follow the troubleshooting steps on the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000466396.html
Hope this helps!
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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! -Sam
- 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.Noise canceling is by far the best. Much more comfortable than my Beats 3 Studio!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndyT, That's cool! Thanks for sharing your experience with your new WH-1000XM4 Headphones. We really love to hear you are satisfied with the high-quality sound and exceptional comfort of these headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. Thanks so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great for what it is...
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are a solid deal. The noise cancelling is one of the best on the market with remarkable sound quality. However, the touch controls can be a little to get used to and I end up using my phones controls most of the time instead, but if you just want really premium feeling and sounding headphones, these are not a bad pick
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ivanramos117,
Thank you for the feedback and we are glad you like the sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
If you want the best, just buy these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing comfort, quality sound and class leading noise cancellation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Axeios, we're glad you like the sound quality, comfort and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Must Have
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these. Already own the gen 2 and 3 versions. Upgraded to gen 4 to gain new features like pairing to 2 devices at the same time, auto pause if you take them off, and upgraded chip. The sound and comfort is amazing. Customizable EQ via Sony app. It was a choice between these and Bose 700. Decided on Sony because of past experience and most reviewers rank them higher than Bose. Plus they are less expensive. The active noise canceling is top notch. Bluetooth connection is rock solid. I haven't had any drop outs even at long distances from source. There is still a little work to be done to improve swipe controls: (not responsive in cold weather, sometimes it takes a couple tries to skip to next song or adjust volume.)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi crsonemn, We are glad that you love your Sony WH1000XM4 wireless headphones. We are glad that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling 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! Enjoy! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Best Headphones I’ve Owned
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve owned. Satisfying bass, great sound customization options in-app, modern design with touch activation instead of several buttons.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, Fantastic! We're thrilled you're enjoying the punchy bass, great sound quality, modern design with touch panel sensors, and great customization options using the Sony headphones app. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Sleek
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever! Beats apple and any other headphone brands. Very lightweight and convenient!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TianaP,
Wow! Thanks for the feedback and we're glad that you like our WH1000XM4 over other brands. We're happy that you appreciate the design and how convenient to use it. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top-notch noice-canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones - beautiful sound, very effective noise cancellation, comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello OPM11,
Wow! That's nice to hear that you are satisfied with the audio quality, superb noise canceling capability and comfortable design 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are true noise cancelling headphones. They have all been great quality. These are no exception. I usually buy the earbuds or smaller but needed something for a long plane trip and got these. The cool part also is the app that goes with th allows you to attenuate the noise cancellation. Letting in a percentage of sound around in. Worth the price. You won’t be sad you got them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Logitech, We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the noise canceling and overall features of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm obsessed with these headphones. They're comfortable and come in the prettiest shade of blue. The battery life is pretty good! I wear them just about everywhere!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great update to the XM2s
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded to these new headphones after a few years waiting from the XM2s. I can speak to a few changes based on those old headphones. For me the headband is no longer made of metal but plastic. This isn’t a bad change since it’s lighter on the head but it’s noticeable. The 2nd is the multi connection which is great as I don’t have to disconnect and reconnect to every other device I want to connect to now. The 3rd is the usb c charging port instead of the old micro charger. This makes the one cable to charge all devices closer as I can charge my computer, headphones and other devices now with one cable. The noise canceling and music sound quality is still top-notch and overall I recommend these headphones to anyone looking for a great all around pair of ANC headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Better than Bose QC 35
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little better than my previous Bose QC 35 headphones- which I rank very highly. Amazing noise cancelling technology and an auto-stop feature when you remove the headphones make these worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Helpfuljesh, That's great! We're glad to hear that! 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very good sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good quality of sound and comfortable very low weight worth of money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SmitT, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best pair of over ear headphones I’ve had so far
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far my best pair of over ear headphones. Sound quality is great, as is the battery life and ANC.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Rich,
Great! It's nice to hear that you are satisfied with your WH1000XM4 having such an awesome sound quality, long battery life and ANC. You can now enjoy listening to your favorite music. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco