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
Best headphones ever.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used to have beats solo pros which had much smaller ear cushions. Because of that, wearing them for an hour or two it started hurting. Those headphones were also noise canceling but I didnt know noise canceling until i tried these. Now i cant study without them. Having a bunch of settings is awesome too. the only issue i have is to change the volume you need to swipe up or down which takes much more time/ effort then tapping up or down to change the volume
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bader,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you found the best headphones that matches your needs and expectations. We appreciate and taken note of your feedback with regard on adjusting the volume. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very happy & always looking for excuse to use
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really a 4.7 only because they are not quite as comfortable as I would like. Can't wear them for more than hour (think podcasts). Dual pairing is brilliant (phone and TV) and swaps between devices automatically and effortlessly. I like the layout of the new app as well. Not a good a Philips Hue but way better than Sonos. Oh and yah they sound really good too :) I got them for $100 off with a my $50/yr membership!!! (so worth it).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gusgus2019,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you're happy with your new Sony headphones. Your positive feedback regarding the sound quality and connection is greatly appreciated. If you put on the headset without adjusting the slider, the headset may not be positioned properly on your head, resulting in discomfort. These headphones features an adjustable slider (left and right) to ensure comfortable fit for long period of time.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top of the line noise-cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is the No.1 reason for buying these headphones. If noise cancelling is not your primary concern then I would recommend buying other headphones. I say this because the Bose 700 have better call quality for Teams or Zoom meetings, while other headphones have better audio quality. The audio quality of these to me is okay but a bit disappointing given the price tag. The bass is too boomy and the detail just isn't where it needs to be, this is made up for by the exceptional active noise cancelling that eliminates most exterior noise. Connection via bluetooth is easy and I appreciate the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack option for wired connection. I use these wired with ANC on while gaming and it's great. If your phone or device supports Sony's LDAC codex then that is a plus, I can hear a slight increase in audio quality when using this mode. The headset call quality is not very good in my opinion, it's 'acceptable' but at this price range 'acceptable' is not very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SeanMichael, We're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, You may switch the settings and check the sound quality mode with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Priority on sound quality mode: Prioritizes the sound quality. 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Well done, guys
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thoroughly impressed with this set. I have owned numerous headsets from solid brands including Bowers and Wilkins. This set keeps up. Range on BT is there, quality of product and sound quality is there, ease of access is there, and hell - so fast to charge. This set is here to stay. Well done, Sony. Although - I did spend 1 night so frustrated as I accidentally engaged some sort of speech to chat mode while gaming and could not for the life of me figure out how and so it took a bit to figure out how to turn it off. My own fault, I guess? But, still, do not like this feature, personally.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality, Bluetooth range, and fast to charge. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Bass heavy, but great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancelation and battery life. Sound is definitely bass heavy (not neutral). Poor openness (sound coming from in head ) but that is an issue with all closed back designs. Hard to imagine doing better. You can Eq the boom out
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Docace911,
We're glad that you like the battery life and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the sound quality of the headphones is greatly appreciated. Make sure to take advantage of the equalizer function of the Sony Headphones Connect app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs.
Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product is amazing. Sound quality and noise cancellation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you love the WH1000XM4 headphones and appreciate their sound quality and noise cancellation. Your recognition of these features means a lot to us, and we're grateful to be part of your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good and Bad
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am on the fence about these. If these are that great then I just don't see it. Sound quality is good but nothing like some people claim. My Audio Technicas produce an equal if not better quality sound. Headband is not very comfortable after a couple hours of wearing them. I find the band starts to dig into the top of my head and gives me a headache. The band needs more padding. Wireless function is a royal pain. You have to download a proprietary Sony app for any of your devices to use these. Pairing them is not easy like it is for many Bluetooth accessories like mice, keyboards and such. Battery life is acceptable. Noise canceling is good. Still evaluating product to determine if I will return to get my $300+ back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Samantha, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. To obtain optimal listening experience, please fine-tune it using the EQ settings in the Sony Headphones Connect App. For additional troubleshooting steps, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
And to ensure a 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.
And we're sorry to hear you're having trouble pairing your device to this headset. The Sony headphones connect app is not required to pair this headset to your Bluetooth device. If you're having some pairing issues, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752754.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.5/5 headphones: Exceptional audio quality, comfort, and durability. Love them
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Posted .This is great to hear, Virgen. We're also glad that you like the audio quality, comfort, and durability. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent purchase!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good headphones. Sound quality is exceptional and so is the flexibility and way it's made. Best headphones I've gotten in so long and totally worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Cmon,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're immensely pleased to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's truly wonderful to know that the sound quality, versatility, and craftsmanship have left such a lasting impression on you. We’re thrilled that the product has fully exceeded your expectations by delivering outstanding audio performance and exceptional comfort. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life
Must get
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good pair of headsets. Good bass and really gives a nice amplification. Battery lasts long too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maxine, it is nice to hear that you like the sound quality and battery of 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:Bass, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones that I’ve ever owned! Well balanced sound. If you like bass, you’ll love these. If they are on sale, they are an even bigger bargain!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rasec,
We appreciate the 5-star rating! It's good to hear you like the sound quality specially the bass of the 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sounding headphone set.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality head set at an even better price. Using these as a replacement for the headset the dog ate. Great sound quality. The only downside so far is the limited talk time of about 3 hours, but these were never meant to be a headset to begin with. Great for going on a walk or just listening to Pandora though.
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Posted .Hi CraigW, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great all around heaphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these impulsively, but dont regret this purchase at all. Great sound and fit. Love that they fold down so easily and are very portable with the case. Incredible battery life. Easy to control and charge. The only downside really is that after a few hours I do start to feel that they start to hurt due to them squeezing my head a bit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AshReview,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, fit, supplied carrying case, battery life, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. We also appreciate your feedback about using the headphones for a few hours. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure to wear the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
Hope this helps. If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Model Number:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
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Regards,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and sounds amazing 10/10. Amazing battery life too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dahtee, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Expensive but worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super awesome, very light and the noise cancelling works well but best when you don't have glasses on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CharlieD, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! The WH-1000XM4 is designed, 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.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved it, it has a perfect sound and it is really comfortable.
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Posted .Hi JoseA, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you love the excellent sound quality and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded from the 1000XM2. It's crazy how much technology is inside them. The sound quality is amazing, and they are extremely comfortable...much more comfortable than my XM2's were.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mark, Awesome upgrade! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort and sound quality of your new WH-1000XM4 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great WFH purchase
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using these for work from home since May and they have been great so far. Sound quality is excellent. The only two issues I have are: 1. When on a web call (computer), if my phone rings and I'm connected, the headphones will drop computer audio and automatically switch over to phone audio. Had this happen one too many times. So, I eventually gave up on multi-device connection, which was a purchase point unfortunately. 2. Microphone isn't great. Coworkers have told me I sound like an air traffic controller. I eventually just bought a USB mic for my laptop. Audio is still passable if needed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the multipoint function and microphone 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
Expensive but worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Love the fact that the cover entire ear and I can wear for hours with not pain.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardF, we're glad you love the sound quality and the earpads of 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic sounds quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic earphones, they fit so comfortably and the sounds quality is top notch!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 3macmaks, nice! We are glad you like the fit and sound quality 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl