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
Get them
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great. MUCH better than Bose 35II. Just a tiny less comfortable. Both slide on my head when I bend over. Seems like all over ear headphones are for large heads. I’m a normal sized woman. If you’re deciding between Bose 35II or these, I recommend these. Many more selectable options such as equalizer. I really like the volume control swipe up or down on right ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mlm7314, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! 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. 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Don't think twice just go for it
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Where do I even start... these headphones are exceptional... I have owned many different types of headphones and this one by far comes out on top Sound quality is top notch Noise Cancelling is exceptional Dual connection is also huge Definitely would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ashraful,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling of the 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
College vibe
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchase these as a gift for my college daughter and she said it was the best gift ever. She’s able to use them outside on campus and they do keep the noise out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NOTGOOD1, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear that your daughter loves her new Sony WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Better than Bose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Was deciding between these and the comfort quiet and so glad I went with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewO, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, the noise canceling is unbelievable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Brad,
Thanks for the awesome review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones!
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the great sound quality and that you find the noise canceling unbelievable.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best over ear headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best sounding and comfortable headphone I ever use, big up to Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jay22, That's really cool! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned. It's good to know these are comfortable and you're enjoying the overall features of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM4. 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 leaving us such a wonderful review! Thank you so much for your purchase! -Jess
Great Purchase!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If ever you see these headphones at 100 or less, you should most definitely buy them. They are worth it a hundred percent if you can’t get the XM6.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic recommendation, RBar!
We truly appreciate the shout-out for the WH-1000XM4! It is great to hear that you find them to be such a high-value choice. We take a lot of pride in the fact that our industry-leading noise canceling and sound quality continue to stand the test of time, making them a "must-buy" for any music lover.
Thank you for being a part of the Sony family!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Sound - Long Battery Life
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works as promised - could use a little more bass but over all great sound and great battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SquareReader, good to know that you like the sound quality and battery life of the 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. You can use the equalizer of the Sony Headphones Connect app to adjust the sound quality to tailor-fit your needs. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best noise canceling Set
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones! Great battery life and one of the best noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jwalit,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we are glad you like the battery life and noise-canceling function of the 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 choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for plane travel. Battery last long. Sounds great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Drewable,
Awesome! We're glad to hear your enjoyable experience with the amazing sound and long battery life of the WH1000XM4. This is definitely great for trips and travelling. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Really nice Sony headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable with great sound. Takes some work to pair with devices other than iPhone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DAVE,
We're glad to hear your 5-star review 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Title
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality sound and a very comfortable fit. Blocks out ambient noise very well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Display,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function of the 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
Better than Bose?!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our son has Hyperacusis and so he always has to have noise-canceling headphones on for his safety. We wanted to get a pair of noise-canceling headphones that also had Bluetooth so he didn't have to switch when he wanted to listen to something. These blew us away. He says the noise-canceling is better on these than the Bose Quiet Comfort 3 headphones that he had been wearing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JEEPL1F,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! 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
The Best!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound ... and how they feel over my ears. Fully recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abdy, Great! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new WH1000XM4! 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever. Great battery and the noise canceling is unrivaled.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jonathan,
Great! We're glad that you like the battery life and noise canceling function of the 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
Perfect choice
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wife wanted a paid of over ears and i talked her away from every other option. Ive had the first gen for years with no problems at all. Found these on black friday and she love's them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing this wonderful review, NathanD!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you successfully convinced your wife to choose the WH-1000XM4 headphones and that she loves them!
It is incredibly rewarding to know that the reliability and quality of your Sony headphones instilled the trust needed to choose the XM4s. We are delighted that we could provide her with an excellent audio experience, especially with a great find on Black Friday!
Thank you again for your continued loyalty to Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise cancelling headphones I ever used
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome noise cancelling performance,has a 5 band equaliser with bass boost control,touch controls on right earhone.sounds better than headphones costing hundreds more,skip the beats and buy these,you won't regret it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveB, That's awesome! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading reviews I decided to purchase these headphones. Noise cancelling is the main reason I purchased these. I have a neighbor who has a stereo with a thumping bass that was penetrating the walls. I got these headphones and most of the noise was gone. Because these are bluetooth enabled I was able to have some calming music to help me sleep and that drowned out all of the noise. The sound itself is really good, too!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Super happy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones sound excellent, are feature rich and have a stylish case. The only issue I have had is that sometimes they jump to 100 percent volume when powering on and pairing with my phone. Tech support showed me how to reset the headphones but the issue creeps back in every once and a while. I’m sure they will address it in a firmware update. Other than that I am super impressed with both the sound and build quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ImhotepVII, we're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. We appreciate your feedback about the volume function. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for your review and for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
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||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The bass in these headphones are amazing! However, it is confusing at times to remember which way to swipe across the headphones to turn up the volume or switch songs. I’ve also noticed that the headphones will change from noise cancellation to ambient without me doing it and I don’t know if that’s a simple fix or if it’s something else.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JheneS,
We are thrilled to hear you're loving the amazing bass on your WH-1000XM4 headphones. Regarding the controls, for volume, swipe up repeatedly for louder and down repeatedly for quieter; for tracks, swipe forward for the next song and backward for the previous song. The automatic mode change is likely due to the Adaptive Sound Control or Speak-to-Chat features in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Please open the app and disable both of those features to keep it locked on Noise Cancellation. If the issue continues after checking those settings, please reach out to our support team for further assistance. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab