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
Incredible sound and comfort at reasonable value
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been a gamechanger working from home during the pandemic. Sound is fantastic and noise cancelling is pretty strong. I did purchase these on sale ($70 off) which has greatly increased the value, but I would recommend at full price. During extended wear, they can start to bother my head, but the earcups are the most comfortable I have ever had (and wish the PS Pulse 3D headset learned from)
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Posted .Hi halfadozendonuts,
You made the right choice! 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
Love them.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best I have ever tried. Very comfortable and exceptional noise cancelling capability
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Posted .Hi Josece,
Awesome! Good to know that you like the comfort and noise canceling function 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
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and fells very comfortable. The app is easy to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Conrad,Thank you for giving the WH-1000XM4 a perfect rating! We're pleased to hear you appreciate the great sound quality, comfortable fit, and intuitive app 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First noise canceling Headphone I have ever owned. So far the fit great and sound great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
No regrets!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these headphones for about a year now and they have been my absolute favorite. The noise cancelling is awesome and the sound is fantastic
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Posted .Hi JessicaG, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. Cheers! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Sony Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever purchased. I love the way they sound and feel on my head.
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Posted .Hi Quis, Great! We're thrilled to hear you love the amazing sound quality that the WH-1000XM4 delivers. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it, best headphone I ever owned. Good ANC, looks cool, helps me focus at work
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Posted .Hi Jims,
Great! We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Best headphone of 2020
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphone of 2020. I like the sound quality and bass. Will recommend to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rhirhi, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying our 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Superb!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I handed down my xm3 to my son. This xm4 has better noise cancelling, better sound and fit.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work great with my Surface Go 2, Lenovo Yoga laptop, iPod, and JBL speakers. With a Bluetooth dongle, the headphones also works well with my Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5. These are true noise cancelling headphones that block out all noises when I am on Zoom or playing video games. The con for me is that it can become uncomfortable after a long period of time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mahalo1774,
Thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the incredible noise canceling function and superb performance of our WH1000XM4.
We are sorry if you feel uncomfortable wearing the headset for a long period of time. You may find the information provided on the link below helpful:
Why do my ears hurt when putting on and wearing headphones? - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
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. 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 so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and customizable through the app. Tried both the xm5 and xm4 and saw very little difference but the xm4 were 100 dollars cheaper! Either one will be a great buy. Just went with the xm4 beacuse i do like the look a bit better
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Posted .Hello NicholasY,
Good decision! They are both awesome. Thank you for your purchase and for sharing your review. We're glad that you like both XM4 and XM5 for its sound quality and customizable Sony app. 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Exceptional sound quality, great noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were a christmas gift for my daughter, and I don't think I have seen her without them on since. She loves them. Talked for days in the beginning about all the features and that they have excellent sound quality.
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Posted .Hi Frankjp, That's awesome! We're glad she is enjoying her new Sony headphones. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ive ever had comfy too! The navy blue color is pretty as well!
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Posted .Hello TuckerR, thank you for this 10 out of 10 review! We are elated to hear you're enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones thanks to their comfortable design–and the beautiful navy blue is absolutely a plus! Thank you for choosing Sony. Best regards, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Purchased Two
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought a pair for my husband and he loved them so much, 2 weeks later I purchased a pair for me. I love them! Great sound, love the noise canceling and you can keep them on, place your palm on the right ear and it allows you to hear someone who’s speaking to you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MrsHunter, Thank you for purchasing two Sony WH1000XM4! We're very happy to hear that you and your husband loved them. Good to know you're enjoying the great sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of these 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very convenient features. Build quality issues.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones twice within a week. First ones had creaking issues in the ear cups, headband and hinges. For a premium product that is unacceptable. Took them back for Anker XR. Figured for $80 see if they didn't creak. They didn't but very uncomfortable and sound was lacking coming right from the XM4. Got a second pair of XM4 and so far so good. ANC, sound and swipe all make for a great headset. Just wish the build quality was better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BMC1, We are sorry to hear about what happened to your first headphones. This is usually not the case with our premium products. It's nice to hear that you do not have any issues with your second pair. Despite your experience, we are happy that you like the features of your new pair. 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! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Wonderful Travel Experience
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The balance is spot-on, bass is deep, mids are clear, and highs are crisp. It's a game-changer for travel and noisy environments. The Adaptive Sound Control is clever too, adjusting noise-cancellation settings based on what I'm doing and where I am.
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Posted .Hi Param, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad you like sound balance, deep bass, clear mids, crisp highs, and excellent adaptive sound control and noise cancellation of your 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling function is great. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bestbuyer,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function and comfort 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
Noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation is great and the headphones fit is comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PatriciaS, Thank you for the great review! We're delighted to hear you like the top notch noise cancellation and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely a great pair of headphones! Noise cancelling and ambiance control give variety in sound output. Only thing i havent liked is the method to reach pairing mode seems to conflict with power button
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulaD, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best sound + noise-canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, excellent noise cancelling. Best I've experienced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, Muddy! It is fantastic to know you're enjoying the WH-1000XM4's sound quality and industry-leading noise cancelling. Sony's advanced digital noise cancellation technology uses microphones and a dedicated NC processor in each earcup to analyze and neutralize ambient sounds, making it possible to experience music, calls, or silence—even in noisy environments like buses, trains, or planes—to an exceptional degree. Your experience reflects our goal of delivering clear, immersive audio and outstanding noise reduction for our users. If you have any favorite features or listening tips to share, we'd love to hear more!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team