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
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Customers are saying
Customers praise the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also highlight its solid bass, lightweight design, and reliable connectivity, along with a premium design and good fit. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, consider the product overpriced, and wish for greater volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Best headphones I've had
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH1000XM4 headphones are a masterpiece of audio technology. They deliver exceptional noise-canceling, outstanding sound quality, and unbeatable comfort. With a long battery life, intuitive controls, and the added convenience of the Headphones Connect app, these headphones are a true game-changer. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a premium listening experience.
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Posted .Hi TrevorM,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, battery performance and noise canceling 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!
-David
Best noise cancellation and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is incredible. Superior to any earbud style headphones with noise canceling, including my AirPod pros which I was using previously. The battery lasts all day which is important to me since I use them for pc gaming and watching videos for long periods. They are very comfortable and surprisingly light on your head. Yes, they are pricey, and I was hesitant to buy until I saw they were on sale. But now that I’ve been using them regularly I can be confident in purchasing future models at full price if need be.
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Posted .Hi rrmm, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the noise canceling feature, battery life, and comfort. 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
Not loud
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not very loud even after messing with settings for days. Comfortable and good battery life.
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Posted .Hi AlexanderH,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM4. We're glad to hear you find them comfortable with good battery life.
Regarding the volume, the headphones do have a volume limit to protect your hearing, which might be why it feels not very loud even after adjusting the settings.
If you continue to experience any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for choosing Sony. We appreciate your feedback.
Warm regards,
Estefany
Vary good
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are a vary good par of headsets and are vary comfortable to wear for a long period of time. The build quality is great and the touch input works well. I would recommend getting these if they fit your budget.
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Posted .Hi Joshua123, that's great! We are glad that you like the comfort, build quality, and touch controls. 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
Best Over Ear
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have purchased a few of these over the past few years. For family as well as myself. Have tried three other over ear headphones and these have, by far, the best noise cancelling, battery life, sound quality and comfort.
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Posted .Awesome, Annewithane! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling feature and sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Very good ANC headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was on the fence about spending a lot on a pair of headphones, but I have to say I continue to be more and more impressed by these headphones. The noise cancelling is outstanding, they are very comfortable, and the sound great. I really like the bass response. It’s strong without being muddy or overwhelming the rest of the music. It’s also great that they have several eq modes to help find a sound that suits you. Finally, the ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices is very helpful.
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Posted .Hi John, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you like the excellent noise canceling feature, comfortable fit, great sound quality, bass response, multiple sound mode options, and multipoint connection feature 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
Headphones offer quality sound, amazing silence
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are comfortable enough to wear nearly all day long, which I sometimes do. The sound quality is superb. But perhaps most amazing is the sound-canceling feture. With the headset on, I hear very little other than the music playing. I would buy this item again.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing such a detailed and enthusiastic review, BigBob!
We are absolutely delighted to hear how much you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! Your feedback on all-day comfort is fantastic—we aim for a design that makes long listening sessions a pleasure.
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the superb sound quality and especially the industry-leading noise-canceling feature are delivering that immersive, quiet experience you need. Hearing almost nothing else but your music is exactly what we design those headphones to achieve!
Thank you again for your strong recommendation and for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
The best headphones ever.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are far and away the best over-the-ear headphones I've ever owned. They're so light and comfortable that it's easy to forget you have them on. And the noise cancelling is incredible. Definitely worth the $200 I paid for them. The sound quality is also amazing. The full audio range is clear, and the bass is thumping. Not to mention, the connectivity is great, and the app is intuitive. I simply love everything about these headphones.
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Posted .Hi Burzmali, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! 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! -Carl
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headset for the gym. These are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I was worried they would get ruined by the sweat but I make sure to dry them after every workout and I added a couple of silica bags to keep them dry after each use. They have a great sound and excellent sound quality. The battery last for a very very long time as well. Ever since I bought them back in February of 2022 I’ve only charge them 3 times.
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Posted .Hi Michelle, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, and long battery life of your Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
Review
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are easily among the best wireless headphones on the market, delivering an outstanding mix of sound quality, comfort, and industry-leading noise cancellation. Sound Quality: The audio is rich, clear, and well-balanced. Bass is deep without overpowering, mids are smooth, and highs are crisp. Whether you’re listening to music, podcasts, or watching movies, everything sounds clean and immersive. Noise Cancellation: This is where the XM4 truly shines. The active noise cancellation is top-tier, blocking out everything from airplane engine noise to background chatter. It creates a quiet, focused listening experience that’s hard to beat. Comfort & Design: The headphones are lightweight with soft ear cushions, making them comfortable for long listening sessions. You can wear them for hours without discomfort, which is perfect for travel or work. Battery Life: You get up to around 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, which is excellent. Even better, a quick 10-minute charge can give you several hours of playback. Smart Features: Sony packed these with useful features like touch controls, speak-to-chat (pauses music when you talk), and multi-device pairing. These small conveniences make a big difference in everyday use. Downsides: • Not fully waterproof (just basic resistance) • Touch controls can be a little sensitive at times • Slightly older model compared to newer XM5 and XM6, but still highly competitive
I would recommend this to a friendExcellent headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding headphones with long battery life! Very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi PhilC,
Thanks so much for sharing your review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're happy to hear you're loving the sound quality, long battery life, and comfort.
Those are definitely some of the key features that make the XM4 a favorite among so many users—they're designed to be comfortable for hours on end, perfect for long commutes, flights, or just enjoying your music all day.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Amazing noise cancelling, best purchase for WFH
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are quite pricey but the noise cancelling capabilities are truly high quality, better than Bose in my opinion. I'm still getting used to the voice command feature, as the headphones sometimes pause to listen when I'm singing along to music. The tech is overall really advanced and convenient. I like that I can connect it to both my phone and laptop, but I sometimes have a hard time transitioning back and forth, especially when when I try to pick up a phone call and am video chatting on my laptop, but that will likely get easier with tie
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Posted .Hi Jess, we're glad that your investment is worth it. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Sony’s best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What I really like about these headphones are the bass and clarity it produces. Very comfortable to wear especially on a long flight or a long ride. The noise cancellation feature work exceptionally well. One flaw that these headphones doesn’t do well is the mic. Other than that. I would highly recommend these headphones.
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Posted .Hello JohnnyNG1,
Great! Thanks for the 5-star rating and we are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality, comfort and noise canceling capability of our Sony 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
op choice for wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH1000XM4 headphones offer exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. The adaptive sound control adjusts settings, and the 30-hour battery life ensures long listening sessions. With touch controls and voice assistant support, they're a top choice for wireless headphones.
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Posted .Hello IbrahimZ,
Thank you for the on-point product review of our WH1000XM4. We are truly happy that you are pleased with the amazing quality and superb performance of our XM4. It's nice to hear that you appreciate the sound quality, noise canceling capability, comfortability, features and long battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
A more natural sounding solution
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Let me start by saying, this is my first pair of OTE headphones, and I can now say I have zero reasons to go back to earbuds ever again. ANC is superb, they hold a charge for days. Calls are clear, interactions with digital assistant features are near flawless. At the discounted price point, these are amongst the best value upper - middle tier options one could hope for
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Posted .Hi Elireed,
Thanks for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear the WH-1000XM4 headphones have been such a game-changer for you, giving you a reason to move on from earbuds with their top-tier noise-canceling, long battery life, and clear call quality.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Crystal Clear Bass and Vocals
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, when it comes to comfort, battery life and sound quality they are amazing. Out of the box they come with great sound but tweaking it in the sound options of their app make them so much better depending on your taste. If you want headphones with amazing noise cancellation, sound and battery life. These are the perfect choice!
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Posted .Hi Jose, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you love the comfortable fit, long-lasting battery life, excellent sound quality, and industry-leading noise canceling feature. 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
Solid headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros - great headphones, long battery life, great sound, volume goes up high, like the app with it, comfortable on ears, adjustable, cancels out most noise, works fine with iPhone Cons - sound leaks a lot, not 100% noise cancelling, starts hurting top of head after long use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamM, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony XM4 headphones. It's great to know that you appreciate their exceptional sound quality, long battery life, user-friendly app, seamless connectivity, comfort, and effective noise-canceling features. We understand that you may be experiencing discomfort during extended wear, and we apologize for that. We recommend adjusting the headband to better fit your head. As for the noise-cancelling feature, your headphones are equipped with a function called NC Optimizer. This feature enhances noise cancellation by analyzing factors such as the shape of your face, hairstyle, how you wear the headset (including whether you wear glasses), and changes in air pressure, such as when you're on an airplane. For optimal performance, we suggest running the NC Optimizer function the first time you use the headset, whenever your wearing conditions change, or when transitioning between being on an airplane and on the ground. For more information, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752831.html. For more information regarding the noise cancelling you may refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752738.html Hope this information helps! If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4. Thank you once again, and we hope this helps you return to enjoying your headphones! Sincerely, Maria
Feel relaxed in a noisy world
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are not my daily headphones but they are indispensable when I really need quiet and relief from the chaos that can be present in public places like airports and airplanes. On any flight, I actually feel less stressed and less tired after wearing my XM4's. They drown out the noise so effectively that it's almost like stepping into an isolation booth. My daughter borrows them when preparing for competitions so I gave her mine and bought a second pair. I considered the newer versions but I've been so happy with these that I didn't want to change anything. Highly recommended! Places used: airports, airplanes, track meets, at home when vacuuming :) My favorite feature: touching the pad of the headphones to turn on ambient sound so I can hear and speak to someone. The other related feature is that it will pause music and turn on ambient sound when you start talking so you don't have to manually pause and remove your headphones to do so. Audio automatically pauses when you remove the headphones as well. Other cool features: swipe up and down on the headphone surface to change the volume; swipe forward and back to skip tracks. None of the above would be worth mentioning if the sound quality was not as good as it is. It's not too boomy - the sound is crisp without being harsh. I grew up listening to high end audio and these headphones deliver.
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Posted .Hi TechMike,
This is a fantastic and detailed review! It's great to hear how much you value your WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially for creating a personal oasis in noisy environments like airports and airplanes. We're thrilled that the noise-cancellation technology helps you feel less stressed and more rested. It's also awesome to know you're taking full advantage of the smart features like Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode, and we appreciate you highlighting the sound quality. Thank you for your loyalty and for recommending them so highly!
Thanks for choosing Sony. -Eliab
The perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for headphones that were comfortable and excellent quality. I found them. I love being on a plane and putting them on and all the noise just goes away. The sound quality is outstanding and they are very comfortable on my head and ears. It comes in a cute case with accessories for use on a plane. I have used them many times already and have not been disappointed. The battery life is fantastic and charges extremely quick.
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Posted .Hi ShaunaW, 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! Erin
They’re v Awesome
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s everything I needed and more. I’m impressed with the quality of these headphones. First off, sounds great. I listen to different genres of music; I cannot describe in with my limited vocabulary how amazing my music sounds. It’s like I can hear everything the producer added- like I can finally hear the backing vocals for “Why Not?” by LOONA. I’m so amazed at the attention to detail, but don’t be mistaken!!! THE BASE!!! HOLY SHI- THE BASE IS ALSO AMAZING. Anyways sounds great. Second, I never truly knew the blessings of having noise canceling headphones. I’ve always had to turn up the volume on my regular earphones bc everything else outside of earphones was so loud. So I don’t ever need to go past the middle of the volume controls to be able to hear my music or podcasts. It’s intuitive, easy to start up and use. It has special controls on the headphones itself; so I when I’m working on my projects I don’t have to look away and use my phone to change the song or podcast episodes. The only thing I do wish Sony would do is make these headphones resistant to water/water damage of any kind (sweat, splashed water, idk what else). There’s also the Voice-to-speak; I sometimes hum to the songs I’m listening to so the headphones will automatically stop whatever I’m listening to. I don’t really use this feature so I just turned it off; but it’s cool. Anyways great pair of headphones; more grey than I thought they’d be. best purchase I’ve prob ever made. 10/10 STAN LOONA
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Posted .Hi Yeye, Perfect! Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with your WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We are extremely pleased it suits your needs and expectations! You definitely made the right choice! We're also thrilled to hear you love the exceptional noise cancelling, sound quality, and overall features of your 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony! -Jess