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.
Wow
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation (with music playing at low volume, I could barely hear the microwave oven while standing three feet away), comfortable, charge lasts a long time, comes with a 3.5mm cable from wired listening, excellent sound quality, iOS app that allows you to change the equalizer settings.
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Posted .Hi ChrisS,
We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review 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
great headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great battery, comfortable, travel case is nice. touch controls kinda wack though
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnthonyV, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you like the carrying case, great battery life, and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM4. We understand your concerns about the touch controls. While many users find the touch controls convenient, we recognize that they may not be ideal for everyone. We are always looking to improve our products and your input is valuable to us. If you have any specific suggestions or need assistance with the touch controls, please feel free to reach out via phone call at 855-806-8464 or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
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Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great sounding
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding and light weight. Very comfortable to wear.
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Posted .Hi Utnascarnut,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality, design, and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Absolutely the best over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Any review that reads that these are the best headphones for the money is spot on. This from a long time Bose disciple. Great comfortable (even when on the wrong way for a couple of hours without realize it), absolutely great sound, and very good battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cicero, Thank you for the awesome review! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the comfortable fit, great sound quality, and long-lasting battery life of your new 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
Amazing Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sounding headphones and comfy. I Use them for music, watching movies and playing games. Surprised at the versatility of these headphones. Battery life is great as well. Lastly the connect app is also a awesome feature to to be able to customize the EQ.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Charleswiggens67,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, comfort, battery life, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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
Sony headphones WH1000XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very good headphones but I bought them over a year ago. Sony makes very good products. I don't use them much anymore ever since I discovered earbuds. But when I did I was happy with them. Very full sound. Nice bass.
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Posted .Thank you for your feedback, PaulT!
We're glad to hear that you were happy with your WH-1000XM4 headphones and that you enjoyed the very full sound and nice bass during the time you used them. We appreciate you recognizing that Sony makes very good products!
It's understandable that your listening habits have changed since discovering earbuds, but we are pleased that these headphones delivered a quality experience when you needed them.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Perfect Bluetooth ANC Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are light weight, comfortable and long lasting (about 29 hrs from my test). Keep in mind that for gaming you need to wire up, to avoid BT lag. If you're looking for gaming headphone only, there are cheaper options out there but if you're looking for these specifics features, this is the headphone to beat!
I would recommend this to a friendGreat all around sound with extra bass.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the Bose 700 ANC first and wasn't satisfied with the bass response. The highs are second to none however the bass was really lacking. I returned them and got the MX4s. All I can say is wow! Sound quality is awesome and the bass is deep and loud. The app allows for adjusting the sound and I was blown away. Definitely a keeper. Bose does have the option in their app but it does little help for bass. The MX4s headset is great for plane flights. With all the noise on a plane, the MX4s block it all. The Bose 700s left me with a earache due to the air pressure, I didn't get that with the MX4s. Great job Sony! I fly very frequently and both headsets have their plus and negative. To me the MX4s do what I need them to do. I'm bass heavy so the MX4s are great for me and the 360 sound is amazing. If you like sound clarity with light bass; go with Bose 700s. If you want clarity and good punchy low end bass, go with the MX4s. Sony did a better job when it came to all around sound. That's my 2 cents.
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Posted .Hi Avarys2cents,
Thank you for an amazing review! We greatly appreciate how you like your new headphones when comparing to other brands in the market. It's nice to know how you are enjoying the unit especially its great bass sound and noise canceling function. 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! - Kris
Very good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really good, they are comfortable and sound really good. I read some reviews saying that they don't fit well for them but for me they fit really good and stay comfortable over a long period of time. The ANC is really good as well, i barely hear anything with these on.
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Posted .Hi Lilboiled,
Great! We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, 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
Gets the job done
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are pretty good quality headphones. The one issue I have found is that the touch controls on the right headphone are not very responsive, and sometimes take 2 to 3 times to pause the music. The sound quality is good and they are light on my head. I also like that the storage case is compact as can be, and carries the essentials.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lumberjack,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, fit, and supplied case of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch controls is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. Additional troubleshooting steps are also available on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00204192
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
Perfect just perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good…..i think for thr price i paid (200$) on sale these are great. A buddy of mine has the xm5’s and while i can say the headband is slightly lighter in the xm5’s its not so much of a difference that i genuinely care or wish i had gotten the 5’s. And as far as sound quality goes the xm5 has negligiblably better base like if you tweak around the EQ settings with the 4’s to get yiur desired base the sound is almost indistinguishable from the 5’s. If you have 400$ get the XM5’s and if you only got 200$ and the xm4’s are on sale def get the 4s you def wont regret it and i know i sure dont
I would recommend this to a friendGreat budget headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Got them on a huge sale so that makes them even better. Very comfortable, handy carrying case, Bluetooth works flawlessly to all my devices so far. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AshleyH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn’t be happier to hear that you snapped up the WH1000XM4 on such a fantastic sale and that they’ve been comfortable from the very first listen. It’s great to know the handy carrying case keeps them safe when you’re on the move, and that Bluetooth pairs flawlessly with all your devices.
Best regards,
-Fred
outperforms the competition
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I debated between these headphones and the Bose 700 for many months. I bit the bullet when I spoke to someone in the store who spoke about his experience with these for the last year. I’m glad I listened. These are so comfortable and the noise cancelling is incredible. The audio quality is top notch, the automatic noise cancellation feature can be great when turned on. It will enable 100 percent when stationary and when it detects you moving it will allow all sound to enter to hear your surroundings. You can adjust the intensity of the noise cancelling on multiple levels and for multiple preset scenarios. Audio quality is consistent throughout every setting. I am someone who worked as an audio engineer for 8 years and this does not seem to color the sound of any audio. No extra bass, no harsh highs. Just perfect for comfort, quality, ease of use. Happy with this purchase and if you’re debating… don’t and go buy them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, we are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise canceling of your new WH-1000XM4 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! -Carl
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have some of the best noise cancellation. The cord unfortunately does not have a mic but you can make calls with the bluetooth and the other person will hear you clearly, The plastic is sturdy and light weight. Battery life is good!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hey Luna,
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience with our WH-1000XM4! We are extremely pleased to hear that you are happy and satisfied with the outstanding noise canceling function, sturdy build & lightweight design, crystal clear call quality, and long-lasting battery life of these headphones. We truly appreciate your input when using the supplied headphone cable.
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 the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Excellent sound and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noice cancellation. After multiple use battery still above 80%. Stays well on ear, even running/jogging. Highly recommend. Sony best choice.
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Posted .Good day, AJ843!
Thank you for your recommendation! We're truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality, noise canceling feature and battery life of your new 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! - Marco
very comfortable with great noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are very comfortable and do an impressive job with noise cancellation. The sound quality is pretty good but not awesome. The bluetooth connection to my Samsung Galaxy S8 is decent, but could be better, but that's possibly the phone. Battery life is good. Overall I very much like these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bart, we're glad that you're enjoying the comfort and noise canceling function of the headphones. You can use the equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app to adjust the sound quality depending on your needs. The app also features a "Priority on stable connection" for better Bluetooth connectivity. Hope these steps improve your experience. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
Small issues, but still great headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My one gripe with these is that they sometimes cut out while I’m listening to music. The other thing is that when I’m connected to two devices (IOS), and I take a call, it messes with the whole system until I can figure it out. This could be my own user error so take this with a grain of salt. That being said, these are probably the comfiest headphones I’ve had the pleasure of owning. They might be plastic, but that doesn’t take away from the overall quality at all. I can wear these for hours on end without it hurting my ears or head (and it never has hurt…ever). The sound is great for a casual listener without trained ears, and I love the way they look. Overall, those small issues might take away from these slightly, but I would absolutely buy them again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OliviaV, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4 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. 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 headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can't say enough great things about these Sony headphones! I did a LOT of research and analysis before making my decision. I compared the Sony with the Bose 700 and Apple AirPods Max. The price point alone was a significant factor in my decision. But there were other important reasons I decided on the Sony. The noise cancellation technology is excellent. I have used these on several plane rides and it cancels out all the background noise. However, when important announcements come across, the voice recognition technology allows for those important messages to come through. The sounds quality is what you have come to expect from Sony. Great sound and deep, rich bass. The battery life is excellent. And if you're running low, a quick charge gets you going again. Overall, these are exceptional headphones. My 2nd pair of Sony's and a great purchase for the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello FamilyGuy72,
Awesome! We're happy to hear you like the noise canceling and battery performance 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 again for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Just awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comparing this with my favorite headsets Beat Solo3, Beats Solo Pro, and SkullCandy Crusher, this Sony headset is the best! The noise canceling feature is very impressive. As soon as I turn it on, I hear a complete silence. No more buzz from my desktop fans. I love it! I can also walk away at least 3 times farther without losing signals or getting static noise. This headset is super comfortable. I think my head is slightly bigger than average women and the Beats headset just pinch my ears little too much. SkullCandy was nice, but the earmuffs were a bit bulky. I'm not into that Princess Leah headbuns style. This Sony headset is just right. Now I can stop looking for a better headset because I found one. I am hoping to find it in different colors. The color on the picture was a bit misleading. The actual color is gray and has no tint of cream. I was a little disappointed when I first saw it, but the headset itself is just amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marli,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! Your feedback about its color is greatly appreciated. We hope you continue to enjoy the amazing features 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
Expensive for its generation. Good nonetheless.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are good everyday headphones but their price is not appropriate considering they are 2 generations behind. They are good at being convenience headphones - good battery life, weight, durable, ANC, connection chaining. They aren't the best sounding headphones in this price bracket if thats what you want
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abhinav, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM4. We're glad to hear you've found value in their convenience features such as battery life, lightweight design, durability, ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), and connectivity options. Creating an enjoyable and reliable everyday listening experience is a key priority for us.
We understand concerns about pricing and product generation. Our aim with the WH-1000XM4 is to offer a balanced package of performance, comfort, and advanced features trusted by many users for daily use—even as newer models become available. Many customers continue to select this model for its dependable combination of noise cancelling, battery life, and portability.
We appreciate your comments about sound quality in this price bracket; feedback like yours helps us refine and advance our products to meet the varied preferences of listeners.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for providing useful insights for the community.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team