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
to a friend
slayyy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality sounds really good for the price, nice bass and love the options on the app to change how much bass I want. and very comfortable to wear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisM,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), 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
XM4's
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality, by far a great battery life and the best sound quality and settings by far. 100% worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ErickM,
That's absolutely fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are delivering such an amazing experience for you. Knowing you're impressed with the sound quality, noise cancelling, and especially the battery life really validates our efforts to pack top-tier performance into a compact design. It's incredibly rewarding to hear that they are 100% worth it for you
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV
Super solid headphones for cheap
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my go to gift dor just about any family member. The noise canceling is phenominal and sound quality you cant beat.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adl2,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that the WH-1000XM4 has become your signature gift for the family! There is no higher praise than a customer who trusts our technology enough to share it with their loved ones time and time again.
Our Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation is specifically engineered to create a personal space for the listener, whether they are traveling or just relaxing at home. When paired with our DSEE Extreme™ technology—which upscales compressed digital music files in real time—it ensures that every family member experiences that "unbeatable" sound quality you mentioned. We are honored to be a part of your family’s favorite traditions.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These over the ear Sony headphones are exceptional. Everything about them is perfect. Fit, sound, battery life, etc... The best over the ear headphones I have owned since my AKG K240's from back in the 70's. Very impressive and comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JROhio,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 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
can't go wrong with this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very comfy, pretty decent sound quality, excellent noise cancellation and battery life...not sure if it is sturdy enough though, time will tell
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi notapoweruser, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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
THIS is the noise cancelling you want!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't typically review products or give unsolicited recommendations, but I've gotta say, if you need headphones with some SERIOUSLY effective noise cancelling, these are what you want. I loaned mine to my boyfriend last night so he could watch TV while I practiced drums, and he fell asleep on the couch with them for a solid 2 hours while I banged on drums 6 feet from his head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RoguePisigit!
We are thrilled to hear how well our headphones performed. It's a great example of the powerful noise-canceling capabilities of the WH-1000XM4. We're glad they provided such a peaceful listening experience, even during a drum practice. We really appreciate you sharing that story with us!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
All the best,
Estefany
Best Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have been one of my best purchases yet! The sound quality on them is great and I love the travel case that it comes with. I even recommend my family to get a pair of their own.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Zico,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH1000XM4 headphones have been one of your best purchases. We're glad the sound quality and travel case have made a positive impact on your experience. Your recommendation to your family is truly appreciated and motivates us to continue delivering exceptional products. Thank you for sharing your kind words!
Best regards,
-Fred
Great sound, comfortable, ambient sound miss
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones sound clear, crisp and decently balanced. I have an average sized headand they fit comfortably while still holding secure. Transparently mode not all that great especially compared to the airpods pro 2. Great noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JoshuaP,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that you find the sound clear, crisp, and decently balanced, and that they fit comfortably and securely on your head. It's also truly wonderful to know you're experiencing great noise canceling with them. Thank you for sharing your feedback on the WH-1000XM4 Transparency Mode. We greatly appreciate your insights, as they play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to enhance our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The minute you put these on you can feel/hear the difference. They are definitely noise canceling and are super comfortable. With the app switching from device to device is seemless and changinging the settings for the headphones is super easy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leeana, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great on Day 1, and 2 years later!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these headphones as a gift for my husband over 2 years ago - he loved them immediately and he still does! The noise cancellation is impressive, and the additional features (such as muting music and allowing sound through when it detects the wearer is speaking) are so helpful. These work great and hold up over time!
I would recommend this to a friendExcellent earphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was always the Bose guy but my son wanted these for Xmas and when I tested them I bought two more for me and my wife. Excellent sound and noise cancelation, unbelievable battery life. The fit is also great. You can’t go wrong with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Silversurfer,
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with our XM4 headphones. We truly appreciate that you are enjoying your new 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! - Kris
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! I don’t hand out five stars easily but these headphones never cease to amaze me. They have more features than you could ever imagine. If you get stuck in a setting just Google how to get out of it by using the model number of the headphones. It has more settings than are listed in the instructions. These really keep the noise out and would be great on an airplane even in the noisiest seat. They charge in the blink of an eye and the charge lasts me for a week of viewing in the evenings at least. I haven’t had to charge them yet. I just wish the charging cord was longer than 3 inches. They really exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi happyshopper, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM4 a perfect 5 star rating! We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the cool new features, ease of use, excellent noise cancellation, quick charging, and long-lasting battery life of your new Sony headphones. We have noted your input about the length of the charging cable and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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
My preferred headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality of these headphones is fantastic. The sound canceling is also really great, it blocks out the vast majority of outside noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aaron,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the fantastic sound quality and powerful noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is great to know that the Dual Noise Sensor technology and our HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 are effectively blocking out the world so you can focus on your music.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Best headphones I’ve ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had Bose and Beats headphones, these are by far my favorite. These are the most comfortable and best sounding headphones I have tried. The touch controls are really interesting, the only major complaint is that some features can be counterintuitive.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abravo, you definitely made the right choice! 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
Excellent noise cancelling, heavy bass
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancelling, very comfortable. Great sound; heavy on the bass but you can eq that out. Noise cancelling doesn't remove all higher frequencies but makes them much quieter, while low frequencies are pretty much gone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jass, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling feature, comfort, and sound quality of your new 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
Great sound quality!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good fit. Great sound quality! Would definitely buy these again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RebeccaH,
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear you're happy with the great sound quality and fit of your WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
ANC, PNC, fit/comfortability, Design, Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To begin with, this is a review for the average user. I have Skullcandy venue and AirPods Pro, each totaling appx. $130 & $250 respectively, so this is the comparison. The Skullcandy headphones were good, but they didnt make me say "wow". Average sound, ANC worked, though not well. I discovered that an ice bagging machine is a good test, considering it is very loud, but not machine shop loud. With the SC I could hear the ice dropping out of the machine even at maximum volume. The AirPods Pro, however, mask the sound completely and without using max volume, same as these sony WH. They slip around the head, but that may be because I have a smaller one, and the touch controls are a pain sometimes but the sound quality is miles ahead of any Skullcandy, and a fair amount better than the AirPod pro. The mic really sucks though.
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Posted .Hi Sett,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! We're glad that you like its sound quality. 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
Your feedback about fit, touch controls, and the mic quality is greatly appreciated. Make sure to adjust the headband for optimum fit and comfort.
For the best overall performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version (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. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing:
a. When you swipe your finger forward/backward, make the movements perpendicular to the headband.
b. When you swipe your finger up/down, make the movements parallel to the headband.
To improve call quality, re-establish the connection between the source device and the headset. Select HFP or HSP for the profile.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products.
Hope these steps improve your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony
-Ralph
Sony figured it out!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have used Bose for over 8 years. Lost my headphones (left on a plane after an early flight) and decided to get these. Used to be a fan of Sony from back in the day when they were heavy into music, but felt they lacked the edge of technology. Well I am pleasantly surprised that these are excellent in noise cancelling and crisp music. Bose are really good, these are GREAT, they figured it out and are very comfortable. I can wear them for hours at a time. Uses USB-C which is nice because most of my devices connect with the same. The app does what it needs to, and one feature you may want to consider toggling is the pause every time you speak. I did not realize how much I spoke to myself out loud only to realize that I had pause the music. The touch controls on the side are also easy to use and intuitive. Would highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LGarcia,
We're thrilled that these headphones have brought you back to Sony. 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
Buyer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing definitely worth the purchase great battery life good sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, DavidL! We are so happy to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones amazing and definitely worth the purchase. It's wonderful to know you're enjoying the great battery life and sound quality. We designed these headphones to provide a premium and long-lasting listening experience, and we're thrilled that they're meeting your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team.
The best noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had bought an older version of these headphones years ago. Somehow they have improved the quality of the sound produced. With the multiple ways to hear ambient sound when needed, this model will stay my favorite. The battery life is also second to none.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Derrik, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig