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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
these exceeded expectations!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great!! I should of bought them at first. I started with the Sony Ulta, but the noise cancellation and over all sound quality sounded off. I returned them fo4 the Beats Studio Pro to see if they lived up to the hype seeing several people wearing them at the gym, they were trash. The Beats sounded flat, no EQ on the android app. So i decided to spend the extra money on the Sony 4s, and i havent regretted it. I listen to all different types of Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B and these sound great compared to the rest. I almost got the JBL headphones in the same price range. But the noose cancellation is definitely a game changer. FYI most the over ear headphones are not sweat resistant. I went on Amazon and got the sweat resistant ear covers for $15, because i primarily use the headphones at the gym and i sweat alot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PabloP,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality across various genres. We appreciate your suggestion regarding sweat-resistant ear covers for gym use, as these headphones are not waterproof. It's fantastic to know that the WH-1000XM4 has positively impacted your daily routine. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great but still has a remaining flaw to fix
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really nice and comfortable to wear and the audio quality is great. Noise cancellation is amazing however there's a flaw that seems to still be present from the last version of these XM3. They will be going back to the store and back to Sony. There's an issue where suddenly you start to hear wind noise in one or the other ear. I've seen people say it's moisture related (Just wearing them in the house doing desk work, no working out) and I've heard others say it's not. If you search for this issue online you'll find many others that have had this exact same issue. Either way I started getting this issue only a week into owning them and for the cost of these, I ended up returning to the store and will wait for something better to come along or if Sony is able to fix what is clearly a historical issue with the noise cancellation circuits. I REALLY wanted these to work. For comfort, sound quality, ease of use these all beat Sony's major competitor out there for noise cancellation headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MGCHI, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH1000XM4. While we're glad to hear you're enjoying the comfortable fit, audio quality, and the amazing noise canceling feature, we regret to know that you're having a wind noise issue with the unit and it had to be returned.
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Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Option
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. These over the ear headphones are very comfortable. It comes with a nice case and a few accessories to plug into a plane or into a headphone jack. It is easy to use and the noise cancelling feature works well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sydney, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound, comfortable fit, sturdy case, ease of use, and exceptional noise canceling of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound Amazing but…
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had doing so much on what headphones would be best for me I’ve tested out almost every mainstream headphone the Bose , Beats , Apple & of course Sony I honest feel like these headphones sound the best out the box without Eq , the bass and tremble & balance it’s great for my eyes thr only issue I have with these headphones and maybe it’s most headphones is the comfort level I would give a 3out of 5 because the ear cushion is tight causes my ears get fatigued after long hours of use .Overall amazing headphones I would recommend especially when they are on sale !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, JohnO! We're delighted to hear that after trying numerous headphones, you've determined the WH-1000XM4 offers the best sound quality right out of the box.
Our goal in designing these headphones was to provide a premium audio experience with an exceptional balance of bass and treble, so it's fantastic to know you're enjoying their performance.
However, we are genuinely sorry to hear about the discomfort you've experienced with the ear cushions. We completely understand that comfort is a critical factor, especially for those extended listening sessions where one might want to immerse themselves in their favorite music or podcasts for hours on end. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this discomfort may have caused you, as our intention is to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable listening experience for all users.
Your willingness to recommend these headphones to others means a great deal to us, and we are grateful for your support and confidence in our product.
Once again, thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your valuable feedback with us! We hope you continue to enjoy your WH-1000XM4 and that they enhance your listening experiences in the future.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
great, love it:))
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great! i use it daily at school, at the gym, just walking around... quality sounds amazing and its clear. im not a sound expert so its great for a regular listener. it is a bit to the heavier side so i can feel it on my head at all times, and it gets SWEATY at the gym. its not super bothersome for me tho,,, it keeps my ears warm in the cold but it does get hot when its already warm outside. the touch thing on the side of the headphones tho, a little confusing and doesn't always cooperate. anyways still loved this purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi eileen,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure to wear the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your needs.
For touch control issues, please refer to the troubleshooting steps 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 improves your experience. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable. Great sounds. The ANC works really well. Long battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelL,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, 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. 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
WORTH THE PRICE !!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase ever made. I never realized how much of a stress-reducer NC headphones could be. Clamping is just enough pressure to keep them from falling off. Sturdy, but lightweight enough I have forgotten I have them on. I’d sleep in them if I was not a side sleeper. Only downside is the crazy short charging cable. However, if your cellphone uses the same type of charging cable, you’re fine. A bit pricey, but I regret NOTHING. Skip Bose and grab these. (Sorry, Bose. I still love you, but your headphones hurt my head and “crunch” too much when they flex.) I purchased the Midnight Blue pair. Very pretty color.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Improvement over XM3
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I acquired this unit as an upgrade to my XM3. I find it more comfortable on my oval head than the XM3. I welcome the chat feature, multipoint Bluetooth and auto pause that activates when removing the headset. None of these are essential, but really convenient. Collectively they make the upgrade very worthwhile for me. The sound quality seems a little better but I need to study that more. Ear cups better because a little larger and perhaps lighter. Passing the XM3 down to my son, who will think he has struck gold.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve,
Great! We're happy to hear that upgrading to these headphones was worth it. 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 the comfort and mic quality is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound and comfort.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and great comfort. The battery life is good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AshwinP, We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the quality and battery life 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Flawlessly amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Out of all the headphones I have tried before, I can confidently say that these are the best, down to the sound, quality, and comfort, I use them for cadual use and also at the gym and they are just amazing. However I believe they are still a little pricey for the average person. Regardless, if you have the spare money to use on these you won't regret it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi G3O76, We appreciate your feedback and we are glad to hear that your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones are the best you used, down to the sound, quality, and comfort. 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. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10/10
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great customer service overall and best headphone purchases I’ve made so far! And can we talk about the quality of the headphones wow! Definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Tune Out the World!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these as I needed something for working at home during the COVID economy and they cancel out the noise from my kids and other distractions very well! They are comfortable enough that I can wear them all day and no issues with my head or ears. Some great features to where I can pause and play video by tapping the right earphone and allow me to hear my wife or kids speak if I leave my hand the right ear phone. The only thing I don't like is that it is somewhat a task to connect via bluetooth. I would think that it should be easier to connect and reconnect with different devices. All around are a great pair of NC headphones!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Smgarcia, we're glad that the headphones fit great for your lifestyle. For easier switching between devices, make sure to turn on the [Connect to 2 devices simultaneously] function on the Sony Headphones Connect app. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002935899.html
Hope this helps,
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are probably some of the best quality headphones I have ever owned. The sound quality is excellent, they hold a charge for a long time and the recharge time is quick. With that said, the included recharging cable is ridiculously short ( about four inches) You will probably have to do what I did and buy a longer charging cable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello FrancoisB,
Thank you for sharing thoughts about our WH1000XM4. We're glad that you appreciate the excellent sound quality and battery life of our XM4. Your input about the charging cable is highly appreciated and noted. This will help us improve our future products. 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First Hearst and very impressed. Comfortable on long flights and excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Novelwriter,
Thanks for the wonderful! We're thrilled to learn the WH-1000XM4 headphones made such a strong first impression. It's fantastic to know they're providing both exceptional sound and the comfort you need for long flights.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is amazing! They do a great job of blocking out all the noises in the house and letting me enjoy my late night movie watching. I don’t notice any lag in the dialogue. A single press of the Power button while using them lets you know how much battery life is left. After spending an evening/night watching movies I have yet to get it to drop below 50%.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JonW, Thank you for the excellent review! We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the amazing noise cancellation, lag-free and perfectly synced audio dialogue, easy-to-access battery life indicator, and long battery life 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones! The noise cancelation is very effective and it makes the music experience enjoyable. I don't have any complaints about it. I use it all the time for studying, doing errands, gym and much more! I highly recommend these headphones. Also the battery life is SUPER LONG. It takes a very long time for the headphones to die which I really like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anni, we're glad you are enjoying 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. Thank for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Best Wireless Over Ear Headphones even NOW!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To me, the best over ear wireless headphones for the past two years…and even better overall than the next generation; the Sony WH-1000XM5. They are comfortable, sound great and the noise canceling is top notch! But, again, this is just MY opinion. But if you REALLY want to get to the nitty gritty, I think that the Sony WH-1000XM3’s were the best out of all of them historically. But for NOW near 2023, it’s the Sony WH-1000XM4’s!!! Even better if you can get them for sale!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DnnG,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're thrilled that you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great Features Okay Sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After hearing all the hype about these headphones I decided to give them a try. There are many things that Sony does right with these. First of all, the active noise cancelling is phenomenal. Fans, vacuum cleaners, and dog barking are blocked by these. The features in the app are plentiful. Adaptive sound control, noise canceling optimizer, 360 reality setup, equalizer and much more. Sony truly allows its costumers to alter it to their liking. There are lots of other reasons these headphones are great but it does lack in sound quality. It's not that the quality is bad but the mids and highs aren't as crisp as I'm used to. I attribute that to the emphasis in bass. If Sony were to focus on a balanced sound it'd blow every competitor out of the water.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AudioEnthusiast,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. The app also features an equalizer function where you can tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may refer to this link for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0001548870.html
Hope this improves your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
the best headphones i’ve ever owned.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.in the year that i’ve owned them, i’ve only had to charge them 5-7 times fully, and the battery life lasts soooo long. my little brother who does boxing also says they’re good at staying put while moving around (he does boxing, which requires a lot of movement), really impressive! looking to buy him his own soon.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello vonnie,
That's great! We're truly happy that you are impressed with the battery life of our XM4. Thank you for sharing your awesome feedback and for choosing Sony! - Marco