Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/L
- SKU:
- 12017506
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
Best headphones I've used
|Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are easily the best headphones I've ever owned. The audio quality out of the box is crazy good and I only had to tweak the EQ a tiny bit to get the bass exactly where I wanted it. The muffs do get a little hot after a while and can make my ears sweaty but I usually don't end up using them that long except on flights.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JustinM,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you are enjoying the superb sound quality of your WH1000XM4. You may find this link helpful with information and solutions if your ear hurts while wearing the headphones: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00015243?utm_source=glean
We appreciate your feedback. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very comfortable & excellent noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable headphones with excellent noise cancellation. Very good sound quality. The only issue I faced is with connecting iPhone and Macbook at the same time. When connected to 2 devices and I pay and stop audio from Macbook and later try to play from iPhone, it doesn't play. I need to disconnect Macbook in order for audio from iPhone to play.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best over the ear headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality and awesome the noise cancellation is god tear ,comfortable and stylish
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JorgeG,
That's perfect! Thank you for the feedback. We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the overall quality and performance of our XM4 headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Best Headphones I’ve Owned
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve owned. Satisfying bass, great sound customization options in-app, modern design with touch activation instead of several buttons.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, Fantastic! We're thrilled you're enjoying the punchy bass, great sound quality, modern design with touch panel sensors, and great customization options using the Sony headphones app. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic. Comfortable with great sound quality and amazing noise cancelling. Wore these on a flight to Europe and was able to sleep with them on and keep them on for the duration of the flight.
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Posted .Hi BBee,
Amazing! We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
It's perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I feel this is better than XM5. Noise canceling, band and ear pads.
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Posted .Hi Yurie, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Sony mark 4
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second time purchasing this product. I initially bought a pair for myself and decided to buy a pair for my wife, because she kept stealing mine! They’re that good. Highly recommend. I also opted to buy these even with the mark 6’s available, because these headphones are reliable and get the job done in so many ways!!
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Posted .Hi RamseyS,
That is a wonderful compliment to the WH-1000XM4—so good you needed a second pair! It sounds like your wife has great taste!
It’s completely understandable why you chose the XM4s again. They truly are an incredibly reliable and high-performing pair of headphones, and many people appreciate their perfect balance of excellent noise cancellation, superior sound quality, and exceptional comfort for long listening sessions.
Enjoy your two pairs of fantastic, reliable headphones!
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great price and the noise cancellation is amazing! Worth the buy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Knock,
Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 was worth the buy and that you find the noise cancellation to be amazing! We poured a lot of innovation into that feature to create the quietest listening experience possible.
We appreciate you sharing your experience and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Great buy!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are much more comfortable than I thought and the battery life is amazing. It’s also quite customizable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PauljerickP, Awesome! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad that your investment is worth it and you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. It's good to know you're utilizing the operations that can be performed on the Sony Headphones Connect app and you appreciate exceptional comfort and amazing battery life of the unit. 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
You can hear everything or nothing.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancellation I’ve ever encountered. To the point where you take off the headphones and you can make believe you have super-hearing for a few seconds. Also you can allow the ambient noise in or even amplify it. Got bored on the plane the other day and decided to turn up the voice ambience and heard all about some dude’s infidelity. Guess he thought nobody would be able to hear over the engine sound but apparently he hasn’t tried these headphones. Sound quality is also amazing. Hearing parts of my favorite songs I’ve never heard before. Great at balancing two different inputs. There is some audio lag/sync issues on my Nintendo switch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi baronspeerzy, Thank you for this amazing review! We're very happy to hear you like the industry-leading noise cancelling feature, ambient mode. and excellent sound quality of your new Sony headphones. Note: Playback of audio/music on the BLUETOOTH device is delayed compared to that on the main unit due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology.
Tip: If your handheld console, TV, etc., has a function that adjusts the delay between the picture and sound, use it for adjustment. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the device.
You can also connect the headphones to your device via headphone cable to eliminate the audio delay.
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
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As most reviews have already stated - great, balanced sound from these headphones. Great battery life, good build quality, and the ability to connect to more than one source at a time is a big improvement over last year's version.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LifelongMusician, we're happy to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality, battery life, build quality, and the multipoint function of the headphones. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A great Bose option
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had 3 pairs of Bose headsets over the past 30 years. They are certainly great especially for air travel. I recently updated to the newest Bose headset and was a bit disappointed at the lack of features compared to what Sony offered. I returned them and bought the Sony. Everyone has different sound preferences, but to me the Sony sounded a bit better and have more features at the same price point. They even seemed more durable. Also, no proprietary Bose connectors. Great case. I think Bose has fallen behind in keeping up their innovation over the last few years. Perhaps success has caused them to think they don’t need to keep up with the market and rely on name only.
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Posted .Hi NetworkEngineer,
You made the right choice with the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these headphones are so comfortable for long term wear and the sound quality is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jlmaok, We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Enjoyed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We all love this headphone! Sound is amazing! Wi-Fi connected works great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarolS,
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that everyone loves the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's fantastic that you are all enjoying the amazing sound and the great performance of the Wi-Fi connection.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.awesome and amazing headphones sounds really good seriously
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Posted .Hello CamrynB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones and appreciate their amazing sound quality. It’s wonderful to know they are delivering such a positive audio experience for you. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones especially for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality great EQ customization the comfortable is very good especially for long hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeV, We are happy that you like the sound quality and battery life of your new Sony wireless noise canceling 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great!!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.super noise cancelling and soft!! has different listening modes (change bass and sounds etc) that you can change on the app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tple, That's cool! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad your investment is worth it. It's nice to hear you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Good to know you're utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony headphones connect app. 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 the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Value
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for the LDAC bluetooth capability. It worked well, and sounded pretty good. However, I returned these since my Apple Airpods Max sounded just as good to my aging ears. So, these became unnecessary. If you won't be connecting to apple products, pick these over the the AirPods Max, they are a way better value. If you do plan to use with Apple products, the AirPods max will give you a better more robust experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ForcedNickname,
Thank you for your feedback and while we are happy that you liked the sound quality of our WH1000XM4, we regret to hear that you have to return them. We are optimistic that you will consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards,
Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
very good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality of what an ideal headphones should sound like, and is really light which makes it comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SangH, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very good
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my wife and she loves them, the sound quality is great and the battery life is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Sean,
That's nice! We're glad that your wife loves her new Sony WH1000XM4 for its awesome sound and long battery life. 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 she hasn't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let her fine-tune her music to her liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco