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
Excellent Sound, but so so BT
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is awesome. Then why only 3 star? Bluetooth connectivity is not stable - if you walk around it disconnects and even if you sit, it disconnects from Samsung TV and your show sound becomes distorted. From sound quality point of view, it is much better than Bose QC45 and Sony XM3. But if we consider Bluetooth connectivity, it is not as good as QC45.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Action,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality of the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
We're sorry to hear about the Bluetooth connectivity issues you're experiencing. To troubleshoot, please ensure the headphones are fully charged and that you're within the typical Bluetooth range of your devices (around 30 feet). You may also want to try resetting the headphones to their factory settings. For instructions, take a look here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html. If the issue persists, please visit our support page for more in-depth troubleshooting steps or to speak with a support agent who can provide further assistance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Better than Bose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Was deciding between these and the comfort quiet and so glad I went with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewO, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my girlfriend great sound quality. They don’t fall of your head and are great for the gym or everyday use also you can’t hear anything with them on and playing music which is great unless you are not into that.
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Posted .Hi ErickP, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones and that it is helping you stay fit in the gym. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Nice sound.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. Great sound. Haven't played to much with it but have enjoyed the times I've used it
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Posted .Hi Desiree, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you like the 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
Perfect headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headset, i use it for just about everything and even prefer them over my airpods.
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Posted .Hi Amanda,
We are thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s wonderful to know they’ve become your go-to choice for everything.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound which is customizable, very comfortable and super noise canceling!
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Posted .Hi Oldirish,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, equalizer function, comfort, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Almost perfect
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great. Comfortable. Great sound. Great noise reduction. Easy to connect. Exactly what I sought
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Posted .Hi Happy,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying these amazing 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
headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bought these to help for when it’s new years and fourth of july. really helps keeping out the loud popping sound!
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Posted .Hi bumblebee,
We are ecstatic to learn that your WH1000XM4 are providing the peace and quiet you need during New Year's and the Fourth of July! It is wonderful to know that the noise canceling is effectively keeping out those loud popping sounds so you can stay comfortable during the celebrations.
Thank you for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Good, not Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not an Audiophile, but I Love music, especially when I can hear and distinguish each instrument. I really like when I can hear the drumsticks taping the symbols. These headphones sound really good, but to my ears, they don't let me hear individual instruments so well. I returned them and are still searching. Wish I still had my old Radio Shack Realistic headphones from the 70's.
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Posted .Hi Pminter,
Thank you for the feedback. We're sorry to hear the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones didn't meet your preference for hearing individual instruments. It sounds like you have a great ear for detail, a quality that's often best served by headphones with a more neutral sound profile. If you're still looking for that detailed sound, we invite you to check out our latest model, the Sony WH-1000XM6. They feature a new driver unit and audio processor specifically designed to deliver a clearer, more precise soundstage, making it easier to distinguish each instrument and hear the subtle details you're after.
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great noise canceling for focus
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones to help with working at home. They are great. The first day I was wearing them I didn't even notice piano movers bringing a piano into my house. We have also used them with our smart TV. The microphone is OK for phone call. The dual paired devices is nice if I am listening to music and I get a call via my computer but works best when only 1 device is paired. I would recommend these. They are also very comfortable. I have a small head and they fit just fine.
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Posted .Hi Rufus96, we're glad that these headphones help you focus on your work at home. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these as a replacement for my Sony XM2 headphones, but they fell way short of that benchmark. I bought the XM2 version probably 5 years ago, and they completely changed my relationship with music and headphones. They are on at least 2 hours a day. I thought I'd never buy anything other than sony after that, those headphones are still as good as they were when i got them (I mostly upgraded so i could give them to my daughter, and I just wanted a nice new set). The sound from them is absolutely perfect, and every note comes through. The XM4s aren't complete garbage to be fair, they're just not good enough to replace what Sony was making 5 years ago (or whenever the XM2s were put out). These felt cheap, were uncomfortable, and subtle elements from some of my favorite music just wasn't coming through. I returned them after a week. I genuinely loved my XM2 headphones, and was sad to have to find a different solution outside of Sony.
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Posted .Hi MichaelP, We are sorry to hear that the WH-1000XM4 did not meet all of your expectations and had to return the headphones. This is not the experience that we would like you to have with our premium products and we hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for kids with autism!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased for 15 year old daughter with autism. Noises bother her and affect her life negatively. She heard about these online and begged us to get them for her. Without hesitation we did so and it has been a great purchase. She can ride in car, go out in public and restaurants without being over stimilated now.
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Posted .Hi FreedomFlighters,
That's amazing! You've made a great choice! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the incredible noise canceling feature of the WH-1000XM4, and that it perfectly suits your daughter's needs. 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 very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is amazing on this headphones, they are easy to set up and they feel good.
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Posted .Hi ADC64, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
U need these
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best pair of headphones out there. I’ve tried the AirPod max, Bose qc and these by far have the most well rounded sound. Any beginner audiophile should look into grabbing these
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Posted .Hi Tytheguy, We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best headphone, better than the M5, they fit well on your head and great sound
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Posted .Hi Mikeel,
Great! We're glad that you like the fit and sound quality 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Awesome headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, works better than any other headphones I've used. Touch controls can take some getting used to. Wish it had buttons instead.
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Posted .Hi MrGadgetMan, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad you like the great sound quality and overall performance of these headphones. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the lack of buttons 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Recommend buying !
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these! My brother had this pair and after using them I just had to get a pair of my own . Great at canceling outside noise out too
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Posted .Hi NatalyS, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Sound and noise cancelation are incredible. I love the midnight blue color. Super Comfortable.
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Posted .Hi RB81, Good to know that you appreciate the sound and noise cancelation of this unit. 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. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very Nice Product to Relax with.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Peace and Quiet so I can listen to my music in comfort. Smooth sound, and very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi tullydog,
Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, sound quality, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just as good as the MX5s
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely top-tier headphones, the software for it is amazing but you don't even need it to get great sound. They perform just as well as the MX-5s for the most part, but appear more reliable from what I've heard.
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Posted .Hi BlakeS, we're glad you like the WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl