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
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the phenomenal Sound Quality, exceptional Comfort, and impressive Battery Life as major strengths. Many also appreciate the solid Bass, lightweight feel, and great Fit of the product. However, some users find the Touch Controls annoying, believe the product is overpriced, and desire more volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent sound quality and noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first pair of high-end headphones and the first in a long time to have noise cancelling. Previously I had a pair of Sony MDR-XB950B1. There is really no comparing the XM4's to them. The only thing that was "better" with the 950's was the bass. But that was only if you were a fan of really fake "boomy" bass. Highly recommend these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hstahl,
Thank you for the recommendation! 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 and enjoy your headphones!
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and very confrortable. Easy to use and connect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Great, That's really cool! Thank you for this amazing review of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're glad you love the excellent sound quality, comfortability, easy Bluetooth pairing, and overall features of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM4. 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 leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good, not perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, incredible noise cancelling, good optimization when wearing glasses under headphones. Only gripe is that my ears, which are small, are a bit cramped and sometimes touch the headphones, which can start to hurt. I also don't like the way the headband is a bit raised, not the most fashionable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MayaA, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the fit of your Sony unit. You can adjust the length of the headband using the slider. Please check this link when wearing the headphones:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html?search=wearing
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sounds great. NFC works effortlessly.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great. NFC works effortlessly. Battery life is good too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nemo, we're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality, NFC function, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
It’s Sony, what else can I say?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have aged very well despite being 5 years old. The ANC is still competing well against newer headphones. And now, you’ll find these discounted everywhere, best bang for your buck
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello paninin19,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that your WH1000XM4 headphones have maintained exceptional performance over five years, particularly with active noise cancellation that remains competitive with newer models. Their enduring quality and value, especially given the current pricing, underscore the thoughtful engineering behind them. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my headphones. The sound quality is great and i love the noise cancelling feature. Almost as much as i love that i can change the volume and songs just by swiping on the right earphone. Just great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MickelleM, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that you love your new Sony WH1000XM4 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best headphones money can buy.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are amazing I had them almost a year no problems the noise cancelling is great i'd recommend to everyone ..❤️
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, LakiejaM! That's really great to hear and we're glad you like the noise canceling feature of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good option
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far so good. Controls take some getting used to. Also, voice muting is very sensitive. Even if just clearing my throat, the headphones will mute. Sound is good and noise cancelling works well though. Comfortable fit on my ears with no pain from long usage.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RKF123,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, 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
Excellent sound quality
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well I’ve been a Bose customer over the years. After watching countless reviews I decided to give Sony a shot at my business. The richness of the sound for these headphones is flat out amazing with excellent noise canceling! I primarily use these when playing XBOX Series X and they work flawlessly Now go get yours and game on!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi thedude, We're very grateful for this positive feedback on the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling 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. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones with great sound and comfortable fit
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maxwell45, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you like the great sound quality and comfortable fit of the 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
Best purchase by far.!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones I used them daily and the battery life is great. I highly recommend specially for anyone using them for gym workouts or studying.
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Posted .Hi ElianaO, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Superb sound quality!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for international flights. I am really looking forward to using these! The sound quality is excellent and love the color! Plus I got them $100 off regular price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RhyannonB,
Thank you for purchasing our WH1000XM4. You will surely love this headphone especially on your flights. The noise canceling on this one is superb with awesome sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very crisp smooth sound with good bass! The best sounding headphones with amazing noise cancellation
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Posted .Hi JosemanuelG, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing product!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They arw amazing! Served me well for over 2 years of intense gym and cardio workouts and are still holding up strong! Sound quality is unrivaled too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NestorG,
Thank you for sharing your great experience with us! It's nice to hear that you are enjoying your WH1000XM4 headphones especially while working out at the gym. Your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of the unit is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Sony review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the case. I wish it was a lightning chord. I wish it was louder but the sound is nice. I went off the reviews to purchase this set
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Damien, good to know that you like the supplied case of the headphones. Your feedback about the cable and louder volume is greatly appreciated. Make sure to use the equalizer of the Sony Headphones Connect app to adjust the sound quality depending on your needs. This may help improve your listening experience. Updating the software (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) will also improve its overall performance. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and sound great! I’m very happy with my purchase.
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Posted .Hi jjmacII,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the comfort and sound quality 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
Excellent sound quality.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones, excellent sound quality and noise canceling. Only complaint I have is to get them to recharge. When you plug in the charger It'll charge for 30 seconds and then quit. Sometimes it takes several tries to get them to stay charging. I've heard of several other people having the same issue with them
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Posted .Hi PatrickD,
We are happy that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of your 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. Sorry to hear about your concern. Please make sure your headphones are up-to-date to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002929020.html. You can also reset your headphones to further isolate the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html.
We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
- Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony great as always
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound,noise canceling is some of the best ive come across.i like the settings like when you take them off the music pause and the controls on the side like the volume and skip control.also the sound choices are nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisR, 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:Sound quality
love love love
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10 love the noise cancellation it my fav headphones yet
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Posted .Hi musiclover325,
Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the noise cancelling feature on the WH1000XM4 headphones! Don't forget to download the Sony Sound Connect App to elevate your experience even further! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
One word: Quality
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using these exclusively the past 11 months and they are great. Initially, I tried the AirPods Max, but they were too heavy and started to hurt my eyes. These have even better noise cancellation and I like that they can more easily fold up and fit into a bag.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan, You've made an excellent choice! Good to know you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation and foldable design of your Sony WH-1000XM4 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