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 are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just Ok
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is excellent along with Noise cancellation, but I've had some connectivity issues along the way which you don't expect for a product of this sort and price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CesarT,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you are experiencing connectivity issues.
For optimum performance, make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). You may also find these steps helpful:
-Set the headset to “Priority on stable connection” mode using the Sony Headphones Connect app.
-Remove any obstacles between the antenna of the connecting Bluetooth device and the built-in antenna of the headset.
-Bluetooth communications may be disabled, or noise or audio dropout may occur under the following conditions:
>When there is a human body between the headset and the Bluetooth device. In this case, put the Bluetooth device in the same direction as the antenna of the headset to improve the Bluetooth communications.
>When there is an obstacle, such as metal or a wall, between the headset and the Bluetooth device.
>In places with wireless LAN, where a microwave oven is used, electromagnetic waves are generated, etc.
>Where there are other wireless communication audio devices or other people nearby, such as in train station premises or on a crowded train.
Additional troubleshooting steps are available on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
Resetting and initializing the headset may also help resolve those issues:
Resetting the headset
-Press both the (power) button and the CUSTOM button simultaneously while charging. The headset will be reset. The device registration (pairing) information is not deleted.
If the headset does not operate correctly even after resetting, initialize the headset to restore factory settings.
Initializing the headset
-Turn off the headset while the USB Type-C cable is disconnected and then press and hold the (power) button and the CUSTOM button simultaneously for 7 seconds or more. The indicator (blue) flashes 4 times, and the headset is initialized. This operation resets volume settings, etc. to the factory settings, and deletes all pairing information. In this case, delete the pairing information for the headset from the device and then pair them again.
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GREAT!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Greatest headset. My only quarrel is it might get a bit uncomfortable but it might be my head. I would definitely get it again. The sound quality is your own personal movie theater. It does come with 3 months of free 360 music. It chages your life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Battlestar,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we are glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect Headphones better than the apple ones forsure
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eliseo, It's always great to hear when a product outperforms expectations and that you are enjoying everything about your WH-1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for highlighting why these headphones are a top choice for you! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality is so good and the headphones are really pretty.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Nellie! We're glad you are impressed with the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favourite!!!!!!!!!!! got this when my xm3 broke and love it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AhmedA,
These headphones are an excellent choice! It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the outstanding sound quality and incredible performance of this model. We're sorry to learn about what happened to your XM3 headphones. You may want to check the nearest authorized service center in your area for repair options: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US
Regards,
Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Buy
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. I think they're well worth the money. They were easy to setup, with the app. They sound fantastic. And they don't look half bad, either - they're not too big or boxy. I could see myself using them for years to come.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Andy, We are glad that you love 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 trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best fit for larger head sizes
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this pair of headphones predominately for online school lectures while blocking out the husband, pets and television background noise. Not much to complain about other than the lack of ability to tighten the over head band. Even at the smallest size, my adult head doesn’t hold them in place for long. It is annoying but not worth returning.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Headsize, Thanks for sharing your experience and we are sorry that the headband is quite big for you. Please make sure the sliders of the headband are in their original position, or the default position. Make sure you are also wearing them correctly by following the guide here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html. Despite your concern, we are happy that you still like your Sony wireless in-ear 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The Sound of Perfection (and silence)
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I read the reviews of all the Bluetooth headphones and this got the best on multiple levels. I love this headphone, it’s my first Bluetooth. Sound is clear and the EQ is infinitely customizable. Noise Canceling is amazing! I highly recommend these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nycnoise,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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
seems too big for my head, but it'll do.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only get's 4 stars cause I'm not sure the adaptive Noise Cancelling automatically "adapts" to the current noise levels. Sometimes I have to reset the noise cancelling by turning off and on, then it seems to block out more noise. However, it is better than Bose noise cancelling blocking out more of the upper midrange.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeterHugh, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your WH-1000XM4. If you feel like the noise canceling is not sufficient, please check our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html
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
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, i’ve had them for more than a year now and they still sound great! The noise cancellation is my favorite.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Raquel,
That's awesome! It's nice to know that you are still enjoying your WH1000XM4. We're glad that you are still pleased with the sound quality and noise canceling capability of your XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Don’t think about buying them…. Just do it!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift for my daughter. She loves them and uses them almost every day. Highly recommend. Great sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KelseyL, Awesome gift! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Daughter says these are amazing headphones. She uses them all the time!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LawrenceC,
Thank you for sharing your daughter’s experience! It’s wonderful to hear that she is enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation and comfort of the WH-1000XM4.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best buy at BEST BUY!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comparable if not better than Bose. I have owned both and these truly are an outstanding value for the quality of sound they produce.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulK,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the quality and sound of the Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and have a nice day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice case, excellent noise cancelling, good audio quality!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kevin, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling performance and sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
BEST HEADPHONES
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] the best headphones on the market for sure. will continue to recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi XavierS,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are really good! The noise cancellation is top tier and the audio makes you feel immersed in what you’re listening to.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chelsea, We are glad that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
These headphones are everything
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own the xm3’s and these as well and they sound amazing. I like how the touch sensitivity on the sides of the headphones can be turned off and on, the the eq settings in the app. Pretty much a great purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lmao,
Awesome! We're glad we were able to give you a great deal. This is definitely a great choice for an upgrade. Nice to hear you are enjoying the touch sensor control and customized settings on the 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. Thank you for trusting Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product and an amazing gift. I gave this to my girlfriend for her birthday and she absolutely loved them. I tried them for myself, and I can assure you that these are 100% worth the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joseph, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
Mr.japa
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them for Android the sound quality is amazing. All the features it has are incredibly interesting and the noise cancellation is pretty great. I do not recommend for iPhones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mrjapa,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about using the headset with iPhones is greatly appreciated. We would like to know more about your review and help you out. Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My headphone review
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are amazing I been using them for almost a year already the down part is that if you lose them or get them stolen you can’t really do nothing about it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adrian, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad you are happy with your headphones. We also appreciate your concern regarding the security of the product. You may find the link below helpful :
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00270619?utm_source=glean
Thank you for choosing Sony. -Craig