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:Battery life, Sound quality
The best noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had bought an older version of these headphones years ago. Somehow they have improved the quality of the sound produced. With the multiple ways to hear ambient sound when needed, this model will stay my favorite. The battery life is also second to none.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Derrik, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been wanting a comfortable set of over the ear ANC headphones. Went back and forth between the Bose QC35s and the XM3s. Finally decided to get the XM4 based off other tech reviewers. They sound great, light and comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jorge, you definitely made the right choice! 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. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Simply Amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Finally decided to pick these up the other day after eyeing them for a while. These are my first over-ear headphones from Sony, and I recently purchased the XM4 earbuds which were my first earbuds from Sony. All I can really say is that I'm blown away by these headphones. ANC is almost unsettlingly good, comfort is near-flawless, and sound quality is next-level. Sony's android app lets you customize them to your liking and the integration with voice assistant is something I haven't seen with any other brand. The head band itself makes a bit of a pressure point after wearing them for 1-2 hours straight but still nothing near the long-term discomfort of other brands. Can't recommend these enough.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeChace,
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:Sound quality
10/10 gang
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10, gives me my peace. After a long day of work, it silences all the extra noise so I can focus on my 5-9 after my 9-5.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Fantastic Pair of Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent bass and quality of sound, has all the essentials. The only nitpick I have would be the volume is not the highest I’ve heard, but with the noise canceling that might be negligible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AvgAudiophile,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. We also appreciate your opinion about its volume. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is updated (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). You may also find these steps helpful:
-Turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device.
-Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Hope this helps. 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
This is better
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After starting small I bought a pair of Sony 900’s. After realizing how good a pair of solid headphones were I decided to try for the next level. Enter the 1000XM4. The clarity and bass in these really let’s that low guitar grumble and the app with the equalizer is a must have. I was shocked to find out most $300+ headphones don’t have an app that includes an equalizer. If you want great sound, awesome bass, & the ability to customize the eq to fit your type of music I highly recommend these. They really are next level. My only gripe is the sensor that is supposed to stop your music when they are removed isn’t working. I believe it’s a software issue that will be fixed in a future update. If not I’ll just exchange them for new ones because of Best Buy’s excellent exchange policy.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound Quality and Noise Cancelling in these are absolutely excellent. Best noise cancelling headphones you can buy. Much lighter than the Airpods Max and more comfortable for long durations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi chaitthegreat,
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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price, Touch controls
Buy it on sale if you can
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very pricey but the quality shows. I got mine when it was over 100 dollars off so that's probably the only time it's worth it. No complaints with any aspect of the sound quality though. Touch controls are annoying though. Still an overall much better deal than the Airpods Max, especially when these are on sale.
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Posted .Hello BasedGod,
Thank you for the review and we're glad you like the sound quality 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony is back on top
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been a Bose fans for quite some time, so to give a nod to Sony on this front means they really did a great job. My music preference is jazz, so I like the clean sound with the tight bass (Sony does have products that cater to those to whom it's all about that bass). From top to bottom, my preference is (and I have all of these): 1. Sony WH-1000XM4 2. Bose NC 700 3. Sony WH-1000XM3 4. Bose QC 25 I do prefer the audible interface of the NC 700 and for that I use them exclusively for television and movies - for all else, it's the Sony. One thing I don't think Sony got quite right is the multiple pairing feature - for me it's been flaky when pairing with certain device combinations (like iPhone and iPad at the same time). Overall, I do recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MisterGrampa,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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.
Your feedback about the multipoint function is greatly appreciated. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphone review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very solid headphone. I’ve tried the AirPods Pro max but these sounds way better. Punchy base with great noise cancellation. Sound quality can get a bit better but unless you are using multiple headphones throughout your day you won’t notice it. One downside is that it doesn’t have a lot of padding at the band for my liking but you can always get a third party cushion and attach it.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and insightful review, Cbmn!
We are thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be a "very solid headphone" and that you specifically found that they sound way better than the AirPods Max. We are delighted you are enjoying the punchy base with great noise cancellation.
We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the sound quality potential and the padding on the headband. We value these detailed points as they help guide future product development and design improvements. It is helpful that you pointed out the option of using a third-party cushion to enhance comfort for your preference.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound depends on what you are using
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I first tried these wired to my pc, and was less than impressed. I wanted these to use with my boom mic in wired mode for voice calls, but still need to experiment I guess. I then tried connectimg to my galaxy s8, both wired and Bluetooth and found the sound to be OK, still using my s8 for work and music. I then paired to my s20 that I got about 2 weeks ago, and was blown away how much better it sounded than my old phone and wired to my pc. I guess it needs the advance Bluetooth codecs to really shine. They are super comfortable to wear and do an amazing job blocking noise. It is erie how much noise there is around you that you don't even notice until you put these on and take them off! I have a pair of philips fidelio l2 semi open backs that I got for $85 that sound as good, if not better. So if sound quality is your only reason for getting these, look elsewhere you can do better for cheaper. If you want good sound and features, based on pro reviews these are it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Coffeelover, we appreciate your 4-star review 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones! LOVE THESE!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.WOW! These headphones are INCREDIBLE! Noise Cancelling is amazing. The battery last forever!! They are extremely comfortable. By far my favorite purchase ever!! They are a little expensive but Sooo worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fulchdog,
Glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort, battery life and noise-cancelling of the WH-1000XM4 Headphones. If you have not already, you may download the Headphones Connect app to access our features which include the equalizer to fine-tune your listening experience.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great build quality/sound, meh touch controls
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal build quality, great sound. The swipe controls on the side of the headphone arent my favorite. I miss physical buttons. In the pursuit of sleek build design, everything has become touch-based but its a big finnicky. Dont have to use them if you dont want to. Overall love these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoydS,
It is fantastic to know that you overall love the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially their phenomenal build quality and great sound!
We certainly appreciate your candid feedback regarding the swipe controls versus physical buttons. We understand that while the touch-based design offers a sleeker profile, it can take some adjustment. We value this insight as we continuously work to balance design with ease of use. Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My boyfriend loves his headphones, super comfortable, great battery and great sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MatthewM,
Nice! We're glad to hear that your boyfriend loves his new WH1000XM4 for having such a comfortable design, great battery life and awesome sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for frequent flyers
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Id be the first one to say that these headphones are expensive. However they are worth the money for the sound quality and sound deadening alone. I have to travel a lot for work and these have been added as a must have when packing. When turned on you can barely hear the hum of the engine of the plane. Screaming baby, no problem with these headsets. Sitting next to a constant burper or someone that clears their throats; no worries the headphones got you. Ultimately these headphones are worth every cent.
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Posted .Hello SHAEC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re delighted to learn that your WH-1000XM4 headphones have become a vital part of your travel experience! It’s fantastic to see how their exceptional sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation are enhancing your work trips. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the pricing of the headphones.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for sound and very comfortable to wear. Would recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello user852425,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that your WH1000XM4 Headphones are great for sound and very comfortable to wear. We truly appreciate your positive feedback and recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
The best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Sound is amazing, very comfortable, long lasting battery. Sony makes the best headphones. Superior to bose and the very overrated beats.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi techman1991, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, excellent battery life, and overall features of your Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Quality over loudness
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.4.5 stars. The crispy, smooth sounds controlled by the connection eq make these headphones great. Noise canceling could be a bit stronger, giving more volume. They lasted three days on full charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shakescobar!
Thanks for the feedback! We are thrilled to hear you're enjoying the crispy, smooth sounds and connection EQ of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We designed these features to give you precise control over your listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Enjoyable, smart and safe headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love music and rich, if not audiophile-quality, sound. These headphones have not failed me in more than two years of use. With the Sound Connect app, you can both actively and passively adjust sound levels and preferences. Speaking, or double-tapping the right ear, instantly pauses the audio, so you can tune in your surroundings as needed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, TimothyT!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones have been a source of rich, satisfying sound for you for over two years. It's incredibly rewarding to know that they've met your standards, even as a music lover seeking near-audiophile quality.
We're glad you've been taking advantage of the Sony | Headphones Connect app to fine-tune your listening experience. It's designed to give you that precise control, and your comment about adjusting levels "both actively and passively" is a great validation of its capabilities.
It's also great to hear how much you appreciate the convenience of the Speak-to-Chat feature, which instantly allows you to tune into your surroundings without removing your headphones. We designed that feature for exactly those seamless, real-world moments.
Thank you again for your loyalty and for choosing Sony to be your soundtrack for the past few years!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony > Beats
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.better sound quality than Beats. had been using Beats solo and studio prior to this but converted to using Sony now. this product has superb battery-life and better design for wearing all day. Sony > Beats seriously!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi boomboomroom,
You made the right choice with these Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph