Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/L
- SKU:
- 6428314
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 recognize the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, great fit, and reliable connectivity, alongside its premium design. However, some customers 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very comfortable headphones that block outside noise. I have enjoyed using them when flying as I can listen to my tunes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Soundpurchase,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Portable Noice Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These fold down nice and small making them perfect for travel. Sound quality is almost as good as Bluetooth allows, and the noise canceling is fantastic. Very comfortable.!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi barenakedsurfer Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function. 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 qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great for what it is...
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are a solid deal. The noise cancelling is one of the best on the market with remarkable sound quality. However, the touch controls can be a little to get used to and I end up using my phones controls most of the time instead, but if you just want really premium feeling and sounding headphones, these are not a bad pick
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ivanramos117,
Thank you for the feedback and we are glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. 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!
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Must Have
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these. Already own the gen 2 and 3 versions. Upgraded to gen 4 to gain new features like pairing to 2 devices at the same time, auto pause if you take them off, and upgraded chip. The sound and comfort is amazing. Customizable EQ via Sony app. It was a choice between these and Bose 700. Decided on Sony because of past experience and most reviewers rank them higher than Bose. Plus they are less expensive. The active noise canceling is top notch. Bluetooth connection is rock solid. I haven't had any drop outs even at long distances from source. There is still a little work to be done to improve swipe controls: (not responsive in cold weather, sometimes it takes a couple tries to skip to next song or adjust volume.)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi crsonemn, We are glad that you love your Sony WH1000XM4 wireless headphones. 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! Enjoy! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product that I use everyday. It bothers the background noises well but I would have to make the volume high if I’m in a loud room
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Posted .Hi IsaO, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4 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. 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
Great update to the XM2s
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded to these new headphones after a few years waiting from the XM2s. I can speak to a few changes based on those old headphones. For me the headband is no longer made of metal but plastic. This isn’t a bad change since it’s lighter on the head but it’s noticeable. The 2nd is the multi connection which is great as I don’t have to disconnect and reconnect to every other device I want to connect to now. The 3rd is the usb c charging port instead of the old micro charger. This makes the one cable to charge all devices closer as I can charge my computer, headphones and other devices now with one cable. The noise canceling and music sound quality is still top-notch and overall I recommend these headphones to anyone looking for a great all around pair of ANC headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
A work-from-home staple
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been wanting these headphones for over 6 months, so when these went on sale for Black Friday, I didn’t waste a minute to buy them. These headphones are so comfortable and are truly noise-cancelling. They’re even good to use for work calls. Love that it can connect up to 2 devices at a a time, and I’ve only had to charge them 2-3 times in the month I’ve had them. Best splurge ever!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SandraS, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them, comfortable on the ears, you can change the settings of how you want to cancel your soundings
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Cookie,
Wow! That's nice to hear that you are loving your new WH1000XM4 for its awesome noise canceling feature, comfortability and how you can customize the settings to your liking. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Perfect Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gave this to my daughter for Christmas, she loves them. Noise canceling ia great, not heavy either.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, Tinj! We're happy to hear that your daughter loves them. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you don’t want to be disturbed by outside noise at a reasonable price this is the headphone for you. Once paired to my tv and the volume adjusted I had no problems.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GARYR,
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the excellent noise cancellation and sound quality of your Sony WH-1000XM4, especially for undisturbed listening at a great value! We're also glad to know the pairing with your TV was successful. Enjoy the immersive audio experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use. Excellent noise cancellation and sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LarryR,
It is great to hear that you are enjoying the easy-to-use features of your WH-1000XM4. We are delighted that the excellent noise cancellation and sound quality have made such a positive impact on your listening experience.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Better than Bose QC 35
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little better than my previous Bose QC 35 headphones- which I rank very highly. Amazing noise cancelling technology and an auto-stop feature when you remove the headphones make these worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Helpfuljesh, That's great! We're glad to hear that! 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
Needs more bass
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are comfortable and look great. Controls work great. The over all sound doesn't have enough impact. Needs more bass to provide a fuller sound. I adjusted the EQ as much as possible to achieve the sound I was looking for, but just couldn't get there. My XB900N headphones have spoiled me. Sony, please bring back the XB900N rather than the current XB910N.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Gaiden,
Thank you for your purchase and for leaving your feedback. Your feedback is highly appreciated and will help us improve our future products. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Better than xm2
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Strong headphones. While they band isn’t as comfortable as the xm2, the ear pads are more comfortable since they are lighter. Sound cancellation is better than xm2 but the xm2 was is still a strong comparison in that regard.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt, we're glad you are enjoying our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great while exercising
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sounds is excellent. I’ve been using them while exercising and they are amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisC,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are delighted to hear that the sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones is excellent and that they’re a great companion during your workouts.
These headphones are designed with industry-leading noise cancellation and a secure, comfortable fit to keep you motivated and immersed in your music. Plus, features like adaptive sound control and long battery life make them perfect for active use.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice and comfortable, wish the earmuffs wouldn't produce as much heat as it does but I guess that is standard across most headphones. Great audio quality. Battery life wasn't as long as claimed. Ran out of battery multiple times after 10 hours of use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SkylerL, Thank you for the awesome feedback! Good to know you like the comfortable fit and great sound quality of your WH-1000XM4. And to ensure a more comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure.
If the duration of the battery is short, please follow the troubleshooting steps on the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000466396.html
Hope this helps!
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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
XM-4 Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphone for the price. Very good noise cancellation.
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Posted .Hi ChandikaW,
We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation and the overall value of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It is great to know they are meeting your expectations!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very comfortable and noise cancelled
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have never owned good headphones and I was sick of using the free Apple ear buds. They always fall out and hurt my ears. These head phones were great and cancelled the noise amazingly. I love the comfort as well.
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Posted .Hi Lizb,
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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent buy . . .
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are better than I thought they would be. Very happy with the purchase. The sound quality (especially listening to high-end audio on Tidal) demonstrates the beauty of these. Battery life is incredible . . .
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Posted .Hi GMan77,
Great! We're thrilled that these headphones have exceeded your expectations. 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
My go-to wireless headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent performance and value. Very comfortable for all day work and commute use. Works great with all of my devices (iPhone, iPad, PC, MacBook Air, switch, PS5)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your glowing review of the WH-1000XM4, Udang! We're thrilled to hear that they're exceeding your expectations in both performance and value.
It's fantastic to know that you find them comfortable enough for all-day use during your work and commute. We designed them with comfort in mind, along with features like our industry-leading noise cancellation, so you can truly immerse yourself in your audio, no matter where you are.
We're also delighted to hear that they work seamlessly with all your devices—from your iPhone and iPad to your PC, MacBook Air, Switch, and PS5. Our goal is to provide a versatile and high-quality listening experience across all platforms, and your feedback confirms we've hit the mark.
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope you continue to enjoy your headphones for a long time!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team