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:Sound quality
The best headphones for sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been heavily using the Bose Quietcomfort ii headphones for 3 years now, but after the ear pads had peeled, I decided to buy a pair of these headphones based on the online reviews that they were actually better. As far as sound and noise cancellation goes, they are! The sound is clearer and more customizable using the Sony app. The only negative with these is that if you wear them for more than 2 hours or so, your ears will start to sweat a little, but it’s not that bad. The Bose is more breathable in this regard, and therefore better suited to long periods of wear if you use them at work or during long travel. But in all other areas, these from Sony are superior.
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Posted .Hi Dude, Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise canceling of your new 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. We also took note of your feedback as this can help improve our products in the future. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Kool and comfortable!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I actually like these Sony headphones. I read up a lot about them. I tried a couple of other ones like the Shures...but what I like about these is they can fold up for easy carry to the gym. I use these for the gym and conference calls. I haven't really had to used them in a crowded office obviously, but they seem to do a good job at the gym. I was worried they'd heat up my ears, but no, not really. Sound is really good with soundstaging...I used these with Tidal. I think they were made to work with Tidal's master series. It's a bit expensive but compared to the Bose I had years ago, they are so much clearer. There is more definition and it's a lot less muddy bass.
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Posted .Hi dmpnyc,
We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome Stuff !
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hi !! This item is just amazing. A top-tier flagship from Sony having great quality sound, good battery life, and the improved noise cancelling mode is good too. Love using its smart feature. Been using it for a couple of days and I’m happy with what Sony has done. Thanks Sony!
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Posted .Hi Hero,
Awesome! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. It's also good to hear you appreciate the sound quality, battery life, and noise canceling 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
Noise and sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise and bass level outstanding. Great color which help me to differentiate my headset we with my son’s headset, he has black ones.
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Posted .Hi Rapha, Awesome! We're glad you like the midnight blue color, excelent noise cancellation, and punchy bass of your new 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony Wireless noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a bit on the pricey side, but the noise canceling is best I've seen in a while they've come be extreme comfortable to wear for long periods at a time you willl not be disappointed.
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Posted .Hi GREAtSOUND Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and comfort of your new 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! Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound works great!!! Comfortable fit. Daughter loves them!!! Connects to phone easy!!!
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Posted .We're glad you're happy with your purchase, ClemB! 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
Peace & quiet
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A step up from the xb910s i was running the noise cancelling seems to be step up as well, i bought these on sale, get em while you can
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Posted .Hi B1gh3ad,
Thanks for the fantastic review!
We're excited to know you're enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones—Hearing that you consider they are a step up from your previous pair it's right what we strive for! It's especially rewarding to know that you've noticed the improved noise cancellation.
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and giving such a great recommendation to others. Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GREAT!! Wonderful noise cancellation.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After using this product for couple months now i am absolutely IN LOVE with my purchase not to mention the great customer service you get from the Best Buy employee who made my experience easy when i had to come in for an exchange. I love the hands free fetures this headset has, it is great for the gym, Cancels out so much background noise and I love how personize you can make these headphones to your prefured audio experience. It had Alexa built in if you use alexa a lot this would be another great devise to add. Only issue i have with it is that the pairing experience is quite hard to connect to whenever i want to switch to use on another device but maybe thats just me, and also how when i run or move my head too fast it likes to slide off my head but other than those minor details its a great pair of headphones.
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Posted .Hi FlowerLadder, Awesome! We are so 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
WXM4
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. Great sound. Great for the price.
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Posted .Hi Singhx, Amazing! We're truly happy to hear that you're satisfied with the very comfortable fit design, exceptional sound, and reasonable price of the WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
High quality geadphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise canceling, great audio, still great in 2025
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Posted .Hello Solomon,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH1000XM4 headphones continue to deliver excellent noise canceling and great audio quality even in 2025. Your continued enjoyment of the product truly reflects the care and innovation we put into our technology, and we appreciate you sharing your experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Buy These!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GREAT headphones. I prefer over the ear style. I tried an Apple at the same time. This was far superior to me with quality of sound. More comfortable too.
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Posted .Hi John,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the design, 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent over the ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones. Comfortable to wear and sound quality is some of the best I have listened to. Noise reduction system is one of the best I have listened to and the battery life is very good also.
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Posted .Hi SJKSJK,
You 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for music and gaming. Sound is very clear with good base. Noise canceling works great and drowning out outside noise. Very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi Brad, 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 giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Need a gift card
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I ever purchased. It looks classic, is comfy and the sound quality is just the best.
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Posted .Hi SulavT, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our industry-leading 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. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
better than airpods max!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.super lightweight, sound is amazing. returned airpod max for these and so glad i did
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Posted .Hi CheyenneH, You've made an awesome choice! We're glad you like the super lightweight design and amazing sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound annoying control
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound great and have a good build quality. The customization of sound output and button function is nicely executed but the touch control on the right side is so annoying I had to turn it off. Would buy again
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DYLANK,
We're glad to hear you're enjoying the sound quality and build of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We also appreciate your feedback regarding the touch controls. We understand that they may not be for everyone, which is why the option to disable them is available in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. We are always working to improve our products, and your feedback is a valuable part of that process.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was skeptical on spending a high price for these but they were definitely worth it. The connect seemlessly with all my bluetooth devices. The app to manage which devices I can connect to is also really helpful for when I need to switch between devices. The noise canceling feature is also top notch. It's helpful for when I'm watching TV and I could just drown out the noise in the background. Highly recommend getting these headphones if you're in need for something more premium.
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Posted .Hi Dani, 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
Multipoint doesn't work with iPhone + Mac
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own the previous model (WH-1000XM3) and love them but I bought the XM4's for their multipoint connection. I really wanted to simultaneously connect my personal iPhone 11 for music and work M1 MacBook for zoom calls. Unfortunately multipoint doesn't work for an iPhone and a Mac. Others reviewers have been okay with other device combinations, but whenever I played iPhone music I got silence (beautiful noise-cancelled silence I might add!) They didn't seem to want to switch from the MacBook even though it had no audio apps open. So I upgraded the XM4's firmware (via Sony's app), did multiple factory resets, paired and re-paired - but always the same. Spent a day at it, but ultimately returned them. If you don't need multipoint get the XM3's: They're incredibly comfortable and the ANC is unsurpassed.
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Posted .Hi Unhappyfridgeguy, While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of your new WH-1000XM4, we are sorry to hear that the Multipoint feature does not work properly. Please use this link to troubleshoot the issue that you are experiencing.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002935899.html?search=multipoint
Should you need further assistance, please contact us for help.
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Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
It's perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I feel this is better than XM5. Noise canceling, band and ear pads.
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Posted .Hi Yurie, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down the best headphones, great for school and every day use. They are very light on the ears and head!
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Posted .Hi LOURDESM,
Thank you for the incredible 5-star review! We are excited to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 are the best headphones you've ever owned. Knowing that our industry-leading noise cancellation, rich sound quality, and all-day comfort are making a difference in your listening experience is exactly what we strive for!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick