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 regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones on the market*
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I had the XM3s and I loved those headphones. Used them every day while I was on the computer. Only reason why I upgraded was because I had the protection plan, so doing a swap was no problem. Got these boys on and the sound is great, the new proximity sensor is an amazing add, the ANC is the best, Bluetooth 5.0 is a must nowadays, connecting to two devices is so handy, the Type-C charging is top tier, and having access to either Google Assistant or Alexa is beyond convenient. The reason why there's an asterisk in my title is because of comfort. Because of my weirdly shaped head and ears, these headphones are not comfortable. And I only had them on for the evening. I can't see myself using these guys from the morning until three in the morning. No way. It's a shame, too. I was extremely excited to own these but alas, they are not meant for me. Comfort aside, they're still stellar headphones. Nothing beats the ANC
I would recommend this to a friend - 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.Great quality and sound , very versatile and comfortable. Only regret was not able to use it with my TV But amazing for IPhones and computers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Christmas, Awesome! We're glad that you like sound quality and comfort of your new 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:Comfort, Sound quality
It's worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love love love the sound. Love that the music stops when I off the headphones and lay so comfortable on my chest.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jahjah, Awesome! Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Sony ruined it
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only issue with these headphone are if I say something, it shuts off. Did not realize that they do this. I have Bose noise cancelling headphones and they do not do that. Only gripe because they are actually good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that, aside from that one gripe, you’re finding the WH-1000XM4 to be a great pair of headphones.
What you're experiencing is a feature called Speak-to-Chat. It’s designed to automatically pause your music and let in ambient sound as soon as you start speaking, so you can have a quick conversation without taking your headphones off. We understand it can be unexpected if you prefer to sing along or talk while listening!
The good news is that you can easily turn this off. You can either:
Use the App: Disable "Speak-to-Chat" in the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
Use a Gesture: Place two fingers on the right ear cup touch sensor and hold until you hear "Speak-to-chat deactivated."
We hope this makes your experience much better, thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I’ve ever used.the noise canceling is really good with good bass and overall sound plus they get really loud
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Antonio,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and sound quality 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, Weight
I love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a Airpods Max and this Sony is way better, lighter and has the same sound quality as Airpods
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KSoares, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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:Bass, Sound quality
my wife loves them.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought them for my wife. the bass is incredible on these and noise cancelation is good. the app could be better but they were too good to pass up on sale
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones! Great sound, noise cancellation is excellent!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Canefan,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear your positive feedback about the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're delighted that you appreciate the amazing sound quality and excellent noise cancellation. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- 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.Great quality. The noise cancellation is insane and actually takes some getting use to lol. Huge upgrade from my old headphones. My only negative is they run pretty big. I have a pretty big head and these almost fall off me, especially when I'm working out and that's the main time I use them. Otherwise I love them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RyanB,
Nice headphone upgrade! We are truly happy to hear that you are pleased with the quality of our WH1000XM4, especially with the noise canceling capability of our XM4. 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. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones. Very comfortable and the noise canceling feature is incredible
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NelsonR, Awesome! we are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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:Battery life, Comfort
Really good one
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones i have bought. Super comfortable even for over 8 hrs of use everyday. Great battery life too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kush, We're glad to hear that you like 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony wh 1000xm4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality battery life is excellent noise canceling is very good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HenryR, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality, battery life and noise canceling of 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
Blocks Loud Roommate Within 5 Feet
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I originally purchased this headphones to deal with an annoyingly, loud roommate, and let me tell you, this product has provided me hours of undisrupted nap times in the middle of my hectic weeks. Had I not gotten these, I would have been left with my hair balding from the amount of stress built up from living with an inconsiderate roommate. The noise cancelling is immaculate and the padding is so comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DefendJohnnyDepp,
We appreciate the positive feedback regarding the performance of the headphones. We're glad you like the noise canceling function and comfort 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
Best headphones ever!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is the best I’ve ever seen. The bass thumps and the sound is downright amazing. Easily the best headphones I’ve ever used
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Serg, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Excellent sound and noise cancelling. Comfortable and easy to carry in a backpack.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, Cwood! It's really nice to know you're satisfied with your purchase! We're thrilled to hear you are enjoying the excellent noise cancellation and you're extremely comfortable with these 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 your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Definitely recommend!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Sound as well as excellent bass, an all rounder marvelous headphones. Bluetooth connection works really great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lilmcdstars123, we are so happy to hear that you like our Industry-leading noise canceling WH-1000XM4 headphones. With Dual Noise Sensor technology, they deliver high-resolution audio with a balanced sound profile, making them suitable for a wide range of music genres!
Thanks for choosing Sony and enjoy the music!
Regards,
- Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these headphones for working in the office. They’re exactly what I was looking for. The noise cancellation works really well and they have great sound. People would come in and out of my office and I had no idea. I highly recommend these if you’re looking for a good set of headphones that have active noise canceling and other great quality of life features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of 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
Wish they were smaller
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really loved the sound on these. Bought them for the primary purpose of enjoying my music more but fell in love with the ANC. The connection to 2 devices was really nice too. Wanted to keep them but they were unfortunately a little too big and would slip off my head if I tilted my head forward/backward or tried to work out
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jpyl, nice! We're glad you love the sound quality, noise canceling feature and multipoint function of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the size and fit of the WH1000XM4. It is recommended to check this link when wearing the headset:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html?search=wearing
We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thanks for your review. We hope you consider Sony again. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome Blue Tooth headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well worth the money!! Comfortable fit, great sound, amazing noise reduction, i wound totally recommend purchasing these headphones!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bendy,
Great! We're thrilled that you are happy with your purchase. 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 the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great digital sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great super crisp sound and feel. Super comfy around ears and the best they are wireless!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarlosE, Thank you for giving the WH-1000XM4 a perfect rating! We're glad you like the crisp sound quality, comfortable fit, and amazing wireless feature of your new 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! -Sam