Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 10101548
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Reliable headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. Has had no issues for over a year despite a few drops. Comfortable around the ears. Comes in nice colors as well.
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Posted .Hi SangK,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very comfortable, great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, easy to pair, and love the sound!! The noise cancellation drowns out everything. Noise cancellation with ambient sound let’s you hear your surroundings. The music stops if you take them off for a few minutes and automatically starts when putting them back on. Well worth the price!
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Posted .Hi Stlfanman,
We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves these headphones. He has had beats also, and he says these are more comfortable, better noise cancelation, and better sound quality.
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Posted .Hello FarmLove,
Wow! That's perfect! We are thrilled to hear that your son loves the sound quality, noise canceling feature and comfortability of his WH1000XM4 than his other headphone. Thank you for the awesome feedback and for choosing Sony! - Marco
Great Value
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased in 2025 at less than half the price of the then current model XM6. I'm willing to pay for the best if I can afford it, but value matters even more to me. I didn't notice any difference between the two in minimal testing, so saving about $200 was the right choice for me.
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Posted .Hi WeiszGuy,
We are pleased to hear that you found such excellent value in the WH-1000XM4! While newer models like the WH-1000XM6 introduce specialized features such as an upgraded 10-band EQ, improved transparency mode, and the ability to listen while charging, the XM4 remains a fan favorite for its comfortable folding design and industry-leading noise cancellation. We agree that the "value-to-performance" ratio of the XM4 is hard to beat, and we're glad they are providing the premium experience you were looking for at a price that works for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality!!! Superb sound.
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality!!! Cannot be beat. Wow. Just wow.
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Posted .Hi ChristinaF,
We couldn't be happier to hear that the Sony WH1000XM4’s sound quality has impressed you so much. Your enthusiasm means a lot to us—thank you for sharing your experience!
We really appreciate you choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound, Mixed Features.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound very good and the features they come with can be very useful, though some of those features have a few annoying knacks that could annoy some people. Again, if sound is all you care about, these are great noise cancelling headphones that sound fantastic. Now for the issues. These headphones have a few quality of life features. For example, if you're wearing them and you begin walking, it'll turn off noise cancelling. Sometimes. If you tap the right headphone, it'll pause. Sometimes. If you take off your headphones it'll pause your media automatically. Sometimes. There are some great features though a lot of them are unreliable. These features can be turned off via the headphones app if it annoys you. Overall, a solid pair of headphones. I give a thumbs up.
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Posted .Hello CollinT,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Sony WH1000XM4. Your feedback is highly appreciated. We're glad that you are satisfied with the overall quality and performance of our XM4 headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Hands down the best.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality, best noise cancelling I’ve ever experienced. Fit is comfortable. Only knock is the ambient sound for me sometimes doesn’t register quickly enough and I find myself having to pause music to hear someone speaking with me.
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Posted .Hello ChristianM,
Thank you for leaving your feedback and we are happy that you are satisfied with the excellent sound quality and noise canceling of our WH1000XM4. You may find this link helpful regarding Speak to Chat feature of our XM4.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its super confy to wear and use it for hours. Noise cancellation is great. Manage two connected devices really well. Good quiality of materials and finishes.
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Posted .Hi brisbie007,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000MX4. We're happy that you appreciate the noise canceling capability, comfortability, quality of the materials and design 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
SUPER Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to drown out noise as I work from home and they did not disappoint! The headphones are very comfortable even after hours of use and the ambient noise feature is great. I initially went into the store thinking I would get a pair of Bose headphones, but am so happy I decided to browse around.
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Posted .Hi Sally, 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 qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Another great product from Sony
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favorite headphones, yet I will say that the touch controls are a bit finnicky at times, so I have them disabled. Other than this minor point, the sound quality and the noise-canceling are rivaled by few. The color is also a nice matte finish that is neutral enough to not stand out. These come with a carrying case and pack down well enough to travel with. I recommend wearing them around your neck though!
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Posted .Hi Pioneer, Great! Glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Beautiful Sony!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unmatched sound and functionality! Sony has always been my favorite when it came to bass, and these didn’t let me down at all! The work seamlessly with my iPhone and computer! I was going to get another headset for my laptop, but I don’t need ot with these!
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Posted .Hi CapturedDreams, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality, deep bass, seamless Bluetooth pairing, and overall features of your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent headphones - def recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are reviewed as one of the market's best, so I had pretty high expectations. They're comfortable to wear, sound great, and look good. I would definitely recommend them. My only complaint is the passive noise cancellation works so well that it makes my ears warm.
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Posted .Hi TjSnell, Great! Good to know that you like the comfort, look, and sound quality 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:Sound quality
Worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise suppression is amazing, sound quality is perfect. Easy to pack.
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Posted .Hello KonnerR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones. It’s great to know the noise suppression and sound quality are making a positive impact, and that their portability adds to your convenience. Your feedback truly encourages us to continue delivering exceptional audio experiences.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Revolutionary headphone at its best version
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are revolutionary. I can get work done at the office even with people having conversations a few feet away. You can go on a plane and can enjoy the movie. During the pandemic, we don't do these but the revolutionary technology still stands. On top of everything else, it has great sound. Other high end headphones assume some really quiet environment to sound good. I've had great sounds at 3AM in the morning off some high end headphones but daily noise it's just not that great sounding. With the Sony, you can hear the details in your music during the middle of the day, going for a walk on a noisy street (with safe walk only paths) or just for a nap. For all movies, I just use headphones now. Roku lets you watch a stream from your phone while watching on the TV and we just do that when we watch a movie together. These headphones give you peace and quiet when you need it and loud and noisy when you need them without bothering anyone else and letting anyone else bother you. Game changing technology.
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Posted .Hi MarkShr,
Awesome! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great for sleeping
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these strictly for sleeping. The ANC is very good, and the headphones are lightweight.
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Posted .Hi DanteB,
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are helping you get a peaceful sleep with their excellent noise cancellation and lightweight design. Wishing you many restful nights ahead!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling, comfortable & live the case
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Posted .Hi Frog,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, and supplied case of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
I prefer Sony WH-1000XM4 over the others
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply the best noise cancelling headphones I have tried. Better than Bose or Beats at the same price level. These are comfortable. The mic is great for calls and zoom sessions. Then, when you need music the sound and clarity are the best without being overly base thumpy. The case is great too.
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Posted .Hi Bill73,
You made the right choice! 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: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:Bass, Sound quality
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best head phones I have ever purchased. I have had a lot of them. Great sound and bass. Very clear and are truly noise canceling.
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Posted .Hi BigA, That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best headphones you've ever owned. Good to know you're enjoying the amazing features, especially its incredible audio and excellent noise cancellation. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for trusting Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best got better
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are almost guaranteed to fit anyone right off the bat. The sound is stellar. The ANC is unbelievable. The look is incredibly clean. The functions are above all else. Even the app glows well to have the added functionality. I highly recommend these to everyone and area WELL worth the price.
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Posted .Hi Sonic44, Thank you for the perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing fit, sound quality, noise canceling feature, and clean design of the 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