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
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the phenomenal Sound Quality, exceptional Comfort, and impressive Battery Life as major strengths. Many also appreciate the solid Bass, lightweight feel, and great Fit of the product. However, some users 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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful Quality, best headphones on the market. Excellent for everyday and gym use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, MattN!
We are thrilled to hear you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones to be the "best on the market" with beautiful quality, perfect for both everyday and gym use.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
ANC, PNC, fit/comfortability, Design, Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To begin with, this is a review for the average user. I have Skullcandy venue and AirPods Pro, each totaling appx. $130 & $250 respectively, so this is the comparison. The Skullcandy headphones were good, but they didnt make me say "wow". Average sound, ANC worked, though not well. I discovered that an ice bagging machine is a good test, considering it is very loud, but not machine shop loud. With the SC I could hear the ice dropping out of the machine even at maximum volume. The AirPods Pro, however, mask the sound completely and without using max volume, same as these sony WH. They slip around the head, but that may be because I have a smaller one, and the touch controls are a pain sometimes but the sound quality is miles ahead of any Skullcandy, and a fair amount better than the AirPod pro. The mic really sucks though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sett,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! We're glad that you like its sound quality. 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 fit, touch controls, and the mic quality is greatly appreciated. Make sure to adjust the headband for optimum fit and comfort.
For the best overall performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing:
a. When you swipe your finger forward/backward, make the movements perpendicular to the headband.
b. When you swipe your finger up/down, make the movements parallel to the headband.
To improve call quality, re-establish the connection between the source device and the headset. Select HFP or HSP for the profile.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products.
Hope these steps improve your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony noise cancelling.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and sound. I love the option to be able to hear what going on around me or not.
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Posted .Hello JamW,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you appreciate the quality and sound of the WH1000XM4 headphones. The ability to control your surroundings with the ambient sound feature is truly designed to enhance your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback—it's wonderful to know the headphones are fitting seamlessly into your daily life!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
True to purpose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great product. I love how you can just touch the sides to hear what's going on outside of the headphones. Battery life and connectivity, phenomenal.
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Posted .Hi CindyR, we're glad you love 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, 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Great sound, great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m blown away by the quality and the sound over previous generation Bose nc headphones and would recommend on that. There’s a lot of extra features and controls that I’m not using, which probably went into the the high price of the headphones, oh well.
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Posted .Hi pete, you definitely made the right choice with these amazing 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing, fit is perfect, would definitely recommend these noise canceling headphones, didn’t like wearing ear buds! Found the answer with the XM4’s
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Posted .Hi PaulM, We are glad that you like your new Sony wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony-WH-1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good isolation and sound quality, recommend
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Posted .Hi EmmaS,
We’re thrilled to hear you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation and sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you for the recommendation.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
My travel buddy
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my comfort headphones, comfortable and always works out for me when I travel
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely outstanding audio! Love the feel of the headphones as well. I also love the customization provided by the EQ. 10/10
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Posted .Hi Marc, we're glad you love our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Still the King
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Even with newer models out, this feels like the winning form factor for convenience and comfort. sound is phenomenal
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Posted .Hello tomladder,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that the WH1000XM4 headphones continue to impress with their convenience, comfort, and phenomenal sound. Your appreciation of this model’s design and performance encourages us to keep prioritizing quality and user experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best purchase of 2021!! <3
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase I made all of 2021! I love how long the batter lasts, I use these for the gym and work. So they get like 6-10 hours of use a day, they're amazing. They don't slip off even when I'm doing RDLS lol
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Posted .Hi Yesi, We're glad that you are happy with the WH-1000XM4 Wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality great bass for EDM bought them a month ago use them to work out and havent had to charge them yet
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Posted .Hi Jordan, We're truly pleased to hear these are perfect for your lifestyle and enjoying listening to clear audio and amazing bass sound, especially for EDM and more on your WH-1000XM4. Glad to know you like the long-lasting battery for long periods of time that is also noteworthy. Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good but cheap construction
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound but the plastic is very cheap  Sony can do better than this 
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the plastic design is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that these headphones are durable.
In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unsure what I expected when I bought this. My previous Sony headphones was at a low quality, however this exceeded my expectations in terms of sound, quality, and comfort! Large purchase, but worth the buy.
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Posted .Hi Review, Wow! That's cool! We're extremely pleased to hear our WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones meets your needs, and it exceeded your expectations! Good to know that you're enjoying the amazing audio quality, excellent quality, and overall 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 your purchase and for trusting Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones I've owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing headphones. The sound quality is top notch. They are very comfortable. The app gives you the ability to adjust sound in terms of presets like Club etc or customize your equalizer for more bass etc. No other headphones compare.
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Posted .Hi MikeS,
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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones great sound quality and bass, would recommend to anyone!
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Posted .Hi DavidP, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Friend recommended this I was skeptical on the price point but so far it’s amazing. Comfortable and great noise cancelling features. Battery life is great.
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Posted .Hi SheanW, we're glad you like comfort, noise canceling feature and battery. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A tremendous step up from budget headphones. Super comfortable too along with great sound.
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Posted .Hi AnthonyB, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Def a Best Buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and lightweight. Love the swiping method on the earpiece for volume and skip.
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Posted .Hi Remy, we're glad you love your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl