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:Sound quality
Best headphones I’ve ever used!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are insane. The sound quality and noise-cancelling adaptive sound is some of the craziest technology I’ve experienced. 10/10.
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Posted .Hi Nisky!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
The incredible sound quality and adaptive noise-cancelling features truly set these headphones apart, allowing you to immerse yourself in your favorite music without distractions.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality with one tiny issue
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, having a separate app is kind of annoying, but if you want a lot of customization in your sound preferences, this is definitely for you.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your review, Kaiya!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones—that's exactly what we aim for with our premium noise-cancelling line.
We understand your frustration regarding the dedicated app for customization; we know that adding another app can sometimes feel annoying. However, we're pleased to hear you recognize that the app is essential for providing the deep level of control you mentioned, including features like Adaptive Sound Control and fine-tuning your EQ preferences.
Thank you again for choosing Sony for your audio needs!
Best regards,
Gus,
Sony Social Media Team
Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice quality headphones, somewhat of a weaker AirPods Pro 2 quality but better than many competitors
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Posted .Hi OmarH,
It’s rewarding to hear that you’re enjoying the quality of your new headphones. While the market is full of options, we take great pride in ensuring the WH-1000XM4 stands out with its industry-leading noise cancellation and Dual Noise Sensor technology. Our goal is to provide a rich, immersive soundstage that remains detailed whether you are commuting or relaxing at home. We are glad to know they are holding their own and outperforming the competition in your daily listening.
Thank you for choosing Sony to elevate your audio experience.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent noise canceling and other features.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and effective. The chat and ambient features surpass my older Bose Quiet Comfort headphones and the sound is excellent. The touch is cool, but mechanical volume control would be better. Good value when on sale.
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Posted .Hi Hobart,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! Your feedback about having physical volume controls is greatly appreciated. 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
Top notch wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic noise reduction capabilities and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The sound quality is quite good out of the box, but can be tailored to your preference using the available phone application.
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Posted .Hi HDHappy, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling and comfort 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony - WH-1000XM4 Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You already know. These are some of the best in the buisiness. SOny did not dissapoinrt. Great sound quality. Exceptional noise canceling. An all arount great performer. Very comfortable, but I still give Bose the slight egde in the arean of long-term comfort.
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Posted .Hi Tivo882,
Thank you for such a great review! We're glad that we meet your expectation with the WH-1000XM4. Good to know that you're enjoying the amazing sound quality, comfort and exceptional noise cancelling feature 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. We appreciate your feedback as it helps to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. Thanks for choosing Sony! Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great sound and noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound amazing and the noise canceling works very well. They also have the ability for transparent sound so you can hear your surroundings. My biggest complaint are the touch controls on the side of the ear cup. I constantly brush up against it causing the volume to change and/or pause. I would much rather have physical buttons, this feels more like a gimmick.
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Posted .Hi Duder, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. You may find this link helpful in your touch control issues:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00204192
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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Good for noise cancellation under three years
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They lasted almost three years before a loud screech came through on the left ear cup. Great for noise cancellation especially if you want to go deaf haha but really they were good while they lasted. For $300 though I expected more
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Posted .Hi Chillymanny714, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Feature packed amazing set of headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation. Can't hear anything with music and ANC turned on. With just ANC on, I can still hear loud noises but much more suppressed. Easy to use 2 devices without having to forget and re-connect. Amazing battery life.
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Posted .Hello Matt,
We appreciate the positive feedback regarding 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:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Espectaculares mis auriculares, suenan increíble de verdad
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Posted .Hola Good,
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña de 5 estrellas! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que estás disfrutando de tus WH-1000XM4 y que el sonido te parece tan increíble.
Disfruta de la mejor experiencia de audio de Sony!
Saludos,
Dominick
- 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great ANC with bassy sound.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little bit too much bass I think. Makes some music sound a little muddy. Can probably fix this in EQ, but these were really comfortable and the ANC is really good. Recently got these for a 15 hr flight and they worked well.
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Posted .Hi Xilang,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4 and for sharing your honest feedback. This will help us improve our future products. We're glad that you appreciate the comfortable design and ANC feature 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:Sound quality
Hands down my favorite pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been pleased in every single way by the performance of this headphones, I’ve had both the M1 and M2 versions in the past and I got to say this one is just at good or even better in every quality as those. I also some beats solo and studio headphones and these are far superior compared to beats. This thing has one of the best Active noise canceling in any headphones out there. Even though they are expensive they go on sale quite often and there are plenty of good opportunities to buy them in a good deal. One thing I did find that has gone down compared to the previous models is the unboxing experience, and how it feels. The older model felt premium, the cups had some texture and look unique. The complete smooth plastic feel is something I don’t like too much. That aside this is still a great buy and would recommend anyone looking amazing noise canceling headphones.
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Posted .Hi Chaw,
We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review 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.
Your feedback about the design is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- 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
Nice small incremental update. Prefer over XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Couldn't get used to XM5's as you can't comfortably wear them around your neck the same way as those the ear cups can't bend towards you and your chin smacks them any time you turn your head so I ended up with these. I use these for nearly 8 hours a day while working and they feel slightly heavier than the XM3's I had before and added to the weight discomfort but I can tell the audio quality and noise cancelling is somewhat improved over the XM3's. I thought I'd like the auto pause when you take them off but having to hit play again just because I'm adjusting them or want them to keep playing music while hanging on neck does get mildly annoying
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Posted .Hi Fabionomaz,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. We also appreciate your feedback about the weight and wearing detection function of the headphones.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00282845
The wearing detection function can be turned off through the Sony Headphones Connect app depending your needs. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0002935908.html
Thanks for also sharing your experience with the WH1000XM5.
In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
4 is better than 3
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the WH-1000XM3 headphones. I nearly wore them out after 4 years of use and would still have them if they weren't stolen. The WH-1000XM4 are better in everyway. My old XM3 would let noise in even in noise cancelling mode. When I wear the XM4 I can't hear doors open or close or my pets. I can't hear outside noise like I could with my old headphones. This is a bonus for stuff like flights. It's terrifying when I'm at home. I don't use these at home because I can't hear anything outside the headphones. I went with the XM4 over the XM5 because I feel like the headband is sturdier and would fit my 63 cm circumference head.
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Posted .Hi KnobMoney, Great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying 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
One of the best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was looking for the best sound quality and noise canceling headphones and landed on these. The quality of these headphones is very well done to where you may adjust the sound of the music exactly to your liking. Noise cancellation is fantastic. Very worth it
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Posted .Hi Jwallz,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Mr
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, fabulous noise canceling, easy to use, and lightweight. Perfect for my 18 hour trip to Turkey!
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Posted .Hello WadeVO,
Wow, that's great! We're glad that you enjoyed your long flight, thanks to the awesome sound quality, noise canceling feature, easy to use and lightweight design of our WH1000XM4. Looks like you found your travel companion. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
IT’S SONY! Just Get It!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Favorite head set yet! Easy connection, great sound , love the battery life. Can’t go wrong with this set. Buy it!
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Posted .Hello Lovemysurroundsound,
That's awesome! We are truly happy that you are pleased with the sound quality, easy to connect and long battery life of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing all around
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They get everything right when it comes to sound and the noise cancelling is great. Very comfortable I didn’t have a problem wearing for long periods of time. Not much to say other than that they’re exactly what you’d want in a pair of noise cancelling headphones
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Posted .Hi smarq, good to know that this is what you are looking for in a product. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph