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 enjoy the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight design, and good fit, along with reliable connectivity. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noice cancelling headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noice cancelling headphones that i have purchased. The sound is great and when they are one i am not disturbed by outside noises. Very comfortable as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Roger, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function, 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:Sound quality
Great headphones, but has issues
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was able to snag this at a discount, and truth be told, they sound phenomenal. Once you set up the pairing app and tweak the equalizer settings to your liking, they're easily the most enjoyable headphones to listen to music or watch videos through. I've had them for about three months now and things have been greatup unil today, which is what is keeping me from giving these a full 5/5 rating is that they've developed a weird crackle/static noise in the right ear. I'm not sure what's causing the issue as I have been taking exetremly good care of the headphones considering the price I paid for them. It's a shame for such a pricey product for it to exhibit these issues, maybe I got a faulty pair. I'm not sure how to fix the problem at home and SONY hasn't responded to my inquiry about the issue. It also seems to be a common issue with the XM headphones, as far as I could find online, many people were plagued with the same problem on the XM3s.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stephen,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you are hearing a crackle/static noise on one side of the headphones. If you hear buzzing, popping, crackling, or vibration noises from your Bluetooth® headphones that sound different than the more common static or distortion sounds caused by environmental interference issues, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise canceling.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things are great! Nice fit, work well to drown out noises. They are large enough that they actually fit my head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi william, Awesome! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
best NC headphone ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have airpods pro and qc25, this is the best in terms of comfort, noise cancelling ability to block dishwasher noise, and ease of handling. Will definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Noah, Awesome! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and ease of handling. 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, Weight
Nice lightweight over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice lightweight headphones with great noise cancelling performance. These way outperform my old Beats headphones and are much lighter. Wireless performance is good also.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mobius440, You've made a great choice! We're thrilled to hear you like lightweight design, great noise cancelation, and a stable Bluetooth connection. 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! -Sam
- 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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:Comfort, Sound quality
amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.amazing!!! super comfortable, sound great, love em!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaiP, we're glad you love the comfort and sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing headphones for college students
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are so comfortable and amazing, would highly recommend especially as a college student!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user887767,
Thanks for these fantastic five stars!
We're glad to hear the WH-1000XM4 headphones are working so well for you in college. The comfort and sound quality make them a perfect fit for studying or just relaxing between classes.
Thanks again for your review and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I have owned. The sound is very good and they are comfortable. I can't for COVID to be over so that I can try them out traveling. I would strongly recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great alternative
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these along with the AirPods Max and these took the win. Super lightweight, great noise cancellation, and sound is crisp but not as much as with the AirPods Max.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cute, Wow! Thank you for choosing and purchasing our our WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones. We're are extremely pleased to hear you like the lightweight, amazing noise cancellation, and sound quality of 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 leaving us such a wonderful feedback! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones that don't last.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. These are the most comfortable, best sounding headphones I have ever had. Better than a comparable Bose. The problem is they don't last. I bought them in 2022. After several months the battery stopped charging. Looked on Youtube, talked to tech support and tried all of the resets. Nothing worked. They sent me a brand new pair. I was very happy. Less than a year later the exact same thing happened. They sent me another pair. Now that pair is not charging. Talked to customer service and they said the origninal pair has a 1 year warranty, replacements only have a 90 day warranty. So 3 pair in two years, all with the same problem. Apparently this is a common problem because there are videos all over youtube. So even though I loved them I cannot spend another $350 on a pair of headphones that have never lasted even a year. Bose here I come.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jwertel,
We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the battery life of the headphones. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headset is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
Make sure to charge the headphones sufficiently. Battery life may also vary depending on the settings and conditions of use. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752809.html
If the headphones are still not working properly, reset and initialize the unit. You may refer to the steps on these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Sincerely,
-Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, sound is great , but when making calls I had some issues with sound and other caller couldn’t hear me clearly. After updating the software it’s had been good so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamuraiJack,
We appreciate your review of the headphones. Good to know that updating the software improved your experience with 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best new headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and super comfortable! Love these
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmilyW,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best out there.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You will love the way they sound. The spatial feature is no big deal personally. It sounds like your in an echo chamber. Your music will be clean and crisp with the perfect bass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joshua, Good to know that you love this WH1000XM4. 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 sharing this feedback. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beautiful sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is incredible for the money. A wonderful birthday present.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Griz007,
We couldn't be happier to hear that you find the sound of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones incredible for the money! It's fantastic that these headphones were a wonderful birthday present. We're delighted that the premium sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation are making your listening experience special.
Thanks for being part of the Sony family!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible sound!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love wearing these headphones while I'm working out or even shopping at the grocery store or I can listen to some great music without hearing external sounds. With one touch on my headphones the music stops and I can talk to people with my headphones still on and hear them perfectly! I highly recommend this model and this series presented by Sony. Best Buy is a great place to purchase these along with reasonably priced protection plans.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dwholly64, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Outstanding noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Noise cancellation is second to none. Very comfortable, even on transatlantic flights. Very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BJD72,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and comfort of these amazing 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They have great sound, and super comfortable. Great noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Mikey123! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best wireless noise canceling headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. Crystal clear sound and noise cacellation. They are also easier on ears for long wear. Only wish they were a bit cheaper on pocket.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pkgupta,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. 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
Great headphones, and love the blue
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don't sound any different than my old XM3's, but I'm not going to complain about that - still some of the better Bluetooth headphones I've heard. Multipoint alone was worth the upgrade, but the Best Buy exclusive colorway really sets them apart from the tired looking black on copper. The blue's very dark, wouldn't have thought twice if you'd told me it was a Massdrop edition. My XM3's suffered from cracks in the weak point in the headband, supposedly this has been addressed with the new model. Only time will tell. Only real complaint is battery life seems ever so slightly worse than the last gen, but it's still more than a full day of use.
I would recommend this to a friend