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
Recommendation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very satisfactory with good sound quality abd xomfort of wearing on ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KyoungY, You've made an excellent choice! Thank you for upgrading to your new WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're delighted you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got them for my self and they are great. The sound quality is excellent and so is the build quality. They are comfortable and the battery lasts a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jiri, we're glad you like the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. 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
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best pair of headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are pretty comfortable...and the battery life on these are great! The features for silencing the music is nice too. I love these headphones. My favorite pair atm!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OoLongTee,
Great! We're glad that you're enjoying the comfort, battery life, and the noise canceling function 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony speakers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my son as his air pods were hurting and a great one for kids
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ranjithkavali,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have been a great choice for your son, especially as a comfortable alternative to his previous earbuds. It’s wonderful to know they provide a better fit and enjoyable listening experience for younger listeners.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.so comfy i honestly like it more than the xm5 bc it folds nicely
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Posted .Hi KevinL,
That's great to hear! We are thrilled you're finding the WH-1000XM4 so comfortable and appreciate you highlighting the convenient folding design. We know that feature is a favorite for many users!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've ever owned! Sounds great and very comfortable. Gets hot and sweaty when running with them on, but thats expected
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound and comfort of the headphones. We also appreciate your review when using it for running. 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
Light-weight with great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Glad I purchased these headphones. Exactly what I was looking for. Sound is great, light-weight and has its own app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bea1,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, weight, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. Very comfortable and fantastic sound quality!! Definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LamarW,
We're glad to hear that you love the comfortable design and sound quality 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 the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Mixed Bag
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfort: 4/5 Comfortable on my big head. Not as comfortable as the Bose 700 but much more comfortable than the B&W PX7. Sound: 3/5 Where's the midrange? Vocals are severely lacking compared to Bose 700. While disproportionate to the mid range, The bass is strong but well controlled. (I did not try equalizing the sound.). More importantly as the lack of a sound stage. As a whole these headphones have the opposite sonic profile of open-back headphones, such as my gold-standard Sennheiser HD 580s. In the end I exchanged the for the Shure Aonic 50s, which have a more open, neutral, and fuller sound. Noise canceling: 3/5 Good at reducing external noise but not quite up to par with the Bose 700. It should be noted that the noise-canceling can exert a fair amount of ear pressure. My wife got totally freaked out by this and literally ripped these off of her head. Lastly, at the highest noise setting there's noticeable audible audio artifacts including very slight "crackling."
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi robodeo,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you had to return the headphones. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones, light in weight, very good sound. My husband has been using them since Christmas (gift) and doesn’t have to recharge them yet.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mireille,
Fabulous! Thank you so much for your honest review!
We are really thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality, lightweight design, and long-lasting battery life of our 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. 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and battery life are awesome !!! Absolutely love these !!!
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Posted .Hello NaKayla,
That's great! We thank you for sharing your review and we are very happy as well hearing your satisfaction with the audio quality and battery life of our WH1000XM4. 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
I lovet
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect, I can have a good time listening to my favorite music and call it very clear.
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Posted .Hi Aliss,
We're so glad to hear that you’re having a perfect time enjoying your favorite music and experiencing such clear calls with your Sony headphones! Thank you for your excellent 5-star rating—the WH-1000XM4 truly shines for both immersive sound and outstanding call quality.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Way better than Beats
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best value and sound for over ear. Prefer it to the 6
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic feedback, NoahM!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer the "Best value and sound for over ear." It is incredibly rewarding to know that the XM4 continues to deliver such a superior and highly-valued audio experience for our loyal customers.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great product. It blocks sounds out, it connects quick and has a nice crisp sound.
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Posted .Hello TianaM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's fantastic to learn that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4! We're thrilled that you value its noise-canceling features, rapid connectivity, and clear audio quality. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product. You can use them for hours and your ears won’t get tired
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Posted .Hello Simon,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's a true pleasure to hear that you find the WH1000XM4 comfortable enough for extended use without discomfort. We take great care in designing our products to provide both exceptional sound quality and lasting comfort, so your feedback truly means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Audio Excellence
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are one of the best headphones I ever owned. ANC is great. Have the ability to connect to two devices. Great Bluetooth connection range. Amazing sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jquest, 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 quality
Amazing Headphones - You won't regret it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones by Sony! I had the lower model before this and debated spending more money for the upgrade and really glad I did. Comes with a nice case for storage and they're extremely durable! I workout about 5 days/week and they are used every time I'm in the gym. Excellent noise cancelation quality and so easy to adjust your equalizer as well from the app. I love these and would absolutely recommend them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlanF,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and equalizer of your new Sony 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 the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
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:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, the noise canceling works good, excellent sound quality and battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeoN, That's awesome! We're thrilled you like the top-notch noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, and long battery life of your Sony XM4. 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:Sound quality
Love these
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I previously owned the WH-1000XM2 headphones and those were hands down my favorite headphones. Great at noise canceling, especially needed since I commute in public transportation. I always felt the bass on those were a bit too much but I could always change eq on my iPad. I finally decided to purchase the WH-1000XM4 headphones because I had heard a lot of good things. And they were not lying. They still have great noise canceling but the sound to me is more open and not too heavy on the bass. The app is also pretty cool. It's got a lot of features. I really dig these headphones and I'm very happy with dishing out over $300 for them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis, we're glad that your investment is worth it. 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