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.
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
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
very comfortable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great sound quality & very comfortable. they fold & pack well for traveling. was looking to replace an old set of bose & the salesman said these were better sound, & were on sale that day
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Daughter loves it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for listening to music, and it has a microphone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewP,
We're thrilled to hear your daughter loves her new WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's awesome to know that they're a perfect fit for her, great for listening to music, and that she's getting good use out of the built-in microphone.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these as a replacement for my Sony XM2 headphones, but they fell way short of that benchmark. I bought the XM2 version probably 5 years ago, and they completely changed my relationship with music and headphones. They are on at least 2 hours a day. I thought I'd never buy anything other than sony after that, those headphones are still as good as they were when i got them (I mostly upgraded so i could give them to my daughter, and I just wanted a nice new set). The sound from them is absolutely perfect, and every note comes through. The XM4s aren't complete garbage to be fair, they're just not good enough to replace what Sony was making 5 years ago (or whenever the XM2s were put out). These felt cheap, were uncomfortable, and subtle elements from some of my favorite music just wasn't coming through. I returned them after a week. I genuinely loved my XM2 headphones, and was sad to have to find a different solution outside of Sony.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelP, We are sorry to hear that the WH-1000XM4 did not meet all of your expectations and had to return the headphones. This is not the experience that we would like you to have with our premium products and we hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It does what I need. Charge is good and qualify sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benji,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the battery life and sound quality 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:Sound quality
Sony did it again with another great headset.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've own, but not by a lot. I think you have to get this model at the right price. Getting my set for under $250 made sense. The price made it a reasonable upgrade over the M2. It's lighter, sounds slightly better, and simpler to use with the Sony app. Is it a huge step from the older models? No, but it is an improvement and I think most people will be satisfied with their purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HabaBone,
Thank you for such a great review! We're glad to hear we were able to give you a great deal. Nice to know you've noticed the great improvement with regards the sound quality and ease of use with the app. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is amazing on this headphones they are very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ADC64,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort 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
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent noise cancelling, good build quality, comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 4a5g,
Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, design, and comfort 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and awesome battery life. The app is also a great feature.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi marti691, 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
Beautiful Design and Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really pretty and competent head phones. Excellent sound quality, design and price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChuckT,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the design and sound quality 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:Bass, Sound quality
Worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound, bass and quality. Worth every penny simply.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonathan, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best ANC headphones hands down
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best ANC headphones hands down. Features are excellent and very comfortable to wear for extended hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi spicykimchee,
Great! We're glad that you're enjoying the amazing feature of the headphones like its comfort and noise canceling function. 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
Sony headphones xm1000
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've purchased totally worth it. Amazing sound and comfort. Use them for gym.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leeyner, Awesome! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality 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, Weight
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. Noise cancelling is fantastic. Lightweight and soft on a bald head. A great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi QuantumDog, Awesome! We're really glad to hear you're happy and satisfied with the features, lightweight, amazing sound quality, and overall performance of our new industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones 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. Thank you so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just as good as the MX5s
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely top-tier headphones, the software for it is amazing but you don't even need it to get great sound. They perform just as well as the MX-5s for the most part, but appear more reliable from what I've heard.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BlakeS, we're glad you like the WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Not much improvement
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very similar to the previous model including functions and sound qualities. $280 will be a good price to get this item. For full price, it's not worth it. Get the XM3 instead for cheaper.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mich2k,
We appreciate your feedback about the headphones. There have been some great upgrades to the WH1000XM4 from the WH1000XM3.
The WH1000XM4 utilizes DSEE Extreme™️ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) which upscales compressed digital music files in real-time. Dynamically recognizing the instrumentation, musical genres, and individual elements of each song, such as vocals or interludes, it restores the high-range sound lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.
Also, the WH1000XM4 features smart listening technology to enhance your listening. With this, you can simply start speaking to automatically pause your music in Speak-to-Chat, or enjoy adaptive playback thanks to the proximity sensor and two acceleration sensors that detect whether your headphones are being worn or not.
The WH1000XM4 also allows you to connect to 2 devices simultaneously.
Finally, we also gently adjusted the design of the headphones. We added more cushioning to the headband and ear padding. We also changed the outside dimensions of the headphones slightly so they sit more comfortably over your head.
Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Strong noise cancellation and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super strong noise cancellation ability. Comfortable for taking for a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Davy,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and comfort 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
Love this headset!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this as a gift for my daughter and she loved it! It looks great too!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Must have travel companion
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and better life are two things Sony did not skip out on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, That's awesome! We're glad you like the excellent sound quality and long-lasting battery life of your Sony 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Over Ear Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these headphones the sound quality is super good, the ANC is ok and I love that these came with a hard case and not one of those soft cloth cases. I returned them back because of the price when they go on sale I will definitely purchase them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nikki, we're glad you love our product. We are looking forward for your purchase. Thanks for trusting Sony. ~Earl