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 are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Horrible - Do Not Buy!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wish I would've returned these right away, but it was my first pair of wireless headphones for work and I was excited. I've had them for a couple years now and I am currently looking for different pair. Number one, to adjust any settings, you have to download the Sony app on your phone because it isn't compatible with the PC. So, whenever the darn thing goes into "Speak to Chat" mode on its own just by taking it on and off, I have to disconnect from my bluetooth on my PC and connect to the app and manually turn off this feature, which is not beneficial when I am in the middle of important meetings and working - relying on getting audio. But nope, not with these headphones. Apparently, you can turn off the STC with two fingers on the right side of the headphones, but this is just a pipedream. Recently, it has just started to cut audio for a minute at a time with me just sitting at my desk, not moving, or speaking. These are really the most user unfriendly, annoying wireless headphones ever!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ArianaJ,
We appreciate you sharing your experience with our WH1000XM4. We apologize if you are having issues before with the Speak to Chat feature and having the app only accessible via smartphone. This is not the news nor the experience we want you to have.
Here are some key notes for Speak to Chat feature of our XM4:
- The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. Disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident.
- Due to ambient noise, the speech of the person wearing the headset may not be detected, and the Speak-to-Chat mode may not activate. In this case, try speaking longer and with a louder voice. In some cases, the Speak-to-Chat mode may not activate even when speaking longer and with a louder voice in extremely noisy environments such as in an airplane.
- Music playback is paused while the Speak-to-Chat mode is active only when connected via Bluetooth connection.
- The connected device or playback application you are using may not support pausing of music playback.
About the audio issue wherein it cuts off, you may try this setting the headphone to “Priority on stable connection” mode for better connection. Kindly check this link for the full details.
Sound skips frequently.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
If this not resolve the issue or you need further assistance, 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.
Full Name:
BestBuy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the XM4:
We're more than happy to assist you.
Regards,
Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The next big thing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the new standard for over the ears headphones. Nothing comes close and might not for a while. Sony is back and better than ever
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alexmori,
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:Sound quality
Best for flights
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones. Great for long flights if you want to get some sleep.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Redstorm447, we're glad you are enjoying 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
Best headphones for 2023
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound as always from Sony! Noise cancelling is fantastic for use at home lol
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CookieZ,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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
Totally worth value if you use them regularly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head sets were nice but if you use AirPods calling regularly this seems useless for most of the time.. hardly used twice after buying
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dspk, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of the WH-1000XM4 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony’s XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product it’s top tear. The noice cancelling works amazing, specially for plane and car trips. Materials are high quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YrLP, Excellent! We're glad that you like the noise canceling feature 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
Worth every dollar!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I thought they would be great, but i didn't expect them to exceed my expectations this far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonyheadphones,
You made the right choice! 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
Comfy and awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid headphones. Paired easily to phone and computer. Just what i needed for a long plane ride and super comfy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hootk77,
Great! We're glad that the headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
So great!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best noise canceling technology I have ever experienced. It’s amazing hands down. Love these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BobbyJames, we're glad you love our industry-; leading 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. 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 quality
Fantastic headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most satisfying audio experience I've ever had with headphones. The ANC is amazing, and the sound quality is spectacular.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlanH, Perfect! We really love to hear you feel the WH-1000XM4 the best sounding headphones that you've owned. Good to know your purchase went well and you're enjoying the superb sound quality and noise canceling feature of our 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 for your purchase! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good stuff
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great for blocking out unwanted noise
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TommyG, great! We're glad you like the noise canceling feature of 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them!!! Work great and have amazing sound quality!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich, 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great ANC and with the equalizer you can make them sound however you want. Did have some static in one ear so I returned them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Goretex,
Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH1000XM4. While we're glad you like the exceptional noise cancelling and sound quality of the headphones, it's unfortunate to hear that you're hearing unwanted noise on your headphones. This is definitely not the experience we'd like to hear from you. Good to know you're utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app. Resetting and initializing the unit may help resolve the issue. We also recommend updating the headphones on the latest firmware version. The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
We regret to know that the unit had to be returned. Your feedback about the static on one side of the headphones is greatly appreciated. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products.
We hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase.
Regards,
Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Yay
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product that matches the description!!! Works well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsabelF, we're glad you like your new headphones! 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My teenage daughter loves these headphones. She likes that she can block us out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelP, 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
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a music lover, this has upped the game for sure. The separation of instruments? INSANE
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GracielaA,
That's incredible to hear! We are absolutely thrilled that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have "upped the game" for your music listening. Hearing that you find the separation of instruments "INSANE" truly highlights what we strive for in our audio engineering. It's fantastic when a music lover like yourself experiences that level of detail and clarity.
Thank you for choosing Sony. Have an amazing day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Definitely recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation, very happy with my headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Allan,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones and happy with your purchase. 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful headphones, excellent noise cancelling and audio quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AsimB, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our product. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than apple headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones and sound quality that I have had in a while.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anthony, we're glad you like the sound quality of 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!
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them!! They are comfortable and do exactly what I want them to do which is reduce outside noise!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maurice, Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl