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.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound, battery life and connectivity. Good item
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Posted .Awesome, BerthaG! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Excellent, Best Isolation Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The moment you put these on you'll hear the silence. These are wonderful. Battery life lasts long and they are very lightweight on the head. Plenty of padding as well. Get these over the bose any day hands down.
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Posted .Hi SamDouglass, you definitely made the right choice with the 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.
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Pricey but good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones overall. I got mine on sale for about 270ish and while it was still a little pricey, these are great headphones. Setup was relatively easy and the app offers many features, including a great eq (the headphones are too bassy out of the box), and different levels of ambient sound. The noise cancelation is amazing, and works well for bus rumbles and airplane noises. The battery life is also extremely good, and they dont need to be charged very often. They look very premium as well and dont look or feel cheap. My only gripe really is that the microphone isnt very good for calls. Besides that, I would highly recommend these headphones if you are willing to spend the money or wait for these headphones to go on sale.
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Posted .Hi Juan,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) noise canceling function, battery life, and design of the headphones.
We also appreciate your review about the call quality of the headphones. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is updated (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). These steps may also help when using the mic function of the headphones:
-Keep the headset away from a microwave oven, wireless LAN device, etc.
-Bring the headset closer to the Bluetooth device. Remove any obstacles between the headset and the Bluetooth device.
-Keep the headset away from a TV.
-Re-establish the connection between the source device and the headset.
-When using a video calling application on a computer, switch the Bluetooth connection to HFP or HSP with the computer. During a video call, sound quality may become low due to the conditions of the communication line.
-You can also check the settings of the app that you are using for mic sensitivity if available.
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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
10/10 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. The noise cancelling on these is very effective and blocks out around 90% of surrounding sounds. The soundstage is also very wide and the base is very good. Battery life last for multiple days as well
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Posted .Hello Holden,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's fantastic to know that the noise-canceling feature is working effectively for you, providing such a significant reduction in surrounding sounds. We're also delighted that you're appreciating the expansive soundstage and rich bass. Additionally, it's great to know that the battery life has surpassed your expectations for prolonged use.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are spectacular, I personally have a small head so finding headphones that don’t fall off is tough. With these I can go on runs or do any errand around the house or wherever and don’t have to worry about them falling off. I highly recommend plus the audio is amazing
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Posted .Hi Amazing,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the fit and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Its very nice :D
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these headphones. However they do shut off randomly but that could just be bc my phone sucks. I like the noise cancelling feature and they are incredibly comfortable. Very nice :)
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Posted .Hi MEOWM,
We're glad to hear that you like your WH-1000XM4 headphones and find them comfortable with great noise canceling. We're sorry to hear about the random shut-offs, and we can look into that for you.
This issue is typically not caused by the connected device. A common reason for this behavior is the "Automatic Power Off" feature in the Sony Headphones Connect app, which can be configured to turn the headphones off when no music is playing. If this isn't the case, please try resetting your headphones as this can often resolve minor glitches. If the problem persists, our support team is available to provide more detailed assistance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Met Needs
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nephew wanted head phones that fit well and produced great sound at a reasonable price. These head phones meet all these standards.
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Posted .Hi JB28!
Thank you for the positive review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
It is fantastic to know that the headphones were such a great fit for your nephew!
Beyond the fit and excellent audio, your nephew will also appreciate the industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation, which helps block out distractions for pure listening enjoyment.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I listen to different genre and the default sounds sounded great. Once I made minor adjustment to the Eq, the headphone really comes alive. I have custom settings for certain genre that can easily be swipe through within the app. In the beginning, head headphone had a strong clamp to my ears but after a few hours of use, it seem to have broken in. I had these on for hours While working and they felt comfortable, but my ears did get hot because the suction really cover my ears. The anc is out of this world. I don’t turn on the volume to high, maybe 20-25%. My wife was talking to me but couldn’t hear anything coming out of her mouth. :) I turn of the speak to chat feature when I am outside jogging. It seems to pick up some noises and activate the feature. This thing stays on pretty good while jogging. I would recommend turning up the ambient noise so you can hear incoming vehicles. Overall, I am really satisfied.
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Posted .Hi Kels, we appreciate your 5-star review of the headphones. 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is nearly perfect. Very comfortable without being too heavy on the head. Worth the investment and a little more cost effective. Just because they are the older version of the XM5 does not mean you lose out on quality at any point.
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Posted .Hi Minamaru. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the older version of the Sony XM5 headphones!. Indeed, it's worth noting that older versions of high-quality headphones can still offer excellent performance regarding noise canceling and comfort. Thanks for choosing Sony!. -Milton
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just what I was needing. Seamless connectivity, corded option, and over ear comfort I cannot find anywhere else.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, Greg!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are providing you with exactly what you needed!
It's incredibly rewarding to know that the combination of seamless connectivity, the option for a corded connection, and the over-ear comfort is delivering a listening experience you can't find anywhere else.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the noise canceling. Very comfortable headset. I use them during sleep and can’t hear any outside noises and stay on through the night. Battery life lasts long.
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Posted .That's awesome, Philver! We're glad that you are impressed with the 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. 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Phenomenal noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these specifically for their noise cancelling capabilities. They do that extremely well. I can block out all of the background traffic and office noise easily without even playing any music. They also excel at music reproduction and the app allows you to tailor the equalizer to your liking. I worry about durability as they are made of plastic and have hinges but so far they seem fine. I only need to charge them every 3 days or so. They can connect to two devices simultaneously.
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Posted .Hello LegionUser,
Thank you for your feedback and we are truly happy that you are pleased with the superb noise canceling capability that blocks out unwanted noise. Also, we're glad that you appreciate the awesome sound quality of the XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top of the line with Excellent Noise Cancelling
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been a Bose user for years because of their excellent noise cancelling but decided to try something else, and I'm so glad that I did. As far as I'm concerned, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are the best noise cancelling headphones that I've owned. The case is small and the headphones fit nicely. The case has a nice spot for the USB cable and the odd airplane adapter. The ease of Bluetooth connecting to both my iPhone and HP Windows 10 laptop was without issues and the automatic switching between the two devices is flawless. Adaptive Sound Control monitors your physical location and changes as you move to different areas. I could go on and on but because of the many options in the app, I'm still learning what these headphones can do. All I can say is that if you tried the latest headphone from Bose, you will not be disappointed with the Sony's
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Posted .Hi there, thank you so much for the 5 Star rating and feedback! We are extremely pleased to hear you are happy and satisfied with the superb quality, industry-leading noise canceling function, features- especially the adaptive sound control, easy pairing function as well as the multipoint connection function, bundled carrying case, and overall performance 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:Comfort, Sound quality
If you have the money, get them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for a little over two months now and they’ve been great. I got these headphones in particular after being told they aren’t harsh on the ears, which is an important thing for me. They fit and feel wonderful, even with all of my earrings on. As for the actual sound of the headphones, everything sounds great to me. The noise canceling is especially great since I use these in noisy environments and hardly anything distracts me from my work when I have these on. So if you are looking to get headphones, these are a great option.
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Posted .Hi Alyssavc, Awesome! We're really glad to hear you're happy and satisfied with the features, exceptional comfort, amazing sound quality, and overall performance of our new industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones 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. 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, Comfort, Sound quality
No complaints here
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing. I can't think of a negative thing to write about them. Sound quality is great. Comfort level is great. Battery use is great. I especially like the option that a 3.5mm audio cord can be used with this, not making it exclusively wireless
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Posted .Hi tomahtashi,
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did my research before deciding to purchase them. I saw these on sale last year around this time and I did a big mistake thinking they would be on sale a few weeks before Christmas but they weren’t and I ended up buying them but I returned them because of the price which was full price. So when they came around the holidays again this year, I didn’t hesitate when I saw the price drop to the same one as last year. In my opinion, they are the best ones comfort sound and price. I’d rather buy these than the Apple headphones.
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Posted .Hello Cserivan07,
Good decision and you'll definitely love this one! We're glad that you were able to snatch this on a sale and experience the awesome sound quality, comfort and noise canceling feature of your Sony 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, Weight
Simply the best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I must admit the XM4 was a bit expensive, but wanted the best when it came to noise canceling headphones. I watched a lot of video reviews before finally making the purchase and yeah they were all correct with their high praise of the XM4. The headphones come in 3 colors. I bought the black model. The headphone is light in weight and fits comfortably on my head and ears. The noise canceling works great. This should help with reducing the engine noise during airplane flights. There are a lot of cool tech packed into this headphone. Being able to connect to 2 bluetooth devices at the same time and the amazing 360-reality sound are just a couple. If you are not in a hurry, I would wait until the headphones go on sale to buy the XM4 which from what I have read occurs frequently. The XM4 is simply the best noise canceling headphones.
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Posted .Hi Kratos321, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad that you like the noise canceling feature, lightweight, comfort, and features 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best I've ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the absolute best set of headphones I have ever owned. Comfortable for long wear, great sound, battery life is amazing. Every thing you would ever need. ANC is great, and touch controls took no time at all to learn.
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Posted .Hi Fritoboat, You've made an excellent choice! Good to know you appreciate the comfortable fit, great sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and overall features of your new 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Excellent, brand-name headphones at a great price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these for my wife and she absolutely loves them. These headphones are incredibly lightweight and comfortable, with excellent sound quality and very good with outside noise cancellation. Also an excellent value for the price. Highly recommend!
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Posted .Hi Mark,
You made the right choice! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great for long flights
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable to wear and I was able to use them for 22 total hours of travel! Sound and noise canceling quality are excellent.
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Posted .Hello LanceW,
That's awesome! We're very happy that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability, sound quality, comfortability and battery life of our Sony 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