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
to a friend
Uhm Actually
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty fwickin good :3 would recommend to anyone who likes using headphones and not having sore ears!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacobM,
We could not be more pleased to hear how happy you are with the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We place a high priority on comfort during long listening sessions, and we are delighted that you can enjoy your headphones without experiencing sore ears. Thank you for the enthusiastic 5-star review and for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Best headpones!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I've ever used. Don't just put them on, listen to music and decide the sound quality. With these you have to download the app and adjust the EQ to make them sound good but once you dial it in, they are fantastic. I've never once had a drop from the bluetooth connection or distortion even walking away from my phone all over a house. The noise cancellation is great too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback about your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are delighted to hear how impressed you are with them, especially the fantastic audio experience once you customized the Equalizer settings in the app.
It’s also wonderful to know that you are getting such solid, reliable performance from the Bluetooth connection.
We're genuinely thankful you decided on Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
THE BEST!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the best headphones! you can change the settings on the app, and even change the noice canceling. the battery lasts so long, i can go days and weeks without charging them. absolutely love them, and do not regret getting them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great, Genesis! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We're glad to hear you appreciate everything about your WH-1000XM4, especially the superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and overall battery life. It's also good to know that you are utilizing the different customizations and built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
GREAT noise reduction headphones, but not perfect
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First, I’m hesitant to give only 4 stars because after testing several sets of noise cancelling headphones, these were by far my overall favorites (although I haven’t had a chance to test out a pair of Apple AirPod Max yet). Here is a short list of great features, and those that we’re disappointing: Pros GREAT price (for its level of quality) Sound quality (my favorite sound of any headphones) Comfort Sony app (some great custom options) USB-C charging Hardline connection (essential for travelers who want to use inflight entertainment systems) Cons Physical controls on the right headphone (just an absolute mess... I end up skipping songs everytime when I try to change the volume) Sony app (the never ending pushing to allow location to be turned on is annoying and disturbing... RESPECT USER PRIVACY) Overall a fantastic buy with just a couple of flaws especially given the recent price reductions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex,
We're glad that you like the amazing features of the headphones like the sound quality, comfort, USB-C charging, and in-flight functionality. It's unfortunate that you're not having the best experience with the touch controls and Sony app (privacy policy).
It is recommended to use your index finger when controlling the touch sensor. You may also find these links helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752781.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Sony takes your privacy seriously. Sony maintains a Privacy Policy to help protect your personal information, as well as that of your family, and to provide information about how we may use your information. Sony does not share your information for third-party marketing purposes without your consent.
Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
most comfortable headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love my headphones! they are the most comfortable pair i’ve owned and they look aesthetic. i use them everyday on my commutes to work and the noise cancelling feature works great to block the sound of trains. very satisfied with my purchase!!! highly recommend and worth every buck.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DianaR, We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM4 wireless headphones are the most comfortable pair you’ve owned and you are using them everyday on your commutes to work. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Great soundstage, but lacks in sound quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been eyeing these headphones for over a year and finally cracked after my Bowers&Wilkins PX headphones' left ear piece broke off after a couple years of use (ironically, the same thing happened to my B&W P7s...). Anyways, enough about that, let's get into the actual product at hand. Sound quality: the sole reason why I'm giving these headphones 3 stars (I'm usually a 5 star reviewer). The good: Upon first listen, I was quite impressed with the sound stage of these headphones. It is much more immersive than any other headphones I've tried. The low frequencies were the most impressive: there are tones and depths that I haven't found with any other headphones. The bad: although it has a large sound stage, it really lacks in the middle frequencies. Many songs feel almost muted and muddled. I'm often left wanting more from these headphones, as it the sound often feels like it is missing something. The high frequencies are somewhat crisp, yet much less crisp than B&W (granted they are known for being bright and crisp). And as much of a bass head as I am, the bass is perhaps a bit too aggressive. I can see myself getting exhausted during a multi-hour listening session. While these headphones excel on illuminating low frequencies, the mids and the highs are just quite flat. Reading all of the other reviews, I was expecting the sound of these headphones to knock my socks off, but in reality, I am left wanting something more... Noise-cancelling: I'm quite impressed by the noise-cancelling. It blocks out almost all ambient noise, much more than other headphones I've tried. It also does not violate the authenticity of the music nearly as much as other headphones do. Comfort: quite light-weight and comfortable. I could easily wear these for 5+ hours and not be bothered. My one complaint is the size of the ear cups: they are a bit large and do not create as good of a suction as other headphones do. They are also not replaceable, something I admired about B&W's sheepskin ear cups. Accessibility: it took me a bit to figure out how to adjust the volume and turn pairing mode on but for the most part, it is pretty self explanatory. I would prefer actual buttons rather than the tap/slide feature for play/pause and adjusting the volume. I can see this feature deteriorating over time, and I often have to attempt numerous times to actually pause the music. All in all, these headphones have left me feeling empty. While the sound quality is definitely better than most in its class, it has room to be so much better. If I could afford it, I would likely keep these for commuting and travel and pick up a nicer pair of non-noise-cancelling headphones for at home listening. However, I can only afford one pair of headphones. As such, I wouldn't be surprised if I end up returning these and picking up the Bowers&Wilkins PX7's instead. While I don't expect the PX7 to have as immersive of a sound stage, I expect them to be much more honest about the sound. These Sonys just really lack in exposing and appreciating the mids, especially without having impressive high frequencies to make up for this. They are a solid pair of noise-cancelling headphones for your average listener, although I expect audiophiles to be a bit disappointed by them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yerbderb, Thank you so much for your honest review. If you still have the unit with you, we'd love to troubleshoot this and make this a better experience for you. For the sound quality, we recommend having them updated with the latest firmware version using the Sony Headphones Connect app to fine-tune your music. In this application, there is also an equalizer that can be used to tailor the sound to your liking.
Should you need further assistance with your WH-1000XM4, please contact us for help.
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Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones and excellent all around. Quality, bass, style, comfort, noise cancelling and it even automatically adjusts to your surroundings. I love using them on my walks. Definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnetteG,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, comfort, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Well worth every penny!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second pair of WH-1000XM4’s. And by far the best headphones I’ve owned. I upgraded only for the color and to have one dedicated for work and the other for traveling. They are extremely comfortable, easy to use, and the sound is top notch. Money well spent especially if you can catch them on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Adad23girls,
Wow! That's nice! Thank you for your purchases and we are delighted that you are enjoying your XM4s for its comfortability, sound quality and easy to use. 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
Best daily drivers
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony Headphones don’t disappoint thus far. I have never had more comfortable daily headphones. For those of us who aren’t audiophiles… well we won’t notice a difference between these the Bose, Beats, or even Skull Candy headphones. However, when you’re working remote and have these for over 8hrs a day these are the best for comfort and have good sound quality and noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Arkhamknighthell, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 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
Nice headset
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is very good. The charge lasts for over 8 hours. Very comfortable on the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi pras! Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new 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. 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
Best sound
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Good battery and very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DiegoH,
That's great to hear! We're happy that you like the sound quality, batter life and comfortable design 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Great headphones, really hard to keep clean.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10 Comfort 9/10 Quality 7/10 Price 0/10 Cleanliness
I would recommend this to a friendI love this headphone.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphone. One of the best ANC headphone I ever own. Way better than the multiple Beats I owned. Really really comfortable to wear for hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, RiverRunning! We're glad you like the noise canceling performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Amazing headphones for remote working
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only noise cancelling headset I have that does not hurt my ear when wearing for a long time. All my other headset started to hurt my ear due to my glasses. The sound quality is as good as it gets, and mostly due to the limits on the bluetooth bandwidth. I haven't got a chance to try the lossless streaming, but I doubt the current streaming protocol would suggest the bit rate for a true lossless CD.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chennix, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! 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 giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
Happy with the purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter (25) loves these headsets. They are comfortable and have an amazing sound. She was thrilled to open them on Christmas Day.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Lkjd, that's awesome! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter loves her WH-1000XM4 headphones and is enjoying their exceptional sound quality and comfortable design. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Best Noise Cancelling Headphones I’ve ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best Noise Cancelling Headphones I had. Sound quality is another area where the XM4 excels. With powerful and dynamic audio performance, these headphones deliver a rich and detailed sound signature. The bass is deep and punchy, while the mids and highs are well-balanced, providing a satisfying listening experience across various music genres.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NeilbryanL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! The WH-1000XM4 is designed, 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
Overall excellent except for battery remaining %
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality. Very comfortable. Fantastic noise cancelling. Great colour. My only issue is the battery is finicky when it comes to charging. I ONLY use these headphones for flights so after some odd battery remaining figures, I just charge before flying (regardless of what the battery indicator says) and all is usually okay. I am taking away 1 star for the 2moverseas flights in which my headphones died 1 hour in due to me thinking there was 90% battery left.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamB,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, noise canceling function, and design of the headphones. Your feedback about the battery life is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
Usage hours may be different depending on the settings and conditions of use. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752809.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000466396.html
If you continue to have battery issues, reset and initialize the headset. Please 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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-Ralph
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and I cannot hear my family with the noise canceling feature even when the volume isn't that high up. The battery life is excellent as well. When the headphones die, it takes around 5-10 minutes for it to charge all the way up and it lasts a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rodolfos, awesome! We're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Spectacular
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best and most comfortable ANC headphones out there today, Sound quality is very very good and there is no listening fatigue. These are exceptional headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi A3aan,
Awesome! We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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
Deeper bass than AirPods Pro
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AirPods Pro are my daily drivers but these take the experience to a whole other level. The bass is noticeably louder, and the 360 degree audio is cool. I also like how it can switch between two Bluetooth connections and you almost forget you’re wearing them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stop, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad to hear you appreciate the powerful bass, 360-degree audio, and multipoint connection feature of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam