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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Love em but nothings perfect
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. Nice and light and comfortable. Noise cancelation can drowm out the lawn mower pretty well but isnt impenetrable. Battery life is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AaronB, Thank you for taking your time to review our product! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the long lasting charge, and the great sound quality. Also the different settings it has for all types of environments. Im using them all the time, while walking, doing homework and more. Only thing i wish is that theres one settung i cant figure out but when i talk whatever is playing stops for like 30sec
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Posted .Hi Builder,
Thank you for purchasing the WH-1000XM4 Headphones. We're so delighted to hear you love the long-lasting battery life, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. You do have the option to turn off the Speak-to Chat function to listen to your music without interruption. To disable Speak-to-Chat, hold 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated”. For more information, please refer to this link.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
Thank you for offering a fantastic rating on the product!
-Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A whole world of playback sound and well cushioned earcups.
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Posted .Hi GeorgeG,
That's fantastic to hear! We're so glad you're enjoying your Soy WH-1000XM4 headphones. We designed them to deliver a truly immersive audio experience, and we put a lot of work into the sound quality and noise cancellation so you can get lost in your music
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing clear sound quality with the comfortable fit. The padding and sound quality is absolutely amazing. The touch pad features on the side are a bit inconsistent but that is the only complain.
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Posted .Hi Good, Thank you for your fantastic review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're thrilled to hear that you love the clear sound quality and comfortable fit. We appreciate your feedback on the touch control panel and will use it to improve our products. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Simply the best!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality on these is phenomenal. Watching movies is such a treat. The bass is also punchy and clear. Battery life is really good too.
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Posted .Hello SiMfAi, thank you so much for the 5 Star review!
We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality and long-lasting battery life of 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. 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, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony is good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound. I love it.Very comfortable. Long battery life. Good quality finish.
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Posted .Hi AndiChoi, Perfect! We're so happy to hear you love the great sound quality, comfortable fit, long battery life, and good quality finish 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 qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great but not the Bose-killer
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really wanted these to outperform my Bose 700s, since I felt like the XM3s beat out the QC 35s in every way except some small annoying things (manual device switching, one device connection, etc.). I waited anxiously for months for their release and bought them right away. They’re good, but not great. They solved some of the small annoying things, but they still make you very reliant on a pretty non-friendly app interface to control your headphones. The touch controls are ok but it hammers your ear drum when you tap on the ear cups. The ANC and sound quality seemed to me to be almost identical to the XM3s, which I also owned. Very good in both cases, energetic sound, punchy bass, and almost no outside noise and very low hiss. These are really good headphones, but sadly, still not a Bose-killer for me. The 700s have the ANC edge, the phone call clarity edge, the fullest sound, and the easiest setup and app usability edge.
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Posted .Hi Fred, we appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve the quality and performance of our products. Thanks again for sharing your review and for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Not for me
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unfortunately I did not love these and ended up returning. The set up was not easy, I did not like that I needed to download apps in order for these to connect. They also had trouble connecting at times. The quality for music wasn’t great. Used with apple products (ipad and iphone), and plugged into a windows computer with the wire provided. Another problem is that they do not connect to Windows bluetooth. Now the pros, they do last a while so battery life is great and the noise cancellation is great too. I did not feel discomfort wearing them for a while. Also liked that it announces battery life and when the headphones are off and on.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MDReview, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the headphones. We are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. It seems like you faced several challenges with the setup and connectivity, particularly with the need to download apps and the difficulty in connecting to Windows Bluetooth. Additionally, the music quality did not meet your expectations when used with Apple products and a Windows computer and the unit had to be returned.
On the positive side, it's great to hear that you found the battery life and noise cancellation to be excellent, and that the headphones were comfortable to wear for extended periods. The feature of announcing battery life and power status also seems to have been a useful addition for you.
For future reference, if you encounter similar issues with other Sony products, you might find helpful information and support on the Sony Community forums. For example, there are discussions about Bluetooth headphone connection problems and troubleshooting steps for the Sony Headphones Connect app. You can visit the Sony Community or send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com for more details and support.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality, Weight
Great Noise Cancellation & Quality Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, they have a really great sound and clarity. They are very loud but with noise cancelling on other noises just don't exist anymore. Bass is pretty good. Not too heavy but a great level for listening to various types of music.
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Posted .Hi KevB, thanks for commenting!
We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality & industry-leading noise canceling function 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
Bliss
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far the best set of headphones I have owned. Yes, the price is up there but these are premium headphones. I've had them for a month now and I wear them about 5-6 hours a day. Super comfortable and don't give me a headache. I have a pair of wireless Beats and my only complaint is the comfort or lack of it from them just an hour or so into use. The sound stage and noise-canceling options are icing on the cake. The ability to "turn off" the sounds around me is amazing. If you are debating getting these headphones, they are currently on sale, get them! You will not be disappointed.
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Posted .Hi MRPhoto,
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
Love These Headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very sleek and clean headphones. The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is perfect!
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Posted .Hi MK211, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, nice fit, noise cancelling is most excellent, great for gym or just relaxing awesome Sony product
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Posted .Hello Casper, thank you for the five-star rating! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones! We're happy that our industry-leading noise cancellation technology is helping you to relax—and the nice fit is just what you need to keep them on your head while you exercise! Thank you for choosing Sony. Best regards, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones! Just one problem..
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are of superior build quality. There is an issue that arises with extended use, or more specifically, extended use with too much pressure on the earcups. Earwax manages to penetrate all the way to the active noise cancellation chip, leading to an incredibly loud, annoying, and seemingly never-ending high pitched ring. The problem can be solved by taking apart the headset but it’s inconvenient. Apart from that, the ANC and audio quality are everything you could expect at this price point.
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Posted .Hi Tony,
Thanks for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're very happy to hear that you appreciate the superior build quality, audio performance, and noise cancellation.
We are sorry to hear about the specific issue you've experienced with the high-pitched ringing. We understand how frustrating and inconvenient this can be, and we truly appreciate you providing such a detailed description of the problem's cause. We do not recommend that customers take apart their headphones, as this can cause further damage and may void the warranty.
This type of issue can sometimes be caused by moisture or debris affecting the internal microphones used for noise cancellation. For an official solution, we recommend contacting our support team directly. They can provide you with the proper servicing options to ensure your headphones are restored to full performance while maintaining their integrity. This is the link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Must have for parents & anyone else needing focus
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have this in black. It changed my life. I bought the midnight blue for my husband. He loves it. We are parents. Does it block out my child with a self-professed love of nonstop talking? Not if we're in the same room. But it does make everything much quieter when I need to focus. It helped me finish my degree. I listened to music on a flight recently. I did not hear the baby crying. I love the extra features, too. Simply touching fingers to the headset to navigate controls is awesome. Very comfortable to wear.
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Posted .Hi Jane! Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you and your husband is happy with the WH1000XM4! 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound great, not better than apple airpods max but hey, E for effort. would recommend. def a lot lighter and more comfortable, bass is present but not the best. again, spend $500 on Airpods max, you’ll probably regret it… or maybe you won’t. what do i know? i’m just trying to get a shot at a $400 best buy gift card for writing this review. cheers everyone.
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Posted .Hi AppleCEO, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the great sound, lightweight design, comfortable fit, and overall performance 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Best. Headphones. Ever.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I LOVE THESE!!! It has been two years since I purchased these headphones and I still use them every single day. Ranging from noise canceling to battery life to sound quality to build quality. These headphones are at the top of the game!
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Posted .Hi BoraD,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Your satisfaction with the superb sound quality, noise cancellation, features, and overall performance of your WH1000XM4 headphones are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Wonderful!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So comfortable and the sound quality is amazing! The battery life is great and they were simple to connect. I loved them so much I got my husband a pair for Christmas.
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Posted .Hi VictoriaD, Thank you for your positive review of the WH1000XM4! We're thrilled to hear that you find them comfortable and are impressed with the sound quality. It's great to know that the battery life meets your expectations and that the connection process was straightforward. We're delighted that you loved them so much that you decided to gift a pair to your husband for Christmas. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Good Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and noise cancellation. Decent battery life but it's to early to tell since they are brand new. Really comfortable around the ears.
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Posted .Hi Jose, We're glad to hear that you appreciate the sound quality and noise cancellation 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Amazing bass
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and bass! I use these when going to the gym. I also use these while watching movies. I definitely recommend, one thing I don’t like is my ears get hot while wearing but that’s a me issue.
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Posted .Hi PedroJr, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound amazing, are comfortable to wear, the batteries last forever, and connect to multiple devices easily.
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Posted .Hi Pnknhead,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, battery life, and multipoint 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