Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 10104666
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
One Word: Awesome!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little background, I have been enjoying my silence in the office during the lockdown as most people either be working from home or coming in shifts thereby creating an extremely peaceful work environment. Fast forward a couple of months, people showing up in the office increased exponentially and so did all the gossips they had to share. So I bought these headphones on a whim. There hasn't been a single day in the office that I have not used them. They are amazing in all respects. Let start in the order of qualities I appreciate in them. ANC: The best feature of these headphones for me is the active noise cancellation. All the chatter and bs is just blocked to the point where you can enjoy a dumbed-down version of the silence. Make no mistake, they will not completely make your environment similar to pin-drop silence but be rest assured you shall feel the difference for sure. Battery: I don't care about the numbers but there hasn't been a single day that I have run out of the juice in them. That doesn't mean they won't but just means if you are judicious enough to keel an eye on the battery and keep charging for a couple of hrs, you are good. In case you do forget, good old wired technology is for your rescue. Sound: It's SONY, enough said. The sound quality is amazing. The sound stage is wide, well balanced, and yes the EQ does come in handy for a bass lover like me. Build quality: You get what you pay for, so since you paying the premium you do get lightweight, well build headphones. The headband is comfortable. The ear cups have the right amount of cushion and do not get bothersome even after 10hrs of use. That is the max I have tried on a single stretch. The ANC feature can make you feel a little uncomfortable with weird pressure feeling but I could live with it for 10hrs. EXTRA: Speak to chat, amazing function when in office worst when you are at home and your jam comes on. The touch on the right ear cup is flawless. Every time I want to execute a function, it is done. Final: I would highly recommend this investment.
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Posted .Hi Saurabh,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. We're thrilled that you are happy with your investment. 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 the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Can't Travel Without
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are so much better than I had anticipated and hoped! I used them for a flight to Australia from the US (New York) and it was the best decision I made. They are lightweight, easy to set up with a phone or iPad, came with cables to plug into the plane seats so I could enjoy movies with my own headphones, and just overall have great sound quality and noise canceling. I honestly don’t think I could have made it through the long-haul flight without these headphones. When I took them off to talk with my partner, it was night and day in terms of noise. I was incredibly surprised with the noise canceling qualities and before coming back my partner bought a pair of headphones as well. The only downside, for me, is that they are slightly loose since my head seems to be a bit too small (I don’t have the top band resting tightly on my head if I want perfect placement for the ear cups) but overall, that is something I could look past since I don’t plan to do anything incredibly physical with them on.
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Posted .Hi AyeG, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony XM4 Wireless headphones. We're glad you like it. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones truly are the best! They are extremely comfortable to wear – even with glasses – and the noise cancellation is truly exceptional. Taking meetings in office, on an airplane or train, listening to music – they're really a game changer! Also love that you can connect two devices at the same time, so switching from my phone to laptop is seamless!
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Posted .Hi PaulE!
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones have been such a game changer for your daily routine. It’s great to know that they stay comfortable even with your glasses and that the dual device connection is making your life a bit easier when switching between your phone and laptop!
We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones for a while now, and honestly, they’ve completely changed how I listen to music. The noise cancellation is so good it feels like I’m in my own little world, and the sound quality is rich and detailed, everything just sounds better. I love how comfortable they are, even during long work sessions, and the smart features like auto-pause when I take them off make them feel almost futuristic. They’ve become one of my favorite everyday gadgets.
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Posted .Thank you for your review of the Sony WH-1000XM4,MiguelM! We're thrilled to hear that the noise cancellation and sound quality have enhanced your music listening experience. It's also great to know that you find them comfortable for long sessions and appreciate the smart features like auto-pause. Your feedback is greatly valued and we are glad our product has met your needs. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really happy with these headphones. Sound quality is great and you can adjust the eq levels in the app. Battery life is surprisingly long lasting. I used this off and on (mostly on) a 12-hour flight without recharging. It is comfortable and convenient to carry around! I recommend these headphones!
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Posted .Hi ClayC,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery performance, and comfortable design of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
perfect for everyday use.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.comfortable for long wear. the noise cancelling is about what everyone says it is. blocks out about 80-90%, some frequencies still come through, but overall the average person wouldnt notice. very comfortable for long period wear. battery life is more like 20-24 hours but charges quick. wouldnt recommend them for any active like going to the gym since they're not waterproof, but for everyday uses and travel its the best price to performance set of headphones.
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Posted .Hi AsimK,
We're pleased to learn that your Sony headphones are proving so comfortable for long periods and that you’re enjoying their noise cancellation performance. Thank you for your 4-star rating—it's fantastic knowing the quick charging and strong price-to-performance ratio make these headphones a top choice for travel and everyday use. The WH1000XM4’s combination of comfort and smart sound blocking really stands out.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've had. Good bass in the headphones with really good noise cancellation. It also comes with a travel friendly pouch where it holds all your wires. I only charge my headohones 1-2 times a week.
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Posted .Hi GabrielE,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your time sharing this wonderful feedback regarding our headphones. We're happy to hear that you like the bass sound quality and industry leading noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Awesome product. Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality, comfortable and good battery life.
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Posted .Hi OSCAR,
We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality, comfort, and good battery life of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable. Great sounds. The ANC works really well. Long battery life.
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Posted .Hi MichaelL,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, sound quality, and battery life 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Simply the best
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable with outstanding batter life. Best headphones I've ever owned.
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Posted .Hi Nathaniel,
We are very glad to hear that the WH-1000XM4 has earned the title of the best headphones you’ve ever owned! We designed these with super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane to ensure they stay comfortable for those long listening sessions. To complement that comfort, we’ve packed them with up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick-charge feature that gives you 5 hours of playback from just a 10-minute charge, so your music never has to pause for long.
Thank you for choosing Sony and for being such a valued member of the Sony family
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Love these headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these! Sound is amazing, noise cancelling is the best I've ever heard. Very comfortable
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Posted .Hello LadonnaU,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you love the WH1000XM4 headphones. We're glad the sound quality, noise-cancelling, and comfort have made such a positive impact on your listening experience. Your enthusiasm truly motivates us to keep delivering top-tier audio products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Good value worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had no problems pairing with my TV. Though it seems to be a bit of a hassle to pair with a second item. Can be done, but not worth it to do right now for me. Audio range and sound are good. Not as nice, crisp or dynamic as my Monster DNA headphones (but they are wired). They are quite comfortable, can wear them for hours binge watching TV. Which is what I got them for - being up late watching TV without disturbing others in the household. Battery life is great! Could binge a few days on a full charge. I only need to charge once a week. Packaging and quality are good. Was not interested/concerned with noise canceling, but now that I have it, it is nice. Works well. Was not even aware of it at first, but one time I removed them and realized all the noise it had been removing (furnace, clothes dryer, ext.) Very aware of how much this does now and appreciate the feature. Not having to adjust the volume up or down every time the furnace kicks on or off is nice.
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Posted .Hi DionysusCSW, Thank you for the positive feedback! Glad to hear that you are enjoying our 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Must buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this. It’s super easy and sound is amazing. The unit is very comfortable
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Posted .Hello Pmsimon,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are easy to use and provide amazing sound while being very comfortable. Your positive experience encourages us to continue delivering products that enhance your everyday listening moments.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Outstanding wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My main purpose, in buying these headphones, was to get excellent sound quality in a wireless setting. These certainly provide that. The noise cancelling is very good as well. The headphones are also very comfortable and reasonably light, comparable to my wired headphones. Battery life is quite amazing- I can go 1-2 weeks without charging. It appears well made, with a quality feel (esthetically not super exciting, but that is OK) The 360 audio feature is nice, but I am perfectly satisfied without it- limited to a few sources (like Tidal, with premium level subscription), and not worth it for me. Movies sound great. Highly recommended.
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Posted .Hi JJDP, Thank you for purchasing and choosing the WH1000XM4. We're thrilled to hear you like the excellent sound quality, noise canceling feature, comfortable & lightweight design, and long-lasting battery life 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Nice pair of headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are very comfortable and they feel like good quality. The case is very practical and Stylish. The only issue I have wit the fact that the battery was extremely low, which is not healthy for the overall battery life.
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Posted .Hello Ovidiu,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you find the WH1000XM4 headphones comfortable and of good quality, and that the case is both practical and stylish. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the low battery upon arrival. To help improve your battery experience, we recommend reviewing this helpful article: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000466396.html?search=battery.
Your feedback is very important to us as we continue to enhance our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, great noise canelling, very sleek and you’ll fall back in love with music. Used for gym and all I do is wipe the sweat bc I sweat a lot and I’m good
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Posted .Hi RichardT,
We are very glad to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have made you "fall back in love with music"! That is wonderful feedback. We're thrilled you appreciate the great sound quality, powerful noise canceling, and sleek design, and that they perform perfectly for your intense gym workouts! Thank you for the five-star review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great for all day use!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love how much battery the headphones have as they have lasted a few days for me without ahh additional charges. It also only takes 10 minutes to charge and it is comfortable and the soun quality is good. It also stays on while I am jogging which is a highlight of the headphones for me. Overall a really great headphone and I definitely got my moneys worth.
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Posted .Hi Elitechreviews, amazing! We're glad you are enjoying 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Solid headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros - great headphones, long battery life, great sound, volume goes up high, like the app with it, comfortable on ears, adjustable, cancels out most noise, works fine with iPhone Cons - sound leaks a lot, not 100% noise cancelling, starts hurting top of head after long use
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Posted .Hi SamM, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony XM4 headphones. It's great to know that you appreciate their exceptional sound quality, long battery life, user-friendly app, seamless connectivity, comfort, and effective noise-canceling features. We understand that you may be experiencing discomfort during extended wear, and we apologize for that. We recommend adjusting the headband to better fit your head. As for the noise-cancelling feature, your headphones are equipped with a function called NC Optimizer. This feature enhances noise cancellation by analyzing factors such as the shape of your face, hairstyle, how you wear the headset (including whether you wear glasses), and changes in air pressure, such as when you're on an airplane. For optimal performance, we suggest running the NC Optimizer function the first time you use the headset, whenever your wearing conditions change, or when transitioning between being on an airplane and on the ground. For more information, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752831.html. For more information regarding the noise cancelling you may refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752738.html Hope this information helps! If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4. Thank you once again, and we hope this helps you return to enjoying your headphones! Sincerely, Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great all-around option for gaming/work
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been great. Reliable, comfy, and good sound -- perhaps not audiophile quality but perfect for basically anyone else. The comfort is the most important thing for me, since I work a desk job and game. These are supremely comfy even for 2 or 3 hour meetings, and the battery lasts a long time and recharges very quickly. The software support is acceptable (although clunky) but the defaults out of the box are fine.
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Posted .Hi kcmorow, We are glad to hear you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancellation1, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behaviour and your location. Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best Over Ear
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have purchased a few of these over the past few years. For family as well as myself. Have tried three other over ear headphones and these have, by far, the best noise cancelling, battery life, sound quality and comfort.
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Posted .Awesome, Annewithane! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling feature and sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig