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
Amazing sound, mediocre to poor UX in other ways
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First, the good. The sound quality is incredible. ANC works great, audio sounds fantastic and crisp out of the box. Setup is simple (as long as you are using a single device; more on this in a moment) with either a phone or a computer. The headset is lightweight and easy to wear for hours at a time. Now the bad: The touch-sensitive buttons are bad. They regularly just didn't do anything. They're unintuitively designed and feel like a bargain-brand implementation of what is considered a high-end function. The headset mode vs headphone mode is also not great. There's no way to control side-tone in headset mode, which means that the great noise cancelling function is all but useless when using it as a headset (like meetings and phone calls). Also, not being able to turn the headset on while charging is ridiculous. I am an extremely heavy user (like 6-10 of active use per day), so charging while using is critical to me. Using the headset with multiple devices is great if those devices are computers, but terrible if one is a phone. If you get a phone call while using it on a computer, the phone call takes over (without the ability to override this that I am aware of). Then to reconnect to the computer the only way I've got it to work is to turn the headphone off and on again. When I'm in the middle of a meeting, this is not ideal. If you care about audio quality above all else, it's easy to recommend, but overall usability makes this difficult to recommend to most people, especially for the premium price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi zebraboy6,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, weight, and had an easy time setting it up. Your feedback about the touch sensor, sidetone function, and turning it on while charging is greatly appreciated.
The steps on this link may help improve experience with the touch sensor:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Headphones Model Number:
Issue:
Additional Information regarding your experience with your WH1000XM4.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Sony Social Support
Great Gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a great gift for someone who works out. My wife has worn them to run, to chill in the steam room, and in the rain. They come with a nice case, and they fold flat, which makes them easy to store. The battery life and noise cancellation are also great, and there’s hardly any noise coming out when you’re wearing them, even with the music at full blast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Michelle!
We’re so glad to hear the WH-1000XM4 made such a great gift for your wife! It’s wonderful that she’s enjoying the battery life and noise cancellation, though we do want to mention that this specific model isn't rated for water or moisture resistance. To keep them performing their best for a long time, we'd recommend avoiding the steam room and heavy rain. We're thrilled she loves the fold-flat design and the quiet listening experience even at higher volumes. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great design, even better sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones when there was a little sale going on but I have to say it's well worth the full price. The mark 4's not only look great but they sound amazing. I can put these on, use the noise cancelling, and listen to my music with no distractions, even when sitting next to someone in the car playing their own music over the speakers and singing as well. I'm glad I made this purchase. On the flip side, there are two minor issues I've run into since using these. One, the touch controls are a little bit unresponsive at times. For instance, double tapping to pause sometimes takes a few tries to work. Moreover, the touch controls are only available on the right side of the headphones. Though this is fine I suppose in most instances. Two, the battery percentage is perhaps inaccurate? When I first got these, they came supposedly at 100% battery because that's what the headphones said when I pressed the power button. However, it kept saying that for a while, until all of a sudden it dropped to 40%. There was no gradual battery drainage i.e. 100% > 75% > 50% > 25%. I haven't been using them for very long so I'll have to see if this can be fixed or not. Aside from these very minor problems I've encountered, these headphones are an amazing product and I'm excited to keep using them, especially when taking flights.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ravioli, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear you like the amazing sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation of these headphones. And we're sorry to hear about the touch control issue and battery percentage issue that you're having.
If the touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly, please follow the troubleshooting steps on the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
And if the battery percentage is inaccurate, please make sure that the firmware is up to date. Also, try to perform a factory reset and reconnect the headphones to your device. For factory reset procedure, please refer to the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise-canceling feature works great; it effectively drowns out ambient noise, making them perfect for travel or noisy environments. They are incredibly comfortable for long listening sessions, and the battery life is excellent, lasting days without needing a recharge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GlenC, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very pleased to hear you like the great noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and excellent battery life of your Sony XM4. 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
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones, love the battery life! I love music and love extremely loud bass and this does well! Quality is very much its price and love the smooth velvet feel. Noise canceling is amazing. Audio does not break or glitch when far from primary device either.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarisolL,
That's nice! We're glad that you like the audio quality, connectivity and long battery life of your new Sony - WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and comfort is amazing for when I go to gym and do homework! Amazing battery life that I rarely ever have to worry about. Would recommend for good comfort headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, AbrahamF! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and long-lasting battery life of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for your recommendation and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Like No Other
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are arguably the best audio I have ever experienced from a pair. The bass thumps without being overbearing. The clarity is exceptional, and the detail is outstanding. The headphones also remain comfortable to wear over extended periods of time. I do wish they were water resistant. These rival Sony's latest model, which I also have, if you want to save some cash.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VSherry, we're glad you like our newest 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:Comfort
Great headphones. Outstanding value.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Crisp and clear. Super comfortable. Nice and study. Touch controls are very convenient.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thomas,
That is wonderful feedback! We are thrilled that you are enjoying the crisp, clear great sound, the super comfortable design, and the convenience of the touch controls on your Midnight Blue WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound and build quality are very good, have a pair of air pods max and compering the two the Sony M4 are far more superior. Fits nice on the head are very light, I forget I have them on sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joseph,
Great! Thank you for sharing your feedback with our Sony WH1000XM4. We are very happy that you like the sound and oeverall quality of our XM4. 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:Comfort
Great looks, sound, ANC and comfort
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent upgrade from my dead WH-H900N headphones. From the looks, to the comfort, to the ANC and of course the sound. Ended up getting another for the wife, she loves them too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RogerM,
What a nice upgrade! Thank you for your purchase and we are happy that you and your wife are pleased with the audio quality, awesome ANC feature, design and comfortability of your new headphone. Thanks for the 5 star rating and for choosing Sony! - Marco
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound! Great Bass! Runs a little hot on the ears, but over all really great headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gian,
Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you are enjoying the sound and bass. To help with the warmth during long listening sessions, we recommend taking brief breaks to let your ears breathe.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Awesome sound, features, and
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I could go on and on about how much I love these headphones. The sound quality was my primary motivation, but my experience has been great overall. There are other convenient features, such as the ability to swipe on the outer side of headphones covering your ears. This action can pause/play, skip, and adjust the volume. From what I’ve heard from friends, they can’t tell the difference on a phone call when I’m using them to speak. The material is very nice and doesn’t flake or tear as I’ve experienced with other brands. In addition, there is an app that allows you to connect to them and customize the audio to your liking. This includes the level of bass, treble, etc. It can even process pictures of your ears to create the “best sound” according to the shape of them. I have had them for about a year and hope they continue to last for a long while.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LyahByah, That's really cool! Thank you so much for sharing your impressive experience so far with your WH-1000XM4! It's really amazing to hear you are pleased with the excellent features and superb audio quality these headphones deliver. Glad to know you are utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app and you like the effortless operation and great phone call quality that are also noteworthy. 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 sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Solid headphones. A definite buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great! They have pretty solid connectivity and the sound is phenomenal. Coming from AirPod pros, I don’t think it was a huge jump but still nice. They are comfortable but I’ve found wearing them for more than a few hours can make my head hurt eventually. I loved these so much I bought a pair for my sister as well. Bonus that these go on sale pretty often and are totally worth the money
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamB,
We are elated to hear that you think the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are great and that you loved them so much you bought a pair for your sister!
We are thrilled that you find the sound phenomenal and the connectivity pretty solid. We appreciate you mentioning the excellent value of the headphones. We constantly strive for optimal design balance between sound isolation and comfort, and we're glad they are comfortable for long listening sessions.
Thank you for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Light and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have some of the best noise cancellation i have ever experienced. The outside world seems to fade away while these are on. Also they are extremely comfortable and light when worn. Battery lfe is amazing as well. Im happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rick,
That's nice to hear that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM4 for its quality sound, awesome noise canceling feature, comfortable design and long battery life. You will surely enjoy listening to your favorite music without any distractions. 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:Comfort
Worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These cans are comfortable for long stretches, the adjustable noise cancelling makes people talking only a couple feet away complete disappear even without any music playing, ridiculously long battery life and holds a charge for weeks without any parasitic loss. You do need the app to get the most out of them, but well worth the money especially since they’re less expensive than Bose and Apple.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tman,
You 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. 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
Sony WH-1000XM4 is a top choice!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones are phenomenal! They are every bit as good as headphones twice their price and more!! Pick them up at Best Buy on sale and you have a real sweet price on a great product. My last 4 Headphones has been Sony! Paired against "Beats" Headphones The Sony WH-1000M4 produce "True" sound! Outstanding battery life! I highly recommend them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LarryL,
We are thrilled that you’re enjoying the phenomenal sound and outstanding battery life of your fourth pair of Sony headphones! It’s great to hear that you found a "sweet deal" at Best Buy and that the WH-1000XM4 is delivering the "True" sound and top-tier noise cancellation you were looking for. With up to 30 hours of battery life and our DSEE Extreme technology upscaling your music in real-time, we're glad they are exceeding your expectations. Thanks for being a loyal Sony fan and for the high recommendation.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Love the blue
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A Sony loyalist. I own the 1st gen, 3rd gen and now 4th gen. I hope they bring this style back as the 5th gen are not foldable. Every gen hs an incremental improvement in sound comfort and weight, definitely better sound and quality than Apple products.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KOBE,
WOW! Thank you for being such a Sony loyal user. We highly appreciate you on that! Your feedback is important to us and we will forward this to our team to help us improve our future products. We are truly happy that you like the audio quality and lightweight design of our XM4. 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
Bang for your buck!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality audio and great battery. The noise cancellation and transparency mode work really well. Great pair of headphones to carry on an airplane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi notAI,
It is great to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are proving to be such a great travel companion! We are glad that the combination of high-quality audio, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation is making your flights more enjoyable.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Apple headphones DUPE
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I live by these headphones, the sound quality is great and the comfortability of these are amazing—it feels light on my head and the cushion around my ear feels good too. The color and look of the headphones themselves are cute too, very simple and minimal, a look I enjoy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JonnalizaA,
Awesome! We're delighted to hear your enjoyable experience with the incredible sound quality and comfortable fit of your 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! - Kris
Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Avantree, Aria ME
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my Sony WH-1000XM4. I would suggest them are worth the money. I work indoors in a very noisy factory. Desk Job. I do wear Glasses. I had the original Sony Noise Canceling Headphones for 3 Years or more. Bought the M4 for better mic for internet meetings and calls. A little better. Likes 1. Works with my workstation ( Laptop ) fast response low lag. 2. They stop Video and Music when taken off. 3. Comfortable to me. 4. Long Battery life. 5. Sound quality is very great. 6. Mics are okay for internet calls. 7. Noise Canceling. Is great. There are times I take them off and are surprised how noisy it is around me. Dis-likes. 1. App with phone. When I get an internet call my Phone and Workstation are connected the phone wants to grab first. I want the Workstation to have priority. Messed up some calls have to disconnect the Phone Bluetooth to reduce this problem. Sometimes have to do a full PC reboot. 2. No Boom Mic. 3. Mics are not good in noisy areas. Pick up a lot of background noise. 4. Hate the Google Assistant and Alexa. Should be removed. 5. App Location tracking. Phone override. Should be able to turnoff in app. 6. Speak to Chat. Glad it can be turned off with App. 7. Deeper cups. Ears touch hard plastic. Places for major improvements 1. Boom Mic!!!!! Removable would be nice. 2. Charging stand. One you can set on and charges when not in use. 3. Remove Assistant. 4. Deeper Cups or two different foams soft density outside and medium density inside. 5. More control with headphones through App. 6. Changes stay when not connected to Phone. 7. PC App to control headphones. I have the Avantree, Aria ME Headphones. Side by side with my Sony. I really like the Boom Mic. I DO NOT have to repeat myself as much. Because less background noise is coming through. I really like the charging stand. Very convenient. Sound on the Avantree is low, there is a lag, good for call or long meetings where you are the prime speaker. Thank you Eron
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eron,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review of the WH1000XM4. We're glad to hear those great features that you are enjoying. Your feedback is also greatly appreciated. We hope you continue to enjoy these amazing 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