Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 10736932
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
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Customers are saying
Customers praise the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also highlight its solid bass, lightweight design, and reliable connectivity, along with a premium design and good fit. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, consider the product overpriced, and wish for greater volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my 2nd pair of these headphones and they are hands down the best headphones on the market in terms of sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort. They are not cheap but worth every penny in my book.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hoffman, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Great friend for your ears
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ideal device if one is looking to escape from the noisy world. The sound quality is almost perfect. However you might have to switch the audio output during a call (on rare occasions, people have complained about not being able to hear me properly). With that being said, the design is really great, the earpads are soft and I’ve spent 5-6 hours straight with no urgency to take it out because of ear pain. It works with Siri but sometimes you will have to be close to the phone so it activates. It’s a device with a lot of potential and I even wonder whether the performance is better when paired with a Sony Smartphone or if it’s the same with all smartphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Phil95,
We appreciate your in-depth review 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.
Your feedback about the call quality is greatly appreciated. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Better Than Apple's And Boss's Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better Than Apple's And Boss's Noice Cancelling True Wireless Headphones! The Build Is Great And the Comfortability Is Fantastic. The Sound Which Is The Most Important Aspect Here Is The Greatest I've Ever Experienced At It's Price-Point. The Noice Cancelling Is A Great Bonus That Will Totally Isolate Your Music And Podcasts From Disturbances From Your Surrounding Area. I Highly Recommend These, The Greatest Of It's Kind For 2020!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ALLroy,
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
Excellent but...
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones I've worn. The sound is so clear and the bass is perfect where it doesn't muffled the music. The comfort is good but if you have them on at least 3 hours, your outside ears starts hurting in discomfort. The JBL under armour is the most comfortable. Battery life is very long. Overall everything is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YikesBikes,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. We also appreciate your review about the comfort of the headphones. For optimum performance, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
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
Best bluetooth headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really comfortable. I can even sleep on my side with them. it charges with USB C, which is awesome because of the many usb c devices I have. The touch gestures, auto pause when taken off and noise cancellling on these are just some of the features that make it so great. The only negative thing is that it doesn't feel or look all that premium. I guess the lightness of the headphones had to come at a cost from somewhere.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nykwon, Thank you for your amazing feedback! We're glad to hear you like the comfortable fit, USB-C, touch controls, audio detection, and industry-leading noise cancelation of your new headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
I love these sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. They are a good value and offer excellent bass response.
I would recommend this to a friendSame Great Headphones as Before... but Better.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones after owning a pair of the first generation of these head phones for 3 years with heavy use (~100 hrs/week). These were super light, but still feel as durable as the last pair. The sound and noise canceling are still great! Being able to finally pair with 2 devices is a great addition. However the speak for turn off NC is kinda useless. Thankfully you can turn that off. I highly recommend these headphones! They're great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DomIGuess, we appreciate your recommendation. You defintely made the right choice. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Not for long hours
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this for about 2 weeks and hopefully counting. But my only complaint is it hurts the top of my head. Everything else is awesome! Pros: -Good noise canceling -Good sounds -calls are clear and good -2 bluetooth (this could get annoying sometimes too, cause they tell you every time it connects/disconnects) -great battery life -nice looking headphones Cons: -Hurts the top of my head and ears (when I have my glasses or wears them too long) -Annoying how it goes to ambient mode when you start talking (not good if you like to sing along to music) Honeslty not sure if it's worth the price tag, but it does help me study better at home, as my neighbors likes to party alot.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Asada,
We appreciate your review of the headphones. We're happy to hear those positive remarks. Make sure to adjust the headband for maximum comfort and fit. You do have the option to turn off the Speak-to-Chat function (Hold 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel once again until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated"). You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
~Ralph
Review of head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is optimal. Sound quality is great. Controls are easy to operate. Only complaint is they could stay in position better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DarrellH,
Thanks for the review. We appreciate the feedback towards the design of the headphones, and it can definitely be taken in consideration for future references. Although, it brings us great joy to hear how much you are enjoy your Sony headphone's top-technology features! With up to 30 hours of battery, amazing Sound quality and Fantastic Noise Cancellation, you'll be able to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes for a prolonged time!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
Great Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Comfortable to wear. Good package to store in.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, RobertF,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It brings us great joy to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony headphone's top-technology features! With up to 30 hours of battery, a modern and comfortable design, amazing Sound quality and Fantastic Noise Cancellation, you'll be able to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes for a prolonged time! We really appreciate the preference.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
My experience.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Headphones allow you to hear things in certain songs you wouldn't be able to do on regular everyday headphones. These have the comfort of everyday headphones, however, the immersion within the headphones itself is an experience—a unique one.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SaiedS,
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with our Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the comfort and 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
Great sound and quality.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wife and I share office space so I needed some quality NC headphones. I was looking at another brand until the associate told me to listen to these before I made my decision. So glad I listened to his advice. Have to add that I have Cauliflower ear and most cheap over the ear brands kill my ears after a few minutes. Not the case with these, I sometimes forget that I have them on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve,
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
Perfect Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: 1) The sound quality is great. 2) The noise canceling feature is great. 3) Very easy to link my phone; 4) Ligh weight; 5) Compact, easy to carry 6) Comes with useful accessories.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WEA10023, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Amazing!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for my husband for Christmas and let me just start off with saying wow! I am not well versed in tech but the sound quality, noise canceling and comfort these provide are outstanding. I never found headphones to be comfortable until I put these on. From the experience we have had so far, 100% would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AllyssaR, This is a great Christmas gift idea! Thank you for purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad to hear you like the great sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and comfortable fit of the Sony WH-1000XM4. 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
Makes Traveling Much Nicer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very excited about these headphones! I've been traveling with an older pair and while those have been very good, there's little comparison in sound quality and noise reduction.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertC,
We are beyond pleased to hear how excited you are about your Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! It’s rewarding to know that the sound quality and noise reduction have made such a noticeable difference compared to your previous pair. Thank you for choosing Sony, and we hope they continue to enhance your travels!
Regards,
Dominick
Great value + sound. Best headphones for the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter is the primary user of these headphones. She initially bought the Apple AirPods Max, but those were almost $200 more than the WH1000MX4 (bought them on sale). Initially, one of the main draws of the APM was the support for Spatial Audio. For those that don't know though, Spatial Audio is just Apple's marketing term for Dolby Atmos. The reason she thought she needed the Apple APM is b/c she didn't think that Apple Music played Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio on non-Apple headphones. By default, the settings in Apple Music are set to "Automatically" use Spatial Audio, but the "automatic" part is that it automatically transmits in Spatial Audio for Apple devices (APM, Air Pods, Beats). But if you turn the setting from "Automatic" to "Always", your iPhone will send the Dolby Atmos/Spatial Audio to any headphone that supports it, including these. The sound is great, the noise cancelling is fantastic and they travel well due to their foldability and carrying case. Fantastic value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdotdub, Thanks for sharing that. We are happy that you and your daughter likes your new Sony wireless 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! Vincent
Great Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best ANC headphones for the price. Paid $278. Lightweight and comfortable-easy long time wearing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Odysseus,
We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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
Noise cancelling head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality and comfortable to wear on flights.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Tilt,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony Headphones! It is great to hear how they have met your needs so well, and of course, you will enjoy amazing Noise Cancelling feature and Incredible Sound quality!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
I use them all the time!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.LOVEEEE!! I love these so much! I use them mostly on flights to block out noise and they work amazing. They have great battery life, a good app, and awesome sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gaby, we're glad you like the battery life and sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Sony headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent set of headphones this sound quality is exceptional the fit the overall design perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend