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.
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The fit and feel is great the sound is perfect and the sleek design is great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Headphones, We are 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent
Awesome find
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever bought. Clean crisp sound with quality control that makes it easy to use. So happy with my headphones. I certainly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, AmericaS!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are the best headphones you’ve ever bought! It’s wonderful to know that you are enjoying the clean, crisp sound and the quality control that makes them so easy to use.
We are so happy that you love your headphones and appreciate your strong recommendation!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Good buy from Best Buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pleasantly surprised with these headphones. I can shut out the world and hear every detail of the songs I play. I hear things I didn't know were there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClassicRockInStock,
That is wonderful to hear! We are delighted that you are pleasantly surprised by the WH-1000XM4 headphones and that the combination of our premium noise cancellation and high-fidelity audio allows you to hear every intricate detail of your music.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Present for teenage son - loves them
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a present for our teenage son and he loves them even more than he thought he would. Great features and good sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, AZACE!
We are so happy to hear that your son is loving his new WH-1000XM4 headphones even more than expected! It sounds like they were the perfect gift. We hope he continues to enjoy those great features and the amazing sound quality for a long time to come.
Thank you for choosing Sony for such a special present!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
The best noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After much search and research I decided to buy and keep this headphones. Balanced sound, the major sell point is its battery life, i can go over 24 hours with it without needing recharge. Noise cancellation works amazingly. The sound though, it is good but not the greatest (because the sound is balanced). To make the sound great you have to use an equalizer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Canuto, Great! We are glad that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling 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! Erin
A solid headset with overbearing noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The overall design of the headset is great, good quality, has a good carrying case, and it's very comfortable to wear. The sound quality it also fantastic and very customizable via their app. However the noise canceling feature is overbearing, making it feel like you're listening to your music and the hum of an airplane at the same time. I have tried this and the Bose noise canceling 700. I found the Sony pair to be a more comfortable and better sounding headset, but the Bose clearly outclassed it in noise canceling performance.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PineappleBoard, We're sorry to hear your issue with the headphones. The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
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 sharing your feedback. Jay
The new headphone king!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of cans and a welcomed improvement over the XM3's. Just looking at it from the outside you might say these are the Xm3's however the ear cups are 10% bigger, which is great for those with big ears (not me), and the new blue color is a welcomed addition to the line up. Along with the bigger ear cups, the sound stage for these is more well rounded or "flatter" than it's predecessor and for those who want more bass in everything they listen to, they might be disappointed however if you want to listen to audio the way it was intended then these are better than the XM3's. I have actually tested these since I still have my XM3's and can confirm that the bass is naturally more pronounced than in the XM4's however I found that the sound overall was better and had more "room" along with detail in the XM4's. Going back to the XM3's after listening to the XM4's sounded more muddy and crowded in my opinion as well. Another perk is that these can now connect to 2 devices at once in the Sony companion app and if you do like more bass in your music in general, you can tweak the EQ, but at that point you might as well buy the XM3's which is still a great buy compared to other headphones around the same price tag.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Therboy, Great upgrade! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and features 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I work with running diesel engines on a daily basis, anyone with a tractor can tell you how loud those things can get. Brought my headphones with me to work to see if I could use them in place of my Peltor workman earmuffs, turns out XM4’s have better noise canceling. There are a few annoying features. The app is very Sony, so half the features don’t work and the other half only work some of the time. The touchscreen on the outside of the right muff was cool when I first got them, now it’s just annoying, often increasing/decreasing volume when I want to skip a song. Speak-to-chat is also just a ridiculous feature, can’t use it in public, constantly activates when I’m laying in bed, turns itself back on randomly. It’s classic Sony, awesome tech, miserable software.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GovindP,
While we are very thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4, we regret to hear that you are having some issues with some of the features of the headphone. This is not usually the case with our XM4. Please allow us to troubleshoot these issues and turn this to a better one. Kindly check these links to fix the issues.
The touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Speak-to-Chat function randomly activates on the WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00285913?utm_source=glean
I hope this helps.
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
Amazing noise cancelling and comfort level 10/10!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly noise canceling and super comfortable for extended periods of use. Earbuds don’t stay in my ears and on ear headphones hurt after a while with a mask and glasses behind the ears so over the ear was a perfect solution! The sound is incredible and the noise canceling is amazing. I get caught up in my own world and don’t get distracted by things going on around me!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Emmy, Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! We're delighted to hear you like the industry-leading noise cancelation, comfortable fit, and excellent sound quality 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
Best of the Best
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've owned Bose for the past 20 years and they were great for noise cancellation and overall sound. I've had these Sony XM4 for over 3 weeks. Meet the new champion. Long battery life. Excellent noice cancellation. Lots of great features like: Swipe Volume Control, Swipe Skip, Swipe Replay, Auto Pause when you speak and much more control and customization using Sony's app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi superscoobysnacks,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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
Leaky sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is great, but the design is beautiful and has a nice weight into it. the sound leaks. Love that it has NFC makes it easy to connect!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Molinito, You've made an excellent choice! Good to know you like the great sound quality, beautiful design, comfortable weight, and easy NFC connection. Please adjust the left and right slider, to ensure a great fit and to prevent sound leaks. 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
Perfect headphones for price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is perfect for me the sound is amazing. Noise Canceling is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi oreomcflirty, We are happy that you now have a perfect wireless noise canceling headphones for you. 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 trusting Sony! Vincent
Good recommendation if ANC is a priority
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is amazing! Comfort is also great, but the ears can get hot a couple hours in. Touch control can be a bit finicky, I had to exchange mine out for a replacement, but it worked ok after that. I hate having to adjust the headband slider every time I put them back in the case, since I use the case often, but that's just being nitpicky. Great headphones!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Hailey,
Thanks for the feedback. We are glad you like the noise cancelation of the headphones. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. 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
Best headphones I've ever had.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, they are truely noise cancelling. You literally cannot hear anything when you have these on. The sound is outstanding. These are well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, AndrewP!
We are genuinely delighted to hear that you find your WH-1000XM4 headphones to be excellent!
It is very rewarding to know that you are experiencing the powerful and effective noise canceling, to the point where you "literally cannot hear anything." We put a great deal of effort into developing this industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation, and we are also glad you find the sound outstanding.
Thank you for confirming that these headphones are well worth the money and for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
One of the best headphones…
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to replace my Beats Solo Pro headphones. Audio quality and noise reduction are top notch. The weight and head clamp are light.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidCd, great! We're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Looks good, sounds good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sounds quality. Has a cool feature that pauses your music on the phone when it senses that you take the headphones off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonJ!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us about your new WH-1000XM4.
We are immensely pleased to hear that you are finding the sound quality so impressive! It is great to know that the auto-pause sensor is a feature you are finding useful during your daily listening.
We're glad you chose Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Very Happy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, very happy. Comfortable and sounds great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, JohnY,
Thanks for the 5-stars rating! It brings us great joy to hear how much you are loving your Sony Headphones! Their modern and comfortable design, and amazing sound quality will sure make you enjoy your favorite songs for a long time!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
9/10 if you ask me
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are probably the best headphones i’ve bought. Personally, I love how you can customize the sound and the bass when listening to music. It’s like like I can hear each instrument while also being able to hear the song. Only thing I don’t like is that I can’t connect them to my PS5 via bluetooth, using the cord can be annoying at times.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, KyraJ,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We definitely can take the feedback into consideration for future references, regarding the connection between the headphones and the PlayStation 5! It is great to hear that you are enjoying the Sound Customization and Optimization!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV
Great unit
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I read a lot of reviews before purchasing the xm4 headset. I am very happy with these. I am not a music expert but I know what I like being of the older generation. I amazed by the noise cancelation, sound and battery life of the unit. The one problem is after a couple of hours having the on my ear start to sweat so I take them off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mrmiff,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, and battery life of the headphones. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly and adjust the headband to your needs.
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 - The Best
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At the current price, this is the best device you can get. I’m not an audiophile, but I’m very impressed with the high-quality sound from Sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikhailZ!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the WH-1000XM4 headphones. It is truly wonderful to know that you are so impressed with the high-quality sound.
We're genuinely thankful you decided on Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany