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 the upgrade for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am a college student that travels a lot for school. I got the XM3’s last year and they were easily the best headphones I’ve ever had until I got my XM4’s the other day. For me it was worth the upgrade just to be able to connect to multiple devices at once. The noise cancelling seems slightly better, but it was already very impressive. I notice slightly more clarity in sound with the new ones as well. The sensor that pauses the music when you remove the headphones isn’t the best because I like to hang them around my neck instead of removing them completely so the music will resume on its own. I’ve gotten so used to pausing as I’m taking them off that it’s not really an issue to me. Placing your hand over the ear cup to activate ambient mode seems to work much faster compared to the XM3’s which was a big improvement for me. I haven’t noticed much of a difference in comfort. I got the silver XM3’s and XM4’s, and the new ones are closer to actual silver/gray with each section matching while the XM3’s have a bit of gold in the color and the color isn’t consistent. I see a lot of people recommending the XM3’s since they’re cheaper now but in my experience that will just leave you wanting more.
I would recommend this to a friendGYM
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re really comfortable in the gym, but of course I would wish the volume could go louder, but for the prize and for how thorough they are, they are really good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeviM, Thank you for your comment! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the outstanding performance of your WH-1000XM4 headphones, particularly during your workouts at the gym. Your feedback regarding the loudness of the headphones is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Perfect for people with sensory issues!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.1,000/10!!! I would 100% recommend. I was between this and the AirPod Pros, and I love these. They’re so comfortable and they’re more affordable. I’ve had them for almost 2 years now, and I still love them so much. Their battery life and sound quality is still good, but my favorite is the noise cancellation and the comfort. It fits around my ears instead of on them, and the ear pieces are so plush and comfortable. As someone who has sensory issues, these are perfect. I got them for grad school and continue to use them often.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JessicaH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’ve enjoyed your WH1000XM4 headphones for nearly two years and that they continue to deliver great battery life and sound quality. Your appreciation for the noise cancellation and comfort, especially given your sensory needs, means a lot to us. Knowing they’ve been a reliable companion throughout grad school and beyond truly makes our day. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've ever had. Quality sound and the battery lasts forever.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanS,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's fantastic to hear that the Sony XM4 headphones have impressed you with their top-notch sound quality and incredible battery life.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After needing an alternative to in-ear buds that gave me issues, I moved back to over ear headphones with this set. The experience has been great so far. The sounds are rich and vibrant. Connectivity has been flawless. I have no regrets so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SarkTank, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear you like rich and vibrant sound and seamless Bluetooth connectivity of your 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
Sony on the come up
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far, the best noise canceling headphones on the market. The durability of the materials and the build of it really does, make you feel like these are top of the line headphones, and not like those other ones where they use cheap materials. The comfort on this thing is immaculate, and I have a big head, so that says a lot. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shabadinglabadong,
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
Sony xm4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful headphones!! Comfort lasts all day, i had these for a year and they still have that plush to them!! The audio sounds amazing as ever.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Emelee, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Love Them
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cant say enough positive things about theses. Great sound and super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Erik, awesome! We're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Carl
The best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly these are the best ANC headphones on the market. I have owned the XM2, XM3 and now the XM4. yes they are pricey but i happen to buy mine when they were on sale. these fit perfectly around my head and ears and now they offer synching between 2 devices. if you buy these you will not be disappointed
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayJay89,
Great! We're glad that you are happy with the upgrade. 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!
-Ralph
win $400 to buy best buy goods
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, i'm in love. perfect for working out and taking sales calls. i can run with them and they remain on my head. the color is beautiful and the charge last a long time. 10/10!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DerekC, We're delighted to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality and comfortable design of our Sony WH1000XM4. 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! Enjoy! - Craig
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and noise cancellation. Dont hurt my ears after an extended period of time like most do. The noise cancellation works great with or without audio playing which I use for both.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John,
Awesome! We are very glad that you like the quality, noise canceling features and comfortable fit of your Sony headphones. Your satisfaction is our top priority. 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! - Kris
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've bought so far. Exceptional quality and noise canceling feature, very comfortable. I imagine these to be the perfect headphones for the winter. Will recommend this to a lot of friends for sure!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Grace,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and comfort 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
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I highly recommend these headphones ! The sound that comes from these headphones are insane! Same goes with the noise cancellation and man the weight is something else , it feels so light weight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CesarC, Your recommendation means a lot to us! We're thrilled to hear you like the exceptional sound quality, lightweight design, and amazing noise cancellation 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
Much better than surface 2 and Bose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! I have tried the big 3 consumer NC headphones and these beat the other two. I love Sony sound, but the new EQ has something for everyone. You can dial in a Bose-esque sound profile. I wear for 4-6 hours per day constantly streaming and I get 4 days use from these (NC on). Get them on sale, these are great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DrDres, That's great! Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you love the sound quality, adjustable EQ, long-lasting battery life, and overall features of your new 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good noise cancelling headphones but the noise cancellation isn’t as good as I expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShohelA!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! It is fantastic to know that you’re finding your WH-1000XM4s to be a good set of headphones.
We appreciate the honest feedback regarding the noise cancellation levels, as it helps us keep improving.
To boost the noise canceling on your WH-1000XM4, here are a few simple things you can try:
-Check the Sony | Sound Connect app: Make sure Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. If it's on, the headphones might be switching to "Ambient Sound" mode because they think you're walking or waiting, which lets outside noise in.
-Double check that the ear pads are sitting flush against your head. If there’s even a small gap, the noise canceling won't be able to do its job properly.
Thanks for choosing Sony and sharing your feedback!
Best regards,
Estefany
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable over my ears. Sound is clear. Does a better job blocking out sound than other earphones I've had. I have told many friends about these. I found the price worth it.
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Posted .Hello Kcameron,
That's nice to hear that our WH1000XM4 does its job in blocking unwanted noise but still has its awesome sound quality. We appreciate your recommendations. 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
Quality Product.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have many merits: They sound great using Blue Tooth. They are comfortable and easy to used. Their noise cancelling works well. I need to live with them to make further evaluation. Best Buy matched the Amazon Prime Day price with a faster delivery date. I also got a small rewards discount.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MMNak,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling 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
Sony xm4 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling on these headphones are excellent. These are the best headphones you can get for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan,
We are thrilled that you’re enjoying the excellent noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is great to hear that you find them to be the best value for the price, especially with the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 and Dual Noise Sensor technology providing such an immersive experience. With up to 30 hours of battery life and the ability to fold into a compact case, they truly are a reliable companion for any environment. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Very Happy with purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I haven’t used over the ear headphones in a long time. These are much better than I expected. They are very comfortable and the noise cancelling is amazing. Very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KrzyKat,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the comfort and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Sony Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the XM3. Purchased the XM4 for my wife. Great spatial sound from our A/V receiver. The noise cancelling is superior. Comfortable to wear. Maybe the best headphones on the market. Sony quality!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamueljL, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! 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