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.
good for sensory overload
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They excel at noise cancellation and the sound quality is good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MichaelG,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones excel in noise cancellation and deliver great sound quality. It’s rewarding to know they’re enhancing your listening experience so well. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
Save some time, just go w these
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, completely customizable eq/settings via app, and above average/great noise cancelling. I've been through a few sets of headphones and I think I have finally found 'the pair'. I have tried/returned Sennheiser Momentum 3 (the best sound quality, but way over active cutting out/pausing due to 'headphone removed' functionality - even when they hadn't been removed); Bose QC45 (very thin sound profile, otherwise nice headphone); and these. The sound quality is comparable to the Sennheisers, the comfort and noise cancelling are comparable to the QC45. This set really is the best available at this price point - save some time, just go w these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Susie,
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
Best Value
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for the LDAC bluetooth capability. It worked well, and sounded pretty good. However, I returned these since my Apple Airpods Max sounded just as good to my aging ears. So, these became unnecessary. If you won't be connecting to apple products, pick these over the the AirPods Max, they are a way better value. If you do plan to use with Apple products, the AirPods max will give you a better more robust experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ForcedNickname,
Thank you for your feedback and while we are happy that you liked the sound quality of our WH1000XM4, we regret to hear that you have to return them. We are optimistic that you will consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards,
Marco
Ultimate headphones for commuters.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are extremely immersive. The modular equalizer allows you to adapt the sound to your liking and to the specific music you’re listening to. One feature I wish was available to me is the ability to name a specific equalizer subset instead of just having the default name of “custom 1” in the Sony Headphones app. Aside from that, these headphones are both superb in quality and in their aesthetic. Truly a beautiful piece of tech both in and out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Manuel,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the quality of your headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. 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
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using these headphones consistently since the day I bought them. Great quality & love the different modes I can put it on depending on what I’m doing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alyna, thanks for the amazing 5-star review! We are immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying your new Sony - WH1000XM4. These headphones deliver an impressive sound quality with rich bass and clear mids, further enhanced by our DSEE Extreme upscaling technology for compressed audio, and the industry-leading active noise cancellation offers a truly immersive listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick
WXM4
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. Great sound. Great for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Singhx, Amazing! We're truly happy to hear that you're satisfied with the very comfortable fit design, exceptional sound, and reasonable price of the WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Perfectly well rounded headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome, crisp sound. Long Battery life. The noise cancellation is great. Perfectly well rounded headphones. I use these for WFH and have used them to work out too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, battery life, and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's also great that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Xm4
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones lasts for about 3 days after a full charge, bass very loud, durable, looks pleasing on head
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josh,
Perfect! We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction on the sound quality, design and battery life of your 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 very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Marco
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. Comfortable, long battery life. Love the feature where you speak and they turn into ambient listening. Music and movies sound great and no lag. They fold up nicely easy for travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi trgjay,
Awesome! We're glad that the XM4 headphones suits your needs and expectations. We truly appreciate you are enjoying the sound, comfort, long battery life and ambient sound mode of the unit. 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! - Kris
Good price on top of the line headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good price for these headphones. I like them a lot. There comfortable and perform quite well. The noise canceling is outstanding. You cant go wrong with this deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi issey5758,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the 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
#1
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The absolute best headphones you can buy. If you want excellent noise cancelling and sound quality, as well as a long battery life with optimization and customization. Here's your pick.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the noise canceling and battery performance 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!
Regards,
David
Headphones Creak/pop, but are otherwise great
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and noise cancelling are great, as advertised. I can’t really add to what’s already been said in the reviews for this or the previous model. My only complaint is the large amount of mechanical noise (creaking and popping) I’m hearing as the the headphones flex or adjust to head movements. They sound extra loud because everything else is so quiet. It’s probably made worse by the focus/study playlists I’m using for work from home.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat update to the WH-1000XM3
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these because of the improvement in noise cancelation, sound quality, and the ability to easily switch between paired Bluetooth devices. I also love how comfortable they are in comparison to the previous gen.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi howiebread, we're glad that you appreciate all its upgrades. 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
Hot and bothered
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These run a bit hot on my big head, but the sound quality is fantastic. Its spoiled all my other sound systems. Need to put some time into figuring out how to make them comfortable (for me I have to wear them at max extension), while not slipping in the gym (much tighter), and the cushions are maybe a bit thin for super long wearing. Hurts after a few hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Capyoazz, Thank you for the positive review! We're happy to hear you like the fantastic sound of your new Sony WH1000XM4. We appreciate your feedback about the fit. We understand that finding the perfect fit can vary from person to person. We recommend adjusting the slider (left and right) to ensure comfortable fit for long period of time. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these headphones are so comfortable for long term wear and the sound quality is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jlmaok, We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Probably the best noise ANC headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In my opinion, these are the best wireless noise canceling headphones you can buy. They have very good range, a bit of a bass boost, but nothing too muddy. And the noise cancellation is superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KDAH, We are glad to know that your new Sony wireless headphones are the best 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headset is great Actually are noise canceling. Great buy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Lgtv70in,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you’re enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones and their effective noise-canceling feature. It’s rewarding to know they’ve made a positive impact on your experience. Thank you for sharing your concise and positive feedback—it motivates us to continue delivering high-quality audio products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Impressive sound quality and comfort
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased a different brand which I had to return and purchase this Impressive headset with great sound quality. I am glad got this worth every penny
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Messi! We're thrilled to hear that you found the WH-1000XM4 impressive and that the sound quality met your expectations. Stories like yours—switching from another brand and finding true value in our product—mean a lot to us. We designed the WH-1000XM4 with premium sound and user comfort in mind, so it's wonderful to know it's making a difference. If you have any questions or want to explore more features, please don't hesitate to reach out. Enjoy your listening experience—it's truly worth every penny!
Thanks again for choosing Sony—enjoy every moment of your music!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Best over the ear headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality and awesome the noise cancellation is god tear ,comfortable and stylish
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JorgeG,
That's perfect! Thank you for the feedback. We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the overall quality and performance of our XM4 headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
cutest headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loveeee the color and the sound is really good. I commute on the bus to go to college and the noise cancelling is good in my opinion!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adriana,
Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience with the Sony WH-1000XM4! We're truly heartened to learn that you're loving the color, and that your bus journey has been enhanced with our industry-leading noise cancelling and stunning sound quality.
Thank you so much for trusting Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick