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.
Great Noise-Cancelling, Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these as a replacement for my wired Bose QC 25s, after trying the new Bose 700. Those were uncomfortable tight and the touch panel didn’t work well, but these have been perfect in every way. Sound is good, better is amazing, and the software features are really nice - I love the “use palm to cover right side and turn off noise cancelling to hear something” feature, and I use it all the time. I would absolutely recommend these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi clhenige, thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH-1000XM4! We're thrilled you like the exceptional sound quality, great noise cancelation, comfortable fit, and the newest features of your 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
Beautiful sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphone I have ever owned. I buy a lot of headphones and these are by far the best. Sound quality and bass crush my air max pros
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FirstHighEndCamera, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading 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. ~Earl
Feelin Blue
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.XM4. I have the XM2 and XM3, so I knew I would like this. I handed down the other two to my wife and son when I got this. The main reason for getting these is the ability to pair to two devices. I decided on the Blue color (XM2 were tan and XM3 were silver) I think the color is MUCH better in person. The copper "SONY" accents make these pretty classy looking. The case color matches the blue and the Zipper pull is the copper color. If you haven't had the Sony before, you cant go wrong. Price is better than Bose....and so is the sound and noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fertacrit, Thank you so much for trusting Sony! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise-cancelling feature of the WH-1000XM4. We are also glad that you have the previous models the XM2 and XM3's. 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. -Carl
Music To My Ears
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM4 deliver excellent noise cancellation and surprising sound quality all in a lightweight, comfortable design.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BOBROSS, Great! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise cancelling of your new WH-1000XM4! If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Best headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever owned. The noise cancellation is great and so is the sound quality. Also the midnight blue color is gorgeous
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your kind feedback regarding the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are thrilled to know that you are enjoying the exceptional noise cancellation, impressive sound quality, and beautiful midnight blue color.
If you have any additional feedback or require assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are always here to help and would be more than happy to assist you!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Awesome pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i’ve had these headphones for two years and they are the best purchase i’ve made especially for college must haves. the noise canceling is adjustable depending on where you are and is super useful when you want to drown out background noise. i love these sony headphones and they come highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaiL, we're glad you love our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Disappointed Due to Ear Pain
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited to try the Sony WH-1000XM4 after hearing so many great things about its sound quality and noise cancellation. While the audio performance is definitely impressive, I’ve been experiencing consistent ear pain whenever I use the headphones. After wearing them for even a short period, my ears start to feel uncomfortable, and the pressure becomes hard to ignore. I tried adjusting the fit several times, but the discomfort remains, making it difficult to enjoy the music or wear the headphones for longer sessions. Unfortunately, despite their excellent technical features, the lack of comfort has been a major drawback for me. Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM4 may work well for many users, but if you’re sensitive to ear pressure or tight-fitting ear cups, you might face similar discomfort. I’m disappointed because I really wanted to like these headphones, but the ear pain makes it hard to recommend them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and honest feedback, SrinivasB.
We are delighted to hear that you found the WH-1000XM4's audio performance and technical features, like the noise cancellation, to be impressive. However, we are truly sorry and concerned to learn that you are experiencing consistent ear pain and discomfort after even short periods of use. We understand that excellent features mean little if the product is painful to wear, and we sincerely apologize that the fit has been a major drawback for you despite your efforts to adjust the earcups.
Comfort is a top priority, especially for premium noise-canceling headphones designed for long listening sessions. While the headband clamping force is engineered for secure sealing, we regret that it is causing you pressure-related pain.
If you would like to explore any final comfort adjustments, our support team can offer personalized tips. Otherwise, we appreciate you bringing this specific feedback about fit sensitivity to our attention as it is invaluable for future product development.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Best Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent headphones. great fit and lots of options to fine tune the sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MKPP,
We're glad you're enjoying the excellent fit and all the sound customization options with your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's designed to give users the ability to fine-tune their audio experience, and we're happy to know you're taking advantage of that. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Best headphones on the market*
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I had the XM3s and I loved those headphones. Used them every day while I was on the computer. Only reason why I upgraded was because I had the protection plan, so doing a swap was no problem. Got these boys on and the sound is great, the new proximity sensor is an amazing add, the ANC is the best, Bluetooth 5.0 is a must nowadays, connecting to two devices is so handy, the Type-C charging is top tier, and having access to either Google Assistant or Alexa is beyond convenient. The reason why there's an asterisk in my title is because of comfort. Because of my weirdly shaped head and ears, these headphones are not comfortable. And I only had them on for the evening. I can't see myself using these guys from the morning until three in the morning. No way. It's a shame, too. I was extremely excited to own these but alas, they are not meant for me. Comfort aside, they're still stellar headphones. Nothing beats the ANC
I would recommend this to a friendBetter than Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. The noise canceling in these are phenomenal and the battery life is exceptional. I've literally only charged them once since purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tylr,
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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good, could be better
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re good the only issue I have is that after a few months of wear the start having this loud beeping? noise ive had to have them replaced less than 1 year in
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaquelinT, Thank you for your review! While we are glad to hear that you are happy with your WH-1000XM4 headphones, we are sorry to hear that it had to be replaced due to a loud beeping sound. We hope that you get a better listening experience this time! 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
Light weight best sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound , light weight I use it for work for 8 hour a day i love it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luisa, we're glad you love the sound quality of our 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Soft portable
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a really useful product. Since they make the ear part very soft, it does not put pressure on your ears and it is also very nice to be portable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BusraD,
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's great to hear that you find the ear cushions soft and comfortable. We're also glad you appreciate their portability!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
- Stephanie
The most bang for your buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound quality that these have. The base when you’re listening to music is remarkable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Helovesitp, we're glad you like the sound quality of our 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing SONY! ~Earl
Noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling on these are great, and they’re much comfier than expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrianaW, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and comfort of our product. 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. ~Earl
Can you improve perfect?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Going from the XM3s to the XM4s, I cannot tell a difference. At the same time, the XM3s were the most perfect product I have ever bought. Therefore, this is also perfect. I don't like how Sony has treated the newer versions of the XM series, and this was the last of its kind. Huge fan of the XM3 sequel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MathewRD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that both the WH-1000XM3 and WH-1000XM4 have delivered exceptional experiences for you. Knowing that the WH-1000XM3 remains a standout product and that its successor continues that legacy means a great deal to us. Your loyalty and thoughtful reflections on the XM series are truly appreciated—thank you for being such a dedicated fan.
Best regards,
-Fred
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones are fabulous. The sound is great, they are comfortable and stylish also.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DAMAGED, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled you like the great sound quality, comfortable fit, and stylish design of your WH-1000XM4 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Awesome headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredibly great sound and comfort. Coming from the XM4 True Wireless a great upgrade
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi G0821, We are happy that you now have an awesome 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, good quality of sound, comfortable to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello YnhitL,
Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience with our WH1000XM4 and we are glad that you are pleased with the sound quality and comfortability 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! Enjoy! - Marco
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has good quality of sound and bass. Good design and shape.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RockyVJ, Perfect! We really love to hear you like the impressive features and you're enjoying listening to high-fidelity music all in a lightweight, comfortable design. 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. 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 offering a fantastic rating on the product! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess