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
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH 1000
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I take this on with me to the bike trail on the beach regularly now. I never like going out but with the headphone and music on, it’s awesome! My workout is so regular with this, can’t take it off my ears lol.So perfect to keep my surrounding aware and definitely the quality of music is so good!! The touch controls never want me to reach for my phone to change music or to control sound. It’s a Must have!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Saash, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! 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! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SQ is Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great!!! ,.....................................
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ocul! It is great to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are sounding fantastic!
We designed them with a powerful HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 and DSEE Extreme for rich, high-quality audio, so your music always sounds its best.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Unbelievable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
That is absolutely fantastic feedback, thank you for the 5-star review! We are delighted that the Premium Noise Cancellation on the WH-1000XM4 is so effective, creating an incredible bubble of silence to let you enjoy the Immersive Audio Clarity. That quiet is powered by our HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, and the rich sound quality is maintained by the DSEE Extreme feature, which enhances digital music files in real-time.
Thank you for trusting Sony, and enjoy the music!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great. Room for improvement
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones. Pros. 1. Can switch automatically from phone to laptop making it great for work 2. Noise cancellation is great 3. Nice humble look that looks good anywhere 4. Automatically pauses when you speak if you want 5. You can put your hand on the headphones to have a conversation without removing the headphones. 6. Great case design Cons 1. Auto switch between phone and laptop is not refined and will interrupt a teams meeting if you get a call on your phone. (There may be a setting I am not aware of to stop this) 2. If you have it set to pause when you speak, it can mistake other noises and pauses at random. If you are in a loud environment or tend to think out loud this setting should be turned off 3. The can be uncomfortable after long periods of time. 4.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zach, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature, multipoint, the design of the case, and the looks of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have issues with your SONY unit.
You may check this link when connnecting the WH-1000XM4 headphones to two devices (multipoint connection):
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
For Speak-to-chat function issue, you may follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html?search=speak
Adjust the slider on the headband of the unit for comport
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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great, long battery life, overall would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayH, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound quality and long battery life of your Sony WH1000XM4. We appreciate the recommendation! 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best Wireless Headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headset! Amazing noise cancellation and good treble and bass! I 100% recommend this for a working platform and a gaming platform.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NMAAK,
Thank you for such a great review! 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Wonderful
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exceptionally comfortable, perfect bluetooth connectivity, immaculate sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jlaugh,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design and sound quality 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 her behavior and her location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets her adjust the volume of background sound and gives her the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets her customize sound levels to suit her music. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
For my use case
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use outside primarily, it takes me hours to cut grass on a tractor and these are a lifesaver. I also had the MX3s, but the LDAC support makes these stand out for me. The notice cancellation blocks out my tractor or blower effectively, would not be caught without it. I did not expect them to provide the best audio quality but their configurable flexibility makes them decent. I have other headphones and amps I use for audiophile-level audio quality, but these are perfect for what I use them for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi satisfieduser, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Value for Money and Easy to Use
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lightweight, easy to use- intuitive and nice connection via app on phone. Good color scheme too not the usual black or white.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
One of the best pair of headphones I’ve ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, Great noise cancellation, super comfortable!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, industry leading noise canceling, and comfort of 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones with a few drawbacks
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. ANC is phenomenal. Pretty comfortable, but the headphones did squeeze my head somewhat. The sound is very good, but not for audiophiles. I would recommend using the Sony app's equalizer or (if using a computer) some sort of equalizer software to re-balance the headphones (bringing up the mids). Re-balancing makes a big difference. The Sony App also needs some work. For example, when I am playing a podcast and then set the headphones down (which automatically stops the playback) - when I put the headphones back on, the Sony app and the headphones don't resume playing the podcast, but instead resume playing music on a music app that isn't even opened! Sony can do better than this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SoundAndFury, Thank you for the detailed review of your WH-1000XM4. We're very pleased to hear you like the noise canceling, sound quality, and comfortable design of the headphones.
We regret to hear you're having issue resuming playback on these headphones. To better isolate this issue, can you tell us what app are you using to listen to podcast? Does this issue happen on other music apps as well?
The connected device or playback application you are using may not support the wearing detection automatic music playback pause and resume function.
For now, please try to initialize the headset. Turn off the headset while the USB Type-C cable is disconnected and then press and hold the (power) button and the CUSTOM button simultaneously for 7 seconds or more. The indicator (blue) flashes 4 times, and the headset is initialized.
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Bestbuy Username:
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Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect sound fit good i like the control you have to adjust the sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yousif, we're glad you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Super Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super great sounding and the noise cancelling is superb. Long battery life and the companion Sony Headphones App makes it all work very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JIMBOB, We are glad that you like the quality of your 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 your purchase. -Vincent
BEST headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.super comfortable and super clean sounding! i had a pair of XM3s before this and this is definitely and upgrade and worth the money! absolutely blows beats out of the water and is better in every way!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Loveyou3000,
It’s rewarding to hear that your upgrade to the WH-1000XM4 has been such a standout experience! We are glad you’re enjoying the enhanced comfort and the "clean" sound signature that sets these apart. Knowing they’ve earned a top spot in your collection over the competition is the best compliment we could receive.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bose WH-1000XM4 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Headphones are the epitome of design and functionality. The easy buttons on the left earphone make it so easy to enhance the quality of sound to include HD and spatial audio. A simple touch can switch from total noise cancellation to the inclusion of ambient sound and speak-to-chat functioning. These earphones are the definition of high tech excellence
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rhartline1, we're glad you like 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. Your recommendation means a lot to us and thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Some of the best over the ear at headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my daughter for over the year headphones she had an older pair that finally went out. She had them for years. We replaced them with these because she researched all the Sony headphones and these among the best after she got them, she absolutely fell in love with them and uses them constantly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ErainaJ,
We are thrilled to hear that your daughter is completely in love with her new WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is wonderful to know that her research confirmed these are an outstanding choice and that she is using them constantly. We are also incredibly pleased that her previous Sony pair provided years of excellent service—that speaks directly to the quality and durability we engineer into our products.
Thank you for being a loyal Sony family and for the fantastic five-star review!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Daughters Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality sound, comfortable & noise cancellation works to well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Hadd,
Great! Thank you for sharing your feedback with our Sony WH1000XM4. We're very happy that you appreciate the sound quality and noise canceling feature of your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High quality headphones, sound easily adjustable, and comfortable to wear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NaimM, Thanks for leaving us such a great review on the WH-1000XM4! We are really delighted to hear you are satisfied with the amazing features, especially the incredible sound quality, exceptional comfort, and you're utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app. 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
I love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a Airpods Max and this Sony is way better, lighter and has the same sound quality as Airpods
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KSoares, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
WOW!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling tech in these are very impressive. Works so well for listening and relaxing or walking on the treadmill. I bought these for work and was very pleased at how well the microphone worked for calls while cutting out background noise. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great headphones that font disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zach, we're glad to hear that you are impressed with the incredible noise canceling feature of our product! 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 he hasn't already, please tell him to check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let him fine-tune his music to his liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl