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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a slight upgrade from the previous version but feel more comfortable and have an amazing sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Reenie! Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality 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. 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:Sound quality
Good Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice, have great sound. The app is also very good for customization.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NakiaB,
We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones' outstanding sound quality—and even better that you're taking advantage of the Sony | Sound Connect app for customization!
With the app you've control over the EQ, noise cancellation, and other settings so you can tailor the audio experience to your exact preferences.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and i love the way my music plays through these headphones
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Posted .Hi AlexP,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort 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 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly Amazing sound and noise canceling. I love these headphones!! Love all the feature that come with the headphones and app ! They don’t disappoint and with the app that comes with you can push the headphones to its true potential!! They’re very well worth the price!! 20/10 recommended!!
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Posted .Hello KevinG,
That's perfect! We thank you for your time writing this awesome feedback and we are very happy that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and noise canceling capability of our WH1000XM4 and other features. 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.comfortable headphones with good ANC and decent sound
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Posted .Hi Snerd,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sweet headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation feature works perfectly. Great for air travel.
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Posted .Hi ChantillyLace,
Thanks for the excellent review! We're thrilled to hear the noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM4 headphones is right what you needed for air traveling!
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and truly noise cancelling. Happy with purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Patricia, That's great! We're so glad to hear you're satisfied with your purchase. And good to know you like the comfortable fit and excellent noise cancellation of your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the look. Love the sound. Couldn’t be happier
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Posted .Hi JeremiahJ,
Perfect! It's great to hear you love the look and sound quality of your Sony 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! -Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and comfort. I like to set the equalizer and pauses music when I get a call. Lots of bells and whistles.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Reviewguru, Wow! That's really cool! We're extremely pleased to hear you love your new WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We're also glad to hear you're happy and satisfied with the outstanding sound quality and overall features of this headphones. Good to know you're utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony headphones connect app. 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 awesome feedback and for trusting Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good, kinda pricy but theyre comfy and noise canceling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lesli, Thank you for this amazing review of your WH-1000XM4. We're glad you love the exceptional comfort, incredible noise cancellation, and overall features of your 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. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crazy good sound even now in 2025, it holds up pretty good for any use, although I would say the sound leaks a little more than I’d like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Estyebra! We're thrilled to hear that you think the WH-1000XM4 headphones have "crazy good sound" and that they still hold up so well in 2025. It's wonderful to know you find them great for any use.
We appreciate you bringing up your concern about the sound leakage. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are designed with a tight seal to provide optimal noise cancellation and sound isolation. However, if the headphones are not fitting snugly, a small amount of sound can escape. We recommend checking the fit and positioning them to ensure they form a proper seal around your ears.
Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will certainly share it with our development team for future product improvements. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones, but at a hefty price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So these are the first premium ANC headphones Ive owned. The sound quality is exceptional. The software features are impressive. The build quality is great. I’m definitely loving the experience, whether listening to music or to videos. I have a bigger head, and these do get a little uncomfortable after about 30 minutes. Not sure if there are any other premium headphones that are more comfortable. And the high price is definitely something to consider, if cost is a factor for you.
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Posted .Hi SoutheastBeast, we're glad you like the sound quality of 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. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
God tier headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.God tier headphones. Amazing functions, definitely out performs Bose. Super comfortable, great music quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Average, Wow! Thank you for the amazing review! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the overall functions, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A trump can Interrupt your listening.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb headphones that enhance audio quality to amazing levels. Watching a movie in these things is a delight. My one peeve is they are super sensitive to external noise, meaning they will automatically pause and shut off if you so much as cough, sneeze or say hi to your pet. I farted watching Top Gun and it paused the whole movie.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnW, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM4. If the music suddenly pauses or stops, please try to disable the "speak-to-chat" feature of these headphones. You may refer to this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
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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:Sound quality
Great Premium Headset
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve used QC45s, own a pair of AirPod Maxes and have these. For the price, these are great. Sure, you can pay more for QC45’s or AirPod Max’s, but for 95% of users this would be more than satisfied with these compared to other premium noise canceling headsets. The only benefit that the QC45s hold over these is the more neutral sound out of the box. With a bit of tweaking, I got these to the same level (they came a bit too bass heavy as a default).
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Posted .Hi Chad, we are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4! 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds so clear and cancels all the noise outside perfect for going to the gym. Enjoy listening to edm with these great bass!
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Posted .Hi Aaron,
Great! We're glad 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
XM4 Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and easy to use. The sound is very crisp and there is high quality noise-cancellation!
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Posted .Hi Starbucks,
Great! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of these amazing 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sounds great
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these because they sound great and can keep them on a long time because they are very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi kbow,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
a must for any traveler
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Reliable, long battery life, convenient and comfortable.
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Posted .Hi Serge,
Perfect! We're glad to hear that your new headphones suits your needs and expectations. 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:Sound quality
XM4 Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and easy-to-navigate app UI, only complaint would be the control panel on the side of the headphones which are just hard to use at first and I find myself just manually skipping or controlling my music on my phone rather than actually using it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joni, Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback with the headphones and we are happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and ease of use of your new WH-1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl