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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones you can get
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever owned. Comfy for all day wear, lightweight, sounds amazing. No complaints .
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Posted .Hi JOSHD, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, it block nice and does self adjust to keep it from blocking people conversations. very comfortable to wear. long lasting battery. works seamlessly with the app in iPhone
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Posted .Hi JerryMedic, we're glad you like the sound quality 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great Sound, Best ANC!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and easily adjustable EQ through the Sony Headphones app. Just used it on a several flights and barely even hears the engines from the plane. Very comfortable (4 hour flights) and holds charge well.
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Posted .Hi DustinR, we're glad you like the sound quality, EQ and comfort of our product. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
A happy listener
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not an audio tech. All I know is, they are comfortable for me, wearing them for most of two 15 hour flights, and the depth and clarity of sound is wonderful. Great around the house too. For the trips, the battery lasted my guess about 20-25 hours. Disconnected a few times with head movement.
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Posted .Hi garbini, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort and 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
Sony has a winner!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have to say that the these cans are quite impressive. The ANC is better than my Bose QC45 cans and the sound quality has a little more mid to bass than the Bose. Overall Sony’s is the perfect fit for my listening please and they fit nicely on my head. Overall, I would say for the price point that the Sony cans are a litter better than the Bose at the same price.
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Posted .Hi JOCog, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
The best comfort and ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Now these headphones are amazing the bass is top notch the ANC is amazing and the comfort is unmatched i love these so much I recommend these 12/10
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Posted .Hi AaronL, that's fabulous! We greatly appreciate your recommendation, and we're happy that you're satisfied with the amazing quality & performance of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for the love and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Super comfortable and great sound quality!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the look and feel of these headphones. They are super comfortable. The sound quality is also top notch. I love the feature that detects your voice and pauses what you're listening to and the noise cancellation so you can talk to someone and hear what they're saying. The fact that there's an even newer model is crazy. The price point made this model so worth it and it's still so good. I only have two complaints, and they're totally minor. I know at least one of them is fixed with the newer model, which is that I don't like how they're stored. You awkwardly have to twist one side completely and the other bend at an awkward angle to fit in the case, it's judt a strange way to fit the headphones into the case. My only other complaint is that sometimes the bluetooth connection isn't great and the sound will be static-y. All I have to do is disconnect bluetooth and reconnect and it's fixed. Both minor annoyances that still made the cheaper price for the older model 100% worth it.
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Posted .Hi Fahrni, we're glad you like our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the headband and the sound quality of your Sony unit. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html?search=sound%20quality
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Weight
Sony vs Apple
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the Apple AirPod Max and compared it to this Sony. The only thing I liked better with Apple was the fit over the ears. It just seemed more cushioned and form fitting. Everything else I liked better with the Sony. Sony absolutely blows away Apple with bass too. No matter what settings I put the Apple on, it would not come close to the hard hitting bass of the Song which was the clincher for me. Much lighter weight and more compact with a better case too were the other pluses.
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Posted .Hi RSSZ28, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are looking for noise canceling over the ear headphones that are high quality, comfortable, and have terrific battery life look no further. I use these 6 to 10 hours a day normally and my only complaint is I wish some of the control were physical buttons instead of swiping the ear cup or using the phone app.
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Posted .Hi RecklezzPenguin,
We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, and battery life of the headphones. Your feedback about having physical buttons is greatly appreciated. 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, Sound quality, Weight
if you think of buying, do it!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.one of the best headphones I have used. The noise is amazing and you are able to customize it using the app, the battery is amazing on these and they dont feel heavy at all!!
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Posted .Hello kayy,
Thank you for your feedback and for considering WH1000Xm4 one of the best headphones you've had. We're glad that you are amazed with the noise canceling capability and battery life as well as the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good but do be aware of these things
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality is phenominal, battery life is criminally good, and honestly they’re just nice to wear! My only complaints are: 1) That the actual durability is questionable… The adjustment arms feel super flimsy which is horrifiying considering these things cost 300 bucks. Everytime I fold them or extend them I feel like they’re gonna break. 2) The noise cancelling also isn’t the geeatest. Some of the features sound cool like when you walk the actual passthrough changes, but its super buggy if you’re working out or doing other tasks. A lot of things also just go straight through it so I often wonder if I even have noise cancelling on at all! Not good. It can be fixed with better software… hopefully they add it.
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Posted .Hi JollyRanch,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, and comfort of the headphones. Your feedback about the design and noise canceling function is greatly appreciated.
These headphones are made with premium materials. Rest assured that they are durable.
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Sound Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient. With the “Sony | Sound Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Wind Noise Reduction] or [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode. Disable Speak-to-Chat, and check whether the situation has improved. Make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date for optimum performance.
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headset
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did like the design and evrything, the nooce cancelling it's really accurate and the accuracy of the sound it's exccelent
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, RafaeleM!
We are delighted to hear how much you like the design of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's especially rewarding to know that you find the noise cancelling to be really accurate and the accuracy of the sound to be excellent.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Senior Guy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tried on many OTE headphones and these were the most comfortable. When they went on sale I pulled the trigger and got them. Sound quality and battery life is fantastic.
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Posted .Hello DennisL,
That's awesome! We're glad that you appreciate the comfortability, sound quality and long battery life of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Wahhooooo
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had been an ear bud user for years, but decided to make the switch to over the ear headphones. There's so many options so I've been going back and forth between the XM4, XM5, and Airpod Max. Finally settled on the XM4! I really like it for the folding mechanism and how compact/easy to carry while traveling! The audio is super nice! I'm sandwiched between noisy upstairs and downstairs neighbors, so I can barely hear them with the headphones on. It's also comfortable around my ears/head. I don't feel too much pressure or get headaches when I have them on for an extended period. Overall, a great pair of headphones! Happy to have snagged this on sale too!
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Posted .Hello ahnt,
Wow! Thank you for setting with our WH1000XM4. We're glad that you are pleased with the audio quality and how compact and easy to carry. Also, we're happy that you found it comfortable to wear without hurting your head for a long period of usage. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony headphones are awesome, sound and battery use are awesome
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Posted .Thank you for the awesome review, VanT!
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re loving the WH-1000XM4! Even with newer models out, the XM4 remains a fan favorite because that combination of industry-leading sound and long-lasting battery life is hard to beat.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great first impression and excited to use these
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the first pair of noise cancelling headphones I've ever owned. I've been using them for about 2 hours now, and upon first impression, they are phenomenal. The setup is extremely easy - an app that you download through a QR code in the physical manual guides you through the process which is completed in about 5 minutes. I learned a lot of features right off the bat and I'm sure I'll learn more as I use the headphones more. The foam on the ears and the top of the set is extremely comfortable and I don't have any ear discomfort yet. My ears are average sized, so please take that into consideration. The look and feel of the headphones and the case is high quality and feels durable. The footprint isn't too big and they are lightweight which will be great for bringing them along on long trips or in a bag for the day. The sound is fantastic. It truly surrounds you. I know there are options for EQ which i till get into at another time, but out of the box the sound is great. Looking forward to my time with these, thanks Sony!
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Posted .Hi VJSH,
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
Great Noise Cancelling and Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have neurological issues and was looking for a better set of headphones than the ones replaced by my previous employer after they threw my previous pair out. Those weren't worth their weight in salt anyways... These do a great job and come with the means to be able to control a few features from your phone. Took a bit of getting used to though because it kept trying to override the noise cancelling with the calling feature, making things louder (complete opposite of what I wanted). But as far as keeping ambient noises out and being good noise cancelling headphones, these are fantastic. I tend to wear them 4-8 hours a day (sometimes more), and they are quite comfortable and don't leave my head or ears feeling too irritated or warm.
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Posted .Hi ChrisD, we're glad you are enjoying your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best purchase this year
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife owns the XM3000's so I had been wanting a pair of my own for some time. Those were already great, but one of my pet peeves was that I always had to carry an extra USB-B cable. I have an Android phone so having everything charge with a USB-C is much easier to deal with. The headphones themselves sound great and having them on with nose cancelling seems like you're in a completely different place. I wear them at the gym and you can't hear any of the clanking at all while using them. These headphones can get loud, if you want them to, and I usually have them at around 60-70% volume. Gestures: They work well once you get used to it, but with anything touch based, it can and does get better over time with software updates. Battery life: It's advertised as 30 hours so shouldn't have any issues with 2 weeks of use. Due to USB C, charging is really fast and you can get 2 hours of use with just a quick 10 min. charge. So if you have a car charger and your headphones are dead on the way to the gym, you can charge them enough for a full session.
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Posted .Hi Marco, we appreciate your detailed review of our product. We're glad you are enjoying 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. 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
Yes buy them NOW!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Oh man… I have been on the hunt for headphones that check off all the boxes. I guess I have a pea head because they fit well and the Bose fall off when I was working out. It is on the higer end price wise but the quality makes up for it. Let’s start with if you remove them they pause your music! And if you need to have a quick convo you can just put your hand over the headphone and boom it lowers the volume and turns of noise cancellation. Ok but can we also talk about the touch up down & skip? They are ahead of their time for headphones. I do wish they were more comparable with apple (Bose is legit meant for apple) but I can deal with having a few apps on my phone. These are my go to for everything. I can shut out the world and live in my own for a minute.
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Posted .Hi Bethany,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones Out There
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and noise-cancelling are fantastic. These are also so comfortable that sometimes I fall asleep with them on while listening to music, meditation, or audiobooks at night when I am having trouble sleeping. But, I mostly use these whenever I fly to calm my nerves. The ONLY 2 negatives of these are: 1. You can't charge them and use them at the same time. (But, if you charge them prior to using, they can be used for several hours.) 2. When you connect to multiple devices (I think two devices is the max) there are a lot of "connected/disconnected" messages. So, it's best to just connect to one device at a time.
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Posted .Hello MarthaV,
That's awesome! We are truly happy that you are enjoying the fantastic noise canceling capability and superb sound quality of our WH1000XM4. We're glad that you can stay focus when you meditate, listen to your favorite music and audiobooks to help you sleep. Your feedback about the charging process is much appreciated and we'll take note on that to help us improve our future products. Regarding with the multipoint connection issue, you may find this link helpful.
Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously (multipoint connection)
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002935899.html
I hope this helps and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco