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:Bass, Battery life, Comfort
40mm drivers still here, unlike on the XM5s (30mm)
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'll keep this simple. Sony shrunk the drivers on the new XM5s to 30mm. These XM4s are 40mm and if you prefer punchier and fuller bass I'd stick to the XM4s. Battery life, comfort and sound are amazing here. I don't see much reason to "upgrade" to the new XM5s? ANC performance is stellar. You can find third party ear cups too. That's a major contributing factor for me when buying premium headphones. If I can easily replace the ear cups. XM5s are not worth the upgrade. These XM4s are still an amazing value, especially when they go on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi roadie, Thank you for the excellent review! We're glad you like punchy and fuller bass, long-lasting battery life, comfortable fit, amazing sound quality, and industry-leading noise cancellation of your Sony WH-1000XM4. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Bought my Son a pair for MY birthday...
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Happy owner of the WH-1000XM3 (and the WF-1000XM3 Earbuds). Best wireless headphones I have ever owned. I am sensitive to the "pressure" effect that some noise cancelling headphones can create - not a problem with the XMx's - and the sound is great! My Son hijacked my XM3s, so for MY birthday I bought HIM the XM4s, so I could have mine back - opting to keep the XM3s for myself due to the slightly longer reported battery life (I frequently travel internationally, and nothing sucks more than your headphones running out of charge mid flight!). My Son indicated equivalence of the XM3 & XM4 in most every way, with the XM4 seeing improvements in spatial imaging and bandwidth separation. He is also a fan of the sensors inside the ear cups that detect if you are wearing them or not, to extend battery life. Though I never experience any issues with the Bluetooth 4 in the XM3s, the XM4s are Bluetooth 5. Newer = better, right? (Side note - I had an issue with my WF-1000XM3 earbuds. Called Sony and they had me ship them back to them. 3 days later I had a brand new pair. Great Customer Support!)
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Posted .Hi Swardan, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the Headphones! The WH1000XM4 is an awesome gift! 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony headphones WH1000XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very good headphones but I bought them over a year ago. Sony makes very good products. I don't use them much anymore ever since I discovered earbuds. But when I did I was happy with them. Very full sound. Nice bass.
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Posted .Thank you for your feedback, PaulT!
We're glad to hear that you were happy with your WH-1000XM4 headphones and that you enjoyed the very full sound and nice bass during the time you used them. We appreciate you recognizing that Sony makes very good products!
It's understandable that your listening habits have changed since discovering earbuds, but we are pleased that these headphones delivered a quality experience when you needed them.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Top Notch ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the ANC capability of these headphones. I've had the XM-2s for the last 6 years or so and they were still going strong. The only reason I upgraded was because of the sale and ease of charging (they were my only device that was still on the old USB type). I gifted those to a friend and changed over to these. Battery life is still excellent, comfort can't be beat, and I still can't hear babies crying on an airplane with only needing to turn the volume up to below midpoint. These are my ideal headphones and I will sweat by them over other brands, having tried beats and Bose before and just not being as satisfied.
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Posted .Hello Hinote,
Great! That's a nice upgrade! Thank you for purchasing our WH1000XM4 and for sharing your awesome feedback. We are very happy hearing your satisfaction on the noise canceling capability of our XM4. Also, we're glad that you like the comfortability and long battery life of the headphone. 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
Blue and Noise Cancelling!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound Quality and Bass are balanced well - these are comfortable to wear for about 4 hours, It is slightly on the larger side since it's overeat and thus not great for running around or exorcising in. Best for relaxing or editing with.
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Posted .Hi Ballinbobs,
Awesome to hear you're enjoying the balanced sound and bass of your WH-1000XM4s! They truly excel for comfortable, immersive listening and detailed work like editing. Thanks for the great feedback!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Go get one already!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favorite headphones to date. Super comfortable and the sound quality is excellent. The noise canceling feature is next level and the fact that I can be connected to two devices at the same time and not have to manually switch back and forth between devices is pretty cool. Highly recommended.
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Posted .Hi ItsRare,
That's good to hear! We are glad you like the noise canceling function and comfort 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Buy these love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely great! I just started my grad program so I bought these for their noise cancellation capabilities. I can say they are extremely helpful! I tend to use the the noise cancellation without any music so I can focus on reading and only light some noises make it through. Noise cancellation is absolutely perfect when I’m listening to anything! Come with a traveling case and airplane adapter! Bluetooth user easy to use and battery lasts a long time I can’t remember the last time I charged them!
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Posted .Hi Polinski,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function, carrying case, supplied accessories, battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best noise cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever , super ligth amazing sound and noise cancelation top tier
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, RubenL!
We’re thrilled to hear you’re loving the light design, amazing sound, and top-tier noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortably wonderful
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love these headphones. This was our second pair. The sound is crisp and these are super comfy.
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Posted .Thank you for your wonderful review, ChelseaS!
We are delighted to hear that you love these headphones and that this is your second pair of the WH-1000XM4! It's great to know that you find the sound is crisp and that they are super comfy for long listening sessions.
Thank you again for your continued loyalty to Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones for your college student!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think these are the best mid range headphones you can buy. They work great in the gym or walking around campus. I have really long and big curly hair in the headphones still sit comfortably over my ears. I do tend to sweat a lot around my temples when I work out, so I make sure to clean them once a week. I can usually go two days without charging them with constant headphone use does noise cancellation works great when I’m not on a silent floor of the library and the ambience is perfect for when I’m in the gym, but someone is asking me a question!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShaenaW, fabulous! You've certainly made a great choice! We are truly happy to learn that you're satisfied with the very comfortable fit design, long-lasting battery life, exceptional noise canceling & ambient sound mode function, and superb performance of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for sharing your excellent experience with our product and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Highly Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am using them paired with a bedroom Samsung television, and I just love them. The sound is crystal clear and they are so comfortable that I've fallen asleep wearing them. The battery life is amazing - I use them every night and only charge them once in two weeks. Highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi minderbinder, Awesome! we are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and comfort 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:Battery life, Sound quality
We Love
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve really enjoyed these so far! I need over-the-ear headphones as my ears get sore when I wear regular headphones for a long period of time, and I had the Studio Beats previously but the noise canceling was kinda subpar. I work in an office setting where the guy next to me is on calls constantly, and I could hear the drone of his voice through the Studio Beats. With these guys, I hear NOTHING and it is phenomenal. The ability to tweak the level of noise that is canceled out is also really cool. Battery life is stellar. Highly recommend!
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Posted .Hi loulabell,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and battery life of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great products, was not disappointed with the surround sounds and great bass! Fit my head and very versatile with my apple products. Greats with zoning outside noise in airports, busses or college campus.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, Eddis! We're glad that you are impressed with the Sony WH1000XM4 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect just perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good…..i think for thr price i paid (200$) on sale these are great. A buddy of mine has the xm5’s and while i can say the headband is slightly lighter in the xm5’s its not so much of a difference that i genuinely care or wish i had gotten the 5’s. And as far as sound quality goes the xm5 has negligiblably better base like if you tweak around the EQ settings with the 4’s to get yiur desired base the sound is almost indistinguishable from the 5’s. If you have 400$ get the XM5’s and if you only got 200$ and the xm4’s are on sale def get the 4s you def wont regret it and i know i sure dont
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise reduction and sound quality. Very comfortable on our flight from California to Hawaii and back. Barely dented the power reserve according to the excellent app. designed for use with these headphones. A bit tricky getting them back in the case, but that's about it for the criticism.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TroyBobRonson, We're delighted to hear you are enjoying the exceptional sound quality and noise canceling feature of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones, WH-1000XM4. It's also good to know you're comfortable using them. 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 your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Happy
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing, I’m very glad it cancels out noise perfectly. They’re extremely comfortable and don’t hurt my ears or head. Battery lasts me a few days and I use these headphones almost all day.
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Posted .Hi Rachelc,
That's fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, industry-leading noise canceling feature, very comfortable & stylish design, and long-lasting battery life of the 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. 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Excellent noise canceling headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best wireless headphone I have ever used. The sound quality is great. Light weight , easy to wear and Battery life is awesome too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Watch, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We are truly happy to learn about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and superb features of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for sharing your excellent experience and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great budget headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Got them on a huge sale so that makes them even better. Very comfortable, handy carrying case, Bluetooth works flawlessly to all my devices so far. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AshleyH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn’t be happier to hear that you snapped up the WH1000XM4 on such a fantastic sale and that they’ve been comfortable from the very first listen. It’s great to know the handy carrying case keeps them safe when you’re on the move, and that Bluetooth pairs flawlessly with all your devices.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Must try! Youn will be very happy.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and comfort. Highly recommend. Battery life far exceeded expectations. I would purchase them again! I had been loyal to Bose, no longer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, trobertson! We're glad you are enjoying them. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Sony best in audio engineering
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is one of the best in audio engineering. Pros: *Active Noise cancelation is excellent. *Headphone is not heavy. *Battery life is great. Cons: *App can be made better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anchan, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and battery of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Headphone Connect app of your Sony unit. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl