Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 10851334
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 regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great compared to what's on the market now
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My experience was primarily with the original MDR-1000X model before I decided to get another set and ended up waiting for these to launch before pulling the trigger. They're surprisingly different, with the newer (M4) model including app support for equalization and adjusting levels of ambient sound control. I'm not sure I like it compared to the simplicity of the original 1000X model. The noise cancelling is unquestionably better on the M4s model (with a noticeably lower noise floor and better overall cancellation across more frequencies), and both sound great via Bluetooth from LDAC sources but for some reason the line-in on the M4 sounds overly processed which hurts one of my main use cases. I use a Hiby R3 Pro music player and would use the wired output for my 1000X headphones but the wired in on the M4s sounds so processed that I'd rather use Bluetooth for them. Perhaps there's some EQ setting I can tweak in the app to fix that but so far I haven't found it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cableguy, we're glad that waiting for this model was worth it. Good to know that you like the Noise Canceling function of the headphones. To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound good, great noise cancellation and comfortable wearing after long periods of time. I use these when working from home and I need to concentrate.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi scoobydoo2,
That's good to hear. We are glad you like the noise canceling 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earphones very comfortable design and perfect sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Clara,
Perfect! Thank you for purchasing our WH1000XM4 and we are delighted that you are pleased with the sound quality and comfortability of our XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
Gift Friendly
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great gift for anyone looking for a new pair of headphones!
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||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the headset but they are just ti big for my head
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headsets in that price point
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love this headset. Sounds great and very comfy. Small issue i have is with the sensor that pauses the music when it detects you talking or someone talking to you. it pauses randomly, I'd rather a button and for it to not autodetect. the color is oh so beautiful
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexJ, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your new headphones. The WH1000XM4 has a built-in proximity sensor in the left unit and the built-in acceleration sensors in each of the left and right units detect when the headset is attached to or removed from your ears, and the headset automatically controls the touch sensor control panel’s operation, powering off, pausing music playback, play music, etc. By using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, you can change the settings of the wearing detection automatic music playback pause and resume function of the headphones. I hope this helps. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones! some bugs
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones sound great, comfort has improved, software and features are great. One of the best noise canceling features around. bugs I'm still experiencing are multi device does not prioritize my phone over my laptop, also sound would sometimes randomly pause which is more software.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi wRathanak, we appreciate your honest review of the headphones. Make sure to update the software via the Sony Headphones Connect app for optimum performance. When using the multipoint function, make sure to turn off the music playback of the device that is not in use. You also have the option to turn off this function.
In case you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound and i love the carry case and light weight
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Posted .Hi AnthonyC, we're glad you love the sound quality and carrying case of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Solid headphones, better than AirPod Maxs
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality, long battery life, easy to use and helpful action buttons. Slightly uncomfortable after extended use at one time. (I.e. 2+ hrs)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaxB, Thanks for the positive review. We're glad that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and excellent battery life of your 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. Make sure to adjust the headband sliders according to your need to avoid discomfort. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is great, the noise-cancelling is amazing, and they are very comfortable. I wouldn't use them for working out, but anything else and they're perfect for.
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Posted .Hi MunkiLord,
You made the right choice! 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
wh 1000xm4
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noise cancelling headphone ever, super battery life ,super recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PedroD, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Epic - best NC headphones for the price by far
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tried many different brands and price levels of noise canceling headphones, and these stood out above the rest. Have been using for 2 months now and they are a joy to use. Great sound quality and superior noise canceling technology (far better than any others under $300). Any features you don’t like can be easily adjusted through the phone app - eg. Ambient sound control, pausing when talking etc. and you can create different modes depending on what you’re doing - working out vs. when you’re at the office expecting to chat to people
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Simmage, Awesome! We are so 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great value for your money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great sound out of the box. The app has built in eq and makes the sound even better. Really comfortable and stylish. Also like how transportable they are.
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Posted .Hi Hugo,
Great! We're glad that you like the comfort and app features 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality, noise cancelling and comfort. The only draw back is they are big on a person with a smaller sized head (petite female).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Greatschoolfind,
Nice! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly happy knowing that you are pleased with the quality and noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4. 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:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Helpful with loud surroundings!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI Kris,
We're thrilled to hear that you love your WH-1000XM4 headphones and that the noise-cancelling feature is so helpful in loud environments. It's fantastic that our technology is providing you with a more peaceful listening experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Would buy again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i liked the sound quality of the headphones but i do think that the touch controls and buttons were a little confusing and also didnt work every time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JennaH,
Hello! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We are sorry to hear you're experiencing some issues with the touch controls, as they can sometimes be a bit tricky to get used to.
To improve the responsiveness, make sure you are using the flat part of your finger to tap and swipe, and not just the fingertip. For the buttons, please ensure you are giving them a firm, deliberate press. If the issue continues, a quick reset of the headphones often resolves minor glitches. You can find instructions on how to do this in the Sony Headphones Connect app or our online help guide.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancelling headphones. Comfortable to wear
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Posted .Hello BrookeB,
That's awesome! It's nice to hear that you are pleased with the noise canceling feature of our WH1000XM4 and appreciate how comfortable to use the headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great choice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior sound quality and craftsmanship. Would highly recommend this to anyone seeking premium sound quality and comfort.
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Posted .Hi Superior,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you appreciate the sound quality and 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great and Not so Much
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really wanted to give the headphones a higher rating as they are solid for when they were made. The sound quality is great, deep base with very clear vocals, and the ability to customize the equalizer to your liking is fantastic. What's not fantastic is the Tactile sensors, the microphone, and pressure build up from the noise cancelling. The sensors do not respond very well, often skipping what I was listening to and causing me to have to take my phone out and go back; defeats the purpose of the feature. The internal sensor works great but with the wonky touch sensors it ends up playing the sound or skipping the song/episode. The Microphone is horrible. It picks up all of the background noise and not your voice. The voice through feature seamed cool at the beginning but it became very annoying. Anything triggers it, a random sounds, other voices, loud noises, coughing, etc. It makes the experience unenjoyable. Lastly, the pressure. My god, it can be so intense sometimes. You feel it pushing into your head. The pressure can cause some headaches and sometimes a little disorientation, nausea, dizziness/motion sickness. Makes relaxing a bit difficult. I hope this helps you when deciding
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JorgeF,
While we're happy that you like the great sound and you're utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app, we're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with the touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance.
When you wear the headset over a cap, cloth, a scarf, hair, etc., wearing detection may not work properly, and the touch sensor control panel may not be available for operation. Wear the headset so that your ears are inside the earpads. We also recommend to clear the touch sensor so that you can tap the touch sensor directly. If the touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly, you may also find this link helpful: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
The WH-1000XM4 features Precise Voice Pickup technology, which will reduce background noise and delivers clearer voice quality to the other person on the phone. Depending on the surrounding environment, wind noise may increase when the Ambient Sound Mode is turned on. In that case, cancel the voice focus with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. If the wind noise is still significant, turn off the Ambient Sound Mode. For call quality, re-establish the connection between the headphones and your source device. Select HFP or HSP for the profile. You can also check the settings of the app that you are using for mic sensitivity if available.
Your feedback about the atmospheric pressure when active noise canceling is turn on is greatly appreciated. We are sorry, but the WH-1000XM4 doesn't offer a manual atmospheric pressure adjustment. However, it features an NC Optimizer - Optimizing the noise canceling function to suit the wearer. For details, please refer to the following Help Guide link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752831.html
If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
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Model Number:
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Sincerely,
Jess