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 enjoy the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight design, and good fit, along with reliable connectivity. However, some customers find the touch controls annoying, believe the product is overpriced, and desire more volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Not the full sound immersion I had hoped for.....
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm 55 and was hoping to purchase headphones that would allow me to get lost in the music while staying healthy and losing weight. I was not impressed with these headphones. I have Sony headphones to work at my computer that were $100+ but for this price I was expecting to full sound immersion. I had my 19 year old test them and she agreed and added that they have little base which is important for workout music. Sorry, I really wanted to Love these headphones. Maybe the WH1000XM5 are better?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MommyFace, thank you for sharing your feedback about the WH-1000XM4 and for giving them a fair try—it's clear you value sound immersion and strong bass, especially for workout music. We're sorry to hear the experience didn't meet your expectations, and we appreciate your openness in exploring whether the WH-1000XM5 might be a better fit.
Here are a few points that might help clarify and address your concerns:
Sound Quality & Bass Performance
The WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 both deliver high-quality audio with Sony’s signature noise-cancelling technology. Many users find the bass on the WH-1000XM4 to be balanced and punchy for most daily listening needs.
That said, the perception of bass can be quite subjective and depends on personal taste, genre preferences, and even how the headphones are worn.
Enhancing Bass & Sound Immersion
If you’re finding the bass a little light, try adjusting the sound through the Sony Headphones Connect app. Using the built-in equalizer, you can either select the “Bass Boost” preset or tailor the sound further by increasing the “Clear Bass” slider. This adjustment often provides the enhanced low end and immersion you’re looking for without sacrificing overall sound quality.
Considering the WH-1000XM5
The WH-1000XM5 is the next-generation model and brings various refinements in noise cancellation and sound clarity, along with a slightly different sound profile. Some users report that the XM5 offers a bit more detail and spaciousness, but both models aim for a natural, immersive soundstage rather than overwhelming bass.
If ultimate bass is your priority, you might also want to explore Sony’s EXTRA BASS line, which focuses specifically on delivering heightened low frequencies.
Other Suggestions
Make sure your headphones' firmware is up-to-date and that the ear pads form a good seal—they both impact sound immersion and bass response.
Different devices and streaming quality settings can also affect perceived bass, so experimenting here may help too.
We totally understand wanting to “love” a pair of headphones, and it's important they're a good match for your music style and expectations. If you have the opportunity to try the WH-1000XM5s, we recommend doing so to see if the tweaks in their sound signature better align with what you’re looking for. And please don’t hesitate to use the app’s equalizer options—they can dramatically change your listening experience!
Your honest feedback helps us improve, so thank you again for sharing your thoughts and considering Sony.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-th
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.have been wanting these for a while. LOVE THEM!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TristanC,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear that you love your new 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:Sound quality
9/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice clean smooth sound and good noise cancellation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TreasonM, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the sound clarity and excellent noise cancellation 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound, great value!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound and build quality, very impressed with this product would fully recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, Awesome! We are 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-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones for anyone
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down one of the best headphone on the market.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ragdamag,
Awesome! We're very pleased to hear your satisfaction with your WH1000XM4 headphones. We always strive to deliver the best quality with products. 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
Noise be gone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Skipped out on the M3 model and I am glad that I picked these up. Truly a joy to experience audio through these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Olbuddy,
You made the right choice! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Superb noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones! Noise cancelling is superb! Highly recommended. I got the midnight bkue color, totally love it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PoiPoi,
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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most amazing Headphones I have ever owned!! The noise canceling feature is by far better than any other brand
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve, Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise-cancelling of the WH-1000XM4 Headphones. If you have not already, you may download the Headphones Connect app to access our features which include the equalizer to fine-tune your listening experience.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Outstanding headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are outstanding. I never realized how amazing noise cancelling technology can be.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HomeComputer,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function 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
love them
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.if you have loud a'f kids get it ... best mothers day gift
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Donotbuy,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound…ease of use and just great purchase. You get what you pay for.. and these are quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RubyR,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and user-friendly functions 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
Great headphone’s with clear sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall great head phones . Noise canceling is great , sound good. Only con is being linked to the app to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RobertB,
Nice! Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are truly delighted to know that you appreciate our Sony WH1000XM4 for its good sound quality and noise canceling feature. Using the Sony | Headphones Connect app will help you fine-tune your music to your liking. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Sound quality is great, noise cancellation is AMAZING. I'd buy this again and again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Saif Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, really recommend to anyone interested in great sound and noise cancellation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gamer,
Awesome! We're happy to hear you are enjoying the incredible sound and noise canceling features 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. 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 your purchase and for the recommendation! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good bass for a wireless headphone.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like it since I can adjust the audio settings using tge app. And Good bass for a wireless headphone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jorge,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the 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:Comfort
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! I use them mostly for the gym and I love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cynthia, Awesome! We are 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
They are as good as they say
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best choice I have made in buying these Sony headphones. They are better than the leading or popular brands.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NM04, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound!! This is the second Pair of Sony headphones we’ve purchased.We Updated to a new pair. Will buy Sony brand again.
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Posted .Hi TamR,
Great! Good to know that you've been enjoying our amazing 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones I’ve Ever Used
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these. They are perfect at doing everything I want headphones to do and the noise cancelation is actually amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eric,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the industry-leading noise canceling feature and great sound quality of the unit. 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Trusted brand
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am very happy with this purchase. I can really enjoy the music because he sounds are perfect!! Sony brand can be trusted!!
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Posted .Hi Cool,
Awesome! We appreciate your trust. Good to know that you're enjoying the sound quality 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph