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:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony’s best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What I really like about these headphones are the bass and clarity it produces. Very comfortable to wear especially on a long flight or a long ride. The noise cancellation feature work exceptionally well. One flaw that these headphones doesn’t do well is the mic. Other than that. I would highly recommend these headphones.
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Posted .Hello JohnnyNG1,
Great! Thanks for the 5-star rating and we are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality, comfort 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Magic for your ears
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This set of Sony headphones is quite possibly my favorite set of wireless (and noise cancelling) headphones up to date. Music through these comes through beautifully and (depending on the format) you'll even catch the tiniest of details. The noise cancelling works pretty good too, works best with things like blocking out the sounds when you're flying on plane but still works nicely overall. The battery life is great, lasts me several days with noise canceling on, and best of all, they fit my rather large head.
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Posted .Hi Maple! Great choice! 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Let me start with i am not a fan of over the ear headphones. I bought these for my son and subsequently borrowed them for business trips that required flights. they are simply fantastic. very comfortable, amazing sound and the ANC is just the best. Luckily my son convinced my wife to buy me a pair since he was tired of lending his to me. the battery life is crazy on these things. 10 out of 10 could not recommend more.
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Posted .Hi Adam, You've made an excellent choice! Thank you for purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM4! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, long-lasting battery, and amazing sound quality and noise cancellation of these 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, WeightCons mentioned:Touch controls
Excellent incremental upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are a excellent incremental upgrade from the previous XM3. The sound quality seems to be more balanced this time around and not as bass heavy has the XM3, but it's still not a flat sound like some reference headphones. The touch controls are better, but still iffy. Comfort wise, these feel the same as the XM3. I really like the build quality even though it's mostly textured plastic, but that makes them lightweight and the clamp force is perfect. The only downside to this entire line of sony headphones is that the depth of the earcups need to be increased.
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Posted .Hi Indian94,
We're glad that upgrading to the WH1000XM4 headphones was worth it. 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.
Your feedback about the earcup size is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the hype!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In the short time I've owned these headphones, they've been incredible in both sound and battery life. Music is crystal clear and the EQ is top notch. I can also wear them comfortably for hours on end (as I do while working) while never needing to recharge them for a solid two days. If I had any complaints, it's the weird touch-based controls on the side of the ear cups that don't quite make logical sense when resting your hand against your head. It works, but I feel it's a little too sensitive if your fingers brush the ears. Nevertheless, it's absolutely worth the purchase!
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Posted .Hi Venjix,
Good to know that you like the comfort, battery life, and 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.
Your feedback about the touch sensor is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Comfort
Sony is back
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and noise canceling rocks. Battery Life was superb on long flight. Bass and treble are very good.
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Posted .Hi OmeBest, Thank you for the purchase. We're glad you like the bass and treble 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, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very happy with my purchase!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loving the sound of these! The fit is super comfortable, and don’t make my ears sweat like some other over the hear headphones. The touch and voice-activated operations seem a bit overly sensitive, but I just turned them off through the app until I can figure them out. And love that they came with a great case for travel and protection. Really enjoying them so far!
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Posted .Hi AdamA,
Thanks for sharing your experience with your new WH1000XM4 headphones! It's great to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality and comfortable fit!
We understand that the touch and voice-activated controls can be a bit sensitive at first. Many users find it takes a little time to get the hang of the proper gestures for things like skipping tracks and adjusting volume.
Regarding the voice-activated features like "Speak-to-Chat," it's designed to automatically pause your music when it detects your voice, which can be great for quick conversations but sometimes a little too reactive. Disabling it in the Sony | Sound Connect app—which is great that you've already used the app to customize your settings.
We can assist you further through our Sony Support website: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Treat Yo Self
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are truly worth the cost. I was very hesitant them because they are so expensive but after having them for about a month I have no regrets. Their is a weight room next door to my office that is in heavy use for the last hour of my day and these cancel out all the racket coming in and let me keep my focus. They are very comfortable and have a great depth of sound. They are easy to set up and integrate well with your notifications. The battery lasts a long time too. If you are on the fence about these I hope this gives you the push to get them. You wont regret it
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best product in that price..
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have Bose quiet comfort which is of same price but these are happy to use, more comfortable, more clarity and good surrounding sound.. but need more clarity in some formats..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kanna,
We are very glad to hear that you are enjoying the comfort and sound clarity of your new headphones, especially when compared to your experience with other brands in the same category. Delivering a superior "surrounding sound" experience is exactly what we strive for with our noise-canceling technology.
Thank you for choosing Sony and making us a part of your daily listening.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Good Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones but sound quality is not as good as Bose Quiet Comfort. I had to return the Bose due to compatibility issues with Android phones. Noise canceling is solid and they are comfortable. Battery life seems really good as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CraigL, Thank you for your feedback on the WH1000XM4. We're glad to hear that you found the noise canceling, comfort, and battery life to be solid. Regarding the sound quality comparison with the Bose Quiet Comfort, we understand that audio preferences can be subjective and vary from person to person. The WH1000XM4 are designed to offer a high-quality audio experience with customizable sound settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app. This allows users to adjust the sound profile to better suit their preferences. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Fantastic Headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very easy to connect. Battery life lasts a few days. Excellent at blocking outside noise. Lightweight - feels like I don't even have them on. Ordering and shipping was a breeze. They were actually delivered 2 days early!!
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Posted .Hi JulieSeriously, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- 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:Battery life
Great Gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a great gift for someone who works out. My wife has worn them to run, to chill in the steam room, and in the rain. They come with a nice case, and they fold flat, which makes them easy to store. The battery life and noise cancellation are also great, and there’s hardly any noise coming out when you’re wearing them, even with the music at full blast.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Michelle!
We’re so glad to hear the WH-1000XM4 made such a great gift for your wife! It’s wonderful that she’s enjoying the battery life and noise cancellation, though we do want to mention that this specific model isn't rated for water or moisture resistance. To keep them performing their best for a long time, we'd recommend avoiding the steam room and heavy rain. We're thrilled she loves the fold-flat design and the quiet listening experience even at higher volumes. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancellation and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is incredible. Superior to any earbud style headphones with noise canceling, including my AirPod pros which I was using previously. The battery lasts all day which is important to me since I use them for pc gaming and watching videos for long periods. They are very comfortable and surprisingly light on your head. Yes, they are pricey, and I was hesitant to buy until I saw they were on sale. But now that I’ve been using them regularly I can be confident in purchasing future models at full price if need be.
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Posted .Hi rrmm, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the noise canceling feature, battery life, and comfort. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headset for the gym. These are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I was worried they would get ruined by the sweat but I make sure to dry them after every workout and I added a couple of silica bags to keep them dry after each use. They have a great sound and excellent sound quality. The battery last for a very very long time as well. Ever since I bought them back in February of 2022 I’ve only charge them 3 times.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michelle, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, and long battery life 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Vary good
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are a vary good par of headsets and are vary comfortable to wear for a long period of time. The build quality is great and the touch input works well. I would recommend getting these if they fit your budget.
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Posted .Hi Joshua123, that's great! We are glad that you like the comfort, build quality, and touch controls. 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
Still the King of Headphones ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I finally upgraded to the XM4s, and they live up to the hype. If you travel or work in a noisy office, these are a life-changer. • Noise Canceling: Absolute magic. They block out engine drone and office chatter better than anything else I’ve tried. • Sound Quality: Crystal clear highs and deep, punchy bass. The "Speak-to-Chat" feature is super convenient for quick conversations. • Comfort: Extremely lightweight. I can wear them for a 5-hour flight without any "ear fatigue" or pressure. • Battery & Tech: The battery lasts forever (30+ hours), and the multi-device pairing works flawlessly between my laptop and phone. Verdict: Even with newer models out, the XM4s offer the best balance of features, comfort, and price. If you value silence and great audio, just get them
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Very good ANC headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was on the fence about spending a lot on a pair of headphones, but I have to say I continue to be more and more impressed by these headphones. The noise cancelling is outstanding, they are very comfortable, and the sound great. I really like the bass response. It’s strong without being muddy or overwhelming the rest of the music. It’s also great that they have several eq modes to help find a sound that suits you. Finally, the ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices is very helpful.
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Posted .Hi John, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you like the excellent noise canceling feature, comfortable fit, great sound quality, bass response, multiple sound mode options, and multipoint connection feature of your new 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best Headphones for Music Lovers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you love music and prefer the highest quality sound possible, then the XM4 is the best set of headphones hands-down! The clarity of the bass, mids, and highs makes these the top performing headphones all-around. The XM4s sound great out of the box, and you further enhance your experience with custom EQ. The bass is very punchy for basshead lovers, or if you're like me, you can turn up your mids and highs and hear all the instruments that usually get faded and lost. I have my EQ settings pretty balanced, where my lows and bass sit around a 4, while my mids and highs sit at 8 (10 being the max). These are by far the best sounding headphones I’ve ever heard, and I’ve tried a lot. None of the previous ones can even compare. The companion app comes with a bunch of settings and features to help enhance the XM4s like adjusting your EQ settings of course. It also provides features such as fit testing for 360 reality audio and ANC/ ambient sound control. One of my favorite features is the Adaptive Sound Control. It’s able to detect where you are, and depending on how you have your settings, it will auto-enable ANC or ambient sound. For example, if I’m at work, the headphones will automatically enable ambient sound so i can still listen to my music while also being aware of the chatter of my coworkers around me. If I’m at home, i can fully immerse myself in my music thanks to my headphones auto-enabling active noise cancelling. Another neat feature i love is the headphones can detect if your’e speaking, and will automatically pause your music and go into ambient sound mode to allow you to converse. Then after you've stopped speaking, it will resume your music in whatever previous mode you had it set to. And of course you can always turn all these features off if you wont be utilizing them. Overall, I’m really impressed with these headphones. I’m upset i didn't try them out sooner. It’s definitely worth the price. It looks good, travels well, has a ton of features, and most importantly, sounds great! 10/10 for me.
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Posted .Hi amosvane,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), Adaptive Sound Control, and Speak-to-Chat 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
If you’re thinking about it, just buy it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loveeeeee! They’re super comfy on the ears especially and piercing friendly as well! Sound quality is great and I love that you can skip/pause as well as adjust the volume without having to use your phone! Also if you’re one who forget to charge your headphones you can easily get a few hours of use with just a couple minutes of charge!
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Posted .Hi Saki,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you love the comfortable design, sound quality and battery performance 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