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.
Superior ANC, Lacking Bass, Minor bugs.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went from the Skull Candy Crushers (BASS) to these because I didn't like some of the features of the SCC. The GOOD..... The ANC and Ambient sound on these headphones are amazing, best I've ever experienced. I truly enjoy the comfortability of these headphones, and the Capacitive Touch Interface is very responsive and and takes immediate action. For example, changing to the next track happens in an instant. The Bad.... However, the volume control only seems to increase incrementally and like like a slider feel. So it takes 10 swipes up to go from 0% volume to 100%. The bass on these headphones are lacking, but the audio has a luxurious balance of mids/highs. Sometimes the ANC or Ambient noise gets stuck and makes the sound quality on my Mac sound distant and not very clear. The battery life doesn't really seem like 30 hours, but I haven't taken the time to test it throughly
I would recommend this to a friendNoise Cancelation a plus!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Performed better than expected. Noise cancelation was the best I have experienced. I was on a 4 hour flight, on a plane with a loud engine. I selected NC on.. and I heard little.to no engine! When I turned the NC off.. i hard the loud, irritating engine noise everyone else was hearing. NC on.. music heard clearly, and I slept like a baby!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DesJ,
Thanks for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with the WH1000XM4! We're thrilled that the noise cancellation exceeded your expectations, especially during your long flight. It's fantastic to know that our headphones allowed you to enjoy your music clearly and get some restful sleep despite the loud engine noise. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope you continue to enjoy your headphones on many more journeys!
Best regards,
-Fred
Amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First pair of actual real good quality headphones and can say these are amazing. Battery life is amazing that I don’t have to charge every day but rather now and then. Noise canceling is so good that when i take my headphones off i can hear everything and it makes me wanna put them back on. Would recommend for sure
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisR,
That's great! Congratulations on your first Sony Headphone! We are truly happy knowing that you are pleased with the overall quality like the battery life and noise canceling feature 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 and turn off the voice guidance feature. Thanks for choosing and for recommending Sony! - Marco
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It work amazing, super comfortable on the ears and the battery life is pretty good. I forgot to charge them one time and they still lasted me like a whole day when I used it. These also charge pretty quick for the battery life, overall it’s a good product for the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nrkn, Thank you for the great review! We're very pleased to hear that it works amazing and you like the comfortable fit, excellent battery life, and overall performance of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Outstanding noise canceling/ great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed nee headphones after my kid started using my last Sony headphones and these did not disappoint. The sound is great and the touch controls on the headphones is easy to use, they are very comfortable to wear even after many hours. The noise canceling is outstanding and i could not believe how much it cut down on surrounding noise. Totally worth the price would definitely by another pair if I needed to.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RubenG,
Fabulous! We're delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, noise canceling features, ease of use, and overall performance of 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! - Kris
Xm4’s are nice :)
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.fantastic set of headphones that has lasted the test of time. the anc on this pair is excellent and for sound quality some might say its a bit too bassy but, i’d say for the average consumer its a great out of the box response and comes with its own app to customize in eq.good investment that will last you years.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leethegreatx,
That's truly fantastic to hear! We're thrilled your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones have stood the test of time and continue to impress you.
Your feedback perfectly captures what makes the WH-1000XM4 such a beloved model: excellent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that truly performs, and a sound profile that delivers a great "out of the box" experience for the average consumer. We're also glad you highlighted the Sony | Sound Connect app with its customizable EQ – that's precisely why we include it, to allow users to fine-tune the sound to their personal preference, whether they want to adjust the bass or any other frequency.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
DiegoV
SECOND TO NONE!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I LOVE LOVE LOVE these headphones! The sound is crisp and clear. The design and color.... perfect. The noise cancelling feature is amazing! I had to look up how to change the setting that automatically turns off the headphones whenever I talked or even coughed....yes it was that sensitive. After I fixed the setting, I have to say these are the best and most comfortable noise cancelling headphones I have ever owned. Worth the extra $$ for this new version!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Butter29cup,
Great! We're glad that your investment is 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Better than Beats Studio
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a beats studio for over a year before this, difference I notice is way better noice cancellation, bass is also a plus... more hard bass hits... vocals is alright... beats studio dont stay behind much... battery is better... would i go back to beats studio after trying these? Never... I already bought another set for my brother in the same week, especially on sale for $278... touch sensors havent got used to them yet but the best feature is you take em off the music pauses you put them back and plays automatically
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Peewee
Very nice! Thank you for the positive feedback. We really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with 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.
Regards,
David
Heaphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are great, sound quality is great too, although it was a bit tricky trying to connect but overall afterwards it was smooth.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Calcolin,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you are enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones and their sound quality. We appreciate your patience with the initial connection process and are glad it became smooth afterward.
For future reference, you can check the detailed pairing steps to connect with any Bluetooth device at this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752780.html?search=pairing.
Thank you for sharing your experience and making use of the support resources—your positive feedback truly means a lot to us!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful sound and has amazing bass and sounds way better than the airpods pros if youre wondering
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AhmedM!
Thanks so much for giving us your thoughts on the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
We are immensely pleased to hear that you're loving the sound and especially the amazing bass!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is in my opinion king when it comes to headphones! I have owned these well over a year now and wanted to hold off on writing a review to see how the battery would hold up on these over time and let me tell you. Its battery is just amazing as well as there sound and everything else! They continue to impress me!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yasser, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new WH-1000XM4 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
Recommended
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has a very durable headphone battery with all the features that come with it but there’s a little bit of a trouble when it come to pairing it with a device that is not android and that’s why there’s a app for it but overall is a very good headphone very light and good noises canceling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IvanT, We are glad that you are enjoying your new noise canceling 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! -Craig
THE BEST
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones ever! The sound quality is unmatched. Truly sound cancelling. These are the best heaphones I've ever bought! Battery lasts me almost 40 hours. I use them at work in 8 hour shifts and it lasts me monday-friday.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnitaM,
Awesome! We're delighted to hear your enjoyable experience with the superb sound quality, long battery life and overall performance of your WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Awesome Sound Quality, Stellar Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly recommend for sound quality & noise cancellation. They are excellent at cancelling low-frequency and low-mid frequency noise, but not so much with high-frequency ambient noise. However once you increase the volume when listening to audio, the high-frequency noises are practically non-existent & inaudible. I hesitated before purchasing this product since it's a big investment. The experience is AMAZING so far with sound quality, noise cancellation, built quality, and battery life. I'd strongly recommend this product and can gladly say that this is one of the best headphones out there.
I would recommend this to a friendNot for me.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Audio quality was solid overall, but not a fan of the ANC. I traded these in for some Sennheiser 560s and I’ve been enjoying those a lot more. Could see these having a place for travel but not great for daily listening imo.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MichaelO,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We regret that the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on the WH-1000XM4 did not fully align with your daily use preferences, despite the excellent audio quality.
Please rest assured that your feedback regarding the ANC has been carefully documented and promptly forwarded to the Sony team. Such insights are essential for driving continuous improvements.
Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Best over the ear headphone on the market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am happy with my purchased of the Sony WH10XM4 headphone and they’re the best over the ear headphone on the market. For me they offer terrific audio performance, quick battery charge, longer hours playing time and they’re very comfortable to wear while sleeping…. The sound quality is superb, excellent bass, nice equalizer and the best active noise cancellation on the market.. Multi purpose headphone.. You want be disappointed with the headphone!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Flip, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling functions, comfort, and features of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
A few annoyances but overall well worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love almost everything about these headphones. Pros: light weight, amazing sound, grey battery life, the material used for the headphones and case are great, features like the auto pause when talking,and the app that goes with the app allows a decent amount of customization of sound (base, treble, etc) Cons: the auto noise cancelling is very finicky. Several times sitting in the car it would make an odd sound similar to having one window of your car open. As if it cannot equalize. The headphones do have a feature to connect to a second device (needs to be turned on manually) but I’ve had it reset several times. The app that is great is also not so great. Mainly because the app stays active one phone and kills the battery. Lastly, the grey or silver stains SUPER easily. It was the last pair in stock, or I would have gone with a different color. Overall, a strong buy. And these replaced the Bose QC135
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ac107534, We regret to hear that you're having concerns with this WH1000XM4. We apologize for the inconvenience. 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 | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient. When you connect headphones to a device, both the music playback (Media audio) and the phone call function (Call audio) are connected simultaneously. Most headphones allow multiple Bluetooth® connections to audio devices, however, to switch sources, you would need to go into the Bluetooth settings, disconnect the current source, and then connect the source you want to use with the headphones. Unlike many other headphones, the WH-1000XM4 headphones support a Multipoint connection. This means that the headphones can switch easily between two audio sources without needing to go through the normal Bluetooth reconnection process. For more details, please check the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
Usage hours may be different depending on the settings and conditions of use.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752809.html
When the outside of the unit is dirty, clean it by wiping it with a soft dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, soak a cloth in a dilute solution of neutral detergent, and wring it well before wiping. Do not use solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol, as they may damage the surface.
We're glad to hear that you love the weight, sound quality, and battery life of this unit. The WH-1000XM4 headphones blend our most advanced noise-canceling with exceptional sound quality and a range of smart features for an unrivaled listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
Build, sound, and noise cancelling quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are excellent headphones. Build quality is nice. Very lightweight. The noise cancelling is really impressive. Sound quality is very good, but only if you change the EQ in the app. I recommend lowering the clear bass just one point, and raising some of the mids — refer to my screenshot. Overall, highly recommend these headphones. I still prefer by beyerdynamic dt880s if I’m in a perfectly quiet environment, but these sound almost as good, and are usable in so many more situations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Glass,
We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review 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!
-Ralph
Best gift ever
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones sounded incredible, the hinges that allow you to fold them in are very sturdy. The noise cancelling capabilities are superb, the battery life on these headphones far exceeded my expectations! My awesome, sexy, and generous girlfriend got me these for our one year anniversary!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristinP,
We are excited to hear that your new headphones are making such a fantastic impression! It is wonderful to know that you are enjoying the incredible sound quality and the superb noise cancelling capabilities. We take great pride in the sturdy design of our hinges and the long-lasting battery life, so we are glad these features are standing out during your listening sessions.
What a thoughtful and generous anniversary gift—it sounds like your girlfriend has excellent taste! We hope these headphones continue to provide the perfect soundtrack for many more milestones to come.
We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family.
Best regards,
Dominick
Best headphones ever.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The cancelling noise and the sound are amazing. I’m really glad I chose the Sony over anything else. For the price and performance the are the best deal out there. Pros : 30 hr charge, sound, noise cancelling, 2 device connectivity at the same time, and the app lets you customize the equalizer several ways. Cons: The usb c cord to charge them is too short. Yep. That’s it. That is the only con.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elmiko33, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and features of your 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've also taken note of your feedback on the hUSB cord. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
