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:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
I’m so happy
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, sleek, light weight, and they sound amazing
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Posted .Hi Yorixp, Fabulous! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the very comfortable fit & lightweight design and exceptional sound quality of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these. I bought as a gift for someone who is not so tech savvy and she is able to use them without an issue. I have the earlier version (WH1000XM3) myself and the noise canceling on the Sony headphones is unmatched. Great Sound Quality. Extremely comfortable as well.
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Posted .Hi tgill783, Thanks for the 5-star rating! The XM4s are indeed a perfect gift for your love ones. We're also glad that you are impressed with the noise canceling performance of your XM3s. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound and very light, nice color, easy to use and connect. Awesome Christmas gift.
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Posted .Hi RaymundoM,
We are thrilled to hear how much you love the WH-1000XM4 Headphones! It's wonderful that you find the sound awesome, the headphones light, the color nice, and the setup easy to use and connect. What a fantastic Christmas gift!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony figured it out!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have used Bose for over 8 years. Lost my headphones (left on a plane after an early flight) and decided to get these. Used to be a fan of Sony from back in the day when they were heavy into music, but felt they lacked the edge of technology. Well I am pleasantly surprised that these are excellent in noise cancelling and crisp music. Bose are really good, these are GREAT, they figured it out and are very comfortable. I can wear them for hours at a time. Uses USB-C which is nice because most of my devices connect with the same. The app does what it needs to, and one feature you may want to consider toggling is the pause every time you speak. I did not realize how much I spoke to myself out loud only to realize that I had pause the music. The touch controls on the side are also easy to use and intuitive. Would highly recommend
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Posted .Hi LGarcia,
We're thrilled that these headphones have brought you back to Sony. 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:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent noise cancelling, heavy bass
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancelling, very comfortable. Great sound; heavy on the bass but you can eq that out. Noise cancelling doesn't remove all higher frequencies but makes them much quieter, while low frequencies are pretty much gone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jass, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling feature, comfort, and sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Overall pretty nice
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality and product quality. I have an extra large head though and they’re pretty tight. I usually end up with a headache if I use them longer than an hour or two. Great battery life. Sometimes they don’t cooperate with Bluetooth. They’ll be connected to something that isn’t even on and I have to go delete that option before I can use them elsewhere.
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Posted .Hi EllenP,
We are really happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and impressive battery life of your headphones! It is great to know that the audio performance is hitting the mark for you. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the fit; while the WH-1000XM4 features a flexible headband and soft pressure-relieving earpads, we understand that comfort can vary for everyone. Regarding the Bluetooth connectivity, these headphones feature Multipoint Connection, and you can easily manage or switch between your paired devices using the Sony Headphones Connect app to ensure your primary device is always prioritized.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
slayyy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality sounds really good for the price, nice bass and love the options on the app to change how much bass I want. and very comfortable to wear
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Posted .Hi LuisM,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), and comfort 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
Juat wow!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive never liked over the ear headphones because most arent comfortable. These fit so well, i was shocked at how comfortable they could be. The noise cancelling made my jaw drop. Id never been able to get headphones to fit well enough to experience it until i tried these.
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Posted .Hi jjdavis1981, Fantastic! We are thrilled to know that you are enjoying the outstanding performance of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I Love These Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I will never go back to Beats headphones. These are the most sturdy set I have ever owned. I love the noise canceling feature and the general fit over the ears. The color is fantasy too and it matches my Macbook!
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Posted .Hello TiannaB,
Thank you for your positive feedback on the WH1000XM4 headphones! We're delighted to hear that you find them sturdy and appreciate the noise-canceling feature along with the comfortable fit over your ears. We're also glad the color matches perfectly with your laptop. Enjoy your music experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! I don’t hand out five stars easily but these headphones never cease to amaze me. They have more features than you could ever imagine. If you get stuck in a setting just Google how to get out of it by using the model number of the headphones. It has more settings than are listed in the instructions. These really keep the noise out and would be great on an airplane even in the noisiest seat. They charge in the blink of an eye and the charge lasts me for a week of viewing in the evenings at least. I haven’t had to charge them yet. I just wish the charging cord was longer than 3 inches. They really exceeded my expectations.
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Posted .Hi happyshopper, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM4 a perfect 5 star rating! We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the cool new features, ease of use, excellent noise cancellation, quick charging, and long-lasting battery life of your new Sony headphones. We have noted your input about the length of the charging cable and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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, Comfort, Sound quality
can't go wrong with this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very comfy, pretty decent sound quality, excellent noise cancellation and battery life...not sure if it is sturdy enough though, time will tell
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi notapoweruser, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best headphones in the game. No Complains. Insanely good battery life and sounds great. The world is silent with these on
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4, SCARLET! Their battery life is indeed impressive, allowing for extended listening sessions, and it's great to know the sound quality has met your expectations. The noise-canceling feature helps create a beautifully silent experience, letting you immerse yourself fully in your music.
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for being a valued customer!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best. They sound great, they are comfortable, and they isolate well. My one and only gripe is that the touch controls aren't the best, but they aren't bad either. Very satisfied
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Posted .Hi theboble,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function of the headphones. The steps on these links may help you have a better experience with the touch sensor:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00204192
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Hope this helps. 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 Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and wireless. This is our second pair. My wife loves the color.
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Posted .Hello Dino,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you’re enjoying the great sound and wireless features of the WH1000XM4 headphones. It’s wonderful to know this is your second pair and that your wife loves the color. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones I've ever owned.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely excellent pair of headphones. Fantastic noise canceling. Comfortable enough to wear for an 8-hour shift. More than 30 hours of battery life. Easy to use phone app. Convenient on-ear touch controls. Even a nice case.
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Posted .Hi ameriporean, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and battery life 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The chance to get a 400$ gift card
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I genuinely like the headphones they sound good especially what made them better is the customer service was fast also the headphones have great sound quality better then the Apple one I have.
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Posted .Hello LuisJ,
That's awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your WH1000XM4 for its amazing sound quality and also for the customer service you received. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Sound Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the Sony XM4 mainly for traveling and studying, but I was blown away by the sound quality. The bass is deep and rich without being too overpowering, the mids are clean, and the highs are crisp. Whether I’m listening to pop, EDM, or acoustic tracks, everything sounds balanced and immersive. You can really hear the details, especially when using LDAC with high-res audio. The noise cancellation also helps enhance the sound experience by cutting out distractions. Definitely one of the best-sounding wireless headphones I’ve ever used.
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Posted .Hello user199310,
Thanks for this amazing feedback!
We're so thrilled to hear your WH-1000XM4 headphones have blown you away with their sound quality, delivering deep bass, clean mids, and crisp highs. It's wonderful that the noise cancellation and LDAC high-res audio features create such a balanced and immersive experience, making them one of the best you've ever used!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Fabulous Headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’d assumed noise cancelling headphones were a mythic unicorn, but if unicorns exist, these headphones are it. A lifesaver. Great battery life and comfortable to wear for great duration.
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Posted .Hi SilenceIsBliss,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, battery life, and comfort 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 qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Works Surprisingly Well within Apple’s echo system
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating between this and Apple’s AirPods Max but ultimately went with Sony because it’s cheaper. My main concern was how well it would work with Apple (volume control, Siri, switching devices, etc.). Given that Apple’s headsets use a special chip that allows for seamless switching, I thought it would be a mission just to get Sony to switch from my iPad to my iPhone. I was wrong. Sony has an app that you should install. This app allows you to pair 2 devices to the headphones, allowing for fast switching between the two. Noice cancelling is pretty good and the sound is way better than my Beats and AirPods Pro. One thing I don’t like is the touch controls. I had. To turn the feature off because I would accidentally activate Siri.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mark, Thank you for taking the time to review the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
No more headaches!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only took off one star bc of the price point. However, if you are able to splurge these are greaaat headphones. While they are not 100% noise cancelling like the AirPods are, they do a pretty good job and are much more comfortable. The sound is entirely better and they do a great job of managing decibels and sound quality. I used to get headaches after wearing earbuds for a while and this has completely resolved it:)
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Posted .Hi DebbieB, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the price point of this WH1000XM4. We understand that the price point can be a significant factor in your overall rating. The WH1000XM4 headphones are designed to offer premium sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit, which contribute to their higher price. We appreciate your understanding and hope you continue to enjoy the features and performance of your headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl