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:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Beautiful Clarity
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound well balanced, light weight no wearing fatigue. Long battery life. Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JimmyG,
Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, battery performance and comfortable 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound amazing, they don't feel heavy on the head. Very premium feeling. I can wear them all day long with no discomfort and long battery life. Definitely buy for amazing sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jerry, Thank you so much for your awesome review! Happy to hear that you are glad with the sound quality, premium quality, comfort and battery life of your new WH-1000XM4 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphoene
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Can't believe how this headphone beat the beats headphone and probably other headphones. To get most of it download the Sony headphone connect where you can adjust the equalizer of your choice and other features. It truly has the best noise-canceling, unique hand motion control like, just cover the right side with your hand and noise-canceling will deactivate and when set to stop music when you are talking it will stop for a while depends on how you set it. May set it to auto-off when you removed it from your head and the best part of it when on cord mode it does not consume batteries, unlike other headphones. Best sound wireless so far I'd tried and definitely recommend this product.
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Posted .Hi FASTCHARGING,
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Wanna drown out your office and focus on work?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for a noisy workplace! I wear glasses and have a huge head and these do not cause pain after extended period of wearing. I wear them throughout most of the day and have to charge after every third or so. The quality of the sound is very nice although I am no hi fi expert. But these are definitely the nicest pair of head phones I now own. I was previously using some Bose over the ear head phones and they were okay but old and didn’t have noise cancelling which is what I wanted. The blue is a really elegant dark hue and was hesitant that I didn’t get black but seeing them in person I have no more quarrel with that. The price isn’t too bad for what they are.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Charlie, We are thrilled that your new Sony wireless headphones are the nicest pair of headphones you own and that you are having a great time with them. WH-1000XM4 headphones incorporate two technologies to maximize noise-canceling performance. These headphones have a built-in analog amplifier integrated into the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 realizes an unmatched signal-to-noise ratio for low distortion and exceptional sound quality for portable devices. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very solid headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall I'm quite happy with these headphones. Sound quality is excellent and can be tailored to your individual preferences using the Sony headphones app. They are smooth sounding and can get plenty loud. The noise cancelation is simply superb and also adjustable via the app. Comfort is also top notch. No issues wearing them for extended period of time. I wish Sony had included AptX support, but it's not a big deal. The only negatives are that they've shut off twice without prompting (while listening), and I can't use the highest bandwidth setting for LDAC without the sound cutting in and out with my Samsung S10+. This is fixed by using a lower bandwidth setting which is fine. Love these headphones.
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Posted .Hi JayS, we appreciate your positive review of the headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge. 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. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good buy from Best Buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pleasantly surprised with these headphones. I can shut out the world and hear every detail of the songs I play. I hear things I didn't know were there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClassicRockInStock,
That is wonderful to hear! We are delighted that you are pleasantly surprised by the WH-1000XM4 headphones and that the combination of our premium noise cancellation and high-fidelity audio allows you to hear every intricate detail of your music.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter loves them, she is in college and wanted a good wireless headphone that wasn’t an in ear kind. She loves them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SarahmelvinC!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us.
It is most rewarding to hear that your daughter is loving her new WH-1000XM4 for college!
The WH-1000XM4 is packed with smart features like "Speak-to-Chat," which automatically pauses music when she starts talking and multipoint connection, which lets her switch easily between her laptop for lectures and her phone for music.
We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great choice prev gen noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are comfortable on the ear, have excellent noise cancellation, and top sound quality when using Tidal Hi-Fi Plus listening. I give them a four-star rating because I can't get used to the touch sensitive controls and I still prefer physical buttons on the edge of an ear cup. Also they infrequently loose Bluetooth connection at random times, however I suspect his is my phone and not the headphones. They were a welcome upgrade from my older pair of Sony headphones with older USB-micro connection. Definitely worth the purchase when on sale.
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Posted .Hello JimmyKyle,
Nice! We're glad that you are pleased with the awesome sound quality, comfortability and noise canceling capability of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best looking headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a college student, I have used these headphones almost every day walking from class to class as well as studying. They have the best sound and bass you'll find in any other headphone and they also work extremely well when working out. My favorite thing about them is that they are stylish. A lot of other headphones stick out and look too big on your head but these are slim and work amazing.
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Posted .Hello PeytonV,
That's awesome! This brings us joy knowing that you are pleased with the audio and bass quality of our Sony WH1000XM4. We're also happy to hear that you like the design of the headphone. 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
Amazing.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. Its packed with super easy and useful features, such as speak to chat, touch controls, voice assistant, etc. The app is also very useful! All around, great headphones. The Noise Cancelling is INSANE.
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Posted .Hi JeffreyS,
Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, Speak-to-Chat, touch controls, voice assistant feature, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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, Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These head phones are amazing, the sound is perfect, the battery life is good, and the fit is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AyanaM, Thank you for this amazing review of your WH-1000XM4. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality, amazing battery life, and overall fit of your 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome find
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever bought. Clean crisp sound with quality control that makes it easy to use. So happy with my headphones. I certainly recommend it.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, AmericaS!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are the best headphones you’ve ever bought! It’s wonderful to know that you are enjoying the clean, crisp sound and the quality control that makes them so easy to use.
We are so happy that you love your headphones and appreciate your strong recommendation!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
good choice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, light and great sound. Noise canceling works great.
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Posted .Hello rick,
Nice! Thank you for giving our WH1000XM4 5-star rating for your sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the lightweight design, comfortability, awesome sound quality and nice noise canceling capbility of our XM4. 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Headphones for Blue Aficionados
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like that they are blue. Sound good too! The battery life is also incredible. But most importantly, they are blue.
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Posted .Hi, ijustwant400dollars,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are immensely pleased to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones! With up to 30-hour battery life, you are not going to worry about charging them so often, and the most important thing, they come in a variety of colors, and blue is one of those!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an excellent day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones! Just one problem..
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are of superior build quality. There is an issue that arises with extended use, or more specifically, extended use with too much pressure on the earcups. Earwax manages to penetrate all the way to the active noise cancellation chip, leading to an incredibly loud, annoying, and seemingly never-ending high pitched ring. The problem can be solved by taking apart the headset but it’s inconvenient. Apart from that, the ANC and audio quality are everything you could expect at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tony,
Thanks for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're very happy to hear that you appreciate the superior build quality, audio performance, and noise cancellation.
We are sorry to hear about the specific issue you've experienced with the high-pitched ringing. We understand how frustrating and inconvenient this can be, and we truly appreciate you providing such a detailed description of the problem's cause. We do not recommend that customers take apart their headphones, as this can cause further damage and may void the warranty.
This type of issue can sometimes be caused by moisture or debris affecting the internal microphones used for noise cancellation. For an official solution, we recommend contacting our support team directly. They can provide you with the proper servicing options to ensure your headphones are restored to full performance while maintaining their integrity. This is the link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Last Headphones You'll Ever Buy
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these every day. I sit, walk and workout while wearing them and can wear them up to 4-6 hours. They can get a little warm when doing cardio, but any over-ear headphones will have that result. I've even dropped them a few times and haven't had any issues. They're the highest quality headphones on the mass market and I'm more than likely going to purchase the earbud version of these. The app integration is seamless for controlling levels & details (both on apple and android.) You can plug them in the aux or bluetooth it up, either way the sound is clear no matter what. Love these.
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Posted .Hi aphillips2096,
We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Rocking with comfort.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went on a search for headphones with good sound quality, solid active noise canceling at a price point that made sense. These fit the bills and are overall comfortable while wearing my prescription glasses all day.
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Posted .Hi, SabrinaS,
Thanks for the review! It’s great to hear that our product has effectively met your needs. We are sure their amazing Noise Cancelling Technology, and their comfortable and lightweight design will make you like them even more! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the sound quality and the experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Top tier by Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I’ve ever had. The sound is amazing, the noise cancelling is amazing, and they are very comfy. The battery life is impressive and I am so happy.
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Posted .Hi sb1234,
Perfect! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of these amazing 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 Option
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. These over the ear headphones are very comfortable. It comes with a nice case and a few accessories to plug into a plane or into a headphone jack. It is easy to use and the noise cancelling feature works well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sydney, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound, comfortable fit, sturdy case, ease of use, and exceptional noise canceling of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had Momentum M2 before, was deciding between Bose 700 and this one, really like sound, decent call quality, light weight and comfortable, makes my ears sweaty though. However will see moving forward.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SGIL, you definitely made the right choice. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
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. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph