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 are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Much potential, falls short in a vital area for me
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this headset to replace a comparable one from another brand (quality problems IMMEDIATELY after the warranty expired). Was actually looking for the 1000XM3, but seeing that this newer model was the same price made for an obvious decision to go with the newer headset. My use case may be much different than most. I live in an OLD, small apartment: the HVAC is located in a cabinet w/slatted door in my living room. This means that when I have the heat or A/C on, it is very loud and thus makes watching TV very challenging. So my main usage of this headset is for watching TV. Well, I've encountered some problems here: for one, when the headset connects to my TV (Samsung 6-series w/BT) the sound is choppy. The TV is about 7-8 feet straight ahead of me, so range & interference shouldn't be a factor - it wasn't with my other-brand headset. The only way I am able to overcome this is to ALSO connect the headset to the Sony Headset App on my smartphone, whereupon the sound stabilizes. So it's disappointing that I must employ my smartphone as a middleman to use this headset with my TV. This would be excusable if not for the other, more frustrating issue: sound sync. We've heard it before, about wireless headsets used with videos: the audio is a fraction of a second "off" and does not match what you're seeing. It does not happen EVERY time, but does occur most times, maybe 1 in 4 uses the audio is actually in sync with the video. This seems like something that can/should be resolvable with a software or firmware update. And I hope it comes soon: b/c the potential of this headset is so high and as a result I can't bring myself to return it. The sound quality is top notch - not just for wireless, but for ANY type of headset. The noise cancellation is excellent, so when my a/c is on I don't hear it at all and get beautiful & uninterrupted sound while watching television. The headset is extremely comfortable and relatively light, making it easy to ignore the fact that I'm wearing it. Touch controls work very well, and I particularly like the ambient control where cupping your hands over the outside of the ears quickly allows outside sounds in. If the headset was being used only for music listening, it'd be a 5-star rating without question, and I'm sure many feel that way. But the audio sync with video is a big problem which, again, I hope Sony will resolve soon with ne firmware.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TUBuckeye29, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. While we're glad to hear you appreciate the sound quality, noise canceling feature, comfortable and lightweight design, very responsive touch control, and ambient sound control feature of the headphones, we regret to know that you're having a Bluetooth connectivity issues and audio delay issues with the unit.
To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection, please set the headphones
Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection” using the headphones connect app. Once you've set the Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection" then there is no need for the smartphone to be connected to the headphones anymore.
With regards to the audio delay, these headphones supports Bluetooth version 5.0 which effectively generates higher quality audio with shorter delay times. However, The audio playback on this unit may be delayed from that on the transmitting device, due to the characteristics of Bluetooth wireless technology. As a result, the sound may not be in sync with the image when viewing movies or playing games.
We take into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products.
Hope this helps! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have many ear and headphones. I found these to be very comfortable and light. Easy to wear and sound great. They have a graphic equalizer in the apple phone app which is great. Noise canceling is very good. The controls are much better than my older Sony headphones. I like that I can put my hand on the right side and can hear my wife talking. Also I can listen to something on my laptop and if my phone rings it will switch to it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alan, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you like light and comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, built-in equalizer using the Sony Headphones Connect app, industry-leading noise cancellation, intuitive controls, and cool new features of your Sony WH1000XM4. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best daily drivers
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony Headphones don’t disappoint thus far. I have never had more comfortable daily headphones. For those of us who aren’t audiophiles… well we won’t notice a difference between these the Bose, Beats, or even Skull Candy headphones. However, when you’re working remote and have these for over 8hrs a day these are the best for comfort and have good sound quality and noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Arkhamknighthell, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, however my only gripe is that they’re kinda loose if you have a smaller head. That being said the sound quality is still amazing, as well as the battery life. I use them for hours and I don’t have to worry about charging.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChloeL, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM4! We are glad to hear you are enjoying the Superior Sound Quality, and Premium noise cancellation that they offer. In regards to your feedback about the headphones feeling loose, we appreciate this and will definitely share it with our development team. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great wireless headphones for work and music
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been having problems finding good wireless headphones that I can use for both work calls through a laptop and cellphone calls. These definitely work well for both use cases, and allow you to connect to both laptop and phone at the same time. The sound quality is great, and wearing them for longer periods of time isn't too difficult. I'm still figuring out some things about how the ambient noise feature works, especially when it comes to Teams calls, but overall very happy with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello dmaz,
You made a right choice with our WH1000XM4! We are glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sleek, robust and awesome where it matters
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had this headphone for a while now. It is simply the best for noise canceling and has a sleeker look than even XM5 for me. It is robust and charges very fast and lasts a long time. The multi-device connection is not the best though and sometimes the touch gestures are interpreted in the wrong way. But overall greate product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArunT,
Thank you for sharing your honest review on our Sony WH1000XM4. We're very happy that you appreciate the sleek design, noise canceling capability, fast charging feature and the battery life of your new Sony XM4. Your thoughts are noted and we will forward it to our team to help us improve our future products. About the touch sensor/gesture issue, you may find this link helpful.
The touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
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, Weight
Sony WH-1000xm4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For me this sonny headphones have the best of the best (voice cancelling, sound quality, design, the app top 5, weight) i really recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Giogamer,
We're thrilled that you found the perfect headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great build quality/sound, meh touch controls
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal build quality, great sound. The swipe controls on the side of the headphone arent my favorite. I miss physical buttons. In the pursuit of sleek build design, everything has become touch-based but its a big finnicky. Dont have to use them if you dont want to. Overall love these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoydS,
It is fantastic to know that you overall love the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially their phenomenal build quality and great sound!
We certainly appreciate your candid feedback regarding the swipe controls versus physical buttons. We understand that while the touch-based design offers a sleeker profile, it can take some adjustment. We value this insight as we continuously work to balance design with ease of use. Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
I like them. I think you will like them too.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had no idea that wireless headphones could sound so good. Decent bass reponse. In addition the noise cancellation is excellent. I am in my own world with these on. No planes flying overhead, noise from fans, TV's blaring in the background and loud people. I have connected the headphones to my iPhone, MacBook, Google Chromecast, Two smart TV's and even my Desktop computer. The two device capablitiy is convenient and the phone conversations sound pretty good for both parties. The battery life is really good and charging is pretty fast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddie,
We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the amazing features 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
- Pros mentioned:BassCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great sound, annoying features
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.(1) The noise cancellation is great when playing music/video but when only using the noise cancellation I can still hear people speaking, it's kinda annoying. (2) The low-end frequencies are great. I do music production in these using FL Studio and Pro Tool and they perform great, better than my Beats Studio 2. (3) The Talk-to-Chat feature is annoying. I usually turn it off b/c the headphones will pick up on me singing or laughing at a movie and switch me to hearing everything around me. (4) The touch volume is annoying it doesn't allow you to slide your finger from low to max volume, instead you have to do a series of quick swipes to change the volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cwilson,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the Speak-to-Chat, touch controls, and noise canceling function is greatly appreciated.
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.
To change the volume continuously: Swipe up or down and hold. Release at the desired volume level.
Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
These headphones are unmatched in quality!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! There is a reason these headphones have such amazing reviews! I'm in love! Incredibly INCREDIBLY comfortable, great features, easy set up, and the sound is awesome! The only downfall is the addotional incredibly amazing 360 sound is only available through apps, which i have amazon unlimited but still wish it was available for everything every time! I've never heard anything like this on headphones! They are incredibly great without it but insanely great with it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tootsie, we're glad you like the ease of setup, comfort, and sound quality of our industry-leading 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. We appreciate your feedback on the 360 Reality Audio feature. You can experience sound that is extremely real and immersive by performing 360 Reality Audio Setup using the Headphones Connect app. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quiet as a mouse
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We had a great customer representative at the store who had experience with these headphones. It was a confusing task to select between different brands. The Sonys were $100 less than the Bose and we weren’t sure if they would do the job. We bought 2 pairs for a super long flight to Africa and they were life savers. The noise cancellation is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Gringobob,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's truly a pleasure to hear your wonderful feedback! We're glad our representative could assist you in selecting the WH1000XM4 headphones. It's great to know they made your long flight to Africa more enjoyable with their excellent noise cancellation. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great but hmm.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and connectivity. Some laptops may have issues connecting. I added a bluetooth 4.0 dongle and it worked fine but when a call rings when connected to both the phone and Laptop while using microsoft teams I notice that the Laptop switches to the laptop microphone which if you are not aware public will hear you very low. I know it is a microsoft issue. It would been better if the cable for wired connection would have had a micropone so that in this case we could just go fully two way comunication wired . I did it by purchasing a cable and a Lavalier Mic and a spliting cable for both headphones and Mic. Another good feature would have been to have bluetooth connected to the phone and have audio and mic wired to the laptop . Again both devices can be connected via bluetooth and works great but the laptop is not reliable.
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Posted .Hi RomanR,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about its connectivity with computers is greatly appreciated. We appreciate bringing this to our attention. Computer connectivity issues will be resolved by a future software update. Make sure to install software updates via the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
As outstanding as people say
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This must be my 6th set of headphones. All of the others were name brand; none of them holds a candle to the Sony's. The noise cancellation is perfect; if you need to hear the person next to you, you just put your hand over the right phone and you hear them clearly. The musical sounds are bright and clear; it's the best stereo separation I have ever had. Very long battery life. I have used these headphones more in the last month that several others in a year. I cannot recommend these highly enough.
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Posted .Hi Jerry,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we are glad you like the noise canceling, battery performance of the headphones. 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great comfort, sound, and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I've had three sets of noise cancelling headphones in the last year and wish I would have just gotten these first. I had the 710n, which sounded good but is noticably smaller in the ears, leading to discomfort on long flights. Battery life is epic - easy two full days of use. Sony tends to be a bit bass heavy, but the app allows adjustment to your tastes. Noise cancelling is a big step up from the 710n - easily keeps up with an airplane cabin. Keep an eye out for sales as you can usually get them for $50 off or more.
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Posted .Hello TMex1971, We are happy that you like the sound quantity and battery life 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Amazing bass
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and bass! I use these when going to the gym. I also use these while watching movies. I definitely recommend, one thing I don’t like is my ears get hot while wearing but that’s a me issue.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PedroJr, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing, Intuitive Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony WH-1000XM4s have to have been my best quarantine purchase. They are my first foray into the world of noise cancelling headphones, and they surely don't disappoint. The noise cancelling feature is absolutely amazing, in that they cancel or reduce background ambient noises to a slight hum and greatly reduce the noise level of things that are louder and closer to the wearer. This allows for the best enjoyment of music in a more blissful environment. I also make good use of the quick attention feature, which requires the user to place their hand over the right earcup to pump in surrounding sounds and noises that allow one to have a quick conversation or listen for announcements (maybe if you are waiting for a flight or a train, for example). Of course, the same effect can be achieved by simply removing the headphones, or really, just the left earcup. Inside the left earcup is a proximity sensor that detects if you are wearing the XM4s - moving it away from your ear or taking the headphones off completely pauses whatever you are listening too and automatically resumes it once the headphones are back on your head. The touch controls on the right earcup are intuitive, and easy to learn as well. Lastly, don't forget about the accompanying app! From here you can create your own customized sound profiles if you don't like the way the headphones sound out of the box. There are also other features that may interest you that you can toggle on/off from the app as well, such as Speak-to-Chat (which is like quick attention mode but uses the sound of your voice to trigger it) and Adaptive Sound Control (which may toggle Noise Cancelling off if the headphones detect you are walking a lot so you are aware of traffic/your surroundings while you walk around the city) as well as others that I won't go into! Overall, a worthy purchase - these often go on sale for around $300 or if you have some Best Buy gift cards and want to treat yourself - this is the way. But hey, if you want to pay full price, I won't judge you - these are well worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi theBigRa, You've made the right choice! Good to know you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancelation, intuitive controls, customizable sound profiles using the companion app, speak-to-chat function, and overall features 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them. Safe on the ear and works great at canceling outside noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, ElexisM!
We are so thrilled to hear how much you are loving your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you find them safe on the ear and that they work so great at canceling outside noise. We designed these headphones to provide a comfortable and peaceful listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony - WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-t
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. Battery lasts a long time and are comfortable to wear for a long time. Good noise cancelling too. Glad I bought these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi edju,
We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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
Amazing Sound Quality!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing! They fit nicely over the ears and are very comfortable, the sound quality is great, and they fold nicely into the carrying case for compact storage, I love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Keith, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like the excellent and comfortable fit, great sound quality, and the foldable design for easy storage. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam