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
The best choice for over-the-ear Noise-Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, the reason I went with this brand and model is a recommendation from my son, as he has a pair. He was not wrong, they are comfortable to wear, play sounds precisely, and the noise cancelling is absolutely perfect! When I use noise-cancelling its like I've been transported to a quiet zone made just for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi welldone,
You definitely made the right choice! We're thrilled to hear how much you love the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and noise canceling features of your new headphones. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
AMAZING
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating between these headphone and the Apple AirPod Max, I am so happy I chose these. They are so easy to use, lightweight, and have amazing quality. The only downside to these is that they take a little more time to switch between devices. I need to reconnect them to my laptop or iPad, it’s not too big of a deal! Overall, I don’t regret getting them at all!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi kayla,
You made the right choice! Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you're happy with your purchase and liked the lightweight design and sound quality of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Pretty nice and cute headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are good for noise canceling. They have 4 different options to choose from if you don't want to use noise canceling. Sometimes they randomly disconnect when I am using it but happens very rarely. The battery life is pretty long and it charges pretty quickly (about an hour for a full battery). It used to turn off by itself when left on and unused but now it doesn't do that so just remember to always turn them off when it's not being used.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevoraJ, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and battery life. We're sorry if they randomly disconnect. Please ensure to have the software updated for optimum performance. We also recommend to reset the headset. This operation does not delete pairing information. If the headset does not operate properly even if you reset the headset, initialize the headset.
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, Long lasting battery, Two Bluetooth connections at once, great sound quality, and awesome noise canceling... the list goes on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Seegar20, we appreciate your 5-star 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:Bass, Sound quality
Best Noise Cancelling Headphones I’ve ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best Noise Cancelling Headphones I had. Sound quality is another area where the XM4 excels. With powerful and dynamic audio performance, these headphones deliver a rich and detailed sound signature. The bass is deep and punchy, while the mids and highs are well-balanced, providing a satisfying listening experience across various music genres.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NeilbryanL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! 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:Sound quality
They’re everything I wanted and more
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these so much!! I get overstimulated a lot and I really wanted a pair of headphones that had noise cancelling (I have a pair of AirPods but I feel like they don’t do much) and these are perfect. I wear them everyday, at home and at work and sometimes to sleep (they do stay on!) and they’re super comfortable. 10/10. I would buy another pair for sure.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kait,
We're so glad to hear that our WH-1000XM4 headphones are helping you so much with overstimulation. Hearing that they're a perfect fit for your daily life, from home and work to even for sleep, is what we strive for. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your 10/10 experience. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome value
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headset has a long battery life, great sound, and solid build! It is comfortable to wear for hours on end.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yugonefishing,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the battery performance and sound quality of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These fit really well over the ears and the noise canceling is great. Great sound and they hold the charge well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bizzeeme,
Awesome! We're glad you like the fit and noise canceling of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Pure quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever. Sound is impeccable, they're comfortable and the battery lasts forever. You can't go wrong with these
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jcstriker, Great! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort, battery life and 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
A downgrade, IMO.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It pains me to not give this a five stars. I've had the previous XM3 model for over six years and the only reason I had to finally move on from it was due to extreme wear and tear. So I thought I'd upgrade this time. The XM4 is, for me, a downgrade. Everything I cared about is worse. The distance from my computer before the sounds gets choppy and cuts out has lessened. The headset is finicky with which device it wants to connect to. Sometimes I'll have to actually disconnect one device so that another can join instead. But then other times, it's perfectly fine? There was also this awful feature where it would attempt to auto detect my surrounds and turn on and off noise cancelling at will. This is on by default. I will admit that the auto shutdown after a few minutes of detecting it's no longer on my head is nice. Just wish I could adjust how longe before it does that. Wish it were 10 mins. I honestly wish I just tried to get the same model instead of "upgrading".
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonii,
Thank you so much for sharing such honest feedback with us.
We're truly sorry that the XM4 feels like a step back after six years of loving your XM3s.
Regarding the issues you mentioned, here are a few quick things you can try to make the headset behave a bit better:
-In the Sony | Sound Connect app, go to the Sound tab and switch the Bluetooth Connection Quality to "Priority on Stable Connection." This should help with the choppiness and range.
-In the app, you can disable the "Adaptive Sound Control" feature which changes your settings based on your location or movement.
-You can actually adjust or disable the auto-off sensor in the "System" tab of the app to give you more control over when they shut down.
If those steps don't fix the issues, please get in touch with our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones so we can look into the connection issues further.
Thank you for being a Sony customer and for bringing this to our attention.
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
THIS is the noise cancelling you want!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't typically review products or give unsolicited recommendations, but I've gotta say, if you need headphones with some SERIOUSLY effective noise cancelling, these are what you want. I loaned mine to my boyfriend last night so he could watch TV while I practiced drums, and he fell asleep on the couch with them for a solid 2 hours while I banged on drums 6 feet from his head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RoguePisigit!
We are thrilled to hear how well our headphones performed. It's a great example of the powerful noise-canceling capabilities of the WH-1000XM4. We're glad they provided such a peaceful listening experience, even during a drum practice. We really appreciate you sharing that story with us!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
All the best,
Estefany
These headphones rock!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time spending a moderate amount of money on some good audio quality headphones. The connectivity is great and easily interchangeable with all your devices witch was a huge plus for me to be able to switch between my PC and phone. It will automatically switch for you if hooked up properly. I was really curious about where noise cancelling headphone tech was and this was a great example. Almost all ambient noise is blocked out from these especially if the ambient noise is from a distance. The closer it is the more easily it will still be picked up which is great if someone is trying to talk near you, you will still hear them unless the volume is completely blasted. Having kids these help out great for when they are watching tv or playing and having fun and instead of being frustrated i can still enjoy my content. I do not have a lot of other headphones to compare these to but the sound quality far exceeds any headphones I had prior even earbuds. They have extremely punchy and strong sound. You can get them to your desired genre preference using the app it comes with, Amazing high quality headphones at a reasonable price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CalebS,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling, quality and price point of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, and very easy to use. They sit comfortably on my head
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DustinP,
We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and ease of use of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We also put a lot of focus on comfort, so it's fantastic to know they sit well on your head. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are definitely the best headphones I have owned. They are comfortable and sound amazing. The noise canceling is my favorite especially when I’m playing a game so a can fully concentrate
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jawsh,
That's wonderful news! We are thrilled to learn that you are pleased with the comfortable fit, outstanding sound quality, and remarkable noise canceling capabilities of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you for your perfect star rating and for choosing Sony, the best brand!
Best regards,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable with great sound. Would definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, BadMF!
We are so pleased to hear that you find your WH-1000XM4 headphones very comfortable and that you're enjoying the great sound. We designed them to provide a premium listening experience with a lightweight, comfortable fit for extended use, and it's rewarding to know we got it right.
Thank you again for your strong recommendation and for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Recommended!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. The noise cancelling, comfort, sound quality and bass are all amazing. Great work Sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greatcase123, Great! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling, comfrot and sound quality of your new WH1000XM4! If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best. Headphones. Ever.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I LOVE THESE!!! It has been two years since I purchased these headphones and I still use them every single day. Ranging from noise canceling to battery life to sound quality to build quality. These headphones are at the top of the game!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoraD,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Your satisfaction with the superb sound quality, noise cancellation, features, and overall performance of your WH1000XM4 headphones are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Overall
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best wireless, noise cancelling headphones out there imo. These are a big step up from the XM2s which I owned previously The sound quality is great as you would expect. Comfortable and minimal. The only nitpicks I have are with a couple of features, *speak to chat* & *pause when headphones are taken off*. The ladder is nice when it works, which is most times, but not all. Speak to chat however has become annoying. Its very sensitive to noise, not just your voice. Also it seems to activate even when switched off in settings.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Skyler,
We're glad that upgrading to these headphones was worth it. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location.
Your feedback about the Speak-to-Chat function is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them, but they are too big for my head
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really really love the sound of these, the features, the noise cancelling, everything. The only issue is my head might be a little too small because the end up being held up by my ears and that grts uncomfy. Trying to see if I can make them work or if I need to take them back and try to find some that adjust a bit smaller to my head. Ive had to put a sock underneath the headband part so it doesnt hurt my ears, they are super comfortable when they sit right though!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BadDecisions,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are truly happy to hear that you are satisfied with the sound quality, noise canceling capability and other features of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Just dooooooeeeeet
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. Love the sound quality and the ANC is tooop notch. There was a garbage truck going crazy outside of the empty warehouse I'm working inside of, and I cycled into noise cancelling...Holy crap it's like it wasn't even there. Great buy, fantastic battery compared to my WF-1000XM3 earbuds I got a year or so back. If you can spring for these, definitely do it. Paired easily with my iPhone and Macbook Pro both with and without the app. App is also much improved from my first experiences.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi pasadenaguy,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph