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:Sound quality
Wish they were smaller
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really loved the sound on these. Bought them for the primary purpose of enjoying my music more but fell in love with the ANC. The connection to 2 devices was really nice too. Wanted to keep them but they were unfortunately a little too big and would slip off my head if I tilted my head forward/backward or tried to work out
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jpyl, nice! We're glad you love the sound quality, noise canceling feature and multipoint function of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the size and fit of the WH1000XM4. It is recommended to check this link when wearing the headset:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html?search=wearing
We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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! Thanks for your review. We hope you consider Sony again. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Perfect for a college student
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really love these headphones they are perfect for me! I am a college student and I needed something for comfortable for long hour studying and using them in the library. They’re perfect for what I need their is not a lot of sound bleed, they sit comfortably, and the battery life is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daddydam, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.are one of the best headphones iv worn and fit great. they fit over ear perfectly and dont slide off like some others when doing stff. the audio itself is some of the best coming from headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Clos, That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best headphones you've ever owned. Glad to know you like the amazing audio and exceptional comfort these headphones deliver. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM4. Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- 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
Perfect for people with sensory issues!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.1,000/10!!! I would 100% recommend. I was between this and the AirPod Pros, and I love these. They’re so comfortable and they’re more affordable. I’ve had them for almost 2 years now, and I still love them so much. Their battery life and sound quality is still good, but my favorite is the noise cancellation and the comfort. It fits around my ears instead of on them, and the ear pieces are so plush and comfortable. As someone who has sensory issues, these are perfect. I got them for grad school and continue to use them often.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JessicaH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’ve enjoyed your WH1000XM4 headphones for nearly two years and that they continue to deliver great battery life and sound quality. Your appreciation for the noise cancellation and comfort, especially given your sensory needs, means a lot to us. Knowing they’ve been a reliable companion throughout grad school and beyond truly makes our day. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Spectacular
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best and most comfortable ANC headphones out there today, Sound quality is very very good and there is no listening fatigue. These are exceptional headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi A3aan,
Awesome! We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Noise Canceling headphones on the market!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these for a trip recently because the noise of jet engines gives me a terrible headache for days after. I read lots of reviews about the best of the best I decided to buy these when they were on sale for black friday. What an incredible difference they made on my flight! It blocked out all the low end noise and made the flight not only bearable but enjoyable because I could now hear my audiobook to pass the time without it being at max volume! Highly Recommend. I've had other noise canceling headphones from Anker and JBL but they were not even close to the level of cancelation I got from these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrettB, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wireless Bluetooth headphones are absolutely awesome! The noise cancelation is great, with easy to operate controls. Excellent sound with comfortable wear.
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Posted .Hi sixxgun,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent premium headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound overall - really clear and sounds awesome on both calls and music/movies. Effective noise canceling on plane/in airport, in car/bus, etc. Super comfy to wear, no sore spots or extra sweat even after hours. Love these headphones and thus far totally worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamuelB, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality, comfort and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Deeper bass than AirPods Pro
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AirPods Pro are my daily drivers but these take the experience to a whole other level. The bass is noticeably louder, and the 360 degree audio is cool. I also like how it can switch between two Bluetooth connections and you almost forget you’re wearing them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stop, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad to hear you appreciate the powerful bass, 360-degree audio, and multipoint connection feature of these 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
XM3 to XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I still love the WH1000XM3. I think they are just as good as the XM4. XM4 has different features. I really did not notice more noise cancelling than others stated. These are super comfortable. I wear them when I sleep sometimes, as the noise in the city can be overwhelming. Great price for the quality. My XM3 lasted for ever and are still great!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi free,
It's wonderful to hear you're still loving your WH-1000XM3 headphones and finding the WH-1000XM4s super comfortable for city noise, even for sleep! We truly appreciate your detailed feedback on both models and their lasting quality. It's fantastic to know they've been such a reliable companion for you. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones for remote working
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only noise cancelling headset I have that does not hurt my ear when wearing for a long time. All my other headset started to hurt my ear due to my glasses. The sound quality is as good as it gets, and mostly due to the limits on the bluetooth bandwidth. I haven't got a chance to try the lossless streaming, but I doubt the current streaming protocol would suggest the bit rate for a true lossless CD.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chennix, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! 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 giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Verified Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good touch functions, comfortable, durable, and good battery life. The sound quality is good too. But most importantly, yes you can jack up the bass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Verified,
You made the right choice! 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, Sound quality
I would recommend to any one!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphone. Noise cancellation is perfect. Bass is great. Sound quality is uuummm I say about little above average. Has many great features and customization in the free app. Really soft ear cushion comfortable for really long use and none it feel cheap quality material
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Batman,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability, comfortable design and sound quality of our XM4. Also, it's nice to know that you were able to utilized the Sony app to customize your XM4 to your liking. Thanks for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love wearing these to the gym, it stays on my head pretty well and the sound is so crisp
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Posted .Hi ERmwth. It's great to hear that you are enjoying your headphones at the gym!. Sound quality and secure fit are crucial for workout sessions. We hope you keep enjoying them!. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Milton
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Nice headset
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is very good. The charge lasts for over 8 hours. Very comfortable on the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi pras! Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying 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. 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, Comfort, Sound quality
Noise cancelling does work!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling does work! Battery is great, but I don`t think it lasts for 30h with noise cancelling. It is also very confortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi will, we're glad you like the noise canceling, battery life, and the comfort of our inudstry-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. Thank you for your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product! ~Earl
- 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
Great Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony headphones are great. Excellent sound. Good value. Best Buy is my electronics store.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, AnthonyT!
We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound and value of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is great to know that you had a positive experience picking them up at Best Buy as well. We strive to provide that industry-leading noise cancellation and audio quality in a package that feels like a great investment, so we're thrilled to hear we hit the mark for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Loved these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these for my wife before a long international flight. She loved them during the flight and has used them constantly since. These are the only active noise cancelling headphones that she can tolerate. They are incredibly comfortable and well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarsonG, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl