Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 10851334
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfy sound boosting headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable to wear and noise cancelling works exceptionally. These are my favorite headphones I've ever purchased to date. The only negative i have is that they slip off head while working out in different positions other than sitting/standing up straight. Other than that, no complaints!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Good day, Judith!
Great! We're truly happy that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM4 for its good sound quality and noise canceling capabilities. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
bought for college daughter
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter said she was going to go deaf trying to tune out students with her earbuds. She likes to study in the campus center and that is where it is loudest. She said she had the music all the way up and still couldn't hear. She is so Happy with her headphones now. She wears them around her neck all the time I guess its now part of her aesthetic. I like it better because when I call her I can actually hear what she is saying. I couldn't hear the background noise like I had in the past. I love the part when I go to speak to her when she is wearing her headphones because the moment she starts talking the music stops. Now I know for sure she is listening! Definitely a win for me for anyone who has been ignored by a game playing child. The battery life is nice as well and she normally charges when she sleeps for the next day but they don't need to be. If she forgets they are still good for the next day. She loves the sound and music is her life so definitely worth the money to see her happy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ErinnE.
That's very nice to hear! We're happy that your daughter loves the noise canceling and battery life of the headphones. Sony provides the best and industry leading noise canceling in the market. 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
Very Happy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, very happy. Comfortable and sounds great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, JohnY,
Thanks for the 5-stars rating! It brings us great joy to hear how much you are loving your Sony Headphones! Their modern and comfortable design, and amazing sound quality will sure make you enjoy your favorite songs for a long time!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
nice
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. I have had them for two years now and they are still going strong. Only issue is that the feature where the music stops playing when I take my headset off no longer works. I also wish you could connect to three devices at once since I use my laptop, tablet, and phone while working. The app also sucks but other than that the headphones themselves are nice. The XM5 model are more comfortable, if you wear glasses I would get those.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Connectivity
9/10 if you ask me
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are probably the best headphones i’ve bought. Personally, I love how you can customize the sound and the bass when listening to music. It’s like like I can hear each instrument while also being able to hear the song. Only thing I don’t like is that I can’t connect them to my PS5 via bluetooth, using the cord can be annoying at times.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, KyraJ,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We definitely can take the feedback into consideration for future references, regarding the connection between the headphones and the PlayStation 5! It is great to hear that you are enjoying the Sound Customization and Optimization!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
EQ is recommended
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With EQ, the sound is very clear and dynamic. The noise cancelling is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gerard,
Thank you for the excellent feedback on the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It brings us great satisfaction to hear that you find the sound very clear and dynamic when using the equalizer and that you think the noise canceling is excellent.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have one of sonys first Generation over the ear headphones and hate them. They are heavy ugly and pinch my head. I could tell right away when I picked these up for the first time they would not be any of the things I hated about my last pair. They are light, good looking and don't hurt to wear for hours. Noise canceling is best ive ever had and the sound quality is great. I usually dont think anything that costs this much is worth the money but I didnt regret spending a cent on these love em
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sbenn,
We're glad that upgrading to these headphones was worth it. Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Would buy again in a heart beat.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best pair of headphones I have ever owned. I tried multiple top tier brands and this was by far the most comfortable over the ear. The sound quality is clear, which I found was not the case in some of the other brands. The noise canceling is way above my expectations, it cuts out everything with the exception of really loud noises close to you. There are alot of features that i could go on about. They are pricey but definitely worth the cost if the cost alone is not the deciding factor.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi James,
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:Sound quality
An Unplanned Upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these because my old Sony headphones broke. It was an accident. They were in excellent condition and worked fine. It's just not as comfortable anymore, and I really don't want to tape it up. I will give it away to anyone who could use it. Anyway, the new headphones work fine, and it's taking a little getting used to with the lack of controls and the swiping nonsense. I prefer the controls on the headphones. I will get used to it, I suppose. It's a personal thing; I have nothing against the sound quality or the improved noise cancellation. That is a plus, as it is way better! Minus one star because I do not like the swiping.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mibo49,
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your honest thoughts on your Sony WH-1000XM4 and understand that adjusting to new controls can take time. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the improved sound quality and noise cancellation. Your input is valuable, and we hope you continue to enjoy your new headphones.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. The sound is phenomenal. I only use them to watch my Samsung tv. The actors so often mumble; now I can understand them. The only problem I have is I keep getting crackling interference so I have to shut the system off and start over. I have shut down all Bluetooth devices but it didn’t change anything. They are also very comfortable; I don’t feel them on my ears or head. The noise canceling works beautifully.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi N11ki3,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunately that you are experiencing interference with the headphones. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
Hope this improves your experience. 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, Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly the best headphones I’ve ever purchased, best sound, long lasting battery, comfortable with long periods of usage
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Headphones,
Great! We're glad that you found the perfect 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. 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
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best. Best sound quality on the market and the comfort has gone up immensely from previous models.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmilyH, Thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones. And it's great to hear that you appreciate the improved comfort from previous models. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SONY HEADPHONES
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ABSOLUTELY AMAZING HEADPHONES!!! audio is amazing they don’t fall of my head while im working out they are very much worth the price!!
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Posted .Hi MariL,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and price point of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best set of headphones I had
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been Through a lot of headphones and these are hands-down the best I’ve had. The noise Cancellation helps when I’m outdoors but the bass and the sound makes me feel like I’m in a studio. Definitely good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amillie, You've made a fantastic choice! We're glad you like the exceptional noise cancelation and the amazing studio-like quality of the bass and sound of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Tolerate thy neighbors
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love my headphones. The noise cancelling is simple to use just set up the app, and your'e ready. I barely hear when my neighbor is vacuuming their uncarpeted floor. The connectivity is a little spotty over bluetooth but the jack works well with things like a Roku remote. Loved that I got them on sale. Didn't much care for the free Pandora.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Melomom, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super quality purchase and I’m truly satisfied with these headphones. Worked perfectly for gym runs and the cups fit properly around my ears!
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Posted .Hi KarlT, You've made an excellent choice! We're delighted to hear that it worked perfectly for your gym runs and you find that the fit is perfect around your ears. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones were the best thing I have ever bought. The sound is very nice and loud. The battery last long and it also charges fast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Diaz, You've made an excellent choice! We're delighted to learn that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be the best-sounding headphones you've ever purchased! It's wonderful to know that you like the exceptional audio and amazing battery life of the headphones. 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 so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They fit great, sound is great, voice over is awesome. And of course battery life is nothing short of awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Darkk, we're glad you like the 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not the newest, but the best?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These XM4's are just what I needed. My XM3's are dying and the XM4's have updated Bluetooth to allow for multiple device connections. These may be two versions old, but the XM5/6's do not fold up as compactly and, as reviews point out, the headband may be slightly tighter. ANC is great and the sound is balanced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrettS,
We're thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are exactly what you needed! We appreciate you being a returning customer and for your thoughtful feedback. It's great to know that the updated features and design meet your specific needs so well.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones for the price
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing pair of headphones for the money. Sound quality is great, but if you’re a person that likes bass then these headphones are not for you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello WinA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you’re enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones and appreciate their great sound quality and value. Your honest note about the bass response is especially helpful, as it offers valuable insight into your listening preferences.
To enhance your experience, you can adjust the bass on your WH-1000XM4 headphones using the "Sony | Sound Connect" app. The app lets you choose from preset sound profiles or create a custom equalizer setting, where the "Clear Bass" slider allows you to increase or decrease the bass to your liking.
For a step-by-step guide, this video shows how to adjust the bass and equalizer settings: https://youtu.be/z9Ak6Z0qxz0?si=r4jBO5LentUDXc6j.
Best regards,
-Fred