Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 10892999
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 enjoy the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight design, and good fit, along with reliable connectivity. However, some customers find the touch controls annoying, believe the product is overpriced, and desire more volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect for the PS5, XBOX - Next Gen Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for the PS5, XBOX...amazing sound, very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Winner over QC by far
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After trying out Bose QC this was an easy winner and in my opinion, xm4 beats QC everywhere except comfort. Everything including the trade-off was more than worth it. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Azar, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these. Great fit light weight. Amazing sound.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headset review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super clean sounding and very comfortable to wear for hours
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Metaljunky,
Awesome! We're glad that you like 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 headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm not kidding. I had to go back and re-listen to all my old songs because they sound so different with these on. It's like hearing your favorite songs for the first time again. I got the silver color and this color is also pretty unique and neutral enough that it will match any of your outfits. 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi maria20,
Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and color 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. Thank you for choosing Sony.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
One of the best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is excellent, the music quality is good, the fit is okayish because for some reason after a month of use it kinda got a little loose on my head. It would occasionally fall out of place especially if I am doing circuit training that involves heavy movement. FYI Those who are on a budget and looking for a quality and excellent headset the xm3 can still go toe to toe with this xm4, minus some of the features the xm3 can basically do everything what an xm4 can do when it comes to providing sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DragonPunchJoe, we're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function 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 your feedback about its fit. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
It’s Sony, what else can I say?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have aged very well despite being 5 years old. The ANC is still competing well against newer headphones. And now, you’ll find these discounted everywhere, best bang for your buck
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello paninin19,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that your WH1000XM4 headphones have maintained exceptional performance over five years, particularly with active noise cancellation that remains competitive with newer models. Their enduring quality and value, especially given the current pricing, underscore the thoughtful engineering behind them. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my go to headphones sound quality is good and i feel like I’m in the zone whenever I train with these
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GuillermoR,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Glad I purchased
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great and seal the sound from the outside great. Use them when mowing on my rider and can't here the tractor when music is playing. Love the pause feature by touching the outside of the ear muf. Love the carrying case which worked great on the plane. Didn't like the feel of the ear bud and so glad I purchased these as an alternative.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jrm1,
Awesome! Good to know that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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 headphones for the money!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are amazing, best I've ever owned! Best buy made it easy for me to purchase plus bought the two year geek squad warranty!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinW,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying these amazing headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones and amazing for everyday use, great battery life with a really fast charge time. I have been using these for about 5 months now and they make every other pair of headphones feel like nothing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lorri, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear that you're using our Sony XM4 daily, and good to know you appreciate the long battery life, quick charging, and overall performance 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:Bass
Overall, pretty good. Could be better.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these headphones. I had returned these to get the Bose NC700 headphones. I will be exchanging the Bose 700 for the Sony XM4. The XM4 have excellent base and clear treble. You can really feel the bass which I love. Feels like a rave in my head. The noise canceling is ok. It could be better. I can hear conversation coming from my living room when I’m in my office. Maybe my expectations are to high when it comes to noise canceling. It doesn’t cancel out noise as much as it muffles it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dave,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the noise canceling function is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is updated (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). 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. Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
We hope this improves your experience. 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:Sound quality
How can this get any better for the money?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A Christmas gift buy for my son. After a little coaxing he finally let me try them. I’ve been involved in a lot of sound system set ups and tuning over the past 30+ years and these things are amazing! These headphones are the closest thing to complete theater sound attached to your head I’ve ever seen. The frequency range is awesome !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Happy,
You made the right choice! 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
Best headphones ever.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A wireless wonder for sure. Clamp the cushy cans over ears and either solitude or noisy workplace fades and enables getting things done. And that means either thinking, yoga or doing...or all three. Pair once with any bluetooth device and the headphones remember after you've turned them off and not back on for days.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jimbo, Great! We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I avoided buying a noise cancelling headphone because of the cost but after researching which one was the best. I bought this one and am very happy with it. Only the cost holds it down
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EngerTower, Perfect! We're so delighted to hear that you're satisfied with your new Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4's
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are probably the best over the ear noise cancelling headphones you can buy right now. If you're on a budget and don't want to waste an extra $100 for the XM-5's then these are great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bryan, we're glad you like our product! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
quality music
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great sound experience, with lightweight and more battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dineshv12, we're happy to hear that you like the size, battery life, and 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. ~
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. Make sure to adjust the headband for maximum comfort. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I have tried a lot of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality on these are amazing . I love the feature of being able to cup the ear and hear what's going on especially at airports. I love the fact that when you take them off your ears it pauses whatever you're listening to are watching. The only thing that I didn't like about these that I didn't realize at first is when I turn the volume up to listen to something my wife could hear it clearly sitting on the other end of the couch. For me that part defeats the purpose especially when we fly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chad, thank you so much for the 4 Star rating! We are truly happy to hear you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality and features- especially the wearing detection automatic music playback pause & resume function and Quick Attention Mode function of our XM4! We appreciate your inputs and we will surely take note of it as we always strive to make this a better experience. 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.
Thank you so much for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Samsung XM4 review
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones, I upgraded from the Bose QC45 and I prefer the touch controls and the sound over them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5 star rating, VishK! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding ear phones. I bought to connect to my TV wirelessly. These lack the two files to keep the sound from lagging. So I purchased a dongle that has them and is also a transmitter that the headphones can connect to. Works awesome once you turn the volume down on the Sony's and up using the tv amplifier.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi James,
We're glad that 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph