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:Sound quality
Great Overall but a Small Software Issue
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good but not great. Sometimes the ambient sound feature will turn on randomly and pause whatever you sre listening to. It doesn't happen often but it's really inconvenient when it does. Otherwise the headphones sound great and are very customizable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelI, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. It appears that the issue you have is caused by the Speak-to-Chat feature. If Speak-to-Chat is enabled beforehand, the Speak-to-Chat mode starts automatically when you talk to someone. The headset pauses or mutes the music which is being played and captures the voice of the person you are conversing with on the microphone to make it easier to hear. You can disable this feature by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html?search=ambient%20sound
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony is 2nd to none!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are what I'd call "state of the art". The sound quality is superb, the app is good and the intuitive ability is pretty amazing. Well worth the purchase. I purchased the blue ones on the same day i purchased the black ones, for the grandson. He feels exactly like i do about this headset. Great job, Sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and features 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I am very glad that I bought these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are terrific! I waited a long time to get them, but when they finally went on sale, I pulled the trigger. Excellent noise cancellation, and great sound, too! You really hear all of the different instruments in the band...great musical clarity! I would strongly recommend getting a pair!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ashton19,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound. Blocks out unwanted noise. Works best on planes with crying children.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Clairnothappy,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves these headphones. Hes uses them daily and syas they have a great quality of sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, LoriN! We're glad your son likes his new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life
Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great and the battery works for days. Good bass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mneely, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this headphone. Not only i can listen to music with it, but it won't allow me to hear any noises since this headphone has a noise canceling. This is the best product i can buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TerrellT,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Literally the best pair of headphones that I own. The noise canceling works great: I have two kids, a dog, and a cat and I can’t hear them at all with these on
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Berto, We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm4 review
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best wireless headphones I ever had, I tried out many in my time but these are something special. You will not be disappointed at all. These headphones are perfect for any kind of genre of music, especially with music with lots of base (my favorite).if you are on the wall on getting these, give it a shot u won’t regret. Love these!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonn,
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:Battery life
Fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using Bose QC products literally for over 20 years. After getting the latest Bose 700 I was a little underwhelmed with its comfort level over a long flight. Swapped it out with Sony. It’s an outstanding product. The headphones fold quite nicely, which is always a bonus compared to Bose. The battery life is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RegularShopper,
Very nice! We are glad you like the battery performance 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 and enjoy your headphones!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than Beats
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, but hey do irritate my ear piercings. The color and sound quality are great and I would say he cancellation is better than most Beats that I have had in the past. I'm officially a part of the Sony crew.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Katie, thanks for commenting. We're so happy to hear that you love your WH-1000XM4 and you're satisfied with its amazing sound quality, stylish color design, and exceptional noise canceling feature. We greatly appreciate your feedback when wearing these headphones. The WH-1000XM4 has a self-adjusting headband and soft cushioned earcups that cover the whole ear. You may try adjusting the headband slider so that they cover your ears. This will help give you more personalized comfort. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good noise cancelling, ok software
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really good headphones. I got them for travel on a plane to drown out some of the noise. They do a good job of that. They are uncomfortable to wear with a mask as the cups press against the string and after a while, it hurts. Without the mask they are ok. I would imagine any headphones would have that issue these days. The sound is great. I do wish they had the Apple chip in them so they would integrate better with my iPhone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi marinadam, Great! Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're thrilled you like the industry-leading noise cancelation, comfortable fit, and excellent sound of your new 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, Sound quality
Quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality headphones. Comfortable and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MusicJunkie,
Good to know that you like the amazing features of the headphones particularly its comfort and user-friendly functions. 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the noise canceling the only problem I have is they slide when I’m working out and the microphone is kinda bad lol :( but other then that they’re amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mady,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about its fit and mic quality is greatly appreciated. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
For optimum performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). When using a video calling application on a computer, switch the Bluetooth connection to HFP or HSP with the computer. During a video call, sound quality may become low due to the conditions of the communication line. You can also check the settings of the app that you are using for mic sensitivity if available.
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Old Sonys were better
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is great. This model is not. Controls (sliding buttons) are hard to find while wearing. You have to remove from ears to hear someone talking because you cannot locate a pause or mute button. The noise cancelling is good, the sound if just OK. My old Sony earphones were better, but age took over quality. Next time, l will use immediately after purchase & return if like these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ROCKAFELLA, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. While we're glad you like the great sound quality and noise cancelling feature of these headphones, we regret to hear you're having some minor difficulties with the touch control sensor panel. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the touch controls and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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:Sound quality
A travel must
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm really enjoying my headphones. I almost exclusively use them for traveling especially planes. It keeps the lod plane noise out. I don't like flying without them. I'm also very thankful for the cord, as bluetooth and me are not always friendly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marylani, Awesome! We are 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:Sound quality
Headphone Upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is for a Christmas Gift so not used to date. However, these were tried on in the store and my niece and I both thought they were better than the newer Sony model and Bose. We both have Bose headsets and these Sony are equal to at least the Bose.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GreatAunt, Awesome! We are so 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Been using these for the last 2 years and they've been the best casual listening, wireless headphones I've ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CoreyA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have been your top choice for casual wireless listening over the past two years. It’s rewarding to know they continue to provide you with excellent sound and comfort, making your daily listening experience truly enjoyable.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
No Regrets
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I use these to work out, And the way the noise canceling silents is so great I hear nothing. They’re also great when playing on my Playstion
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Izaiah,
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed playing your PlayStation with our Sony XM4. It's nice to hear that you can focus on your work out session with the help of the superb noise canceling capability of our XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Best headphones to date
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been buying the WH-1000XM's since they came out and Sony never fails to deliver. These improve in a couple ways from the XM3's. Multi pairing, cleaner bass, improved call quality. There also a new pause when you to to talk feature that I really enjoy, but you have to learn not to sign along with the music lol.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tido360, That's great! Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. We really appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. 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 so much for your purchase and for trusting Sony! -Jess