Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 10994736
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
Great Headset!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headset! Was hesitant at first as I don't have over the ear headphones. Mine generally been in ear. It did hurt my ear on first use, but has since gone away now that I have adjusted the headset. Able to wear it several hours with no issue. It is comfortable. Great noise cancellation. Purchased this for long travel and to reduce noise. Sounds just as good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Xtian, Thank you for this amazing review of your WH-1000XM4. We're glad you love excellent noise cancellation, great sound quality, and overall features of your headphones. Glad to know you're now enjoying the comfortability for long periods of time. 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Full sound and great noise cancellation.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ergonomics is perfect in terms of comfort and weight. Sound is impeccable with the bass and clarity is distinct. Very enjoyable experience overall!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZaggLoyalUser, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We are extremely pleased you are enjoying the superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and exceptional comfort of the headphones. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They cancel sound great, or at least softens loud noises, good sound quantity, they are really comfortable and I love the color. If you take them off it pauses what you are listening to and resumes when you put them back on. The only annoying feature is if I say something or clear my throat it pauses, but resumes about 20 seconds later on its own. All in all 5 stars.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lacy, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality, comfort and noise canceling of 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Made a great gift for my teenage son.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.gift for my teenage. He loves the sound quality and is impressed with the great noise canceling and sound isolation. They are comfortable to wear and he can pack them up in the carrying case to take on mass transit easily.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JoshT,
That's great! We're happy that he loves his new headphone for having such an amazing sound quality, superb noise canceling capability and comfortable to use. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect for everyday use
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are a replacement for my older Sonys and they work great! Noise cancelling is solid and I use them for work and school. No problems at all, and I am able to connect it to two devices with no issues. The app is very intuitive with great settings.
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Posted .Hi Neil,
This is definitely a great choice for an upgrade! Nice to know that your new headphones suits your needs and expectations. 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! -Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the original XM1 (I think that is what they were called) and I returned them because I did not find them comfortable and for the price ($350) was not worth keeping. Flash forward a few years and I am a believer! Very comfortable, even for hours on end, sound is great and can now switch between 2 devices. I highly recommend this and since they are (were) on a Black Friday deal @ $298 it is a great deal.
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Posted .Hi FRinLI, Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the comfortable design, great sound quality and the ability to switch between 2 devices using the multipoint 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good value
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use, sound great. I wear them when working, which is noise with a vacuum and pressure washer. The ANC is good. I can complain for a legacy item. Only thing I don’t love is the case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimothypH,
We are ecstatic to learn that you find the Sony WH-1000XM4 easy to use and sounding great, earning a five-star rating!
It's truly fantastic to hear that the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performs well enough to handle the noise of a vacuum and pressure washer while you work—that's a testament to its quality! We also appreciate your comment regarding the carrying case and will share this feedback with our design team.
Thank you for your excellent review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Noise cancelling head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality and comfortable to wear on flights.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Tilt,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony Headphones! It is great to hear how they have met your needs so well, and of course, you will enjoy amazing Noise Cancelling feature and Incredible Sound quality!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best. if you’re autistic or get overstimulated with sound easily these are your go to. i love them.comfort is amazing. sound quality is great even comes with an app to edit settings for them
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Posted .Hello what,
Perfect! Thanks for the feedback and we are very happy that our XM4 headphone were able to help you focus. It's nice to know that you appreciate the sound quality, comfort and the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for my husband with a new Sony TV. He is a little hard of hearing and has to put the TV up loud. He is also bothered by background noise. I wasn't sure he would like them or use them. HE LOVES them! Hardly takes them off! They are comfortable, block the background noise and he can hear the TV with no trouble. He can easily turn off the noise cancelling to have a conversation. Set up was easy,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Moondane,
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
Good gym and Studying headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m not gonna lie i really like using them for the gym and school. Good battery life, yet to die on me and i’ve had em for 4+ months
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexP,
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM4s have been such a reliable companion for both school and the gym over the last four months! It’s great to know the 30-hour battery life is holding up for your busy schedule; if you ever do find yourself running low, remember that just 10 minutes of charging can give you up to 5 hours of playback.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Previous seemed better.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only 4 stars cause the headband isn't as tight as the previous model. Also, the passive noise reduction is not as good as previous model. I can hear more mid-frequencies coming through the headphones on this model. When I implement the auto-ambient control function I have to tap on the headphones to get the highest amount of noise cancelation from it. Despite what all the online frequency graphs are showing, this version is not as good at canceling higher mid frequencies than the previous version. Could have something to do with the hole for the sensor on the left ear. Don't really need that. I plugged it up, and disabled all the useless onheadphone-controls and keep it wired only. Wish they'd make a wired version, minimal controls, and Wired-only, with superior noise canceling for all frequencies especially ghetto-bass you hear from those stupid lowriders. or Jacked up funky mobiles with loud boom boxes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeterHugh,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you are not having a complete experience because of the design and noise canceling function.
Make sure to adjust the headband of the headphones to achieve the best fit and comfort.
For optimum performance, make sure that the software version is updated. 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. Hope this helps.
Your feedback about wired headphones with the same Noise Canceling features is greatly appreciated. Thanks again for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- 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: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:Sound quality
Great product, had to get it a second time.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great quality that matches the price, had to get a second pair due to my first ones going through the ringer of 3 years of sweat and abuse. great for working out and just listening to music or movies. Gives more detail in the tones an vocals along with decent bass, all of which can be altered in the app that is supported by the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM4, MarioC. It’s fantastic to hear that the quality and performance have met your expectations, even after years of heavy use. We're glad the headphones have held up well through workouts and daily listening, and that the customizable sound through the app has enhanced your enjoyment of music and movies.
Your feedback about the detailed tones, clear vocals, and adjustable bass is especially appreciated. We're committed to delivering products that combine durability, great sound, and versatile features for all kinds of listeners.
Thank you for your continued support and for choosing us again. If you ever have feedback or questions about getting the most from your headphones, our team is always here to help.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome for everything, except phone calls
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I am happy with the sound quality, comfort, and the improvement from XM3 like dual device connection, improved app, etc. The only issue i have is that the mic for phone calls still makes my phone sound muted or robotic, not as much as XM3 but still quite noticeable difference compared to Bose 700 I'm keeping it and will dial in to my conference calls on my phone as PC's bluetooth driver sucks big time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 3vr3Sal, we're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and the improvements we made on the headphones. Make sure to update the software to the latest version for optimum performance. We appreciate your feedback about the mic quality. This will certainly help us improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just as good as Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I also have the Bose QC-35 and the Sony is just as good and even better on some features. I like the way it fits and looks. The only thing I like better on the Bose is that when I first turn it on it tells you which device it is connecting to. The Sony doesn’t. Also, I find the Bose easier to connect to a new device. Besides that, I’m very happy with the Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, Glad to hear that you are happy with 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things are great! The active noise cancelation is top notch. They are really comfortable too. I can wear them for 8 hours at a time without any problem. And the built in equalizer is awesome. I like my music with a lot of base and this allows you to customize that. And the headphones don't disappoint when it comes to sound quality. They give good, deep bass, and nice, clear vocals.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zach, thanks for sharing your review. We're glad that you are loving the noise canceling feature, equalizer, and sound quality. 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
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!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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