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:Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my son for xmas. So far he likes them. He had the over the ear beats and he said these are better especially the noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Cnote,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that your son is enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones and appreciates the enhanced noise canceling compared to his previous headphones. We're proud to offer products that provide a superior listening experience and bring happiness to our customers.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent live audio experience ever...
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony headphones has one of the best quality sound i hear. If you want live audio experience this is the bet product to go with..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RakeshR,
We are thrilled that you’re enjoying the "live audio" quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We designed them with our HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 to deliver the immersive sound and clarity you are experiencing.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
XM4 is #1 in my book
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've owned every iteration of these. The sounds quality is second to none, the noise canceling excellent, the fit amazing on my giant head (xm3 and xm4 are good for big heads but equally comfortable on my petite wife's noggin), the LDAP, 3D audio, touch controls, adjustable noise canceling to add wind canceling or include voices, etc is all top notch. I highly recommend these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Spence,
Great! We're glad that you are having a great experience upgrading to the WH1000XM4 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My preferred headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality of these headphones is fantastic. The sound canceling is also really great, it blocks out the vast majority of outside noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aaron,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the fantastic sound quality and powerful noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is great to know that the Dual Noise Sensor technology and our HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 are effectively blocking out the world so you can focus on your music.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this is a great product. the sound quality, fit, and noise cancellation all work perfectly. I’m very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaedonP,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, fit and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Peak (on sale)
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are awesome, I use these to jump rope and relax on my patio. The noise canceling is awesome and does its job. My son has autism and uses the ANC when he's in large crowds. My favorite feature is the quick ambient mode, simple hand over the right headphone and you can have a quick conversation, even lowers your music volume for you, hand off and it goes right back to the volume you had it and noise canceling on. The app works like a dream. Only complaint is it's slow for the app to recognize the headphones are on, but could be my phone or my lack of patience lol Worth the price when on sale
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EddyRo,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you and your son are enjoying the noise canceling function, ambient sound, and Quick Attention Mode of the headphones. Your feedback about the app is greatly appreciated. Make sure that the app is updated. You may also want to restart your mobile phone.
Hope this helps. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality, Weight
Excellent value, promptly delivered
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.King of noise cancellation headsets, strong bass. Light to wear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JackW! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These fit perfect, love the sound, easy to learn. A great purchase for me. When I need to be on a call the noise canceling is a great feature. I like that I can use the app to make changes. Thank you
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mark,
That's nice! It's good to heat that you are enjoying the comfortable fit, awesome sound quality and most of all the noise canceling capability of our XM4. We're glad that you are pleased with your purchase. Using the Sony app will help you customize the settings of your XM4 to your liking. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Good sound and ANC, but hinges are a weak spot
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve used these headphones daily for a year now, and from a pure performance standpoint, they are incredible. The active noise cancellation easily blocks out everything around you, the battery life is great, and they fold up perfectly for travel. They are easily the most comfortable headphones I've owned. My only major complaint after a year of ownership is the build quality of the plastic swivels. The hinges are definitely a known weak point and feel fragile over time. If you take good care of them, they are a solid 5-star pair of headphones, but you do have to be gentle with the folding joints. Highly recommend them for the ANC, just treat the plastic carefully.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very good ANC headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this for during the thanking giving deal. I owned a QC 35 II before this. This has the best ANC and now it connects to two devices simultaneously, which is sometimes annoying as the second device keeps disconnecting and reconnecting very frequently (QC 35 II had the same problem). Earpads are very comfortable for short durations. Sound quality is very good and better than QCs.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Petarap,
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.
Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. Make sure to also set up the multipoint function correctly:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Very nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the quality, features and sound. The only thing I would’ve liked, is if the volume could go a bit higher.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eliz, Fantastic! Good to hear that you love the overall quality, features, and excellent sound that this unit delivers. If you feel that the volume is insufficient, please follow the steps on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
Great noice canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling. Great base. Great battery. Best headphones I’ve ever bought
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ramon10, we're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality, battery life, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light, comfortable, quick to connect, long battery life, sounds great, good mic - what's not to like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BBCustomer, we're glad you like the comfort, battery and sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great buy
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality and noise canceling comfortable long lasting battery
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Blion,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort, battery life, 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
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:Bass
I love these sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. They are a good value and offer excellent bass response.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Luxury headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphone i got in years. The sound is awesome, the low, the mid and the highs. You hear the bass too. Best part.. clarity. Also, it silenced all the unnecessary sounds around you so you can listen to what you want to listen in luxury.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ramon, great! We're glad you like the sound quality of our product! 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
To Many Stars
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These do, what they do, better than most headphones on the market. The noise canceling is great. The isolation these provide is exceptional yet, still give you a sense of spaciousness. They are extremely comfortable, and you can wear these all day, no issues. People like to say that the plastic here is High Quality, but they are still plastic. $300 headphones. No matter how tough they may be, should not feel like they will break into a bunch of pieces when you drop them. Surely they are not, but I have $100 bluetooth speakers that feel higher quality than these. Just for reference, I own a Sony TV, and Sony A series camera, so I am accustomed to the quality of the their products. I even had an original Walkman, back in the day but, I digress. That being said, these do not sound great. Because the noise isolation is so good, I could never get that feeling of being underwater, out of my sound field. The highs are not as clean as I would like then. The mids are too full without enough clarity. The bass can never be realized even with equalizer tweaks, and sounds overly tight. These are not neutral, nor are the punchy so you are left in a world that you just get used to. I wanted to like these, as the reviews are Out of This World. Thousands of sparking reviews. Guess my hearing is just a bit off, and I do not have have $1200 to buy all the different like priced headphones, so I guess I am stuck with these. If you have the opportunity to listen to these in store, try to. If not, make sure you get these back before the return period. They will not start magically sounding better, just because of other people's reviews. If features are more important than sound, these are the headphones for you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveU, Thank you for the detailed review of your new Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! Good to know you like the exceptional noise cancelation, comfortable fit, great sound quality, and overall features of the unit. 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
Premium experience for budget ballers
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.absolutely the best pair of headphones I've ever owned... bought them on sale they were so cheap i almost didn't believe it. Probably not worth full price though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Zephyr!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that the WH-1000XM4 is absolutely the best pair of headphones you've ever owned! That is high praise for their industry-leading sound and noise cancellation.
We are glad you were able to purchase them on sale and get such a great deal.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The fit and feel is great the sound is perfect and the sleek design is great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Headphones, We are glad you like our newest 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent