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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not enough improvements compared to WH-1000XM3.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.1) Headphone physical properties: Does not clamp tightly enough; constantly slide forward or backward when bending over or looking up. Earpieces become hot too quickly, even in cool weather. 2) Active noise cancellation (ACN): Very good. 3) Sound quality: Underwhelming sound quality if EQ within Sony app is not used. If EQ and app are used, sound quality improves to Good. Does not support AptX L, plus LDAC cannot be used if multipoint connection is selected. 4) Bluetooth connectivity: Multipoint function very poorly implemented - just doesn't work consistently. Otherwise stable bluetooth connectivity. 5) Controls: Touch pad works surprisingly well, BUT needs more than 1 programmable button - only allows choice of summoning Voice Assistant or control over ANC level Need both.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeysee, Thank you so much for your feedback. We value your feedback and this will help us in improving our products. Thank you again for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones. Feels good in the ear and foldable for travel. Excellent noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bala, Thank you for taking your time to review our product! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! The WH-1000XM4 is designed, 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
THE BEST OVER EARS, HANDS DOWN.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Literally the best noise cancelling headphones I have ever used in my entire existence. I personally find this better than the XM5s. These are my go-tos for everything, everywhere. Workout, travel, at home.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elijah, Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the WH1000XM4! We're thrilled to hear that you consider them the best noise canceling headphones you've ever used. It's great to know that they are your go-to choice for various activities like workouts, travel, and home use. We appreciate your preference for the WH1000XM4 over the XM5s and are delighted that they meet your needs so well. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
neurodivergent mom of 2 approved!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have made my life 1000% better as a neurodivergent mom of 2. Overwhelmed with sounds around me and need noise cancelling! Pop on the Sonys! Can’t focus on cleaning the kitchen?? Pop on a podcast and the Sonys. Seriously, if you’re a mom that gets overstimulated or if you’re just needing a solid, high quality, beautiful pair of headphones. These are so so worth the money. Worth every penny!!!
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Posted .Hi JuliaTorro,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Noice-Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality sound, very comfortable to wear, easy to use
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Posted .Hello Camel,
Great! Thanks for your purchase and it's nice to hear your satisfaction on the sound quality and comfortability of our WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clean sound, great bass, great bluetooth range, one of the best noise cancelling headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sarroyo, thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying the clean sound, powerful bass, and impressive Bluetooth range of the Sony - WH1000XM4. It's great to hear the noise canceling is delivering the top-tier performance it's known for. Thanks for choosing Sony! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise cancelling
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loving this headphone. Noise cancellation is outstanding
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Posted .Hi Doobie,
We're so glad to hear that you're loving your Sony headphones and that the noise cancellation truly stands out for you. Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star rating—advanced noise cancellation is one of the defining features of the WH1000XM4, making every listening session feel immersive and peaceful.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you an amazing day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best pair of headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are pretty comfortable...and the battery life on these are great! The features for silencing the music is nice too. I love these headphones. My favorite pair atm!
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Posted .Hi OoLongTee,
Great! We're glad that you're enjoying the comfort, battery life, and the 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:Sound quality
My Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is top notch and I love the way they fit.
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Posted .Hello EdgarA,
Great! We're glad that our WH1000XM4 erfectly fit your head/ear and you are pleased with the noise canceling feature of the unit. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Audio Excellence
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are one of the best headphones I ever owned. ANC is great. Have the ability to connect to two devices. Great Bluetooth connection range. Amazing sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jquest, We are glad that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling 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! Erin
- 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.Great headphones. Work well, worth the money. Sound is excellent. Battery life is amazing.
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Posted .Hi KennethC,
We appreciate the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and 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 have a nice day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. Great sound quality and comfortable wearing for long periods of time.
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Posted .Hi TimS,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. I never tried the new Sony line of the noise cancelling headphones but I was pleasantly surprised. However, I feel like using them to talk on the phone is not so good, the other person has trouble hearing me when it is noisy around me. Also it comes with a bag and an airplane adapter and a cable which is very convenient.
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Posted .Hi DanS!
We are thrilled to hear you were pleasantly surprised by your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s awesome that you’re enjoying the excellent sound and comfortable fit and having the handy bag, cable and airplane adapter makes it super easy to take them anywhere.
Thanks for being upfront about your experience with phone calls in noisy spots. The headphones use smart microphones and noise cancelling tech to help catch your voice, but in busy places, it can sometimes be tough for the other person to hear you.
If you often need to take calls in busy places, trying to find a quieter spot or adjusting features like Sidetone in the Sony | Sound Connect app can sometimes make your voice clearer for the other person.
Thanks for choosing Sony. We really appreciate you sharing your feedback, it helps us make our products even better!
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones ive ever purchased
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. noise canceling. Light weight comes with a nice case
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Posted .Hello Jessica,
That's great! We are very happy that you like the comfortable design, awesome noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best for studying
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Needed noise canceling headphones for college and so far they’ve been great. Sometimes I can’t even hear people walk up behind me. I also like the ability to adjust the noise cancellation based on my surroundings so I don’t have to worry about being dangerously unaware of my environment. Takes a moment for the sound to connect to headphones but only a moment. 10/10 would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrianB, we're glad you are enjoying our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best lightweight headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these noise canceling headphones! They are very comfortable and truly quiet from outside noises!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jklug, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and comfort 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. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great quality!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re very comfortable, easy to set up, sound quality is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Isaias, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you like the quality of your new Sony wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fits on my head, sound clarity is awesome, no ambient noise
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Posted .Hi KGBcopy, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Mixed Bag
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfort: 4/5 Comfortable on my big head. Not as comfortable as the Bose 700 but much more comfortable than the B&W PX7. Sound: 3/5 Where's the midrange? Vocals are severely lacking compared to Bose 700. While disproportionate to the mid range, The bass is strong but well controlled. (I did not try equalizing the sound.). More importantly as the lack of a sound stage. As a whole these headphones have the opposite sonic profile of open-back headphones, such as my gold-standard Sennheiser HD 580s. In the end I exchanged the for the Shure Aonic 50s, which have a more open, neutral, and fuller sound. Noise canceling: 3/5 Good at reducing external noise but not quite up to par with the Bose 700. It should be noted that the noise-canceling can exert a fair amount of ear pressure. My wife got totally freaked out by this and literally ripped these off of her head. Lastly, at the highest noise setting there's noticeable audible audio artifacts including very slight "crackling."
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi robodeo,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you had to return the headphones. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable with great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound with no feedback. The headphones are very comfortable and light. Love these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RodneyR, We are thrilled to hear that you love your new Sony wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent