Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 12339486
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
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
Focus Moments
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using this headphones for focus moment if I want to listen to my music or watch a video without distractions that it almost completely shut out the noise surrounding me. It is comfortable to wear while laying down one bed. What I like that the headphone analyzed my ear for the best sounds. This is a good buy for me when it was on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ronnie, We are glad you now have a perfect pair of headphones for your focus moments. 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: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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
'Perfect, very lovely headphone'
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Above all, I am satisfied with the function that reproduces sound excellently, and additionally, I am very satisfied with the noise canceling function. Not only that, but the design of the headphones and case are also very, very great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BeongS,
We highly appreciate you sharing your honest review/feedback on our WH1000XM4. We are truly delighted to hear that ou are satisfied with the sound quality, noise canceling capability and design of our XM4. 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: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:Battery life, Sound quality
Get em
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For gym use these headphones are amazing, the noise suppression is incredible and the audio is just as good, battery life is also long lasting
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VanceB, we're glad you are enjoying our product product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great! They are perfect for flights and for studying. As well as for train rides. The noise canceling is ideal and the sound is lovely. The battery is also relatively long lasting. I’d recommend for anyone looking to experience their music/sound in a great way.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AbigailT, We are happy that you are having a great time travelling and studying while using 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound 4 your money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great price and sound quality. My 3rd pair they last easily 1yr- 1 1/2yrs. Unfortunately my last pair stopped charging. Sony offers a good warranty, however I use them daily and couldn’t wait so I bought another pair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WiseShopper,
We are delighted you appreciate the great price and sound quality of the WH-1000XM4, and we truly value you choosing them for your third pair. We are sorry to hear your previous pair had a charging failure. Since you couldn't wait for a warranty claim, for future reference, charging issues can often be resolved by using a lower-wattage charger (like the port on a computer) or performing a soft reset by holding the power button while plugging the cable in. We hope your new pair provides you with many more years of excellent performance! Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- 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:Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation is amazing I use these to cut grass and other outdoor yard work, workout and use them when my boyfriend is yelling at his games and I really hear anything worth the purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MeganE,
We are delighted to hear the noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM4 headphones is performing so well, whether you are cutting grass or tuning out loud gaming! We appreciate your feedback.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Incredible sound!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones definitely sound amazing! They're incredibly comfortable and I love that they fold up in the hard shell carrying case. Everything about this product is premium.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kunaminy,
Fabulous! Nice to hear you are enjoying the superb sound quality, comfortable fit, design, and overall performance of your WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
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: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: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: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:Comfort, Sound quality
Love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfy and great sound. Music pauses when you take them off and stars playing again when you put them back on - nice feature.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stephanie, That's a cool feature indeed! Thanks for highlighting the comfort and sound quality of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. It sounds like they're a perfect fit for enjoying music effortlessly! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Jess
- 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:Sound quality
Mr. B
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my Sony noise canceling headset. I bought it at a great price and they sound awesome. When i play my favorite music i feel like im in a concert hall.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Realtalk,
We are immensely pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are making you feel like you're in a concert hall. That immersive sensation is exactly what we aim for by combining our HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 with Edge-AI technology, which restores high-range sound lost in compression. It is fantastic to know that you are enjoying such awesome sound quality at a great value.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Sound even on PC
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this headset! I use it for just about everything. I bought it for work from home. I wear them for hours a day and they are very light and extremely comfortable! The sound is also pretty great for closed back headphones. I ended up buying the FiiO BTA30 as well to connect them to my PC and get true LDAC. I highly suggest picking up both if you want the best quality audio from your PC.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Smashinmelonz, Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and comfort of your new WH-1000XM4! 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. -Carl