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:Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I work with running diesel engines on a daily basis, anyone with a tractor can tell you how loud those things can get. Brought my headphones with me to work to see if I could use them in place of my Peltor workman earmuffs, turns out XM4’s have better noise canceling. There are a few annoying features. The app is very Sony, so half the features don’t work and the other half only work some of the time. The touchscreen on the outside of the right muff was cool when I first got them, now it’s just annoying, often increasing/decreasing volume when I want to skip a song. Speak-to-chat is also just a ridiculous feature, can’t use it in public, constantly activates when I’m laying in bed, turns itself back on randomly. It’s classic Sony, awesome tech, miserable software.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GovindP,
While we are very thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4, we regret to hear that you are having some issues with some of the features of the headphone. This is not usually the case with our XM4. Please allow us to troubleshoot these issues and turn this to a better one. Kindly check these links to fix the issues.
The touch sensor control panel does not respond correctly:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Speak-to-Chat function randomly activates on the WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00285913?utm_source=glean
I hope this helps.
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
Perfect headphones for price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is perfect for me the sound is amazing. Noise Canceling is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi oreomcflirty, We are happy that you now have a perfect wireless noise canceling headphones for you. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Still going strong two years later
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my teenage niece and she uses and takes them everywhere. Headphones are still good, durable, sound is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello StephanieT,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have become a reliable companion for your niece, offering great sound and durability for everyday use. It's wonderful to know our product is helping enhance her experiences wherever she goes.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Phenomenal, Worth Everything.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve never worn a better pair of headphones ever. Truth. The simplicity and ease with controlling, the long long battery life, the comfort, the durability, everything. This is outstanding.
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Posted .Hi ArielleD, That's amazing! We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the simplicity, ease of use, excellent battery life, comfortable fit, and robust design of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best Headphones for the Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bang for buck one of the best headphones you could ever get. I had the previous gen of the headphone and decided to upgrade and it was the best decision I made. They took the previous model and improved in every way. Sound never cuts and you can feel the bass in your ears. Truly an amazing experience to listen to anything with these on.
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Posted .Hi DDOS, Great upgrade! We are so 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Noise Cancellation …
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones for noise cancellation. Great for enjoying movies. These headphones provide a relaxing musical experience.
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Posted .Hi Food,
Awesome! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of these amazing 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
a bang for your buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.my go to’s for the gym, absolutely stunning audio. so much to unpack and things i haven’t discovered yet. the companion app is also really really good. good bang for your buck
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rxmeo,
We are beyond pleased to hear that you are enjoying such high-quality sound fidelity and that these headphones are your preferred choice for physical activity!
It's also wonderful that you find the companion app highly functional. We strive to deliver superior performance and features at an exceptional value, and we appreciate you recognizing that achievement.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent Noise cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have been using this headphone for past nine months and Sony never let me down. It's very handy and not heavy. The box provided is awesome and holds this well. Noise cancelling feature is great and when you speak it recognizes your voice and holds the audio. Volume can be adjusted on the headphone with fingers. That's kind of cool. Love this headphone
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Posted .Hi HShan, Great! 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:Sound quality
Would buy again!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality of the headphones. The quality of the noise control/canceling is fantastic!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones out
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently purchased a pair of the new Bose Quiet Comfort headphones and returned them for these. They didnt compare at all when it came to style, functionality, sound, and features. The Sonys have a built in assistant that can be accessed at the touch of a button which could be used with Google or Alexa. They have a unique feature to hear your surroundings by holding the outter side of the headphone. The app has countless settings to fully customize them to your liking. And even a feature to capture a photo of your own ear to get the best sound possible. I noticed the headphones are also scratch resistant and stay clean for the most part. Every other pair of headphones that ive worn, ended up with scratches and blemishes shortly after purchase. The case included is protective and functional. The right ear side has hand gesture functions that help you amswer calls, end calls, skip songs, and change volume. Which does take some getting used to. I personally recommend these to anyone. I can finally be heard with ease on my calls without too much background noise. You can't go wrong with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alyssa, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy you like the built-in assistant function, ambient sound mode, tons of customization using Sony Headphones Connect App, amazing built quality, touch sensor controls, and industry-leading noise canceling feature of your new Sony 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was gift to my daughter for Christmas. She loves it and says the sound and noise canceling works great.
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Posted .Hi Axeman87,
We're so glad to hear your daughter is loving her new headphones! It’s wonderful to know the sound quality and noise canceling made for a great Christmas gift.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
10/10 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I adore these. Super comfy lasts for days of occasional listening or about two ish days of almost non stop listening. I really like the app and the different sound profiles that are premade and available. The noise canceling is amazing also. It’s not 100% but it sure tries its hardest to give it to you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KatLamb, We are glad that you like almost everything about 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones, never want to take them off
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are by far the best headphones I’ve ever owned. Incredibly comfortable, you have to put these on to truly understand how amazingly soft they are. easy to adjust volume and change tracks, talking on the phone or to someone around you is crisp and clear. These are my go to whenever I’m at home and working around the house or on my cars.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Drew, Glad to hear that you are happy with the 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for myself because i wanted a good pair of headphones, and every review i seen said these are the best. The noise canceling is great, and doesn’t make your head feel a ton of pressure the way my Airpods Pro do. They also sound great! And i love that i can easily adjust the equalizer. The battery also last a long time!
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Posted .Hi Sarah, Excellent! Choosing these headphones will definitely be worth it! We are delighted to hear you like the superb sound quality, comfort, amazing noise cancellation, and long-lasting battery life. It's good to know you're utilizing the different customizations and built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app. 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 leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Good for lounging
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, light weight. I wouldn’t recommend them for working out, however for lounging, they’re amazing.
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Posted .Hi Thesteel, . Amazing! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great sound quality and lightweight design of your Sony WH1000XM4. We understand that they may not be ideal for working out, but we're pleased that you find them amazing for lounging. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work very well, I love them! Noise cancelling is also pretty good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PintuG!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It is fantastic to know that you love your WH-1000XM4!
We appreciate you sharing how well they are working for you, especially when it comes to blocking out the world around you.
The WH-1000XM4 includes Speak-to-Chat, which automatically pauses your music when you start a conversation, and Multipoint connection, allowing you to pair with two Bluetooth devices at once for easy switching.
We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones so much. Noise cancellation is the absolute best, I dont know if you need the newest generations of these from Sony. Absolutely recommend
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Alee!
We’re so glad to hear that you’re loving your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s wonderful to know that the industry-leading noise cancellation is still hitting the mark for you. We designed these to be a "gold standard" for travel and focus, and we're thrilled they are living up to the hype!
Enjoy the music and thank you for being a part of the Sony family!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very pleased with these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is good, I am partial to Sony tuning. Microphone works on calls, but listeners tell me noises around me are amplified. I find wind noise while outside is distracting a bit to me. My first pair of nose canceling cans, I'm impressed by the technology. The connectivity is phenomenal, very easy, works every time no problem with my android phone.
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Posted .Hi NakatomiPlaza, Thank you for the amazing review! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the great sound quality, connectivity, and easy Bluetooth pairing with your android phone. We appreciate your feedback on the microphone. 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
best over the ear headphones I've ever had
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best over the ear headphones I have used, worth the cost. Easy to wear for hours, excellent sound and excellent noise cancellation as well. I have an in-the-ear-canal set of Etymotics (ER4) with ear molds that are also excellent, but after an hour or two they start to irritate me. This headset is light and no irritation.
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Posted .Hi fafow72,
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your honest feedback with our WH-1000XM4. We are extremely pleased to hear you are satisfied with the excellent comfort fit & lightweight design, exceptional sound, and industry-leading noise canceling function of these 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. 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are literally the best headphones I’ve tried. They’re very noise cancelling which I like, easy to use with its different settings to switch the song or change the volume. They’re also super comfortable, lovee!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Wendy,
Perfect! We are thrilled to hear that you are loving the noise canceling capability, comfort and easy to use settings. 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! - Marco