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:Battery life, Sound quality
Very good sound and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. You will definitely need to use the app to get the most out of them, and it can take a while to find the best settings for you, but overall the sound quality and battery life are excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LatenightRamen, You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound goos. Shaking no.
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality of the music and comfort. It did not fit my head as well as i wanted to. However, i bought them to drown out noise while working and when im moving, so for its purpose it did wonderful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelicaS, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony XM4 Wireless headphones. We're glad you like the sound quality. Make sure to adjust the headband slider to properly fit onto your head and ears. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and noise cancelling are both excellent, headphones are super light and comfortable, and the multi-device support works perfectly between my phone and my iPad. I have absolutely no complaints about these headphones so far!
I would recommend this to a friend Great Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones! I am an avid gym person and wear them to workout. I would say the only think I would recommend are some silicone covers just because the foam material does soak up sweat!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the awesome feedback, LILLIANB!
We are so glad to hear you are loving the headphones for your workouts! We also really appreciate the suggestion for silicone covers to help with the sweat. We are passing your notes along to our design team to look into for future tweaks.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Super solid headphones for cheap
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my go to gift dor just about any family member. The noise canceling is phenominal and sound quality you cant beat.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adl2,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that the WH-1000XM4 has become your signature gift for the family! There is no higher praise than a customer who trusts our technology enough to share it with their loved ones time and time again.
Our Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation is specifically engineered to create a personal space for the listener, whether they are traveling or just relaxing at home. When paired with our DSEE Extreme™ technology—which upscales compressed digital music files in real time—it ensures that every family member experiences that "unbeatable" sound quality you mentioned. We are honored to be a part of your family’s favorite traditions.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.work great, noise cancellation is seemless. feel comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AndoniF,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are cheerful to hear that you're enjoying the seamless noise cancellation and that they provide you with comfort. Your feedback is invaluable, and it is truly gratifying to know that our product has enhanced your enjoyment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancelling out there
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones from top to bottom. Amazing noise cancelling capabilities, which are what I care about most. Sound quality is above average and they're comfortable enough to wear almost all day. I have a small creak in my right ear cup which is a little annoying but otherwise, these things are perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi gramps! Thanks for the review. We're glad that you loved your 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. Thanks, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Other Worldy Sound
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you want to be warped into the movie or show you are watching, buy these headphones. Amazing noise canceling. Extremely comfortable. Do you want to impress that pretty classmate in the library or girl at work? Forget cool clothes, losing weight, or your haircut. Buy these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestBuyEw,
Thank you for that wonderful feedback! We're glad you like the industry leading noise canceling 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best sound and comfort
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphone for sound and comfortability. These are my second oak, since the first ones broke by wear and tear. They stayed in the case until I used them. I have now purchased the warranty to make sure I do not run into this issue.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nettie, Sorry to hear about what happened with your first pair of headphones. We are glad that you stick with Sony and that your WH1000XM4 headphones are the best 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. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Better made than Soundcore
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable and amazing sound quality. I used to have a pair of soundcore headphones that I used before these, but I needed a new pair since one of the headphones snapped off at work. These feel like they’re made a lot better, so even though they are expensive, they’re made nicely. I recommend them for sure!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kerstin, Thank you for the amazing review! We're very pleased to hear you like the super comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, and overall features 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Beat my expectations
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was hesitant to buy this at first, but it is amazing. The noise cancelling is good and it fits pretty comfortably and you can adjust it according to your liking.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmnaM, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Truly amazing sound & active noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I previously purchased the wh-1000xm3's in July because I needed a pair of excellent sounding ANC headphones. I knew the xm4's would come out eventually but I needed something then. Shortly after I purchased the xm3's the announcement of the xm4's happened & I received them in time to return the xm3's but not without comparing them. Like most reviews state, the look & style is nearly identical between both. The ear cups are a little bit bigger on the xm4's. Even though the xm4's don't have as many Bluetooth codecs as the xm3's they still sound amazing & I am very picky about sound quality. I could not notice any differences between the two models playing the same music in the same environment. The xm3's may have slightly better soundstage separation but it is a very small difference. The ANC is a little better in the xm4's & they also have multipoint Bluetooth. That means I can have them connected to my computer & phone without having to manually connect it to one source at a time. That is a really nice convenience & it works flawlessly for me. The xm3's are great headphones but the xm4's just take it farther & are more user friendly. I whole heartedly recommend these headphones if you want amazing sound with class leading ANC. You will not be disappointed!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Herb53, we're glad that you like the improvements we made on 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Daily Use Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using these headphones for about a year now and it's been a game changer for my day-to-day. I work remote but the headphones work great for calls on all types of apps (zoom, google meets, teams, etc) and the ANC blocks off the background noise if you have some family. I only have the occasional connection issues but it isn't anything you can't fix with a quick reset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi asdfhsjka, Thank you for sharing your experience with your Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad to hear that it works great for calls and you like the excellent noise canceling feature of these headphones. To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection and to prevent the headphones from cutting in and out, please set the headphones Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection” using the Sony Headphones Connect App.
Also, make sure that the firmware version of the headphones is up to date. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible features, incredible sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones don’t come cheap, that’s for sure, but they are most certainly worth it. The amount of different functions don’t has added to these this year is incredible! The first thing is the “headset off, music pause” feature. When you take the headphones off they instantly pause and when you put them on they resume. Super convenient! Next thing is the ambient noise feature. If you place your whole hand on the right headphone it automatically lowers the sound and plays the ambient sound around you, making quick comments to people easy to do without taking off the headphones. The final thing I want to mention is the conversation feature. When you speak the headphones recognize it and pause your music letting in amplified ambient noise, allowing you to have a conversation. It then turns off after not detecting your voice for a set amount of time or when you double tap to resume music. These are just a few features that are already making my life more fun and musical and less difficult. I would definetely recommend these! Reminder that I only mentioned 3 of many many features! I didn’t even talk about automatic noise cancelling based on location, an equalizer in the app, 360 surround sound, personalized sound based on ear shape, and way more!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob, Awesome! Thank you for sharing this detailed review of your WH1000XM4. We're glad that your investment is worth it. And good to know you appreciate the wearing detection, ambient noise, and speak to chat feature of these 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Expensive but good headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM4 is good wireless noise cancelling headphone. I have not used other high end headphones and hence cannot compare. Usage: Primarily for conference calls using computer audio Pros: Battery life Sound quality Pair 2 devices simultaneously Cons: After 6 months of usage, hear some hiss occasionally. Read that this is due to the moisture build up. Need to disconnect and reconnect the bluetooth and run the "Test connection" wizard to verify for webex calls to get the audio going.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Novice1,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, and multipoint function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you are experiencing a hissing sound with these headphones.
Allow us to turn your experience around. Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Excellent, deep base; great noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones, super deep base, excellent noise cancellation. Really happy with this purchase and I find them to be better than more expensive BOSE options. Easy to pair with my iPhone and MacBook Pro. My only suggestion would be to use slightly nicer material to make it look and feels a bit more premium.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ramsey, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling and sound quality 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
My College Freshman LOVES these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My college freshman loves these! Great sound, Very well balanced (not too bass-y like some). Good comfort for wearing for long periods of time. Noise cancelling perfect for coffee shops and libraries etc...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Good day, DT999!
That's awesome! We are truly happy that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you appreciate the audio quality, comfort and noise canceling feature of our Sony 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
Best Over the ear headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphone la you will ever buy. I’ve takes this headphones on plane trips, walking around, cleaning the house just about anywhere u can wear headphones. I love the hard durable case. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dealo, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
THE BEST OF THE BEST
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best sounding headsets I have ever owned!!! I have owned them over 2 years and they still quality is the same since the first day I opened the box. As a matter a fact, theres not a time where I am not in awe from how amazing the sound quality is! I always recommend these to people I know that are looking for a new headset to buy, and they are just as happy as I am with the purchase. Do yourself a favor and bless your ears with these headphones!!! ASAP!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KroniK, awesome! We're glad you like your new industry-leading noise canceling headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Best noise-canceling headphones...
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There are a lot of reviews out there on these headphones, so I won't go through everything. Bottom line - if you want the best noise canceling at a reasonable price, get these. They go on-sale a lot, so wait if you can. Other than that, it does a lot of things average to above-average, but not necessarily great. Audio is fine, but there are better sounding headphones out there. The app works pretty well and gives you a great deal of customization. Speak-to-chat is a nice feature, but one I think I will rarely use (triggers to easily). The ambient sound control is a good mode, but not as good as a true transparency mode. Adaptive sound control is a nice feature, but I just tend to disable it. The build quality is all plastic, but does not feel cheap. You can get better build quality in other headphones for a premium. The call quality is just ok. It is a step above the XM3's, but still well below a number of other headphones. So, as I said at the beginning, if you want industry-leading noise canceling and a lot of other features done well (but not the best), you should get these. For most people, these headphones will do all they need, and more, so I do recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi lemme14,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. We always want our consumers to fully enjoy the capabilities of our products. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph