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
Worth It
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I live by a freeway and these block out 95% of the traffic noise it's amazing! Super comfortable too. Friend has also said that they can hear me clearly when I call them over Skype. Definitely get the app and customize your own sound dynamics for best results!
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Posted .Hi Luna,
Awesome! We are glad 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!
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is so good on these. My wife has the XM3 and they’re nearly identical. I do like how these turn off when you take them off your head versus the XM3. I tried a pair of Bose Ultras and ended up returning them for these when they were on sale. The Bose probably sounded a little better but the noise cancelling was almost identical. For the price I couldn’t justify the more expensive Bose headphones. I really wanted to get the XM5’s but saw a decent amount of reviews saying the headband breaks easy. Didn’t want to drop that kind of money for something that would potentially break on me.
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Posted .Hi Derek, This is great! We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We also thank you for taking the time writing your feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very comfortable but..
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this headphones, very comfortable and noise cancelling is out of this world but I wish it has better grip it falls off my head if I lean backward working out at the gym
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Posted .Hi Serenau, Wonderful! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top of the line
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are replacing the M2s. I loved those and after using these they are definitely a step up. I love that I no longer need an audio cable most of all. They are very comfortable and do a superior job of noise canceling. These are the best on the market. There are plenty of expert reviews out there and all of them are spot on. This is a superior product.
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Posted .Hi MattinPA,
Awesome! We're glad that you're happy with the improvements we made on 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
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is very clear and the noise canceling is a great touch. I like its three settings: noise canceling, noise canceling off, and ambient control. They last for a really long time and they charge fast too!
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Posted .Hi Mariah,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the clear sound quality, noise canceling and battery life 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Me likey
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the design. Love the sound quality. But if you love deep base and loud music they arent as loud as the QC 45’s. Although, they do have a cleaner sound… Overall great but definitely think about the what type of listening you’ll be doing. Also the touch remote is annoying sometimes but thats just me
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan, we're glad you love the design and sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bass and sound level of the WH1000XM4. You can find this link helpful in isolating the low sound level of your SONY unit:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752812.html
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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:Battery life, Comfort
The Perfect Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After over a year of use, these still look just like they did on day one. They feel sturdy but are still light enough to wear for hours without discomfort. The array of features and great battery life make these a really good value. 10/10 would recommend
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Posted .Hi jonnymacintosh, we're glad you are enjoying our industry-leading noise canceling feature. 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
Broduct is W in all aspects
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones have geat sound quality and material quality ,the headphons sit on my head perfectly and do noit weight at all. The noise cancelation is great and if you are a average human benign this will be perfect for you.:)
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Posted .Hi Adolfo,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, design, fit, weight, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best i have ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound out of a head phone i have ever heard amazing noise canceling easy to use comfortable head band and ear muffs so nice that you can charge with phone charger cord
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RichardC,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the awesome sound quality of our XM4 as well as the superb noise canceling, long battery life and comfy design. It's nice to know that you were able to use your phone charger cord but please be advised to use the supplied cable for safety precaution. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Killer Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and comfort. It took me a little while to realize you have to hold down the sync button longer than the initial blue light on the headphones.
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Posted .Hi Kudos,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Daughter likes them.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my daughter. She has not taken them off. They are on her head or around her neck. I guess she like them.
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Posted .Thank you for your review, DavidC!
We love hearing that the WH-1000XM4 has become a permanent accessory for your daughter! It’s the ultimate compliment when a gift is used that much.
Thank you for choosing Sony for her!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones with great noise cancellation!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are easily the best headphones I've ever purchased. It took me awhile to finally decide to lay down the money for them since they are a little pricy, but totally worth it! I really struggle when it comes to finding the right headphones. Earbuds will NOT stay in my ear, no matter what make, model or kind they are...so that leaves me with over-the-ear headphones. I have gen 1 AirPods but I'm constantly adjusting them to make sure they don't fall out...which they still do on occasion and it's really frustrating. I also fly a lot, and trying to listen to music or watch movies while on the plane is always a struggle because I end up holding the Pods into my ear so I can actually hear over the noise. These bad boys take all of that away. The noise cancellation feature is exactly what I was looking for and I love being able to just put my palm to the side to hear what someone is saying to me. I debated between these and the AirPods Max but these won out because of price, they aren't as heavy on my head and they come with a carrying case. Definitely worth the money! Only con, they do make my ears sweat after awhile, but not bad enough to knock them for it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kenjammin, We're very pleased to hear you feel the WH1000XM4 is the best headphones you've purchased! Good to know you like the industry-leading noise cancelation, comfortable fit, and overall features 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, noise cancellation is solid but audio is phenomenal great for the gym or school.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielD,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear how well the WH-1000XM4 is fitting into your daily routine, from the focus of the classroom to the energy of the gym!
While these headphones are renowned for their industry-leading noise cancellation, we are especially happy that the phenomenal audio quality is what stands out to you. Whether you are catching every detail of a lecture or using a heavy bass track to power through your final set, the XM4 is engineered to deliver a rich, immersive soundscape that keeps you motivated. Its versatility is its greatest strength, and we love knowing it’s your go-to companion for both productivity and performance.
Thank you for making Sony a part of your daily journey!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very clean sound quality, biege was the only color left but besides the color by far the best headphones i have had, with a ton of fancy tricks
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the awesome review, TomA!
We are thrilled to hear that these are by far the best headphones you’ve ever had! It’s great that the "fancy tricks" and clean sound quality of the wh1000xm4 won you over, even if beige wasn't your first choice—it’s definitely a classic look that stands the test of time.
We hope you continue to discover even more features that make your listening experience great. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product?
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really impressed with the sound quality. Noise-cancelling is awesome. At the gym, it blocks all the sounds and helps you focus on your workout. The comfort of the headset is great as well.
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Posted .Hi Monica23,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and have a great day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good Pair of Over Ear Headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are quite comfy in my opinion. These are my first pair of over ear headphones and I am pleased with the sound quality. The noise cancellation and touch controls are also good as well. I bought them on sale and I think the price to feature ratio is quite good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! The XB43 is one of our absolute best sounding portable speakers due to the X-balance design and tweeters now housed in this unit. We also kept it waterproof and dustproof so you can take it with you wherever you go! To make sure you are getting the most out of your new purchase, please make sure to download the Sony Music Center App. There you will find all new ways to control the sound and performance of your speaker. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I have ever used. I have an old version of Sony noise-cancelling headphones and was very please with their performance. But THESE are way better. The size, the quality, the way they hug your ears (you tend to forget you are wearing them) is awesome. I truly recommend them. The sound quality is beyond perfect.
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Posted .Hi Midi, we're 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
You need these!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quility in sound, and noise cancellation. I love that they can bend so they fit in the case. There may be times where the app doesn't sync automatically with the headphones.
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Posted .Hi AreliM, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like great sound quality, top notch noise canceling feature, and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM4. Please make sure to set the sound quality mode of the headset to “Priority on stable connection” mode to ensure a stable Bluetooth connection with your device. For more details, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
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:Sound quality
Amazing headphones at a great price!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation with great sound quality. These are just about the best headphones you can buy for the price. They connect simultaneously to two devices making it easy to switch between them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelP,
Thank you for sharing your honest review with your new Sony WH1000XM4. We're truly happy to hear that you are pleased with the awesome noise canceling feature and great audio quality of our Sony XM4. 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