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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12640 reviews

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  • 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

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing headphones, noise cancelling is great and sound quality is top notch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jayjay, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling feature 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nearly perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just about as good as it gets, long time WH1000 series owner and these are just perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bigskip, Wow! Thank you for sharing such an excellent experience using your WH-1000XM4. Good to hear your purchase went well and you appreciate all the improvements we made on these headphones. We really appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. 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 trusting Sony! Have a great day! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought these for my husband as a gift. He says they sound great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Mimi007,

      You made the right choice! We're glad that your husband is 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Over Ear Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound with no distractions outside of the headphones is incredible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Thelion760, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    SONY Wireless Noise-cancelling headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thew only problem is the charging cord. It is TOO SMALL, not long enough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi BarbaraT, thanks so much for the feedback!

      We absolutely appreciate you bringing up the charging cable length. We understand that a short cord can definitely be inconvenient when you're trying to charge your WH-1000XM4s away from a power outlet. We take feedback like this seriously as we continuously look at ways to improve our products.

      Thanks for choosing Sony and for your feedback.
      Sincerely,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best option

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall, I personally think that this is one of the best headphones (better than the XM5).

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Beristain,
      Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be one of the best headphones available. While the XM5 offers some exciting advancements, it's wonderful to know that the XM4 holds a special place for you. We appreciate your support and are always striving to provide the best audio experience for our users.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound hood

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These sound great battery last forever only reason it didn’t get 5 stars was cause I feel like the noise cancelling isn’t as good as it was in the beginning

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Randy, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new Sony headphones. We're glad you like the exceptional sound quality and long-lasting battery life of the unit. Please follow the guidelines and steps on this link to ensure optimal noise canceling experience: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html

       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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great audio and noise cancelling. Love to take walks in Manhattan with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mindemory,

      Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb Sound

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its sound and quality is the best. Add to that, the noise cancelling technology is by far the best!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi abstay,

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best noise-canceling headset I've ever had. Great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gaudi83, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling and overall performance of your new WH1000XM4! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plan to buy another one as a gift! Professional customer service!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi RobinC,

      We're so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with our customer service and that you're planning to gift another pair! It truly means a lot when our customers trust us enough to share the joy with others. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      -Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony >

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A huge step up over my last pair of over-the-ears (studio beats).

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jedi22, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sparky Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my headphones. Problem that I have with them is having to replace them because of battery issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi BarbC,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. It's unfortunate that you are experiencing battery issues. We would like to know more about what happened and help you out. Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones are #worthit!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love them! The noise cancellation and the ambient sound has been world-changing for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AZcowboy, You've made an excellent choice! We're delighted to hear you love the excellent noise canceling and ambient sound feature of your new Sony 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If they half as durable as the quality of sound it is a home run. So far sounds Awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GalacticVagabond, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy connectivity. Excellent sound quality. Wife is nothing but happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi albie0218,

      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best headphones I’ve ever owned I love them a lot and would recommend them to anyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jbow,

      We are glad you like it and we appreciate the recommendation. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love them!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works amazing, very loud and the noise cancellation is crazy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Great! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sony headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    perfect headphones. use it every day to knock out noise. gets rid of headaches too

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi mariokart,

      Very nice! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best headphones in the game rn. I had the 3s and these are even better. Worth every penny.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cris,

      Great! We're glad that upgrading to the WH1000XM4 was worth it. 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US