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 recognize the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, great fit, and reliable connectivity, alongside its premium design. 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, Weight
if you think of buying, do it!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.one of the best headphones I have used. The noise is amazing and you are able to customize it using the app, the battery is amazing on these and they dont feel heavy at all!!
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Posted .Hello kayy,
Thank you for your feedback and for considering WH1000Xm4 one of the best headphones you've had. We're glad that you are amazed with the noise canceling capability and battery life as well as the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Noise Cancelling and Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have neurological issues and was looking for a better set of headphones than the ones replaced by my previous employer after they threw my previous pair out. Those weren't worth their weight in salt anyways... These do a great job and come with the means to be able to control a few features from your phone. Took a bit of getting used to though because it kept trying to override the noise cancelling with the calling feature, making things louder (complete opposite of what I wanted). But as far as keeping ambient noises out and being good noise cancelling headphones, these are fantastic. I tend to wear them 4-8 hours a day (sometimes more), and they are quite comfortable and don't leave my head or ears feeling too irritated or warm.
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Posted .Hi ChrisD, we're glad you are enjoying your new 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
If only it could cancel airplane engine noise!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Okay here is the real deal. It's an excellent set for around the house, making phone calls it's comfortable as can be but when it's tested against the Bose 700 on a real airplane it's not the device you're going to want for air travel! But I actually prefer it around the house because it's so darn comfortable! I walked into return it but I realized I really like it for home phone calls and just walking around the house using it with the phone, tv, computer. Sound quality is excellent I can see why there's so much hype about it. Noise cancellation for walk around the block and to function around the house is perfect! And it's actually really great in traffic. Where it's not great is on an airplane. That's it I'm going to give it five stars with the caveat that noise cancellation on an airplane could be much much better! It's actually superb for phone conversations picks up right away and everyone says it's super clear and the reception is super clear. So, yes, five stars because if you're not flying it's definitely five stars.
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Posted .Hi TakeACall, Thank you for taking the time to review the WH-1000XM4 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 giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent connectivity and ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best wireless headset I have ever bought. Excellent ANC. It connects faster with my Bluetooth than any other headset I ever had. Crystal clear sound.
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Posted .Thank you for your incredible review, DimitriosK!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 is the best wireless headset you have ever bought! That is wonderful feedback.
It is incredibly rewarding to know that you are enjoying the excellent Active Noise Cancellation and the crystal clear sound quality. We also appreciate you highlighting the seamless performance of the Bluetooth connection; we strive for that quick and hassle-free pairing experience.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Stamp of Approval!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can not recommend these headphones enough! They check off everything you will ever need. Great noise cancelling, comfort, CRISP AUDIO QUALITY, build & battery life. I work in the media industry as a video editor and when I'm not using studio headphones these are my go to for everyday usage. Video editor stamp of approval/
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Posted .Hi Mike,
We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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 the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Yes buy them NOW!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Oh man… I have been on the hunt for headphones that check off all the boxes. I guess I have a pea head because they fit well and the Bose fall off when I was working out. It is on the higer end price wise but the quality makes up for it. Let’s start with if you remove them they pause your music! And if you need to have a quick convo you can just put your hand over the headphone and boom it lowers the volume and turns of noise cancellation. Ok but can we also talk about the touch up down & skip? They are ahead of their time for headphones. I do wish they were more comparable with apple (Bose is legit meant for apple) but I can deal with having a few apps on my phone. These are my go to for everything. I can shut out the world and live in my own for a minute.
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Posted .Hi Bethany,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Wahhooooo
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had been an ear bud user for years, but decided to make the switch to over the ear headphones. There's so many options so I've been going back and forth between the XM4, XM5, and Airpod Max. Finally settled on the XM4! I really like it for the folding mechanism and how compact/easy to carry while traveling! The audio is super nice! I'm sandwiched between noisy upstairs and downstairs neighbors, so I can barely hear them with the headphones on. It's also comfortable around my ears/head. I don't feel too much pressure or get headaches when I have them on for an extended period. Overall, a great pair of headphones! Happy to have snagged this on sale too!
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Posted .Hello ahnt,
Wow! Thank you for setting with our WH1000XM4. We're glad that you are pleased with the audio quality and how compact and easy to carry. Also, we're happy that you found it comfortable to wear without hurting your head for a long period of usage. 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:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Sound Quality!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sound for the price! I contemplated getting the AirPods Max but this has just as good sound if not better, good battery life, and much lighter while wearing. Only thing I wish it had was easier connection and device switching that you get with Apple headphones.
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Posted .Hi Nolan, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are so 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
The best comfort and ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Now these headphones are amazing the bass is top notch the ANC is amazing and the comfort is unmatched i love these so much I recommend these 12/10
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Posted .Hi AaronL, that's fabulous! We greatly appreciate your recommendation, and we're happy that you're satisfied with the amazing quality & performance of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for the love and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Comfortable and Light
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.headphones are light and I can wear anywhere. The noise cancelling options are cool. the padding is durable and not irritating like some other headphones can be. Great price for product.
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Posted .Hi Kimmy!
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are pleased to learn that you find them comfortable and versatile for all your listening needs. Your positive experience with the noise-cancelling features and durable padding is fantastic to know.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Senior Guy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tried on many OTE headphones and these were the most comfortable. When they went on sale I pulled the trigger and got them. Sound quality and battery life is fantastic.
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Posted .Hello DennisL,
That's awesome! We're glad that you appreciate the comfortability, sound quality and long battery life of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.OH MY GOD. The music sounds soooo amazing. Listening to Washed Out makes me feel like I'm gravitating lol. These headphones are great. The main reason I bought these headphones is so I can connect to two devices. Connecting to 2 devices are a blessing because I'm on my laptop and phone all day and switching between the two without disconnecting on either is awesome. On my galaxy buds, I don't have to disconnect but I have to click on the Bluetooth on both devices to switch. With these, I don't have to. I'm using the free trial on Tidal and I listened to music with the 360 spatial audio. It sounded ok, but it's not that special to me. I still download my music (not tedious at all lol) so I will continue to use the app my music on and use Tidal until the trial runs out. The Tidal HIFI music doesn't have enough bass for me tbh. The touch controls are great. My only complaint is that I wish they were on both the left and right side. Maybe I just got spoiled with my Galaxy Buds or something, but for now just having touch controls on one side is kinda annoying. Long story short, these headphones are AMAZING and I'm glad I bought these while they were on sale.
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Posted .Hi maya, Wow! Thank you for this amazing review! We're very pleased to hear you like the sound quality, multipoint feature to switch between your laptop and phone, 360 spatial audio, great touch control function, and overall features of your headphones. We appreciate your feedback about not having the controls on both sides. We take into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products.
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
These are perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very comfortable and very quiet! Perfect for studying.
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Posted .Hi SandraD,
We are truly heartened to learn that your WH-1000XM4 headphones have become the perfect companion for your study sessions. We designed our Dual Noise Sensor technology specifically to silence the distractions of the outside world, and knowing that the comfortable, lightweight fit allows you to stay focused for as long as you need is exactly what we aim for.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best in sound, comfort, and quality!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After a lot of research, I decided to buy these Sony's. They are probably the best headset I've ever had and I couldn't be happier! The sound is amazing and they are super comfortable. I wear them while I'm working at my desk as well as my nightly jogs, and they're perfect. Also, they're super easy to clean and fold back up into their carrying case for storing or traveling. I am so happy with this purchase!
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Posted .Hi Jessia,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these! They are so comfy, lightweight, good Bluetooth connection, and great sound. The noise canceling and ambient sound control are great features. I’m no expert in headphones, but these work just fine for what I need!
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Posted .Hi Megan, Awesome! 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best! They stayed charged for a long time which I love and sound quality is excellent
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Posted .Hi DanielleC!
It brings us great joy to hear that you are loving your new WH-1000XM4 headphones. We’re happy the battery life and sound are working out so well for you!
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones Out There
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and noise-cancelling are fantastic. These are also so comfortable that sometimes I fall asleep with them on while listening to music, meditation, or audiobooks at night when I am having trouble sleeping. But, I mostly use these whenever I fly to calm my nerves. The ONLY 2 negatives of these are: 1. You can't charge them and use them at the same time. (But, if you charge them prior to using, they can be used for several hours.) 2. When you connect to multiple devices (I think two devices is the max) there are a lot of "connected/disconnected" messages. So, it's best to just connect to one device at a time.
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Posted .Hello MarthaV,
That's awesome! We are truly happy that you are enjoying the fantastic noise canceling capability and superb sound quality of our WH1000XM4. We're glad that you can stay focus when you meditate, listen to your favorite music and audiobooks to help you sleep. Your feedback about the charging process is much appreciated and we'll take note on that to help us improve our future products. Regarding with the multipoint connection issue, you may find this link helpful.
Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously (multipoint connection)
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002935899.html
I hope this helps and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones you can get
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever owned. Comfy for all day wear, lightweight, sounds amazing. No complaints .
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Posted .Hi JOSHD, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones I ever purchased
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are kinda insane. The noise canceling is so amazing you can’t hear a single thing once you have them on. They’re comfortable and light weight. Plus the battery last a very long time. I definitely would give this a 5/5 score.
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Posted .Hi ChristinaS, Thank you for the great review! We're glad you like amazing noise cancelling feature, comfortable fit, lightweight design, and excellent battery life of your new Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great for the price!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really terrific, the noise cancelation is wonderful! Sound reproduction is very good and it fits my oversized head. Gonna get another set for work.
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Posted .Hello MichaelS,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the WH1000XM4 headphones! It’s great to know the noise cancellation and sound quality are standing out for you, along with a comfortable fit. It’s fantastic to know you’re planning to get another set for work. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you making our headphones a part of both your personal and professional life.
Best regards,
-Fred