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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Works Surprisingly Well within Apple’s echo system
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating between this and Apple’s AirPods Max but ultimately went with Sony because it’s cheaper. My main concern was how well it would work with Apple (volume control, Siri, switching devices, etc.). Given that Apple’s headsets use a special chip that allows for seamless switching, I thought it would be a mission just to get Sony to switch from my iPad to my iPhone. I was wrong. Sony has an app that you should install. This app allows you to pair 2 devices to the headphones, allowing for fast switching between the two. Noice cancelling is pretty good and the sound is way better than my Beats and AirPods Pro. One thing I don’t like is the touch controls. I had. To turn the feature off because I would accidentally activate Siri.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mark, 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 choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are a favorite, the sound is amazing and so so comfortable. easy to connect to most anything. The noise cancelling is top notch too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SherryP, Thank you for taking your time to review our product! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! The WH-1000XM4 is designed, 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:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great purchase - worth the money spent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Forgot how loud an airplane can be - these may all the difference - comfortable wear and light weight
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RickN, Thank you for choosing Sony! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 purchase! Thank you for the 5-star rating! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent sound and top-notch noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and top-notch noise canceling Slightly more comfortable Improved voice calling Pairs with two devices at the same time New Speak-to-Chat mode Upgraded Bluetooth system-on-chip Good battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greg,
Great! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of these amazing 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 for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones with ANC. Period. Comes with a case and usb type c cord. (Could be longer). Light weight and comfortable on the ears. You have download the app on the phone to fully utilise all the settings. At 279 it is really excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tyro,
We're glad to hear your 5-star review 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.
Your feedback about the supplied cable is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! I don’t hand out five stars easily but these headphones never cease to amaze me. They have more features than you could ever imagine. If you get stuck in a setting just Google how to get out of it by using the model number of the headphones. It has more settings than are listed in the instructions. These really keep the noise out and would be great on an airplane even in the noisiest seat. They charge in the blink of an eye and the charge lasts me for a week of viewing in the evenings at least. I haven’t had to charge them yet. I just wish the charging cord was longer than 3 inches. They really exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi happyshopper, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM4 a perfect 5 star rating! We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the cool new features, ease of use, excellent noise cancellation, quick charging, and long-lasting battery life of your new Sony headphones. We have noted your input about the length of the charging cable and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Fabulous Headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’d assumed noise cancelling headphones were a mythic unicorn, but if unicorns exist, these headphones are it. A lifesaver. Great battery life and comfortable to wear for great duration.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SilenceIsBliss,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, battery life, and comfort 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:Battery life, Sound quality
I love these headphonesss
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Genuinely my favorite thing I own. The sound quality is the greatest I’ve heard to date and as a audiophile I don’t have any complaints. Battery life is also insane and I’ve never had connection issues. Now the price is steep but my first pair lasted me 2 years of daily use with no issues until one of the ear swivels broke. Even then the audio still sounded as good as the first day I got them. I recommend these headphones to all of my friends, so if you do have the money to purchase them I say go for it. I don’t think you’ll regret it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Davi,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and battery performance 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Some of the Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best noise cancelling headphones on the market. Very comfortable, long battery life, and excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SilasM,
Awesome! Thanks for purchasing our WH1000XM4 and we're thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability, comfort, battery life and sound quality of our XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony and enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Super Good for students or working at home
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super good and lightweight, just treat it with care because it feels like it can break or fault if dropped. Sound is great along with battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jade, That's great! We're thrilled to hear you like the lightweight design, amazing sound quality, and long battery life of your Sony WH1000XM4. The WH-1000XM4 headphones have a robust design which helps prevent any type of breakage under normal use. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Extremely happy with these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds fantastic! Noise cancellation is exceptional! Very comfortable! Battery used for 5 hours and still has 90% left!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JaniceS,
That's perfect! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability, audio quality, comfortability and long battery life of our WH1000XM4. 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
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to use on a long plane ride for the ANC. They worked great to dampen the super loud plane ride. The batter lasted the whole 6 hour flight and more. I have been using them as my computer headphones as well and I really like the sound quality. The one issue I have with them is I have to keep turning off the Speak Through feature, which is annoying. I use the app to turn it off but maybe once a week it is turned back on and I go to talk to my cat, dog or wife and it pauses my music/movie and it lasts for too long in my opinion. So I turn it off again. I really wish it would stop doing that.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Colludium, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the Speak-to-chat feature of your Sony unit. You can turn it off manually by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html?search=speak%20to%20chat
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect headphones for me
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had a lot of headphones. Sony, Bose, KEF, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, B&O, Klipsch. Some wireless, some wired, some with noise-cancellation, some without. Open-back, close-back - like I said, a lot of headphones. Day-to-day usage, I've been using AirPods since December 2016, and then AirPods Pro in November 2019. Been using those as they're insanely convenient and sound good for what I use them for. The Sony XM4 is by far the best set I've ever used. Incredibly comfortable, fantastic sound, decent but not overbearing bass, a comfortable soundstage, and the best noise cancelling I've ever had. The trade off that is losing Apple's convenience factor and Spatial Audio is more than made up for with just how great these sound. Bonus points for 3D Audio (if you can find it) and the customizable EQ.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jpeter,
You made the right choice with the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
WH-1000XM4 Review
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Sound quality (9/10), build quality (9.5/10), long battery life (consistent ~30 hours on full charge), quick charging, being able to connect to 2 devices at once (so underrated if you use your phone and laptop back to back for the same tasks). Cons: The app has been buggy on and off for me (sometimes reactivated speak-to-chat in the settings after an update). The charger cable could've been longer. Sometimes, the touch interface mistook my tapping (pausing/resuming) as swiping (previous/next). Extra notes: At some point they were beeping for no reason, so I had to factory reset the headphones a few times (which did fix the issue). Do not use these for picking up phone calls or for voice chat! Summary: Very good headphones for students if you're only focused on the noise-canceling, audio quality, and build quality. However, the software is a bit buggy, so I would recommend trying them out when they're on sale and taking advantage of the return window if you're on the fence about them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mimi, Thank you for your honest review! 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing— it helps me lock in when working out or studying and I love how portable it is as well! My fav thing is that it’s batter life lasts so long I don’t have to charge it all the time
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Posted .Hello AnnieL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that the WH-1000XM4 has made such a positive difference for you! Knowing that the sound quality helps you lock in during workouts or study sessions means a lot to us, as we're always striving to enhance those moments of focus and enjoyment. We're also delighted that you're enjoying the portable and convenient design of our headphones! It's great to hear that the long battery life is providing you with more freedom.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony MX4 Headset Review: Immersive Sound Experienc
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony MX4 headset delivers exceptional sound quality with deep bass and clear highs. Its noise-canceling feature ensures an immersive listening experience, while the comfortable design makes it perfect for long sessions. With long battery life and intuitive controls, it's a top choice for audio enthusiasts
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Posted .Hi Kingd, we appreciate your awesome review. We hope you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! Happy Holidays! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
slayyy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality sounds really good for the price, nice bass and love the options on the app to change how much bass I want. and very comfortable to wear
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Posted .Hi LuisM,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), and comfort 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, Weight
best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.amazing sound profile and quality. very lightweight and comfortable, however they do tend to move around a little if you’re working out.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Unexpectedly good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have surpassed my expectations especially in comfortability, noise cancelling and sound quality. I got them to replace my Beats Solo pros and this pair hasn’t let me down. I miss the almost magical integration of my beats to my iPhone and iPad but these r okay since I can connect them to two devices (AND IT HAS AN AUDIO JACK). It even comes with an adaptor for a those weird airplane audio jacks
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ilyass, Awesome! We're truly delighted to hear your purchase went well and we've matched your expectations with your Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones. Your satisfaction with the super audio, excellent noise cancellation, exceptional comfort, and headphone jack feature of your headphones are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Noise Cancelling. Love these Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great over ear headphones! Easy to pair with my devices. The Sony App is easy to navigate and set up. I don't like that Sony advertised 360 sound. You need certain music services if you want to utilize that. So I took a star off for that. Sound is amazing! My wife thinks they are loud at 50 percent. I love how they sound though! You can play with the different equalizer settings in the app to your liking. The battery life on these are great! Love the Noise Cancelling feature. I can sit in bed watching stuff on my phone while my wife watches TV and I cannot hear what she is watching. The USB C cable is very short, which I wish Sony would make it longer. But thankfully I have other cables that are long enough. Tried these and the Apple on ear headphones. They both sound great but having an Android phone I couldn't utilize all the features the apple one has. Plus they are twice as expensive. I was able to get these at a great price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigMondo, thank you for your detailed review. We're glad that you like the ease of pairing, setup, and navigating the Sony Connect app, noise canceling feature, and sound quality. 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