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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound depends on what you are using
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I first tried these wired to my pc, and was less than impressed. I wanted these to use with my boom mic in wired mode for voice calls, but still need to experiment I guess. I then tried connectimg to my galaxy s8, both wired and Bluetooth and found the sound to be OK, still using my s8 for work and music. I then paired to my s20 that I got about 2 weeks ago, and was blown away how much better it sounded than my old phone and wired to my pc. I guess it needs the advance Bluetooth codecs to really shine. They are super comfortable to wear and do an amazing job blocking noise. It is erie how much noise there is around you that you don't even notice until you put these on and take them off! I have a pair of philips fidelio l2 semi open backs that I got for $85 that sound as good, if not better. So if sound quality is your only reason for getting these, look elsewhere you can do better for cheaper. If you want good sound and features, based on pro reviews these are it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Coffeelover, we appreciate your 4-star review of the headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best Over the Ear Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my sony headphones, they are super comfortable and very easy to use. The app features are great becuase you can connect them to another device and they will switch connection based on what your doing. Battery lasts long and it takes less than an hour to get a full charge. Noise cancelation is excellent!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alexa,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic sound and very lightweight. I use them for work and personal use and they’re comfortable enough to wear all day. Sound quality is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sara,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, weight, 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
Simply Amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Finally decided to pick these up the other day after eyeing them for a while. These are my first over-ear headphones from Sony, and I recently purchased the XM4 earbuds which were my first earbuds from Sony. All I can really say is that I'm blown away by these headphones. ANC is almost unsettlingly good, comfort is near-flawless, and sound quality is next-level. Sony's android app lets you customize them to your liking and the integration with voice assistant is something I haven't seen with any other brand. The head band itself makes a bit of a pressure point after wearing them for 1-2 hours straight but still nothing near the long-term discomfort of other brands. Can't recommend these enough.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeChace,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! 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
Great headphone for teen
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My kids love the head phone. It's comfortable and really great noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SangL,
Thank you very much for sharing your comments about the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
We are immensely pleased to hear that your kids are finding them comfortable and that the noise cancelling is really great for them!
We're glad you chose Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
I’m so happy
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, sleek, light weight, and they sound amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yorixp, Fabulous! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the very comfortable fit & lightweight design and exceptional sound quality of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones! LOVE THESE!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.WOW! These headphones are INCREDIBLE! Noise Cancelling is amazing. The battery last forever!! They are extremely comfortable. By far my favorite purchase ever!! They are a little expensive but Sooo worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fulchdog,
Glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort, battery life and noise-cancelling of the WH-1000XM4 Headphones. If you have not already, you may download the Headphones Connect app to access our features which include the equalizer to fine-tune your listening experience.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, really love it.The Sony M4 headset delivers impressive sound quality with rich bass and clear highs, enhancing your music listening experience. Its comfortable design allows for long listening sessions without discomfort, and the built-in microphone ensures clear voice calls. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of higher-end models, it offers great value for its price range.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VikramS, we're glad you love your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love These Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have really been enjoying these headphones. The sound cancelling works wonders and the sound quality is amazing. The touch feature to control audio and playback works well. One thing I really liked was when taking off the headphones it would automatically pause your music and restart once you have them back on your head. Ive spent hours listening to my favorite songs and revisiting them again in a better sound experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AndresA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM4 headphones and the impressive sound-canceling and audio quality they provide. The thoughtful touch controls and automatic pause feature truly enhance your listening experience, making it easy to immerse yourself in your favorite music. Thank you for sharing how these headphones have elevated your music time—it means a lot to us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price, Touch controls
Buy it on sale if you can
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very pricey but the quality shows. I got mine when it was over 100 dollars off so that's probably the only time it's worth it. No complaints with any aspect of the sound quality though. Touch controls are annoying though. Still an overall much better deal than the Airpods Max, especially when these are on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BasedGod,
Thank you for the review and we're glad you like the sound quality 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:Bass, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Fantastic Pair of Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent bass and quality of sound, has all the essentials. The only nitpick I have would be the volume is not the highest I’ve heard, but with the noise canceling that might be negligible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AvgAudiophile,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. We also appreciate your opinion about its volume. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is updated (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). You may also find these steps helpful:
-Turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device.
-Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Hope this helps. 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
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound Quality and Noise Cancelling in these are absolutely excellent. Best noise cancelling headphones you can buy. Much lighter than the Airpods Max and more comfortable for long durations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi chaitthegreat,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! 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
Get these!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these a a present for my father. This man is not a very techy guy so getting something that was user friendly was very important. He loves his headphones. The sound quality is amazing. They’re very easy to connect to his phone and the battery life is phenomenal. I definitely recommend these!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GesN,
You made the right choice! We're glad that your father is enjoying the sound quality, battery life, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony > Beats
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.better sound quality than Beats. had been using Beats solo and studio prior to this but converted to using Sony now. this product has superb battery-life and better design for wearing all day. Sony > Beats seriously!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi boomboomroom,
You made the right choice with these Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seriously the best wireless headset. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and the sound is absolutely the best. We have compared to other headsets such as Arctic series and Razer, and these beat those out by far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi latishaw24,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 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
Sonys
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really confortable and great sound that plays out these bad boy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Arthur,
We are pleased to hear that you are finding the WH-1000XM4 headphones so comfortable! It is great to know that you’re enjoying the "bad boy" sound quality and that they’re living up to their reputation for great performance. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headset!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My kid loves this headset. It has of a superior sound quality and very well designed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Amemyself,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your kid loves the WH-1000XM4 headphones! Knowing that the sound quality and design have made a positive impact truly means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your experience—it's wonderful to be part of your family's listening journey.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Great over the ear headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are pretty good. They cut off all the sound around you. Nice deep bass. Pretty comfortable. Connect to my Samsung galaxy S 21+ and my Apple iPhone 12 pretty easy.I think they are worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mojosoul, That's awesome! We're truly please to hear you're happy and satisfied with the features, comfort, incredible sound quality, and overall performance of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones 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. Thank you so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Best noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded from the WH1000XM2. Headphone is much lighter and more comfy than the XM2. Sound quality is almost the same, but noise cancelling is definitely better. Can't wait to fly again in a plane to really test these out.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely amazing. Sound quality is insane! The noise cancellation is also amazing. My favorite feature is definitely the pass through, being able to put your hand on the ear cup and hear others around you is so useful, especially since I am in a busy household. I love how they come with a carrying case, and fold!!! A lot of headphones now do not fold which is wild to me. Easy to transport, and store, oh and the battery life is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JudeG,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life and 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!
-David