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
THE BEST
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, comfy fit, and top-tier noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeviM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you’re enjoying the excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and advanced noise canceling of the WH1000XM4. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we're grateful to be part of your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Nice headset
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is very good. The charge lasts for over 8 hours. Very comfortable on the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi pras! Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying 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-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great just. It for me.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have them a 5 even though I returned them. Let me explain. They sound freakin amazing and the features are awesome. Again the sound quality is probably the best out there and I have tested Bose 35 and Beats 3. Of the 3 I kept the Beats. They get louder and the base is outstanding. With that being said the Sony sound crisp and clear. They don’t get as loud but they do out out the sound. It has a EQ which is nice but not that big of a deal to me. You won’t go wrong with the Sony but if you want a louder set go with the Beats.
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Posted .HiHealthforlife, Thank you for the 5-star rating! While we're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality, deep bass, and industry-leading noise cancelation of the unit, we regret to know that it had to be returned. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Buy, dont wait
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are very good quality! I even use them for gaming on the playstation sometimes becasue of the bass. I really like that these are noise cancelling, but also let you have the option to hear your surroundings. I wouldnt purchase them if you work out becasue they are not water proof and not really for sweating. I should of bought these sooner tbh.. Highly reccomend them, also got them on sale. Oh and the app for these headphones could be better but they constanly update it so its not an issue so much
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Phoenix325527,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the app is greatly appreciated. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Went from the 2 to the 4
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took the jump from the 2 (had them for years finally starting to wear out) to the 4. They are of a better sound quality, deeper bass for sure. The 2's were plenty fine and clear, these are maybe a smidge clearer? Outside of the bass and a little bit in the highs not a huge sound upgrade so if your 2's or 3's are still cranking I'm not sure its worth it to jump up. That being said, the features, noise cancelling, some of the talking features, etc they are much better than on the 2s. Overall I have found these to be the best NC Wireless headphones on the market.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayBee, we're glad that you appreciate all its upgrades. 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, Sound quality
Sturdy, Well Made, Exceptional Sound Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.- The noise cancelling and customization is excellent and was the reason I tried these headphones in the first place. -battery life is really good and USB-C charging makes it much quicker to get back to 100% - the experimental talk feature works very well, but takes a while to activate. (about 2 words minimum before it beeps then turns on the mode) - sound quality is amazing and is fully customizable within the app. only CON I see in this is needing to register and install an app to use the noise cancelling features. but once installed and registered its just another app you never notice on your phone. the texture on the sides of the headphones are soft and are easy to scratch and I haven't figured out how to use the controls on the side of the headphone yet. overall, would recommend if you want some solid headphones you know will last.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RandomCustomer111,
We're glad that your in-depth 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 dedicated app support (Sony Headphones Connect app) is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Option
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. These over the ear headphones are very comfortable. It comes with a nice case and a few accessories to plug into a plane or into a headphone jack. It is easy to use and the noise cancelling feature works well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sydney, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound, comfortable fit, sturdy case, ease of use, and exceptional noise canceling of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very happy with purchase.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been very happy with the purchase of these headphones. I did a bunch of research before buying anything. Everytime iput my search criteria in these were the first ones to be displayed. I use them everyday listening to music while I work. I work in a cubicle area and it gets loud at times. They are great was a little more then I wanted to spend but I am very happy I spent the extra money. The best over the ear headphones I have ever used . Linking them to my cell phone was easy, the included case and accessories are a great bonus.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RAAB0136,
Awesome! We're thrilled 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 choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good for everyday use
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have good experience with this, especially for everyday use and noise canceling. Although I must say, in a very loud, noisy environment, noise canceling might be a bit unstable, but it produces a transient noise, and overall, it's not a big deal. Great quality, good connectivity, especially for Android, and decent for iPhone. Lightweight and easy to adjust. Sometimes the sudden shift between noise canceling and ambient sound can be a bit annoying; you need to turn it back on with a dedicated button. 4.5/5!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the long lasting charge, and the great sound quality. Also the different settings it has for all types of environments. Im using them all the time, while walking, doing homework and more. Only thing i wish is that theres one settung i cant figure out but when i talk whatever is playing stops for like 30sec
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Builder,
Thank you for purchasing the WH-1000XM4 Headphones. We're so delighted to hear you love the long-lasting battery life, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. You do have the option to turn off the Speak-to Chat function to listen to your music without interruption. To disable Speak-to-Chat, hold 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated”. For more information, please refer to this link.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
Thank you for offering a fantastic rating on the product!
-Jess
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Gamers choice real 3D audio for VR and online FPS
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you're like me and you want headphones that have real 3D space audio for video gaming look no further. Before buying these I tested a few other wireless headsets but I can say that only these accurately depicted where enemies were coming from. Also these headphones are amazing for using with the Meta Quest 2 via bluetooth. You'll be even more immersed in whatever you're doing in VR with the rich audio quality and deep bass these provide. I love them and I'm sure you will too.
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Posted .Hi ReyTorres,
Awesome! We're glad your are enjoying your XM4 headphones especially in gaming. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
The best wireless noise canceling headphones today
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for a noise canceling headphone. I use it both wired and wireless and the sound is great. The bass is a little boosted, but it is pretty clean. I have heard negatives about the controls, but I had a pair of XM2s and I feel this are just a tad better. I got these at the $248 sales price and that made the value excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pkorn, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headset. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Creaky hinge, but second pair is great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had to return the first pair due to creaking at the hinges. New pair seems to be holding up well. Noise cancelling and sounds quality are top notch! Comfort and battery life are great too. Would recommend
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Posted .Hi Chris, We are glad to hear that you are now enjoying your replacement 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-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Solid headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I pre-ordered this headphone based on all the hypes about XM3 and how Sony has improved over its last generation product on the current version. Overall, I am very impressed by the quality and the battery life. The sound is clear and the spatial effects are easy on the ears. The only minor complaint is that it still hurts my head a little bit after, say 2 hours of continuous usage. I need to take it down to breathe for a few minutes before putting it back on. I will see if cooler temperature helps in this regard. To summarize, I highly recommend this unit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oceanblue, We're glad that you like the improvements we made with 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.
Your feedback about the fit and comfort is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
perfection
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Turned in perfect conditions. Love the color not too bright but not too dark. Amazing sound quality. As someone who likes to still be aware of her surroundings at times, the ambience sound does an amazing job and so does the noise canceling. One of the best noise canceling headphones I had ever used, it covers my ears completely, not allowing any other sound to interfere. They are perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VanessaP,
Thank you for the wonderful and detailed review! We're so happy to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones arrived in perfect condition and that you love the color and amazing sound quality. It's fantastic to know that both the noise-cancelling and ambient sound features are meeting your needs so perfectly.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
XM4's
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality, by far a great battery life and the best sound quality and settings by far. 100% worth it
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Posted .Hi ErickM,
That's absolutely fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are delivering such an amazing experience for you. Knowing you're impressed with the sound quality, noise cancelling, and especially the battery life really validates our efforts to pack top-tier performance into a compact design. It's incredibly rewarding to hear that they are 100% worth it for you
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The adaptive noise cancelling is a great feature on top of perfect headphones. Comfortable, great sounding, and excellent battery
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Posted .Hi onaroadtrip1996, Excellent! We are happy to hear that you like the comfort, sound quality, features, and battery life. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Decision Ever !!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the noise canceling and the sound quality! I use these at the gym and It helps me get into my zone. Im excited to use these when college classes start, I'll be able to study with no distractions forrealll. They last super long, I use them quite frequently and they don't die fast at all. The tech with swiping on the sides are also super cool and convenient.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amya, we're glad you love the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our product! 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
Top of the Line!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing, adaptive, and intuitive noise cancellation, deep, audiophile-pleasing sound, maximum comfort, great multipoint connectivity, and easy to use!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancelling headphones no issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best over theear noise cancelling headphones so far in the market. These are more comfortable than their predecessors and also believe that the sound quality is also improved. The structure is more stiff and sturdy then xm3. The ability to connect to to devices at the same time is very useful as I use my phone and computer at the same time. The cup size is 10% larger so they are more comfortable as well and their ability to reduce incoming sound while speaking to someone is also very useful. They have everything that I could have asked for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rohan,
Great! We're glad that you like the improvements we made on 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph