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
Best noise cancelling and bass
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are awesome! I had the previous version for a few years until they broke, so when I got these I was hoping they would live up to the XM3s. And they do! The noise cancelling is elite and blocks out almost all ambient noise. The sound is clear and the bass is the best sounding I've heard in headphones. The quality of the construction is great and they're comfortable to wear for hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigStan,
We regret to hear about what happened to your previous headphones. We're glad that you are happy with the upgrade. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fantastic Sound Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Something you need to understand going into the prospect of buying active noise cancelling headphones is that no review — not mine, not anybody else's — is a substitute for putting on a pair and trying them for yourself. That said, I absolutely love my Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, and wouldn't trade them for anything. It's perfectly possible to use these with no sound cancelling whatsoever, and they're fine for that, I suppose, but they really come into their own when you use them as they were meant to be used. Also, like some other manufacturers' offerings, these are intended to be used with an app installed either on a smartphone or a tablet, because in order to have full access to the range of capabilities they're capable of, you need the app. However, whether you have an Android-based phone or an iPhone, or you have an iPad or an Android-based tablet, you're good to go. Sony has made their app available on both platforms. So, if you're anathema to having or using a smartphone or tablet, then look at a much more basic model, whether from Sony or anyone else. That said, these units are INCREDIBLE at nulling out background sound. In fact, they are built to be able to identify and selectively cancel out different kinds of sound. This can mean something like train and subway noise, motor noise, and a whole range of other things. They can filter out — or not filter out — human voice. In fact, they can selectively not filter human voice yet filter out much of the rest of the spectrum, letting you have a very comfortable conversation with someone without having to take them off and put them back on again. The app, used in conjunction with a tablet or smartphone, can be set up to know if you're at home, if you're out at some specific location, or if you're on the move, and function accordingly. Riding your bike? Going for a walk? Well, perhaps you shouldn't mute out all vehicle noise for safety reasons, and these headphones allow for all those sort of possibilities. So yes, these are not cheap headphones by any means, but for what they do and how well they do it, they're worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SciFiSurfer,
Awesome! We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Better than Airpods Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best audio even compares to Airpods Max IMHO. Feels light on the head but yet so intuitive with the controls. Freaking long battery!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Evan, We are glad to hear that. You chose the best brand! 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 your purchase. Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My favorite current headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Checked out a bunch of reviews comparing Xm4 and the studio pro before purchasing and I feel like I mad the best choice getting the xm4s noise canceling is fantastic and sound quality is good. The only con for me is that I wouldn’t use them in the gym.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TechFan,
It is great to hear that you feel you made the best choice and that you find the noise canceling to be fantastic with good sound quality. We designed the WH-1000XM4 to be a premium travel and everyday companion, and we are delighted its performance exceeds expectations.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Blocks surrounding noise for great sound. Feels comfortable for long period of time and holds charge well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vane, thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality, fantastic noise canceling function, comfortable fit, and long-lasting battery life of our newest industry-leading Noise Canceling headphones, 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. 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 choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Huh What Did You Say
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wasn't that impressed at first, but they got better and better. First time I really used them was for a flight from Atlanta to New Jersey, to West Africa. I probably used them for a total of about 6 hours and when I landed they were still at 90 percent power. On the flight back someone had to wave to get my attention because I couldn't hear the passenger that was 3 feet away from me that was trying to get my attention.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarcDee,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the battery life 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great build quality/sound, meh touch controls
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal build quality, great sound. The swipe controls on the side of the headphone arent my favorite. I miss physical buttons. In the pursuit of sleek build design, everything has become touch-based but its a big finnicky. Dont have to use them if you dont want to. Overall love these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoydS,
It is fantastic to know that you overall love the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially their phenomenal build quality and great sound!
We certainly appreciate your candid feedback regarding the swipe controls versus physical buttons. We understand that while the touch-based design offers a sleeker profile, it can take some adjustment. We value this insight as we continuously work to balance design with ease of use. Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
these exceeded expectations!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great!! I should of bought them at first. I started with the Sony Ulta, but the noise cancellation and over all sound quality sounded off. I returned them fo4 the Beats Studio Pro to see if they lived up to the hype seeing several people wearing them at the gym, they were trash. The Beats sounded flat, no EQ on the android app. So i decided to spend the extra money on the Sony 4s, and i havent regretted it. I listen to all different types of Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B and these sound great compared to the rest. I almost got the JBL headphones in the same price range. But the noose cancellation is definitely a game changer. FYI most the over ear headphones are not sweat resistant. I went on Amazon and got the sweat resistant ear covers for $15, because i primarily use the headphones at the gym and i sweat alot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PabloP,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality across various genres. We appreciate your suggestion regarding sweat-resistant ear covers for gym use, as these headphones are not waterproof. It's fantastic to know that the WH-1000XM4 has positively impacted your daily routine. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. I’m sad Best Buy no longer sells it directly but they are affordable and sound great. Mine broke at the hinge. I now have the xm6s which are amazing but I wish they had bass like the xm4s and maybe the same comfort.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them. Safe on the ear and works great at canceling outside noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, ElexisM!
We are so thrilled to hear how much you are loving your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's incredibly rewarding to know that you find them safe on the ear and that they work so great at canceling outside noise. We designed these headphones to provide a comfortable and peaceful listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Well worth every penny!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second pair of WH-1000XM4’s. And by far the best headphones I’ve owned. I upgraded only for the color and to have one dedicated for work and the other for traveling. They are extremely comfortable, easy to use, and the sound is top notch. Money well spent especially if you can catch them on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Adad23girls,
Wow! That's nice! Thank you for your purchases and we are delighted that you are enjoying your XM4s for its comfortability, sound quality and easy to use. 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
I like them a lot.!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the first time I have had this headphones and love them. Previous I was the owner of iPods only but whenever this Sony headphones died I will for sure buy this brand. Sound quality, and sound cancellation are really good .!!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
My Bluetooth Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, good bass, easy to connect, they fit perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseM, wow! We're glad you like the ease of use, sound quality and fit of our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent premium headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound overall - really clear and sounds awesome on both calls and music/movies. Effective noise canceling on plane/in airport, in car/bus, etc. Super comfy to wear, no sore spots or extra sweat even after hours. Love these headphones and thus far totally worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamuelB, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality, comfort and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent noise cancelling and stable bluetooth
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.During work-from-home, I used to use Apple AirPods Pro, because of noise canceling function. However, AirPods Pro sometimes disconnects while a meeting that I struggled with. Sony WH-100MX4 has a better noise cancelling and over-the-ear style that doesn't harm to my ear, so I could use it for a long time in a day. In addition, Bluetooth connection to my mac is very stable. I never encounter unknown-disconnection. Overall, I'm very happy to use this product and keep use it while a meeting.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bestbuyer, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading 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. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Outstanding high end wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding audio (compared to many other higher end wireless headphones), strong noise cancelling, easy to pair and very easy to use controls when on the ear. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Polarcap, That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy your experience! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
WXM 4000
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favorite headphones on the market. For the price and quality nothing can beat it
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Overall excellent except for battery remaining %
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality. Very comfortable. Fantastic noise cancelling. Great colour. My only issue is the battery is finicky when it comes to charging. I ONLY use these headphones for flights so after some odd battery remaining figures, I just charge before flying (regardless of what the battery indicator says) and all is usually okay. I am taking away 1 star for the 2moverseas flights in which my headphones died 1 hour in due to me thinking there was 90% battery left.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamB,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, noise canceling function, and design of the headphones. Your feedback about the battery life is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
Usage hours may be different depending on the settings and conditions of use. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752809.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000466396.html
If you continue to have battery issues, reset and initialize the headset. Please refer to the steps on these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Prefer over XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I prefer this over the XM5 as it's foldable and easy to carry around. The noise cancellation on this is great, it provides me good time on many flights that I have been on. Battery is great as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DuyT, Thanks for sharing your review on the Sony XM4 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you like the folding design and lightweight feature of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
I would recommend to any one!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphone. Noise cancellation is perfect. Bass is great. Sound quality is uuummm I say about little above average. Has many great features and customization in the free app. Really soft ear cushion comfortable for really long use and none it feel cheap quality material
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Batman,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability, comfortable design and sound quality of our XM4. Also, it's nice to know that you were able to utilized the Sony app to customize your XM4 to your liking. Thanks for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Marco