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.
Chuffed to bits
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Chuffed to bits with the headphones. First over the ear headphones I've extensively used. Use them at the gym no problem. Use them while mowing no problem. Used at the office for some quiet time excellent. Used while gaming, the two connected devices comes in clutch for this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KobasKaoDroga,
We're pleased to know that you love your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It’s fantastic to hear that the industry-leading Noise Cancelling is performing so well for you, whether you need quiet time at the office or while you're mowing. We also love that the multipoint connection is coming in clutch for your gaming setup!
Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Long battery life, very comfortable to wear. Sound quality is superb. Much better improvement over the previous model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Richard,
Good to know 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
sony headphones wh-1000xm4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are phenomenal. The noise cancellation is outstanding, immersing you in pure audio bliss. The sound quality is excellent, delivering crisp and well-balanced audio across all frequencies. Comfortable to wear and with long battery life, these headphones are a must-have for any audio enthusiast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniel, Thank you for the excellent review! We're so happy to hear you like the top notch noise cancellation, great sound quality, comfortable fit, and long battery life of your 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First Hearst and very impressed. Comfortable on long flights and excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Novelwriter,
Thanks for the wonderful! We're thrilled to learn the WH-1000XM4 headphones made such a strong first impression. It's fantastic to know they're providing both exceptional sound and the comfort you need for long flights.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Quality headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headset is very comfortable. The sound quality is excellent and it has very long battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jkfam,
Great! We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, and battery life of 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:Bass
Decent headphones but…
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decent headphones, good bass and ANC but coming from an airpods user or someone im the apple ecosystem, was a huge downgrade. Not to mention the inability to change settings of the headphones on a mac (main reason why i got it).
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello, Ahmad.
Thanks for the comment; it is really important for us to know the overall experience of all customers, as Sony is always looking forward to improve. We understand the Sony | Sound Connect app is not available on Mac devices, but it can be found on your iPhone on the App Store. Nevertheless, we are glad you are enjoying the ANC, as the WH1000XM4 is known for its outstanding noise-canceling capabilities, which effectively reduce ambient sounds, and its capability to deliver deep and powerful bass, which can be further enhanced using the Bass Boost feature in the Equalizer settings. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Just perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, light weight, and really good noise cancelation. Amazing pair of headphones. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Supreeth,
You made the right choice! 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:Sound quality
Sound Amazing but…
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had doing so much on what headphones would be best for me I’ve tested out almost every mainstream headphone the Bose , Beats , Apple & of course Sony I honest feel like these headphones sound the best out the box without Eq , the bass and tremble & balance it’s great for my eyes thr only issue I have with these headphones and maybe it’s most headphones is the comfort level I would give a 3out of 5 because the ear cushion is tight causes my ears get fatigued after long hours of use .Overall amazing headphones I would recommend especially when they are on sale !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, JohnO! We're delighted to hear that after trying numerous headphones, you've determined the WH-1000XM4 offers the best sound quality right out of the box.
Our goal in designing these headphones was to provide a premium audio experience with an exceptional balance of bass and treble, so it's fantastic to know you're enjoying their performance.
However, we are genuinely sorry to hear about the discomfort you've experienced with the ear cushions. We completely understand that comfort is a critical factor, especially for those extended listening sessions where one might want to immerse themselves in their favorite music or podcasts for hours on end. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this discomfort may have caused you, as our intention is to ensure a pleasant and enjoyable listening experience for all users.
Your willingness to recommend these headphones to others means a great deal to us, and we are grateful for your support and confidence in our product.
Once again, thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your valuable feedback with us! We hope you continue to enjoy your WH-1000XM4 and that they enhance your listening experiences in the future.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Pricey but worth it if you care about music.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I haven’t test a different set of headphones but they sound really good, noise canceling its unreal when you have music on the only thing I notice is that they get kinda warm in your ear when they are self power, but I use them to edit videos with the cable in comes with and they don’t create any heat so they are more confortable to use. The only thing I didn’t like was the feature that silence music when you talk I think is way to sensitive but you can turn it off so after that there is no issues. Two things that I really like is the feature that you put your hand over the right headphone to listen the outside, and the other one is that you can change between 2 different Bluetooth devices and change between them very easy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fonz, Wow! Thank you for sharing your detailed review of your WH1000XM4! We're glad you're enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling feature of the unit. 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. Good to know that you appreciate some of the newest features of the headphones such as the Quick Attention Mode and Multi-Device pairing. We value your input and appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our future products. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Better than the competiton
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You can't go wrong, the sound quality plus features and more importantly low wight plus comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RKULNYC,
Thank you for your kind words. You definitely made the right choice. We're glad to hear you like the XM4 when comparing other headphone brands in the market. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great sound and NC function
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I like to use these to drown out ambient noise while watching a movie. With the 360 sound imbedded into these phones it really immerses you into what you’re watching on screen. I actually prefer this to my sound bar. Also, the bass great but is not too punchy. The noise cancelling feature is my main selling point on these: drowns out a city bus and even on the subway. It may be a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve, Wow! We are glad that you are enjoying the excellent noise canceling, 360 audio, deep bass, and overall features of your newest Sony noise canceling 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great. The sound is great and very clear. The charge time is pretty quick the play time with them last a good while on a single charge as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ParkerC, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
XM4 review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an excellent investment, it lasts long, has amazing sound quality, and is simply comfortable to wear, but they do start weighing on you after you have worn them for a while, like for 3-4 hours straight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Jeampy! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
listen to me
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bought them because of the TONS of reviews i’ve seen about them, after owning them a month or so i can confirm these are really amazing headphones. The sound quality and clean almost natural bass is so amazing. The noise canceling is really good i’m still getting used to how it activates but it’s amazing man not much thought has to go into this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AsdrubalG, Awesome! We are 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent Headphones, Poor microphone
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I want to love these headphones, but the microphone quality isnt clear. Noise cancelling is top notch. Super comfortable. Audio is excellent. App works with ease. Auto Bluetooth switching between laptop and phone is amazing. The one negative I cant get over is the microphone quality. I have to use these for work conference calls, and the people on the other side had trouble understanding me. I'll had to return these for a pair with better mic quality. If you plan on using these as just headphones and the occasional phone call, I would definitely buy these. If you need clarity of voice for conference calls and audio blocking, maybe try something else like the Bose or Surface Headphone.
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Posted .Hi rh612, thank you so much for the 4 Star review. We are pleased you are satisfied with the incredible noise canceling function, amazing sound quality, multipoint connection function, and comfortable fit of these headphones. We are really sorry if the microphone quality did not live up to your expectations and that it needs to be returned. This is usually not the case and the experience we wanted you to have on our premium headphones.
The issues you encounter can be fixed by performing a firmware update as it Improves Bluetooth connection stability and Improves the hands-free calling quality. You may refer to the following link for more details:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00261613
We appreciate you, and we are hoping you will consider Sony again in your future purchase!
Sincerely,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Value and Most Features
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Greatest head phones I have owned to date. Features I never knew I would need; stops my movie when someone talks to me and restarts with he tap of a button on the earpiece. great sound canceling and crystal clear audio.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass
Sony vs Bose
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sounds quality overall is okay but not as good as Bose. They do have a bit more bass than the Bose headphones but the notes and sound quality itself isn’t as good as the boss headphones. So if you want sounds quality don’t care for base I’d go with Bose. If your a bass head and don’t care much for quality of sound then grab these. They connect well and the app works sometimes with the headphones. But I went bald to the quiet comfort 45 Bose headphones. Just better sounding in my opinion you truly can’t go wrong with Bose they make better products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Best, Awesome! We are so 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the Hype for Me
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really love these headphones. Had been eyeing them for awhile, not thinking they were worth the investment, but as soon as I slipped them over my ears, I was hooked. Super comfortable, great sound, and love how much you can customize via the app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnesiaB, we're glad you love the WH1000XM4 headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
I love these!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am ND and my kids are...loud. These are amazing. I absolutely love that I can adjust how much background noise comes through. They are soft and comfortable. One of the best purchases I have made. They are a little pricey - but so worth the money.
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Posted .Hello AmandaR,
It's nice to know that you are very much satisfied with your purchase. We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling capability of your Sony XM4 headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is lite weight and it feels good on your head for hours. The quality of sound is great and the app is easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rock7,
Good to know that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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