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:Battery life, Sound quality
XM4 > any other headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are way better than AirPods Pro, Beats Studio and AirPods Max are too overrated and overpriced. Offers better sound quality and headphone itself from all of those including XM5, not really worth upgrading to the new ones plus you save $50. Not much of a difference XM5 from XM4, also XM5 feel cheaper quality. Just buy these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ImanolCampos,
Great! We're thrilled that you found the perfect headphones in 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:Sound quality
Drown out the noise
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My best friends have this headphones, and i saw them use it during our flight, so that’s what really influenced me to get these. The fact that it was already blocked out any noise just by putting it on, had me really impressed. It took me a little to play around with the settings and whatno, but this was by far one of the best purchases i’ve made!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Janelle,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you’re enjoying your WH1000XM4 headphones! It's wonderful to know that seeing your friends use them during your flight inspired you to make the purchase. We're glad to hear that the noise-canceling feature impressed you right from the start. It’s great that you took the time to explore the settings and discover all that these headphones have to offer. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope you continue to enjoy your purchase!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I love these headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. I also have the lower end pair from the same brand, they’re both wonderful. I reccomend these headphones. The sound quality is amazing. If you’re debating on getting them, you should
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JazzlynnJ,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you love your WH-1000XM4 headphones and appreciate the quality across different models from the same brand. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're glad the sound quality continues to impress you. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, they close up nice to put away, Audio is amazing, don’t fall off my head while running. Highly recommendd
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amazing,
We're so glad to hear that you’re loving your WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's great to know they fit well and deliver amazing audio, even while running. Thanks for the recommendation!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. Easy to use, good sound quality, battery life has been good. Easy to pack for travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eben,
Great! We're glad 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth every penny.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones.Super lightweight, comfortable and have amazing sound quality. I could wear these for hours without discomfort, which is something I've usually encountered with other headphones. Definitely worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear you like the super lightweight and comfortable design and amazing sound quality of your new WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
The Greatest Headphones ever created
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I honestly didn't know what to expect with the m4s. The last set of Sony headphones I had were the XB 950N1s. My older Sony headphones had lots of bass but the mid-range and vocals and highs were absolutely terrible. The enforce have blown my N1's out of the water! These are probably the best sounding headphones I've ever owned. They are also second to none for noise canceling. I would definitely recommend these doing one looking for a great set of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Get Sony's
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and comfort and battery life. I'm able to use these all day with no discomfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, and comfort 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Best
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and bass! Extremely comfortable and doesn’t make my ears hot
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nathali, That's great! We're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality, bass, and comfortable fit of your 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Marlon
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic pair of headphones sound quality wise. The frequency response signature is preferable to the Sony XM 5 headphones in my view. I must admit I worked them till they fell apart at the hinges. I am tempted to replace them with a new pair at the heavily discounted price but also own a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 3 and 4’s and have no way to justify the purchase to my better half. Still I can highly recommend them to give you multiple hours of enjoyment.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
When it fails...
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had these since 2020 and they have worked great for the most part. There are 2 things that are VERY bad about these, 1 from the start and the other just started happening. From the very start I have not been a fan of the fact that you can only pair these to 1 device. Technically 2 but since you need to use an app to control them 1 device will be your phone. The other thing is that when it fails it will deafen you in 1 ear. The incredibly loud (able to be heard from the second floor of my home while I was in the basement) will cause AT LEAST considerable short term pain in 1 ear. I had them on when the issue happened and it was easily the loudest, sharpest and most painful sound I have heard. For comparison, I was in the Navy and worked on the flight deck of a carrier (IYAOYAS) and this was much worse than anything I experienced there. Having said all that, the sound quality was very good and the noise cancelling really did eliminated things like the PC fan noise from my system and the heating/AC noise. The bass is good as well and I feel the build quality is equally decent. The battery life lasted all day with constant use and the time to charge is very short. The range was good and I was able to move through a 1200 SQFT 2 story home while remaining connected to a PC in the basement with no issues. I would have given 4 stars if they had not tried to murder 1 ear.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is great and they're so comfortable. I've had them for almost two years now, and with heavy usage they have great build quality and show almost no wear. Only issue I have ever noticed is an issue pairing them with Samsung TVs, but this may be Samsung's problem.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Cool perfect
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cool perfect nice no noise working good comfort good sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your awesome feedback, OlusolaD! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones and that you're happy with the sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation. Your satisfaction means a lot to us—enjoy your listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony and for being a valued customer.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love Sony Sound
|Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best noise canceling on the market still, even with the new models out, they are comparable drivers. only real difference is the aesthetic and I like the look of the XM4's over the XM5's, great battery life and awesome sound quality [for bluetooth]
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ItzRayningTTV,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function, design, battery life, and sound quality 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 Headphones, thankful for customization
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are fantastic headphones. The best sounding wireless Bluetooth headphones I have personally ever used. The sound quality is extremely detailed and enhances the overall listening experience. Applicable whether you are listening to compressed music files or even more so demonstrates attention to detail with less compressed, higher quality music files, such as on Tidal or Apple Music. The immersive capability with 360 degree sound and/or Dolby atmos is incredible. I hadn’t listed to roses by the chain smokers in years due to saturation/overexposure, and I listened to its 360 version thru Tidal and it sounded like a whole new experience with the nostalgia of first discovering the song. The noise cancellation is truly impeccable - you quite literally hear nothing outside your own world it creates. The ambient noise feature is quite definitive while listening to music, podcasts, etc. layering it on top of what’s going on around you - helpful in for when you’re in the office. The headphones app is absolutely necessary in my opinion as you can customize characteristics and more importantly disable any features that aren’t to your liking. Personally, voice to chat; ambient sound control; among a few others come to mind which I deactivated. They would interrupt or fluctuate the listening process. The ambient sound control seemed interesting from a conceptual standpoint, but it really tries too hard in my opinion. Scaling between full ambient sound and noise cancellation - now the scale is great, the mind of its own - take a lap buddy, you're not that guy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AgentJackBauer, That's awesome! We really appreciate your in-depth review of the WH-1000XM4. We're happy to hear those positive remarks. It's good to know that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned and you like the features, impressive noise cancellation, and incredible sound quality as well as listening to 360 reality audio. 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. Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. Thank you so much for offering a fantastic rating on the product and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality. Excellent battery life.. Comfortable .. easy to connect...Case is well designed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi kp717, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the ease of use, design, battery life and most of all the sound quality! 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very easy to pair with my tv, and very easy to charge when I am done using them. The only complaint I have is the volume adjustment is awkwardly positioned, it is too easy to toggle the channel switch for the base unit. The sound quality is good and the headphones are comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimmysDad,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. You can also download the Sony headphone connect app or use the physical volume button of your smartphone for volume. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Comfortable and great noise cancelation headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the fit of it on my head, very comfortable and not that heavy. I slept in the plane wearing it and no problem. And the cancellation is the best even if it’s turned off you can only hear a muffled-like noise. The battery lasts longer than I thought.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello hungryhippo,
Awesome! Thank you for your time writing this review and for the 5-star rating. We're glad you like the comfortability, battery life and noise canceling capability 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
Best wireless headphones.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I have ever owned. I bought them two years ago and the battery life and sound quality is still like it was when they were brand new. The touch controls are super helpful as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CameronJ, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate the excellent sound quality, great battery life and overall features of our WH-1000XM4. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review! We hope you still continue to enjoy using these headphones, not only as noise canceling music listening devices, but as communication tools. Regards, Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Hands down the best headphone on the market
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far, the best headphone on the market for it price range. Sony need to do more promotions for these headphone. Because the only reason I even known about these headphone is because it was compare to the new Apple headphone. Bose is good but it’s price range??? You better off buying two xm3. Xm3 is also good, this is better with the noise canceling and the headphone last a long time, it been 2 weeks now and it didn’t have to charge it yet.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KenRock,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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 do appreciate your feedback about promoting the product. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
~Ralph