Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 12506045
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 are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also praise its solid bass, lightweight design, good fit, reliable connectivity, and premium aesthetic. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, perceive the product as overpriced, and wish for higher volume output.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the upgrade for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am a college student that travels a lot for school. I got the XM3’s last year and they were easily the best headphones I’ve ever had until I got my XM4’s the other day. For me it was worth the upgrade just to be able to connect to multiple devices at once. The noise cancelling seems slightly better, but it was already very impressive. I notice slightly more clarity in sound with the new ones as well. The sensor that pauses the music when you remove the headphones isn’t the best because I like to hang them around my neck instead of removing them completely so the music will resume on its own. I’ve gotten so used to pausing as I’m taking them off that it’s not really an issue to me. Placing your hand over the ear cup to activate ambient mode seems to work much faster compared to the XM3’s which was a big improvement for me. I haven’t noticed much of a difference in comfort. I got the silver XM3’s and XM4’s, and the new ones are closer to actual silver/gray with each section matching while the XM3’s have a bit of gold in the color and the color isn’t consistent. I see a lot of people recommending the XM3’s since they’re cheaper now but in my experience that will just leave you wanting more.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Skullcandy Crusher ANCs bow in respect to these.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You already know. These are by far the best headphones for the price. I originally had the skullcandy crusher ANCs, and thought I would miss the bass. However upon revisiting them today, the clarity of the Sony's sound with great bass, far outweigh the eye rattling subwoofer bass from the ANCs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteamRawrStepOfficial,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the noise canceling,clarity and bass 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones on the Market
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb sounding headphones, Long battery life and it's great that a cable is included for earphone jacks.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MovieMan, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony on the come up
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far, the best noise canceling headphones on the market. The durability of the materials and the build of it really does, make you feel like these are top of the line headphones, and not like those other ones where they use cheap materials. The comfort on this thing is immaculate, and I have a big head, so that says a lot. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shabadinglabadong,
You made the right choice! 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:Sound quality
The best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly these are the best ANC headphones on the market. I have owned the XM2, XM3 and now the XM4. yes they are pricey but i happen to buy mine when they were on sale. these fit perfectly around my head and ears and now they offer synching between 2 devices. if you buy these you will not be disappointed
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayJay89,
Great! 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
Nice headphones, a little heavy compared to BoseQC
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and noise cancelation features are great 4.5/5 Weight is a noticeable after 2+ hours of wear, but still mostly lightweight. 4/5 Cups dent easily which makes me worry about long term use.3.5/5
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Britt29!
Thanks so much for sharing your detailed feedback and rating the WH-1000XM4.
It brings us great joy to hear that the sound quality and noise canceling are working so well for you! We also appreciate you being honest about the weight and the durability of the ear cups; we take notes like this seriously to help us improve.
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After needing an alternative to in-ear buds that gave me issues, I moved back to over ear headphones with this set. The experience has been great so far. The sounds are rich and vibrant. Connectivity has been flawless. I have no regrets so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SarkTank, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear you like rich and vibrant sound and seamless Bluetooth connectivity of your Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm4 review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.they are very good headphones especially with the noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
A good purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these on a whim. But I do not regret this decision at all, great sound, incredibly comfortable to wear, and great features! Definitely recommend if you want to invest in good headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JessicaS,
Thanks for your recommendation! We're glad that you are happy with your purchase and you like the sound quality, noise canceling feature and comfortable design of our Sony XM4. 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:Sound quality
Roku soundbar & LG TV
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the sound quality. They hook up easily to my Roku soundbar and LG tv. My complaint is that they do not easily switch from tv to phone if I get a call while watching. Very disappointing feature but I basically use them for my tv so it isn’t a dealbreaker.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you like the ease of installation and excellent sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM4. We value your input and strive to continually improve our products to meet the expectations of our customers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Much better than surface 2 and Bose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! I have tried the big 3 consumer NC headphones and these beat the other two. I love Sony sound, but the new EQ has something for everyone. You can dial in a Bose-esque sound profile. I wear for 4-6 hours per day constantly streaming and I get 4 days use from these (NC on). Get them on sale, these are great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DrDres, That's great! Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you love the sound quality, adjustable EQ, long-lasting battery life, and overall features of your new 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Head phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and fit, the noise blocking is excellent and for music and gaming is perfect. These block out background noise, would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DiaH, we're glad you like the sound quality and fit of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Sounds excellent and is durable.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Stands true to expectations
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing is a beast! does exactly as the description says it will do. Really cool showing friends and family the difference between normal headphones and noise-canceling headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WalbertoR,
It's great to know that the Noise Canceling feature is performing exactly as described, and we love that you're able to show friends and family the difference that premium audio technology can make.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Impressive Value
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. Great sound quality and comfortable enough to wear for a few hours. Great battery life too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ack0512, Thank you for this amazing feedback! We're extremely happy to hear you love everything about your Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones. It's wonderful to know you are enjoying the audio quality, great battery life, and exceptional comfort for long periods of time. Thank you so much for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10/10 highly recommended
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these have truly been the best headphones, even for running. the sound and quality is truly amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelinaB!
Thanks for sharing your review with us! We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are working out so well for you, even during your runs. It’s great to know they’re keeping up with your lifestyle and providing the sound quality you were looking for.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Best Sony Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM4’s will forever be the best Sony headphones! As someone who loves clear audio and good bass, every time I need a new pair of headphones, (due to my clumsiness) I tend to come back to these.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality Product.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have many merits: They sound great using Blue Tooth. They are comfortable and easy to used. Their noise cancelling works well. I need to live with them to make further evaluation. Best Buy matched the Amazon Prime Day price with a faster delivery date. I also got a small rewards discount.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MMNak,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, 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:Battery life, Sound quality
win $400 to buy best buy goods
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, i'm in love. perfect for working out and taking sales calls. i can run with them and they remain on my head. the color is beautiful and the charge last a long time. 10/10!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DerekC, We're delighted to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality and comfortable design of our Sony 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! Enjoy! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've bought so far. Exceptional quality and noise canceling feature, very comfortable. I imagine these to be the perfect headphones for the winter. Will recommend this to a lot of friends for sure!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Grace,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, 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