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
Best Travel Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the highest quality headphones for sound cancelling capabilities that you can find at this price point. They go on sale fairly regularly, so I highly recommend setting an alert for picking them up here. Best Buy has a solid warranty program, so I picked one up for myself and my partner.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Wiett,
Perfect! Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4 and for sharing your review. We're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling feature of your new 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
- 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.very comfortable very good quality and the sounds is precise
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlbertoL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4 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. 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:Sound quality
Almost great, but showing its age
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and comfort are great, but the outdated Bluetooth really showed. If you’re not planning on wearing in crowded places or using multipoint much it’s still a great option.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidT,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear how much you're enjoying the XM4s! We appreciate your feedback on the Bluetooth as it helps us improve in future products.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Impressive Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this with discount.. so impressive! Especially when you are using noise canceling mode! Great battery life too :)
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones I've ever owned!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to use in my office in the middle of a machine shop. They work better than my previous headphones from another leading noise canceling provider and add useful features for me like the headphones cutting off when I talk or cover the right ear piece with my palm. The app controls work fine, I've only been in the app a few times after setting up. Highly recommend to anyone in need of good noise canceling with premium sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Harp,
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:Sound quality
Great sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crazy good sound even now in 2025, it holds up pretty good for any use, although I would say the sound leaks a little more than I’d like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Estyebra! We're thrilled to hear that you think the WH-1000XM4 headphones have "crazy good sound" and that they still hold up so well in 2025. It's wonderful to know you find them great for any use.
We appreciate you bringing up your concern about the sound leakage. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are designed with a tight seal to provide optimal noise cancellation and sound isolation. However, if the headphones are not fitting snugly, a small amount of sound can escape. We recommend checking the fit and positioning them to ensure they form a proper seal around your ears.
Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will certainly share it with our development team for future product improvements. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound great. Better than expected, I would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeN,
Thanks for the recommendation! We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts on your new headphones.
It is truly wonderful to know that the sound quality is even better than you imagined.
The WH-1000XM4 features our Industry-leading Noise Cancellation, which uses two microphones on each ear cup to block out ambient sound. They also include Speak-to-Chat technology that automatically pauses your music when you start talking.
We're genuinely thankful you decided on Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great and are very comfortable. Bought them because of the online reviews and I wasn't disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tmorris,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort 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. Thank you for choosing Sony.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earphones with Great sound. Awesome quality. Very comfortable. Nice price for Black Friday. Would purchase again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jazzy,
We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect as expected noise reduction perfect fit wow
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BeckettB, Thank you for the amazing review! We're very happy to hear you like the perfect fit and that the noise cancellation has exceeded your expectations. 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
Quietness
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and the noise cancellation is actually pretty good and lives up to its name.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tupher,
Awesome! We're glad you like the noise canceling and comfortability 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
Good for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy. I’m glad I got these on sale because I was a bit hesitant on price, but they work really well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mariana, Great! We're glad that the headphones work well. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these for my teenage son. Fantastic noise canceling and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WyoMom, You've made a great choice! We're pleased you like the fantastic noise canceling feature and comfortable fit 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
One of the Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down the best over-ear noise canceling headphones I’ve ever used. I’m really big into music and beats and when I saw many reviews I had to hear it for my self and I gotta say these are a 5/5. Sony really did an amazing job with these. The clarity in music is just CRAZY you fell like you’re in the studio while hearing music. If you have Apple Music I would definitely recommend these as they have great quality songs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cooks, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM4! 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Sony Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best and most comfortable headphones that I ever had!
I would recommend this to a friendDefinitely Worth the Money!!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is really good, also easy to clean and doesnt move around a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
my dope headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it’s beautiful 10/10 really clean, easy 2 use, super substantial battery life and great noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi iloveyou,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad you like the noise canceling and battery life 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sounds Amazing! Great Build Quality & Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've ever tried. Amazingly comfortable and fantastic sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jjwright24,
Great! We're happy to hear that you found the perfect 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.
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise reduction. Very comfortable. Excellent sound! Solid bluetooth connection. Best headphones I've ever used.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Living on EZ street with these
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall these are the best headphones you could buy if you are looking to have wireless headphones that are convenient and allow you to shut all the outside noise. My use case mainly being to focus on my schoolwork with my SO watches TV next to me. Where I cannot hear the TV unless an action scene is occuring.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JesusC, awesome! We're glad you are enjoying our 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl