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 and the exceptional comfort these headphones provide during extended use. Users also frequently praise the impressive battery life, lightweight design, and solid bass performance. While the overall experience is highly positive, some users have expressed minor frustrations regarding the sensitivity of the touch controls and the limited maximum volume. Additionally, a small segment of customers feels that the product is priced higher than they would prefer.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
King of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply the best headphones on the market, the ANC makes for a comfortable listening scenario
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Revieweeee,
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
Love my Sony’s
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them love them, I really love everything about them no issues at all.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BeeWilson,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying 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:Sound quality
Best Noise Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these noise canceling headphones. Awesome quality and easy to use!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Happy,
Great! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review 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:Sound quality
Excellent Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding Quality! My son loves his new model! Would recommend to purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Quality, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're very happy that you appreciate the overall quality and your son is enjoying his new WH-1000XM4 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 the recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are best headphones for listening to music and blocking out sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Headphones,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality 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
Very good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are very good, but they fit funny on my head. They don't seem to want to tighten around my head. Other than that they sound very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VersyeJr,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure to adjust the headband and wear the headphones properly. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
Hope this helps. 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
Good enough
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good enough, Good enough, Good enough, Good enough,Good enough,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IrvingP,
That's a very concise review, and we're happy to take "Good enough" five times as a strong endorsement! We're thrilled the WH-1000XM4 headphones are meeting your needs, whether you're enjoying the industry-leading noise canceling, the excellent sound quality, or the comfortable fit for all-day listening.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony ANC headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Finally got the long awaited headphones at a discounted price. The sound clarity is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit comfortably over the ear. Sound great. Noise cacelling works great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rick, Wow! Thank you for this amazing review of your WH-1000XM4. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality, great noise cancellation, and that it fits you comfortably. 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. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Sony xm4’s
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Been wanting these headphones for a while and I love them! Wish the battery life was longer but overall no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Dylan, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you love your WH-1000XM4. We understand the importance of battery life and appreciate your feedback on this aspect. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones really works great for gaming Great sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi protector, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones very clear sound my daughter loved them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ammo, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are so 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
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I told my friend to buy these headphones because I bought mine back in 2019-2020 and never looked back!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Edward,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve enjoyed them since your purchase in 2019-2020. Your recommendation to your friend means a lot to us. We hope you enjoy your new headphones! Thank you for being a valued member of the Sony family.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm4
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted this headset for so long, the noise canceling is out off this world
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Newrich30, Wow! We're glad that you are happy with the WH-1000XM4 Wireless 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! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great and perfect for my dorm room as keeps noise out and sounds great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulB, Great! We're very happy to hear you were able to keep the noise out and still hear the great sound quality this unit delivers. That's a testament to the great noise cancelling feature that Sony has built into the 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones i have owned! Great sound quality and best noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joshp, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise canceling of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it sound is awesome and it is easy to hook up to any Bluetooth device.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gilby, Fantastic! We're very happy to hear you love the excellent sound quality and easy Bluetooth pairing of your new 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.1 iwas looking for some great all around headphones sound and quality did not disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Russ383, You've made an excellent choice! We are glad that you are enjoying your newest 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:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phomenal sound and well made. Almost complete noise cancelation. Dont wear while driving!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ghostguard, Great! We are glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling. 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:Sound quality
Good product with improved noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is very good and I like it a lot, The noise canceling is even better than XM3.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jerrythemighty,
We're glad that upgrading to these headphones was worth it. 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