Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 12565620
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
Great performance, not as comfortable as I'd like.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've tried a lot of headsets in my day. I used the Bose headsets for a long time, it was not too bad. The Bose headset lasted a long time, but they new Sony ones are way better in terms of performance. Why not give it 5 stars. For one the ear holes are small for my ears and the noise-cancelling could be better. The sound is awesome, but for long flights your ears will hurt a bit and the you will still hear people snoring next to you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JDiaz, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. While we're glad you are happy with the sound quality, we're quite sad that you are not fully impressed with the noise-canceling feature. With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Wind Noise Reduction] or [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html?search=noise%20canceling
Hope this helps. Thanks and regards, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
One of mu favorite headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excelent headphone. Great sound quality and noise canceling . Great to listen music around your house. Battery life is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tircb,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we are glad you like the sound quality,noise canceling function 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:Bass, Sound quality
Pretty good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound pretty good, my only complaint is they have a tendency to bring out the sibilance on vocals. Comparing to Apples Airpods Pro, base is much better, midrange a bit lacking, and vocals too sibilant (but I prefer these over the airpods).
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I never had own such an amazing pair of headphones until I purchased these!! I love how comfortable they sit whether I’m working out!! It’s hard to find headphones that won’t hurt your ears after a long period of time and I’m glad Sony was able to reach my expectations!! 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Karina, Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're glad that you like the incredible features and you find them very comfortable to use for long periods of time. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has a very long battery life and the noise canceling works well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacobR, Awesome! Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! The WH-1000XM4 is designed 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
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far the best headphones I’ve ever owned. The noise canceling is amazing for studying anywhere and the quality is really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Nini,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're truly heartened to learn about your glowing review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's wonderful to hear how the noise-canceling feature is enhancing your study environment. We're also delighted you're appreciating the exceptional sound quality. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect headset!
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the color of the headset and also how good the sound quality of it is. The noise cancellation is perfect for any flight or when you are just on the go.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryla,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you like the color, sound quality, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Nice headphones for workout.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and lightweight for gym workouts!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TeslaSolarPowerwallFan, That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you like the comfortable design and sound quality 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for work and to help with noise canceling. They are perfect and the charge lasts me for over a week.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abbi,
Thank you for the positive feedback and we're glad you like the noise canceling and battery performance 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really good headphones and comfy. Noise-cancelling is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Geek,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the 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:Sound quality
Absolutely Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been waiting for these since last year. It was a hunch. I was hoping they would announce these for 2020 because I didn’t want to buy any of the already existing top pairs in the market. The best ones were already out for a year to a couple. I figured waiting for the newest made more sense as it would be safe to assume that improvements have been made. That’s exactly what Sony did with these following the already highly successful WH-1000XM3s.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TriHexi,
Great! We're glad that your patience has paid off because of the amazing features and improvements 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, Sound quality
Like heaven, if heaven were a set of headphones...
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ive ever had!! Earbuds cant hold a candle to the bass that these bad boys have! Impressively crisp clear sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeaZus1988, thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality of our 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. 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 so much for sharing your honest feedback and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Simply Great
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. What more can you ask for. This goes in my daily rotation with my AirPods Pros.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi skfv,
Perfect! We're glad you are enjoying the comfort, noise canceling feature and amazing sound quality of your new 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise canceling is amazing. Most comfortable headphones I've owned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JesseC, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and comfort of our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Super comfy and great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, most comfortable of any I own. Easy to set up and use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Paula, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! The WH-1000XM4 is designed, 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
would definitely buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.love these! they are so comfortable and the sound quality is great!
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Posted .Hi gene,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and comfortable design 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones absolutely love them. Comfortable and good quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SergeyN, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort and quality of your 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Astonishingly great across the board
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Astonishingly great across the board. Audio quality, comfort, noise cancelling, features. This is the one to get. Love the blue color too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eric, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the great audio quality, comfortable fit, industry-leading noise cancelation, overall features, and good to know you love the blue color of the unit. 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:ComfortCons mentioned:Volume
Not what I had hoped for.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were very comfortable overall and the performance was not horrible, they left quite a lot to be desired at this price point. In short, the maximum volume is far too low, the sony equalizer app helps but, unless you're an audiologist its "What does this button do?", and lastly the active or adaptive noise cancelation let a ton of environmental noise in. Even its more restrictive setting. I returned and bought another Bose 700.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Evin,
We're glad that you like the comfort of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you were not completely satisfied because of the volume and Adaptive Sound Control. For optimum performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). The overall volume may vary depending on the source content. You do have the option to adjust the volume of the headphones and connected device. The Adaptive Sound Control is designed to automatically adjust the noise canceling function by behavior recognition. You can turn this function off if the noise canceling function becomes insufficient.
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They sound great and I love the noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.they feel great sound great and do great they are probably the best headphones in the market Sony kept them similer from the last one and i like it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Meh1,
Great! We're glad that you're enjoying the awesome features of the headphones like its sound quality. 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