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
Better value over X5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Brought on sale, excellent sound and value. Love that it comes with a cord for another option. In my opinion it's better than the newer version because it folds down more compact for traveling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NateB, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality 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:Sound quality
Don’t really new the new model
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound at lower volume crack the volume to much and then bring it back down to a listening level you will hear the difference
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlbertT, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony the best on real audio
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sony don't change them for anything..real noicecancelling..360 audio...the best of the best...i bought all the designs...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the wonderful feedback, AntonioA! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones especially for the price drop
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything that has been said about the sound and build quality of these sony headphones is completely true. Great fit and feel. I came from the xm3s so its very minor in terms of an upgrade from the previous version. I wouldn't have grabbed them if it wasnt for the massive price drop. But the app the is necessary for at least the first Bluetooth connection to a device is meh. Its tries to make it easy to connect and modify the settings but its messy. It was alot simplier to connect to the headphones through my Bluetooth settings. But once that's done, everything works well and its becomes simple to customize settings and do system upgrades. If you dont wanna spend the money on the newest version and still have a great listen experience, get these headphones. Just have some patience first using the app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestCust21, thank you for the detailed and amazing review of your new Sony XM4! Glad to know you like the comfortable fit and overall performance of your Sony headphones. And good to hear you were able to get through the initial setup to make the Bluetooth pairing easier. 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
Teenager loves them!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bought them for my son when his others broke. With not knowing a lot about headphones I went with Sony because they always makes a good product
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SSMG,
That's fantastic to hear! We are so glad you are enjoying the experience/product. Your feedback truly means a lot to us.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GREAT product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my daughter - who didn't think she'd really like them. She wore them one night while watching Netflix on her laptop and she LOVED them. She wished she'd had them on the airplane next to the crying baby....
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Momof2DD, Awesome gift! 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 the 5-star rating! Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A Must Have
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got them for a Christmas gift for my boyfriend and he loves them! amazing sound quality and perfect for noise canceling since he wears them to tune me out xD
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DiannaT,
That's a nice Christmas gift! We're glad that your boyfriend loves it and enjoying the amazing sound quality plus the superb noise canceling capability of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are fantiastic. I work in an area with 40 people in a small space, and these cancel out everyone around me and the sound quality is excellent. My only complaint is that the touch pad areas to change the volume and switch songs is kind not in an inutitive area on the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brooke, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of the WH1000XM4. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the touch control panel of your Sony unit. Please isolate the issue by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html?search=touch%20control
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
YES
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Nice brand. Good quality. Appropriate for young people
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmmyS, Thank you for sharing for your positive review of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones! It's great to hear they're well-regarded for their product quality, brand reputation, and suitability for younger users. Thanks for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good audio for the price. i purchased when it was on sale so it was the perfect deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hy12,
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the excellent audio quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially when you found the perfect deal! It's fantastic to know they're delivering the immersive sound experience you were looking for. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Light weight and great sounding headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones! The noise cancellation is top notch! Was looking for something to help drown the cries of kids while on a flight
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Haji, Thank you for sharing your detailed review of your WH-1000XM4! We're glad you're enjoying the sound quality and excellent noise canceling feature of these headphones. Good to know that it helps blocking out the airplane noise and people's voices, especially on a long flight. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony xm4 headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding sound reproduction. Very comfortable to wear for long periods. Easy to control from ear cup. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Earl, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality for the price. Lots of features that I’m still learning and I like everything that the phone app offers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnthonyW,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the quality and features of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound great.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compared Bose NC 700 and Apple AirPods Max to these Sony WH- 1000XM4. To my ears, the Sony headphones sound the best...with tweak of EQ settings. Noise cancelling is very good. At a price of $250...can't beat them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryanenski1,
You made the right choice with 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
No Ragrets
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BEST HEADPHONES EVER LOVE THE NOICE CANCELLING OPTION. Def a good cop. Still learning the swipes for controls but overall def a vibe
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DerikV, we're glad you like love the noise canceling feature. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Review
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good. Sound quality and feel are excellent. Would recommend and buy again
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ajh549,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and fit 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 the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second pair. I got the predecessor and now this one as a back up. Excellent quality. I’m absolutely in love with them. I got one in black and one in blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Laskaan,
Wow! Thank you for your purchase and for the trust. We are truly delighted to hear that you are pleased with the quality and performance 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
Good, if you don’t mind a companion app
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding Bluetooth headphones, long battery life. I disliked having to use a app with the headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi User,
We are glad you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. If you really want to maximize the efficiency of the headphones, we recommend using the app. 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!
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Gym headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for something for my girlfriend. She wanted headphones for the gym. She really loves them. She is a big fan of the noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AlejandroC,
That's perfect! We are truly happy that your girlfriend loves her new Sony WH1000XM4 and she enjoy using it in her gym sessions. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound Quality? Meh.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From the title of this review, it probably sounds like I hate this headphone. No. I completely understand the purpose it serves under the factor of convenience. The noise-cancellation is fantastic, the call microphones are alright, and the fit and comfort are out of this world, though slightly clampy for a big head like me. What I dislike, however, is how meh and uninspired the sound quality is. I would hope from a headphone this expensive that the sound would at least be much more clear and crisp. Instead, the XM4 has this awful muddyness to it. Personally, I find it to be unbearable, however your mileage may vary, when headphones are all bass. And the XM4's really are just mud and bass. Perhaps this headphone isn't aimed at me, but still, I would love a pair of good travel headphones that don't sound like being drowned underwater while your favorite music plays. If you are someone who isn't very keen or just doesn't care about sound as much as convenience and comfort, these are for you. I completely understand that side, and I would recommend them for commutes. But general listening, you can do way better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oakley, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and comfort of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound on your SONY unit. ou can switch the settings and check the sound quality mode to Priority on sound quality mode which prioritizes the sound quality with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl