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
XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item is super worth buying! The noise cancellation is unlike other headphones as it doesn't have a weird affect on your ears. The sound quality is also exceptional. The only drawback I see is the volume isn't as long as some other headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielB,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about its volume is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The overall volume may vary depending on the source content. Make sure to adjust the volume of the headset and source device. Reconnect the headphones again with your source device. It is also recommended to wear the headphones properly.
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Choose these
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are fantastic. I also have the xm3 so these are very similar. However, better range and they link to more than one source. Noise cancelation is great. If you are a fan of bose, go for those, if you are undecided between the two, these are amazing and have some neat touch response features!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Technogeek, We are happy you like your new Sony wireless headphones. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are 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. We value your input and appreciate your feedback. Your continued support means so much to us. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome sauce
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] really good headphone, if you turn a find a headphones while really good noise cancellation this would be a good pick,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yona,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good headphones - never get wet
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Rlly good headphones - these are actually the second ones I bought. Very durable except for with water. Do not get these wet you will regret it they will stop working. Also sometimes they fall of my head but idk if I just have a tiny head. They never break when they fall tho
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Kgr1,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It is amazing to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony headphones! With the amazing sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and top technology Noise Cancelling feature, we are sure you'll love them even more as the time goes by!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great upgrade!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. I upgraded from the 3s and even though feature wise the changes aren’t drastic, it was enough to prompt me to buy these on sale. What really has me over the moon is that the ear cups are slightly larger than my older ones making them much comfier to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ddeyanira, Awesome! Great upgrade! Glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort feel 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 the 5-star rating! Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Outstanding
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding purchase, these have been the standard for a few years and perform as well as the newer XM-5 without a few of the bells and whistles. But at 1/2 the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dave,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really nice.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound VERY nice. As usual with noise-cancelling headphones, the soundstage isn't very wide, but the tones all come through nice, even, and clear. I would say the noise cancelling sounds like having normal in-ear gummy earbuds, or putting your fingers in your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Myxo, thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the sound quality of your new headphones. If you haven’t already, download the Sony - Headphones Connect APP. This will give you the ability to fine tune your music using the built-in equalizer.
And to ensure you're getting the optimal noise canceling experience, please try to follow the guidelines and troubleshooting steps below:
Make sure that the noise canceling function is turned on.
Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off.
Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
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
Great Headphones before they broke down
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was happy when I first got these headphones, great audio quality and the ability to connect to two sepearte sources if I wanted to was a plus. NFC Support was also something that mattered to me. I am also a fan of Flac audio and this with it's low compression blue tooth technology made it really stand out. Carrying case and proper cables also a plus. Now the reason I like to wait a few months before leaving reviews. This thing just won't hold a charge anymore. Originally I thought it was my power adapters, but it was like that on 3 different ones. I plugged it into my laptop straight usb C to usb C, started to charge, I unplugged it to check it's battery life, got to 90%, Plug it back in and it's refusing to charge again. Not acceptable for the price I paid for these. Only reason I upgraded from the previous generation was they got stolen out of my car. If you do buy these, I recommend the protection plan as it will save you from dealing with the manufacturer. I will be cashing mine in very soon!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frankiecage, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of the headphones, we are sorry that the unit is not charing. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue that you are having and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please follow these steps to troubleshoot.
Be sure to use the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Check that the USB Type-C cable is firmly connected to the headset and the USB AC adaptor or computer.
Make sure that the USB AC adaptor is firmly connected to the AC outlet.
For further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Travel? Hate noise? Get these!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you do a lot of traveling get these. The NC is top and the sound quality is great. Not audiophile quality, as your listening through Bluetooth. I haven't heard through a DAC yet. just enjoy tuning out the world on long flights. Mic for the phone is above average.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sugar, we're glad you the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our industry-leading 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. 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! ~Earl
My Favorite Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my favorite headphones I have ever owned. They work great for listening to music or audio books. They are also great when I have a meeting so I don't have to use the computer speakers. They fit great and don't make my ears feel gross.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanG, That's awesome! We are thrilled to hear your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones are your favorites. 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! Vinecent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive owned various JBL models of headphones and really wanted to try these out and these have been by far the best headphones ive owned in a really long time!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Djuan,
That's great! It's nice to hear that you appreciate the overall quality and performance of our WH1000XM4. We thank you for your honest feedback. 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:Bass, Sound quality
sound options great/ NC not quiet as advertised
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound choice is amazing. The vocal is great. The extra bass boost is also great for ear. However, the Nosie cancelling feature is not as good as advertised. I believe Bose NC 700 noise cancelling level of 10 is better than this. I already compared this in NYC subway. Bose noise cancelling is way better. However, you can choose sound options on SONY through app.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sonyheadphones,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the noise canceling function is not living up to your expectations. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance.
The noise canceling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I listen to pornography while I work. It helps me focus. Only thing I hate is having to wear a diaper. The headphones are very beautiful like that girl who looked at my yesterday at Best Buy. I think she likes me. Mine have the reverse noise cancelling. Nobody can hear what I’m listening to. Great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MasterofNone, we're glad you like our newest 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noise reduction. Easy to use and set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DonnaL, awesome! We're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Noise-Cancelling headphones are wonderful. I can listen to music with high quality sound without the interruption of external noise. Great product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AudreyD,
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed listening to your favorite music without any distractions and with a good sound quality of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Put these on and be transported
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Blocks sound well and plays music beautifully. I feel like there world disappears around me when I put these on!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bobb, awesome! We're happy to know that you are enjoying the sound quality of your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best boise cancelling headphones i have owned. I have owned various headphones and the noise cancelling on these is top tier. 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex,
Thank you for your feedback. That's nice to hear that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4 and making it as your number 1 in your list. 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! Enjoy! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality! I recommend. While bulky it does a wonderful job, and you can connect two phones at once. Recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! It's nice to hear you are enjoying the superb sound quality, overall performance, and Multipoint connection of your WH1000XM4 headphones. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this sony headphones so much, I got these after returning my beats studio 3 because when i took them off, it would pull on my hair and my sony headphones doesn’t pull my hair so it’s easy to take them off
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi erica,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! We're glad that you like the fit 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
great for college student and long trips
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great quality, I have two of the previous versions, (XM3) this ws for my daughter, she loves them. great sound and the noise cancelling is amazing. highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gourmetchef, we're glad you and your daughter are enjoying 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. 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! ~Earl