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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones all around
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was initially thinking of buying a similar pair from different brand but thankfully was able to try these on and they were far more comfortable. No issues wearing them for a few hours in a row. The soft touch 'buttons' are a little weird to get used to (for changing song/volume etc) but easy to figure out. Sound quality is great and the app is helpful to adjust noise cancelling effects or change the auto settings. I've had them for a month and haven't had to re-charge...
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Posted .Hello Marleigh,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4. You made the right choice in getting this one over other brand because you will definitely enjoy this. Listen to your favorite music without distractions, thanks to the superb noise canceling capability of our XM4, awesome sound quality and amazing battery life. 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, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit. Comfortable. Excellent noise cancellation. Nice battery life. More customization and tuning that you don’t get with the Bose QC series via the Sony app.
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Posted .Hi John, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise cancellation, long battery life, and tons of customization using the Sony Headphones Connect 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty great headphones, just not too durable
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: - Great audio quality (for bluetooth). If you have an LDAC-supported device, even better - Noise cancelling is pretty good, and lots of options. Same with EQ - It feels comfortable on my ears. I also tried Bose QC, but these feel larger and fit better - Battery life is great. I have forgotten to charge it overnight while listening to music most of the day with noise cancelling, and it has lasted two days Mixed: - Support app is fairly cool? But kinda annoying that you need a mobile app to change settings - Gestures for media control are kinda cool, but you run the risk of mis-inputing Cons: - Build (maybe just personally). See below - With LDAC, you can only pair with one device (although I seem to be able to pair two with a DAC just fine?) This is actually my second pair of these, because the first ones stopped working, and I've noticed already that some features (namely, pause when disconnecting) stopped working.
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Posted .Hi user,
Thank you for the review and we really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the headphones. For disconnecting issue, we recommend updating the software of your headphones using Sony headphone connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00269130
If you need further assistance, we're more than happy to help you out. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has their act together! After four sets of trying to get the Bose 700 corrected to no avail I decided to switch course and purchase the WH-XM4, my only regret is why I didn’t do this sooner. The Sony’s are AWESOME! Great sound, best noice cancelling, best App, best equalizer and best battery. 30 hours of battery compared to well you don’t know with Bose 700s, their firmware is all messed up, and after four pairs it only got worse. Sony offers a great, stress free listening environment. Music is crisp and clear, bass is awesome, however you like to listen to your music you can customize it to your liking. Great highs, midrange and lows and all adjustable. I have a wide range of music, so I tested them with all types of music and so far after one day I’m totally impressed, Sony M4s gives the best sound for your dollar, I’m sold!
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Posted .Hi Benny1, you definitely made the right choice! Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
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
I can't believe how powerful they are
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. They fit wonderfully over the ear and are very comfortable to wear for hours at a time. The noise canceling technology is powerful it really turns off all the noise great for a noisy office. And of course the Sony musical speakers are top notch. It has features to change the volume and it has a feature to turn off the sound when you talk which you can turn off and on. Bluetooth pairing is very easy.
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Posted .Hi ropidawn, Thank you for the positive review! We're so pleased to hear you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise canceling, top-notch sound, quick attention mode, and easy Bluetooth pairing of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Switched from PuroPro
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. Comfortable fit even with glasses. Great battery life.
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Posted .Thank you for this excellent review, KayL!
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We also specifically engineered the earpads to ensure a comfortable fit, even when wearing glasses, so it's rewarding to know that effort is making a difference for you.
Add in the great battery life, and it sounds like you have the perfect companion for all-day listening!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty great, just like its predecessor
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The predecessor, the WH-1000XM3s, were game changing for me. I’d never owned a pair of over-ears that I could comfortably wear all day and even night. These carry on much of what’s best about the XM3s. The padding is a little thicker, which is mostly great, but actually just a teeny bit less comfortable than the 3s to wear as a side sleeper at night, if you happen to need to. It’s a really minor difference though. The sound quality is better than I thought any bluetooth headphones could possibly be. The noose canceling seems very slightly improved over the 3s. Battery life is phenomenal. I can’t say if mine actually reach the 30 stated hours, but I can say they get over 24, which is pretty incredible. The 4s also have the ability to auto pause if you take them off. That’s kinda nice. They can also pair to two devices at once, which works... okay. If I use that, I get more “traditional” bluetooth issues like sudden un-pairing and re-pairing at random times. When paired to only one device, however, the connection stability is superb. Overall, it’s a great pair of headphones. Personally, I’m not sure if they’re worth the price premium over the WH1000-XM3s. I’m also not sure they aren’t worth it, though. It’s a close call. I still use both pairs every day.
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Posted .Hi awesometoast,
We're glad that you are enjoying the improvements we made from last year's model (WH1000XM3) and the new features on the WH1000XM4 like the wearing detection. Your feedback about its comfort is greatly appreciated. Adjust the headband of the headphones to achieve the best fit and comfort.
Make sure to set up the multipoint function (Connect to 2 devices simultaneously) on the Sony Headphones Connect app if you are connecting 2 devices simultaneously. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and very comfortable. Holds battery charge for a long time to.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, JacobS!
We are absolutely delighted to hear how much you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4. It’s rewarding to know that you find the sound quality great and that they are very comfortable for extended listening sessions.
We also appreciate you highlighting the battery performance! We designed them to hold a charge for a long time, so you can enjoy your music or focus in peace without worrying about constantly recharging.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Good Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Great Sound Comfortable Good battery life USB-C Look and feel good Cons: Could not charge and listen at the same time Touch controls on headset are ehh Switching between connected devices is odd
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Posted .Hi GoodHeadphones,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad to hear those positive remarks. You may refer the steps on these links to help complete your experience:
For touch controls:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00204192
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
For the multipoint function:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00249936
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00255680
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably one of the beat purchases I have ever made for myself. The headphones are comfortable, have great sound quality. And most importantly cancel noise when I need to. The only downfall is that the headphones does pickup sound that is extremely close by. For example, I may have the noise cancelling setting on at work, and keying in numbers on a 10-key. Because the key strokes are so close, (less than a foot away) and loud, it seaps through the headphones. However, noise coming from further distances the headphones do block out. Other than that, the headphones have amazing battery life, are comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and I really do like how taking of the headphones pauses the music.
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Posted .Hi 2Serenity7, Awesome choice! Glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for Day-to-Day use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really high quality. Look good. Sometimes it can be a little annoying how it auto-pauses when you speak. Any time I sing, it thinks I'm talking to someone and pauses the music. I'm sure there's a way of turning this off using the app, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I think it's great for college students.
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Posted .Hello user802390,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn’t be happier to hear that you appreciate the high quality and stylish design of the WH1000XM4 headphones. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the auto-pause feature during speaking or singing. To disable Speak-to-Chat, simply hold two fingers on the touch sensor control panel until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated.” For more detailed instructions on managing this feature and other settings, please visit the Sony Sound Connect app guide at: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0002935924.html
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Silence is golden (when you're working from home)
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I spend a lot of time on the computer, with kids and spouse working around the house. We're all on slightly different schedules, which results in noise and disruptions (often, when it's least convenient). This headset has been a fantastic investment in sanity. I tried several different versions of noise cancelling headphones. These were extremely comfortable when I first tried them on. After 2 weeks of near daily, extended wear, they are still just as comfortable. The noise cancelling is excellent. Even with a lot of noise in the background, I can pay attention to online meetings (or just good music). Even without the active noise canceling, the headset itself does a reasonable job of keeping out low-levels of background noise. I charge them about every other night and have not had any concerns with battery life.
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Posted .Hi Erik111,
Great! We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been looking for a pair of bluetooth headphones for work and running, and after seeing these on sale I got them. Battery lasts a long time. The noise cancelling feature is maybe my favorite part about them. I can still hear if someone needs to grab my attention, but it blocks out all of the other noises I dont want to hear. Music and audiobooks sound great. I recommend.
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Posted .Hello user584380,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have become a perfect companion for both work and running. We're glad the long-lasting battery and thoughtful noise-canceling feature are enhancing your experience by keeping you aware when needed while blocking out distractions. Your recommendation means a lot to us—thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Mx4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yeah..... wow......really am I hearing this.. Sony is known for sound and high quality. These are an audiophiles....go to. Light weight. Can connect to more than one device. I have a Sony XBR z9f 65 TV. It connects with ease. Note 10 plus connects with ease. Easy n seemless transition. Here's how noise cancelation works....my shoulder has to be tapped on to get my attention when I'm walking or doing errands outside. For starters dont crank up the sound....train ur ears to listen at 25% volume and go up to 40%. A good head set does need to be blasted on high volume. From 25% to 40% your ears will listen to more sound than you never heard. Its like putting on glasses for the first time. Spend money on these headsets. 30 hr battery plus u can use a cord, can connect to multiple devices.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
High wyality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and great price. Fits over ears very well
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Posted .Hi Shaynet,
We're delighted to hear you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 Headphones! Great sound quality, excellent fit, and value are exactly what we strive for. Thank you for your feedback!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony overear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling and abilities with ambient noise. Comfortable and good battery life. Nice case and accessories too! Won’t connect to my Samsung tv. But tv is a little pesky.
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Posted .Hello Christopher,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear you're enjoying the noise canceling, ambient sound abilities, comfort, battery life, and the case and accessories of your WH1000XM4 headphones!
We recognize that connecting your TV can occasionally be a challenging task. We're here to assist you in troubleshooting this issue.
To connect your headphones to your Samsung TV, first, ensure your TV is compatible with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for Bluetooth audio. You can usually find this in your TV's specifications or manual. Then, put your headphones into pairing mode by holding the power button for about 7 seconds until the indicator flashes blue twice and you hear "Bluetooth pairing." Finally, select your headphones from the Bluetooth settings on your TV.
For more detailed instructions on pairing mode, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752780.html?search=pairing
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Satisfied with the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very satisfied with these. I had the Bose 45s and they were great but lacked the bass. The beats are good too but they gave me ear fatigue. These are a good mix of both. For being wireless headphones, the sound is clear, full, well balanced and the bass is present, pretty clear and punchy. Having the ability to EQ on the app is cool too. I recently flew to Italy and the noise canceling works great and they were comfortable enough to wear the whole 12 hour flight. As a musician, they also work great as in-ears both in live and in studio settings.
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Posted .Hi JoseV, we're glad you like 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. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony XM 4 Excellent Headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones with really nice audio quality as well as noise cancelation. Also the fact that you can fold it and put in a case to cary easily is so much better compare to xm5 or 6. Something for this price range is really good. You can always go for jabra or some senheiser but if you are looking for good audio and good noise cancelation, this is the best you can get for this price range which is wireless. The battery life is also pretty good. And with fast charging I get a decent battery just for charging 1 hour.
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Posted .Hi Patel!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We are truly wonderful to know how much you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones.
It means a lot to hear such positive comments about the audio quality and noise cancellation and we’re glad you appreciate how easy they are to travel with.
The long battery life and quick charging are some of the features we're especially proud of, designed to make your listening experience even better.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphone are truly comfortable and pair easily with my iPhone. The companion app allows you to change the sound profile to your liking and also allows you to disable the swipe controls on the side of the earcups. The noise cancelling is great compared to my old headphones and is best-in-class from what I've heard. The battery life is surprisingly long (considering the weight of the headphones) and will comfortably last for over a day. That is more than enough for trans-Atlantic trips to Europe. The only thing is that I wish that the earcups were removable so that I can replace them when the time comes. The hard case is nice since it has a slot for all needed cables. I can confidently put the headphones in my tight bag without worrying about the headphones breaking.
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Posted .Hi Helix,
We're glad to hear your 5-star review 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.
Your feedback about the earcups is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did a lot of research on noise cancelling headphones and these still beat my expectations. I would give an A+ for overall sound, noise cancellation, comfort and design aesthetics. I listen to all genres of music, the sound is amazing and offers full EQ adjustments to suit your needs. I'm not an audiophile, but think most people would agree with the sound quality at this price point. I'm a bit nervous about the durability of these headphones despite not having any issues. They are so light that when I fold them up to put them in the case, I can only hope the components won't break from standard usage. That said, well worth the money! Nice job Sony!
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Posted .Hi Alex,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, comfort, and design of the headphones. The quality and material used on the WH-1000XM4 have been improved. These headphones are made from high-quality materials that are designed to make it durable and premium. You can't go wrong with these 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!
-Ralph