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
Best headphones I've had
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH1000XM4 headphones are a masterpiece of audio technology. They deliver exceptional noise-canceling, outstanding sound quality, and unbeatable comfort. With a long battery life, intuitive controls, and the added convenience of the Headphones Connect app, these headphones are a true game-changer. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a premium listening experience.
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Posted .Hi TrevorM,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, battery performance and noise canceling 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding headphones with long battery life! Very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi PhilC,
Thanks so much for sharing your review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're happy to hear you're loving the sound quality, long battery life, and comfort.
Those are definitely some of the key features that make the XM4 a favorite among so many users—they're designed to be comfortable for hours on end, perfect for long commutes, flights, or just enjoying your music all day.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best Over Ear
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have purchased a few of these over the past few years. For family as well as myself. Have tried three other over ear headphones and these have, by far, the best noise cancelling, battery life, sound quality and comfort.
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Posted .Awesome, Annewithane! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling feature and sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancellation and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is incredible. Superior to any earbud style headphones with noise canceling, including my AirPod pros which I was using previously. The battery lasts all day which is important to me since I use them for pc gaming and watching videos for long periods. They are very comfortable and surprisingly light on your head. Yes, they are pricey, and I was hesitant to buy until I saw they were on sale. But now that I’ve been using them regularly I can be confident in purchasing future models at full price if need be.
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Posted .Hi rrmm, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the noise canceling feature, battery life, and comfort. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
A more natural sounding solution
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Let me start by saying, this is my first pair of OTE headphones, and I can now say I have zero reasons to go back to earbuds ever again. ANC is superb, they hold a charge for days. Calls are clear, interactions with digital assistant features are near flawless. At the discounted price point, these are amongst the best value upper - middle tier options one could hope for
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Posted .Hi Elireed,
Thanks for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear the WH-1000XM4 headphones have been such a game-changer for you, giving you a reason to move on from earbuds with their top-tier noise-canceling, long battery life, and clear call quality.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Vary good
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are a vary good par of headsets and are vary comfortable to wear for a long period of time. The build quality is great and the touch input works well. I would recommend getting these if they fit your budget.
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Posted .Hi Joshua123, that's great! We are glad that you like the comfort, build quality, and touch controls. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Very good ANC headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was on the fence about spending a lot on a pair of headphones, but I have to say I continue to be more and more impressed by these headphones. The noise cancelling is outstanding, they are very comfortable, and the sound great. I really like the bass response. It’s strong without being muddy or overwhelming the rest of the music. It’s also great that they have several eq modes to help find a sound that suits you. Finally, the ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices is very helpful.
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Posted .Hi John, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you like the excellent noise canceling feature, comfortable fit, great sound quality, bass response, multiple sound mode options, and multipoint connection feature of your new Sony 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
Feel relaxed in a noisy world
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are not my daily headphones but they are indispensable when I really need quiet and relief from the chaos that can be present in public places like airports and airplanes. On any flight, I actually feel less stressed and less tired after wearing my XM4's. They drown out the noise so effectively that it's almost like stepping into an isolation booth. My daughter borrows them when preparing for competitions so I gave her mine and bought a second pair. I considered the newer versions but I've been so happy with these that I didn't want to change anything. Highly recommended! Places used: airports, airplanes, track meets, at home when vacuuming :) My favorite feature: touching the pad of the headphones to turn on ambient sound so I can hear and speak to someone. The other related feature is that it will pause music and turn on ambient sound when you start talking so you don't have to manually pause and remove your headphones to do so. Audio automatically pauses when you remove the headphones as well. Other cool features: swipe up and down on the headphone surface to change the volume; swipe forward and back to skip tracks. None of the above would be worth mentioning if the sound quality was not as good as it is. It's not too boomy - the sound is crisp without being harsh. I grew up listening to high end audio and these headphones deliver.
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Posted .Hi TechMike,
This is a fantastic and detailed review! It's great to hear how much you value your WH-1000XM4 headphones, especially for creating a personal oasis in noisy environments like airports and airplanes. We're thrilled that the noise-cancellation technology helps you feel less stressed and more rested. It's also awesome to know you're taking full advantage of the smart features like Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode, and we appreciate you highlighting the sound quality. Thank you for your loyalty and for recommending them so highly!
Thanks for choosing Sony. -Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony’s best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What I really like about these headphones are the bass and clarity it produces. Very comfortable to wear especially on a long flight or a long ride. The noise cancellation feature work exceptionally well. One flaw that these headphones doesn’t do well is the mic. Other than that. I would highly recommend these headphones.
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Posted .Hello JohnnyNG1,
Great! Thanks for the 5-star rating and we are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality, comfort and noise canceling capability of our Sony 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best headphones ever.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are far and away the best over-the-ear headphones I've ever owned. They're so light and comfortable that it's easy to forget you have them on. And the noise cancelling is incredible. Definitely worth the $200 I paid for them. The sound quality is also amazing. The full audio range is clear, and the bass is thumping. Not to mention, the connectivity is great, and the app is intuitive. I simply love everything about these headphones.
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Posted .Hi Burzmali, We are 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-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headset for the gym. These are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I was worried they would get ruined by the sweat but I make sure to dry them after every workout and I added a couple of silica bags to keep them dry after each use. They have a great sound and excellent sound quality. The battery last for a very very long time as well. Ever since I bought them back in February of 2022 I’ve only charge them 3 times.
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Posted .Hi Michelle, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, and long battery life of your 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
op choice for wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH1000XM4 headphones offer exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. The adaptive sound control adjusts settings, and the 30-hour battery life ensures long listening sessions. With touch controls and voice assistant support, they're a top choice for wireless headphones.
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Posted .Hello IbrahimZ,
Thank you for the on-point product review of our WH1000XM4. We are truly happy that you are pleased with the amazing quality and superb performance of our XM4. It's nice to hear that you appreciate the sound quality, noise canceling capability, comfortability, features and long battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing noise cancelling, best purchase for WFH
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are quite pricey but the noise cancelling capabilities are truly high quality, better than Bose in my opinion. I'm still getting used to the voice command feature, as the headphones sometimes pause to listen when I'm singing along to music. The tech is overall really advanced and convenient. I like that I can connect it to both my phone and laptop, but I sometimes have a hard time transitioning back and forth, especially when when I try to pick up a phone call and am video chatting on my laptop, but that will likely get easier with tie
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Posted .Hi Jess, we're glad that your investment is worth it. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Solid headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros - great headphones, long battery life, great sound, volume goes up high, like the app with it, comfortable on ears, adjustable, cancels out most noise, works fine with iPhone Cons - sound leaks a lot, not 100% noise cancelling, starts hurting top of head after long use
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Posted .Hi SamM, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony XM4 headphones. It's great to know that you appreciate their exceptional sound quality, long battery life, user-friendly app, seamless connectivity, comfort, and effective noise-canceling features. We understand that you may be experiencing discomfort during extended wear, and we apologize for that. We recommend adjusting the headband to better fit your head. As for the noise-cancelling feature, your headphones are equipped with a function called NC Optimizer. This feature enhances noise cancellation by analyzing factors such as the shape of your face, hairstyle, how you wear the headset (including whether you wear glasses), and changes in air pressure, such as when you're on an airplane. For optimal performance, we suggest running the NC Optimizer function the first time you use the headset, whenever your wearing conditions change, or when transitioning between being on an airplane and on the ground. For more information, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752831.html. For more information regarding the noise cancelling you may refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752738.html Hope this information helps! If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4. Thank you once again, and we hope this helps you return to enjoying your headphones! Sincerely, Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones for a while now, and honestly, they’ve completely changed how I listen to music. The noise cancellation is so good it feels like I’m in my own little world, and the sound quality is rich and detailed, everything just sounds better. I love how comfortable they are, even during long work sessions, and the smart features like auto-pause when I take them off make them feel almost futuristic. They’ve become one of my favorite everyday gadgets.
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Posted .Thank you for your review of the Sony WH-1000XM4,MiguelM! We're thrilled to hear that the noise cancellation and sound quality have enhanced your music listening experience. It's also great to know that you find them comfortable for long sessions and appreciate the smart features like auto-pause. Your feedback is greatly valued and we are glad our product has met your needs. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Crystal Clear Bass and Vocals
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, when it comes to comfort, battery life and sound quality they are amazing. Out of the box they come with great sound but tweaking it in the sound options of their app make them so much better depending on your taste. If you want headphones with amazing noise cancellation, sound and battery life. These are the perfect choice!
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Posted .Hi Jose, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you love the comfortable fit, long-lasting battery life, excellent sound quality, and industry-leading noise canceling feature. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are absolutely incredible. The sound quality is top-notch, and the noise-cancelling feature is a game-changer. It blocks out almost all ambient noise, making them perfect for travel or just focusing on work. They are also extremely comfortable to wear for long periods. I highly recommend them to anyone in the market for a premium audio experience.
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Posted .Hello VictorG,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad that you're appreciating the top-notch sound quality, the game-changing noise-cancelling feature, and the comfort for long listening sessions. Thank you for your kind recommendation; we appreciate your feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Noise Canceling Works
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. The noise canceling is very good. My coysin was at my ear talking to me and i did not hear him. Sound is good. I got them on sale so the price was affirdable. The batter seems to ladt a long time. I have not had low battery once.
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Posted .Hello PatriciaN,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your WH1000XM4 headphones are delivering excellent noise cancellation and sound quality. It’s great to know they’ve created such an immersive experience for you, and that the battery life has been reliable. We're also glad you were able to enjoy them at a great price. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
The perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for headphones that were comfortable and excellent quality. I found them. I love being on a plane and putting them on and all the noise just goes away. The sound quality is outstanding and they are very comfortable on my head and ears. It comes in a cute case with accessories for use on a plane. I have used them many times already and have not been disappointed. The battery life is fantastic and charges extremely quick.
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Posted .Hi ShaunaW, 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great listening experience
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had these for over a year now, great headphones overall. Noise cancelling is insane, music quality is crisp and clear. The app has a lot of options lets you adjust the EQ levels very specifically if you so choose. They're comfortable enough that I've fallen asleep wearing them before. The only downsides I find in these headphones is that they will slide off during some workouts at the gym, (mostly ones where you lay flat or at an angle). And they get a bit sweaty while working out, but really what over-ear headphones don't get sweaty, y'know? I also have trouble connecting them with my computer sometimes, but that just might be user error...
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Posted .Hi kgriff,
Thank you for your amazing review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are delighted to learn that you've enjoyed an exceptional listening experience over the past year. It's fantastic to hear that you value the remarkable noise cancelation, the crisp and clear sound quality, and the customizable EQ options available through our app. We're also pleased to know that you find them comfortable enough to wear, even while sleeping. Your feedback on using these headphones during workouts is greatly appreciated.
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