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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good fit and sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They honestly have a very comfortable fit when most headphones I try do not. The noise cancellation is one of the best ive ever tried and the audio quality within itself is very clear and good.
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Posted .Hi Claux, thanks for that wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones to be the most comfortable you have ever used and that the noise cancellation is one of the best you've experienced. With two dedicated microphones to capture and reduce noise, you can fully immerse yourself in your music.
Our development team worked hard to achieve all the features you love, and we appreciate your kind words about the clear audio quality.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Expensive for its generation. Good nonetheless.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are good everyday headphones but their price is not appropriate considering they are 2 generations behind. They are good at being convenience headphones - good battery life, weight, durable, ANC, connection chaining. They aren't the best sounding headphones in this price bracket if thats what you want
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Posted .Hi Abhinav, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM4. We're glad to hear you've found value in their convenience features such as battery life, lightweight design, durability, ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), and connectivity options. Creating an enjoyable and reliable everyday listening experience is a key priority for us.
We understand concerns about pricing and product generation. Our aim with the WH-1000XM4 is to offer a balanced package of performance, comfort, and advanced features trusted by many users for daily use—even as newer models become available. Many customers continue to select this model for its dependable combination of noise cancelling, battery life, and portability.
We appreciate your comments about sound quality in this price bracket; feedback like yours helps us refine and advance our products to meet the varied preferences of listeners.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for providing useful insights for the community.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome and worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have Sony earbuds Sol Republic earbuds Beats earbuds and these Sony over the ear earphones are by far the best I've ever bought. Superior construction outstanding music clarity very comfortable an extremely long battery life one of the best earphones I've ever bought I give it five stars
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Posted .Hi BigMike, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of your new headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones, great battery life.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this to block out ambient noise so I could listen to my music, audiobooks, tv, and movies while I had downtime in my shop. It does a great job keeping out droning noises, but if there's a loud bang anything like that it would pick it up and pause anything I'm listening to at the moment. I've used this for long flights and it's been a godsend for when there are crying children on flights. I've worn it for about 8-10 hours at a time during flights or when I'm honed in on gaming/work and it does get quite hot around the ears so you will sweat. Not sure how to get around that, but the noise canceling, audio quality, and battery life were well worth the purchase. This pair is probably my most expensive purchase as far as OTE headphones go but was worth it. There's an app that you need to download with it but I don't really touch it. Sort of a set and forget and only go back to it if I need to toggle certain settings.
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Posted .Hi TDubs,
We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. Your feedback about the fit is greatly appreciated. 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
Best headset for my needs.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have tried 5 different headsets and these are by far the best ones. Previous version broke after a few months, but this set has held for well over a year with no drop in sound quality both Bluetooth and wired. I use them on my PC with a separate bluetooth adapter for my computer and there is no quality issue. I use my headset for gaming, listening to music, and watching videos. A few issues to list: -Speak to chat often enables itself and I have to disable it by holding 2 fingers on the right side. This happens at random when I talk to people around me with the headset on. -If others in your household also have wireless headsets, the connection might struggle. (Roomates have wireless Steelseries). -No PC interface, it all has to be done through your phone app, which I rarely open. -A little pricey. It's a really good headset, but I would like more people to have access to this.
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Posted .Hi DeValere,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony WH1000XM4. We regret to hear about what happened to your previous headphones. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the WH1000XM4 headphones.
The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. Disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident.
To help improve connectivity issues, you may refer to the troubleshooting steps on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
Unfortunately, the Sony Headphones Connect app is only supported on iOS and Android mobile devices.
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
Absolutely the best over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Any review that reads that these are the best headphones for the money is spot on. This from a long time Bose disciple. Great comfortable (even when on the wrong way for a couple of hours without realize it), absolutely great sound, and very good battery life.
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Posted .Hi cicero, Thank you for the awesome review! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the comfortable fit, great sound quality, and long-lasting battery life of your new 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Wow
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation (with music playing at low volume, I could barely hear the microwave oven while standing three feet away), comfortable, charge lasts a long time, comes with a 3.5mm cable from wired listening, excellent sound quality, iOS app that allows you to change the equalizer settings.
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Posted .Hi ChrisS,
We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sounding headphones and comfy. I Use them for music, watching movies and playing games. Surprised at the versatility of these headphones. Battery life is great as well. Lastly the connect app is also a awesome feature to to be able to customize the EQ.
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Posted .Hi Charleswiggens67,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, comfort, battery life, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Perfect Bluetooth ANC Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are light weight, comfortable and long lasting (about 29 hrs from my test). Keep in mind that for gaming you need to wire up, to avoid BT lag. If you're looking for gaming headphone only, there are cheaper options out there but if you're looking for these specifics features, this is the headphone to beat!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great all around sound with extra bass.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the Bose 700 ANC first and wasn't satisfied with the bass response. The highs are second to none however the bass was really lacking. I returned them and got the MX4s. All I can say is wow! Sound quality is awesome and the bass is deep and loud. The app allows for adjusting the sound and I was blown away. Definitely a keeper. Bose does have the option in their app but it does little help for bass. The MX4s headset is great for plane flights. With all the noise on a plane, the MX4s block it all. The Bose 700s left me with a earache due to the air pressure, I didn't get that with the MX4s. Great job Sony! I fly very frequently and both headsets have their plus and negative. To me the MX4s do what I need them to do. I'm bass heavy so the MX4s are great for me and the 360 sound is amazing. If you like sound clarity with light bass; go with Bose 700s. If you want clarity and good punchy low end bass, go with the MX4s. Sony did a better job when it came to all around sound. That's my 2 cents.
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Posted .Hi Avarys2cents,
Thank you for an amazing review! We greatly appreciate how you like your new headphones when comparing to other brands in the market. It's nice to know how you are enjoying the unit especially its great bass sound and noise canceling function. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Gets the job done
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are pretty good quality headphones. The one issue I have found is that the touch controls on the right headphone are not very responsive, and sometimes take 2 to 3 times to pause the music. The sound quality is good and they are light on my head. I also like that the storage case is compact as can be, and carries the essentials.
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Posted .Hi Lumberjack,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, fit, and supplied case of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch controls 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 sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. Additional troubleshooting steps are also available on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00204192
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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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are really good, they are comfortable and sound really good. I read some reviews saying that they don't fit well for them but for me they fit really good and stay comfortable over a long period of time. The ANC is really good as well, i barely hear anything with these on.
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Posted .Hi Lilboiled,
Great! We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent sound and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noice cancellation. After multiple use battery still above 80%. Stays well on ear, even running/jogging. Highly recommend. Sony best choice.
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Posted .Good day, AJ843!
Thank you for your recommendation! We're truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the audio quality, noise canceling feature and battery life of your new 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones. Outstanding value.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Crisp and clear. Super comfortable. Nice and study. Touch controls are very convenient.
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Posted .Hi Thomas,
That is wonderful feedback! We are thrilled that you are enjoying the crisp, clear great sound, the super comfortable design, and the convenience of the touch controls on your Midnight Blue WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
outperforms the competition
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I debated between these headphones and the Bose 700 for many months. I bit the bullet when I spoke to someone in the store who spoke about his experience with these for the last year. I’m glad I listened. These are so comfortable and the noise cancelling is incredible. The audio quality is top notch, the automatic noise cancellation feature can be great when turned on. It will enable 100 percent when stationary and when it detects you moving it will allow all sound to enter to hear your surroundings. You can adjust the intensity of the noise cancelling on multiple levels and for multiple preset scenarios. Audio quality is consistent throughout every setting. I am someone who worked as an audio engineer for 8 years and this does not seem to color the sound of any audio. No extra bass, no harsh highs. Just perfect for comfort, quality, ease of use. Happy with this purchase and if you’re debating… don’t and go buy them!
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Posted .Hi Alex, we are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise canceling of your new WH-1000XM4 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Small issues, but still great headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My one gripe with these is that they sometimes cut out while I’m listening to music. The other thing is that when I’m connected to two devices (IOS), and I take a call, it messes with the whole system until I can figure it out. This could be my own user error so take this with a grain of salt. That being said, these are probably the comfiest headphones I’ve had the pleasure of owning. They might be plastic, but that doesn’t take away from the overall quality at all. I can wear these for hours on end without it hurting my ears or head (and it never has hurt…ever). The sound is great for a casual listener without trained ears, and I love the way they look. Overall, those small issues might take away from these slightly, but I would absolutely buy them again.
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Posted .Hi OliviaV, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM4 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. 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, Sound quality
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have some of the best noise cancellation. The cord unfortunately does not have a mic but you can make calls with the bluetooth and the other person will hear you clearly, The plastic is sturdy and light weight. Battery life is good!
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Posted .Hey Luna,
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience with our WH-1000XM4! We are extremely pleased to hear that you are happy and satisfied with the outstanding noise canceling function, sturdy build & lightweight design, crystal clear call quality, and long-lasting battery life of these headphones. We truly appreciate your input when using the supplied headphone cable.
The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music.
Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
1st class wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding fidelity. Great noise canceling. Deep rich bass and excellent clarity. Headphones feel very comfortable as well.
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Posted .Hi GarrisonD, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
GREAT headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can't say enough great things about these Sony headphones! I did a LOT of research and analysis before making my decision. I compared the Sony with the Bose 700 and Apple AirPods Max. The price point alone was a significant factor in my decision. But there were other important reasons I decided on the Sony. The noise cancellation technology is excellent. I have used these on several plane rides and it cancels out all the background noise. However, when important announcements come across, the voice recognition technology allows for those important messages to come through. The sounds quality is what you have come to expect from Sony. Great sound and deep, rich bass. The battery life is excellent. And if you're running low, a quick charge gets you going again. Overall, these are exceptional headphones. My 2nd pair of Sony's and a great purchase for the money.
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Posted .Hello FamilyGuy72,
Awesome! We're happy to hear you like the noise canceling and battery performance of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
very comfortable with great noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are very comfortable and do an impressive job with noise cancellation. The sound quality is pretty good but not awesome. The bluetooth connection to my Samsung Galaxy S8 is decent, but could be better, but that's possibly the phone. Battery life is good. Overall I very much like these.
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Posted .Hi Bart, we're glad that you're enjoying the comfort and noise canceling function of the headphones. You can use the equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app to adjust the sound quality depending on your needs. The app also features a "Priority on stable connection" for better Bluetooth connectivity. Hope these steps improve your experience. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph