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, Sound quality
Super Good for students or working at home
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super good and lightweight, just treat it with care because it feels like it can break or fault if dropped. Sound is great along with battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jade, That's great! We're thrilled to hear you like the lightweight design, amazing sound quality, and long battery life of your Sony WH1000XM4. The WH-1000XM4 headphones have a robust design which helps prevent any type of breakage under normal use. 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, Sound quality
Believe the hype!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of headphones I've used so far. The NC and the 360 audio is really impressive at this price point. I like the build quality a lot better than the Bose. I rarely have to worry about charging. Highly recommend. Also the case is perfect for travel. This is my second pair. First one got stolen :(
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the 5-star and review, Levi. We're truly delighted to hear your purchase went well and we've matched your expectations with your Sony WH-1000X4 Headphones. Your satisfaction with the excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and overall performance of your headphones are greatly appreciated. Glad to know you like the build quality and included carrying case. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Works Surprisingly Well within Apple’s echo system
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating between this and Apple’s AirPods Max but ultimately went with Sony because it’s cheaper. My main concern was how well it would work with Apple (volume control, Siri, switching devices, etc.). Given that Apple’s headsets use a special chip that allows for seamless switching, I thought it would be a mission just to get Sony to switch from my iPad to my iPhone. I was wrong. Sony has an app that you should install. This app allows you to pair 2 devices to the headphones, allowing for fast switching between the two. Noice cancelling is pretty good and the sound is way better than my Beats and AirPods Pro. One thing I don’t like is the touch controls. I had. To turn the feature off because I would accidentally activate Siri.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mark, Thank you for taking the time to review the WH-1000XM4 Wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Small But NecessaryUpgrades from the Xm3
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headphone is my favorite. It provides the best noise cancelling in the market, has superb comfort, and an app that doesn't drink. It is definitely a bass heavy sound signature to start but the app allows for in depth eq adjustments. Included, you can now use the eq with ldac so that's a huge bonus. The touch controls work great, the headphones now pause when you take them off and auto start when you put them on. The call quality is far superior to the 3s. Overall, these headphones are well worth their price. I use them 5 to 6 hours a day at the office and am more than happy. Also I wear glasses and have big ears if you're worried about that. No comfort problems at all.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.amazing sound profile and quality. very lightweight and comfortable, however they do tend to move around a little if you’re working out.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! I don’t hand out five stars easily but these headphones never cease to amaze me. They have more features than you could ever imagine. If you get stuck in a setting just Google how to get out of it by using the model number of the headphones. It has more settings than are listed in the instructions. These really keep the noise out and would be great on an airplane even in the noisiest seat. They charge in the blink of an eye and the charge lasts me for a week of viewing in the evenings at least. I haven’t had to charge them yet. I just wish the charging cord was longer than 3 inches. They really exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi happyshopper, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM4 a perfect 5 star rating! We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the cool new features, ease of use, excellent noise cancellation, quick charging, and long-lasting battery life of your new Sony headphones. We have noted your input about the length of the charging cable and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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
Excellent sound and top-notch noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and top-notch noise canceling Slightly more comfortable Improved voice calling Pairs with two devices at the same time New Speak-to-Chat mode Upgraded Bluetooth system-on-chip Good battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greg,
Great! We're thrilled to hear your 5-star review of these amazing 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
slayyy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality sounds really good for the price, nice bass and love the options on the app to change how much bass I want. and very comfortable to wear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisM,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), and comfort 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
Fabulous Headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’d assumed noise cancelling headphones were a mythic unicorn, but if unicorns exist, these headphones are it. A lifesaver. Great battery life and comfortable to wear for great duration.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SilenceIsBliss,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, battery life, and comfort 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up and great sound. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ShawnaP,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have been easy to set up and provide great sound along with comfort. It’s rewarding to know they offer a seamless and enjoyable listening experience that suits your needs so well.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
A travel must have!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my first pair of noise-cancelling headphones. I didn't think that was really a thing until I was drying a load of laundry AND cooking with the fan on and didn't hear either. These are exactly what I need and wanted and more. I've never known that headphones could pair to multiple things at once and you could switch between devices seamlessly. The battery lasts a good amount of time and charging is simple. I will never travel without these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Caressa,
Congratulations on your first pair of Sony noise canceling headphone. It's nice to hear that you are amazed by the superb noise canceling capability of our XM4 and long battery life. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones with ANC. Period. Comes with a case and usb type c cord. (Could be longer). Light weight and comfortable on the ears. You have download the app on the phone to fully utilise all the settings. At 279 it is really excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tyro,
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 supplied cable is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
WH-1000XM4 Review
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Sound quality (9/10), build quality (9.5/10), long battery life (consistent ~30 hours on full charge), quick charging, being able to connect to 2 devices at once (so underrated if you use your phone and laptop back to back for the same tasks). Cons: The app has been buggy on and off for me (sometimes reactivated speak-to-chat in the settings after an update). The charger cable could've been longer. Sometimes, the touch interface mistook my tapping (pausing/resuming) as swiping (previous/next). Extra notes: At some point they were beeping for no reason, so I had to factory reset the headphones a few times (which did fix the issue). Do not use these for picking up phone calls or for voice chat! Summary: Very good headphones for students if you're only focused on the noise-canceling, audio quality, and build quality. However, the software is a bit buggy, so I would recommend trying them out when they're on sale and taking advantage of the return window if you're on the fence about them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mimi, Thank you for your honest review! We are 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, Comfort, Sound quality
can't go wrong with this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very comfy, pretty decent sound quality, excellent noise cancellation and battery life...not sure if it is sturdy enough though, time will tell
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi notapoweruser, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! The WH-1000XM4 is designed, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
loved!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved these headphone. I was gifted them for my birthday, the sound quality is so good. They also feel comfortable in my opinion, they don’t squish or hurt my ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EilO, thank you for the wonderful review! It's always special when a gift turns out to be something you truly love and we're so glad the Sony - WH1000XM4 headphones hit the mark. Great sound and all-day comfort are exactly what they're made for. Enjoy every moment, and thank you for being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Well made sound.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. Solid bass and good battery life. But sometimes the headphones would kick me out of silent mode for ambience sound for the little sounds even when I set the settings not to.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SalvadorA, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your Sony WH1000XM4. We're happy to hear that you like the great sound quality, solid bass, and excellent battery life of this headset. Please follow the steps on this link if the headphones kicked you out of the noise canceling mode: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html
Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Would recommend
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are better than I expected. The sound is great and the fit is amazing. The only downside is that it is not soundproof
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user992120,
We appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad you find the sound and fit of the WH-1000XM4 better than expected. While our industry-leading noise-canceling technology is designed to significantly reduce ambient noise for an immersive listening experience, no consumer headphone can be 100% "soundproof," as it is designed to operate within safe listening levels. If you are experiencing excessive noise bleed-through, ensure the Noise Cancelling function is fully enabled and optimized via the Sony | Headphones Connect app, or try adjusting the earcups for a tighter seal.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect headphones for me
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had a lot of headphones. Sony, Bose, KEF, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, B&O, Klipsch. Some wireless, some wired, some with noise-cancellation, some without. Open-back, close-back - like I said, a lot of headphones. Day-to-day usage, I've been using AirPods since December 2016, and then AirPods Pro in November 2019. Been using those as they're insanely convenient and sound good for what I use them for. The Sony XM4 is by far the best set I've ever used. Incredibly comfortable, fantastic sound, decent but not overbearing bass, a comfortable soundstage, and the best noise cancelling I've ever had. The trade off that is losing Apple's convenience factor and Spatial Audio is more than made up for with just how great these sound. Bonus points for 3D Audio (if you can find it) and the customizable EQ.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jpeter,
You made the right choice with the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Wireless for audiophiles
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these. So comfortable. I don't need to charge them for days at a time. Good eq, not overwhelmed by bass like beats. Highly recommended for audiophiles wanting to go wireless.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Gregphomet, That's awesome! We are glad you love your new Sony wireless 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Went wireles
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Time had come to upgrade from my trusted wired Bose noise cancelling headset to a wireless version. After some research it became clear that for the most part a decision between Bose and Sony was just about a toss-up with each having features that would apply to specific users. I went with the Sony due to some sharp pricing, longer charge life and a "killer ap" the headphones turn off when removed. In use, I am not disappointed with my decision, they are comfortable for extended use, even without noise cancellation do a great job of keeping noise out and provide an excellent listening experience. Have not yet had the opportunity to test battery life but don't see myself ever testing the upper limits of battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dealzguy,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph