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
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Customers are saying
Customers love the phenomenal sound quality of the product. They also appreciate its impressive battery life and comfortable design.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My 2nd pair of these headphones.. easy to connect and great noise cancelling.. work great on the plane.. and batterlife is great.. would recommend.. between these and the Bose though.. I would maybe give a slight edge to the Bose headphones.. But can't go wrong with both
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Posted .Hi DallasJ, nice! We're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the long lasting charge, and the great sound quality. Also the different settings it has for all types of environments. Im using them all the time, while walking, doing homework and more. Only thing i wish is that theres one settung i cant figure out but when i talk whatever is playing stops for like 30sec
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Builder,
Thank you for purchasing the WH-1000XM4 Headphones. We're so delighted to hear you love the long-lasting battery life, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. You do have the option to turn off the Speak-to Chat function to listen to your music without interruption. To disable Speak-to-Chat, hold 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated”. For more information, please refer to this link.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
Thank you for offering a fantastic rating on the product!
-Jess
THIS is the noise cancelling you want!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't typically review products or give unsolicited recommendations, but I've gotta say, if you need headphones with some SERIOUSLY effective noise cancelling, these are what you want. I loaned mine to my boyfriend last night so he could watch TV while I practiced drums, and he fell asleep on the couch with them for a solid 2 hours while I banged on drums 6 feet from his head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RoguePisigit!
We are thrilled to hear how well our headphones performed. It's a great example of the powerful noise-canceling capabilities of the WH-1000XM4. We're glad they provided such a peaceful listening experience, even during a drum practice. We really appreciate you sharing that story with us!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
All the best,
Estefany
Great quality and features
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality (once you customize in the app - Not great out of the box). Excellent Noise cancellation Nice range, nice battery life, great features, better than Bose 700 headphones. But, my requirement was to connect to three devices and two at the same time (ipad and iphone) and want to switch seamlessly when a call comes while watching movie in ipad. Sony WH-1000XM4 doesn't do that (Bose 700 does that well). So, I had to return it. I tried Bose Studio 3, which is not even comparable to this Sony in noise cancellation. I am sticking with my Bose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dosai,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you had to return it because of the multipoint function. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase.
~Ralph
Relatively Good
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and battery life are great. Sometimes the sound starts to skip like a scratched CD regardless of the device it's paired with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamH,
We're pleased to learn that you rated your Sony headphones 4 stars! It's fantastic to know the sound quality and battery life impressed you, as these are key strengths of your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. We appreciate you sharing about the occasional audio skipping, and your feedback is invaluable for continuous improvement. We would definitely recommend checking for any firmware update on the Sony Sound Connect app, as sometimes minor bugs can be fixed by updating the software of the unit.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day!
DiegoV.
Sony headphone review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very solid headphone. I’ve tried the AirPods Pro max but these sounds way better. Punchy base with great noise cancellation. Sound quality can get a bit better but unless you are using multiple headphones throughout your day you won’t notice it. One downside is that it doesn’t have a lot of padding at the band for my liking but you can always get a third party cushion and attach it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed and insightful review, Cbmn!
We are thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be a "very solid headphone" and that you specifically found that they sound way better than the AirPods Max. We are delighted you are enjoying the punchy base with great noise cancellation.
We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the sound quality potential and the padding on the headband. We value these detailed points as they help guide future product development and design improvements. It is helpful that you pointed out the option of using a third-party cushion to enhance comfort for your preference.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Good sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. Good noise cancelation and battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NICHOLASD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that your WH‑1000XM4 headphones deliver very good performance, with strong noise cancellation and battery life. Your positive note means a lot—enjoy many more great listening sessions ahead.
Best regards,
-Fred
Like no other!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Headphones are the best out there no cap, You will like the features that it has, super responsive and best noise canceling out there, literally BEST ones, I cannot hear what's happening out side with like 10% of volume, this will blow your mind, and when you want to speak to someone it will turn on the mics pretty fast, super responsive, this is the best purchase you can make mh friend, hope you will like thrm too, you cannot go wrong, 3D audio will teleport you to that specific place that you are hearing!!! They feel like a pillow too super satisfied with them!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarcoCol, Thank you for the amazing feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. We're thrilled you're enjoying the noise canceling feature, speak to chat function, 3D audio, and comfortable design 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! -Sam
Nice headset
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is very good. The charge lasts for over 8 hours. Very comfortable on the ears.
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Posted .Hi pras! Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
Awesome headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great! Comfortable, music sounds great, battery lasts long time, noise cancelling feature is good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mariana, Awesome! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying these amazing headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Very worth the money
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great quality headphones. You'll hear more bass in your audio when you have it under an EQ preset but can be customized in the Headphones app Sony has. The foldable design made me prefer it over the XM5. great for phone calls and how it can connect to two devices at the same time.
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Posted .Hello shin238,
Thank you for your purchase and for your feedback. We are very happy that you are enjoying your XM4 and were able to customized the EQ settings through the Sony app. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Beyond Impressive
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Started enjoying right out of the box. Have owned Bose noise cancelling, JLab in ear, Apple wired and in-ear wireless. When it comes to hearing all the nuances of just music, these are hands down my fave. So many options that it takes a little time to learn all it will do. Gotta tackle dealing with "Alexa" smart home devices next. My first time with a Sony product and looking forward to many more. Long life between charges - a huge plus. Don't buy anything until you try these. Highly recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jayster, Thank you for the 5-star rating! You've made an excellent choice. We're glad you like the newest features, incredible noise canceling, and long-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
Best Decision Ever !!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the noise canceling and the sound quality! I use these at the gym and It helps me get into my zone. Im excited to use these when college classes start, I'll be able to study with no distractions forrealll. They last super long, I use them quite frequently and they don't die fast at all. The tech with swiping on the sides are also super cool and convenient.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amya, we're glad you love the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our product! 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. ~Earl
Great so far
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm by no means an audiophile, but I think they sound as good if not better than Bose QuietComfort IIs. The deciding factor, though was the battery life. They advertise 30 hours, and I've found it to be a bit conservative. At medium volume I'm able to get 32-35 hours per charge. The call quality is also very good. I work in some noisy areas and according to the folks I'm talking to the audio quality is quite good. Better than my plantronics voyager. These are pretty expensive, but if the battery life holds up it'll be worth every penny
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josh,
You made the right choice! 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
Great sounding and ANC headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Grab a pair during Thanksgiving sale. They deliver premium comfort, top-tier ANC for most scenarios, and full app control - its a complete package.
I would recommend this to a friendBuyer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing definitely worth the purchase great battery life good sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, DavidL! We are so happy to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones amazing and definitely worth the purchase. It's wonderful to know you're enjoying the great battery life and sound quality. We designed these headphones to provide a premium and long-lasting listening experience, and we're thrilled that they're meeting your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team.
Buy, dont wait
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are very good quality! I even use them for gaming on the playstation sometimes becasue of the bass. I really like that these are noise cancelling, but also let you have the option to hear your surroundings. I wouldnt purchase them if you work out becasue they are not water proof and not really for sweating. I should of bought these sooner tbh.. Highly reccomend them, also got them on sale. Oh and the app for these headphones could be better but they constanly update it so its not an issue so much
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Phoenix325527,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the app 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
Great just. It for me.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have them a 5 even though I returned them. Let me explain. They sound freakin amazing and the features are awesome. Again the sound quality is probably the best out there and I have tested Bose 35 and Beats 3. Of the 3 I kept the Beats. They get louder and the base is outstanding. With that being said the Sony sound crisp and clear. They don’t get as loud but they do out out the sound. It has a EQ which is nice but not that big of a deal to me. You won’t go wrong with the Sony but if you want a louder set go with the Beats.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HiHealthforlife, Thank you for the 5-star rating! While we're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality, deep bass, and industry-leading noise cancelation of the unit, we regret to know that it had to be returned. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
Sturdy, Well Made, Exceptional Sound Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.- The noise cancelling and customization is excellent and was the reason I tried these headphones in the first place. -battery life is really good and USB-C charging makes it much quicker to get back to 100% - the experimental talk feature works very well, but takes a while to activate. (about 2 words minimum before it beeps then turns on the mode) - sound quality is amazing and is fully customizable within the app. only CON I see in this is needing to register and install an app to use the noise cancelling features. but once installed and registered its just another app you never notice on your phone. the texture on the sides of the headphones are soft and are easy to scratch and I haven't figured out how to use the controls on the side of the headphone yet. overall, would recommend if you want some solid headphones you know will last.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RandomCustomer111,
We're glad that your in-depth 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 dedicated app support (Sony Headphones Connect app) is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Went from the 2 to the 4
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took the jump from the 2 (had them for years finally starting to wear out) to the 4. They are of a better sound quality, deeper bass for sure. The 2's were plenty fine and clear, these are maybe a smidge clearer? Outside of the bass and a little bit in the highs not a huge sound upgrade so if your 2's or 3's are still cranking I'm not sure its worth it to jump up. That being said, the features, noise cancelling, some of the talking features, etc they are much better than on the 2s. Overall I have found these to be the best NC Wireless headphones on the market.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayBee, we're glad that you appreciate all its upgrades. 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