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
to a friend
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.
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are definitely the best headphones I have owned. They are comfortable and sound amazing. The noise canceling is my favorite especially when I’m playing a game so a can fully concentrate
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jawsh,
That's wonderful news! We are thrilled to learn that you are pleased with the comfortable fit, outstanding sound quality, and remarkable noise canceling capabilities of your WH-1000XM4. Thank you for your perfect star rating and for choosing Sony, the best brand!
Best regards,
Romeo
Much potential, falls short in a vital area for me
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this headset to replace a comparable one from another brand (quality problems IMMEDIATELY after the warranty expired). Was actually looking for the 1000XM3, but seeing that this newer model was the same price made for an obvious decision to go with the newer headset. My use case may be much different than most. I live in an OLD, small apartment: the HVAC is located in a cabinet w/slatted door in my living room. This means that when I have the heat or A/C on, it is very loud and thus makes watching TV very challenging. So my main usage of this headset is for watching TV. Well, I've encountered some problems here: for one, when the headset connects to my TV (Samsung 6-series w/BT) the sound is choppy. The TV is about 7-8 feet straight ahead of me, so range & interference shouldn't be a factor - it wasn't with my other-brand headset. The only way I am able to overcome this is to ALSO connect the headset to the Sony Headset App on my smartphone, whereupon the sound stabilizes. So it's disappointing that I must employ my smartphone as a middleman to use this headset with my TV. This would be excusable if not for the other, more frustrating issue: sound sync. We've heard it before, about wireless headsets used with videos: the audio is a fraction of a second "off" and does not match what you're seeing. It does not happen EVERY time, but does occur most times, maybe 1 in 4 uses the audio is actually in sync with the video. This seems like something that can/should be resolvable with a software or firmware update. And I hope it comes soon: b/c the potential of this headset is so high and as a result I can't bring myself to return it. The sound quality is top notch - not just for wireless, but for ANY type of headset. The noise cancellation is excellent, so when my a/c is on I don't hear it at all and get beautiful & uninterrupted sound while watching television. The headset is extremely comfortable and relatively light, making it easy to ignore the fact that I'm wearing it. Touch controls work very well, and I particularly like the ambient control where cupping your hands over the outside of the ears quickly allows outside sounds in. If the headset was being used only for music listening, it'd be a 5-star rating without question, and I'm sure many feel that way. But the audio sync with video is a big problem which, again, I hope Sony will resolve soon with ne firmware.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TUBuckeye29, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM4. While we're glad to hear you appreciate the sound quality, noise canceling feature, comfortable and lightweight design, very responsive touch control, and ambient sound control feature of the headphones, we regret to know that you're having a Bluetooth connectivity issues and audio delay issues with the unit.
To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection, please set the headphones
Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection” using the headphones connect app. Once you've set the Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection" then there is no need for the smartphone to be connected to the headphones anymore.
With regards to the audio delay, these headphones supports Bluetooth version 5.0 which effectively generates higher quality audio with shorter delay times. However, The audio playback on this unit may be delayed from that on the transmitting device, due to the characteristics of Bluetooth wireless technology. As a result, the sound may not be in sync with the image when viewing movies or playing games.
We take into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products.
Hope this helps! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
LOVE these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and great sound quality. Completely cancel out the in-home office distractions (e.g. outside traffic, barking dog). LOVE
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leah22, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're so happy to hear they provide such effective noise cancellation for your home office, making work much more pleasant by blocking out those common distractions. Thanks for sharing your love for these headphones and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great wireless headphones for work and music
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been having problems finding good wireless headphones that I can use for both work calls through a laptop and cellphone calls. These definitely work well for both use cases, and allow you to connect to both laptop and phone at the same time. The sound quality is great, and wearing them for longer periods of time isn't too difficult. I'm still figuring out some things about how the ambient noise feature works, especially when it comes to Teams calls, but overall very happy with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello dmaz,
You made a right choice with our WH1000XM4! We are glad you like the sound quality 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Great sound quality!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good fit. Great sound quality! Would definitely buy these again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RebeccaH,
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear you're happy with the great sound quality and fit of your WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Sony WH-1000xm4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For me this sonny headphones have the best of the best (voice cancelling, sound quality, design, the app top 5, weight) i really recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Giogamer,
We're thrilled that you found the perfect 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
My Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent condition and comfortable in my ear.best quality of sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CliffordQ!
It's a truly pleasure to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are in excellent condition and feel comfortable in your ears.
The sound quality really stands out, thanks to the noise cancelling and easy-to-use controls, so you can just relax and focus on what you’re listening to.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
These headphones are unmatched in quality!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! There is a reason these headphones have such amazing reviews! I'm in love! Incredibly INCREDIBLY comfortable, great features, easy set up, and the sound is awesome! The only downfall is the addotional incredibly amazing 360 sound is only available through apps, which i have amazon unlimited but still wish it was available for everything every time! I've never heard anything like this on headphones! They are incredibly great without it but insanely great with it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tootsie, we're glad you like the ease of setup, comfort, and sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. We appreciate your feedback on the 360 Reality Audio feature. You can experience sound that is extremely real and immersive by performing 360 Reality Audio Setup using the Headphones Connect app. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
I like them. I think you will like them too.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had no idea that wireless headphones could sound so good. Decent bass reponse. In addition the noise cancellation is excellent. I am in my own world with these on. No planes flying overhead, noise from fans, TV's blaring in the background and loud people. I have connected the headphones to my iPhone, MacBook, Google Chromecast, Two smart TV's and even my Desktop computer. The two device capablitiy is convenient and the phone conversations sound pretty good for both parties. The battery life is really good and charging is pretty fast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddie,
We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the amazing features 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!
-Ralph
Great sound, annoying features
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.(1) The noise cancellation is great when playing music/video but when only using the noise cancellation I can still hear people speaking, it's kinda annoying. (2) The low-end frequencies are great. I do music production in these using FL Studio and Pro Tool and they perform great, better than my Beats Studio 2. (3) The Talk-to-Chat feature is annoying. I usually turn it off b/c the headphones will pick up on me singing or laughing at a movie and switch me to hearing everything around me. (4) The touch volume is annoying it doesn't allow you to slide your finger from low to max volume, instead you have to do a series of quick swipes to change the volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cwilson,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the Speak-to-Chat, touch controls, and noise canceling function is greatly appreciated.
The noise canceling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
To change the volume continuously: Swipe up or down and hold. Release at the desired volume level.
Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Best. Headphones. Ever.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I LOVE THESE!!! It has been two years since I purchased these headphones and I still use them every single day. Ranging from noise canceling to battery life to sound quality to build quality. These headphones are at the top of the game!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoraD,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Your satisfaction with the superb sound quality, noise cancellation, features, and overall performance of your WH1000XM4 headphones are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Pretty nice and cute headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are good for noise canceling. They have 4 different options to choose from if you don't want to use noise canceling. Sometimes they randomly disconnect when I am using it but happens very rarely. The battery life is pretty long and it charges pretty quickly (about an hour for a full battery). It used to turn off by itself when left on and unused but now it doesn't do that so just remember to always turn them off when it's not being used.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevoraJ, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and battery life. We're sorry if they randomly disconnect. Please ensure to have the software updated for optimum performance. We also recommend to reset the headset. This operation does not delete pairing information. If the headset does not operate properly even if you reset the headset, initialize the headset.
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Erin
The best choice for over-the-ear Noise-Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, the reason I went with this brand and model is a recommendation from my son, as he has a pair. He was not wrong, they are comfortable to wear, play sounds precisely, and the noise cancelling is absolutely perfect! When I use noise-cancelling its like I've been transported to a quiet zone made just for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi welldone,
You definitely made the right choice! We're thrilled to hear how much you love the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and noise canceling features of your new headphones. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
As outstanding as people say
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This must be my 6th set of headphones. All of the others were name brand; none of them holds a candle to the Sony's. The noise cancellation is perfect; if you need to hear the person next to you, you just put your hand over the right phone and you hear them clearly. The musical sounds are bright and clear; it's the best stereo separation I have ever had. Very long battery life. I have used these headphones more in the last month that several others in a year. I cannot recommend these highly enough.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jerry,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we are glad you like the noise canceling, battery performance of the headphones. 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Outstanding high end wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding audio (compared to many other higher end wireless headphones), strong noise cancelling, easy to pair and very easy to use controls when on the ear. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Polarcap, That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy your experience! - Romeo
Great but hmm.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and connectivity. Some laptops may have issues connecting. I added a bluetooth 4.0 dongle and it worked fine but when a call rings when connected to both the phone and Laptop while using microsoft teams I notice that the Laptop switches to the laptop microphone which if you are not aware public will hear you very low. I know it is a microsoft issue. It would been better if the cable for wired connection would have had a micropone so that in this case we could just go fully two way comunication wired . I did it by purchasing a cable and a Lavalier Mic and a spliting cable for both headphones and Mic. Another good feature would have been to have bluetooth connected to the phone and have audio and mic wired to the laptop . Again both devices can be connected via bluetooth and works great but the laptop is not reliable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RomanR,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about its connectivity with computers is greatly appreciated. We appreciate bringing this to our attention. Computer connectivity issues will be resolved by a future software update. Make sure to install software updates via the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
AMAZING
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating between these headphone and the Apple AirPod Max, I am so happy I chose these. They are so easy to use, lightweight, and have amazing quality. The only downside to these is that they take a little more time to switch between devices. I need to reconnect them to my laptop or iPad, it’s not too big of a deal! Overall, I don’t regret getting them at all!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi kayla,
You made the right choice! Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you're happy with your purchase and liked the lightweight design and sound quality 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
Great comfort, sound, and battery life
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I've had three sets of noise cancelling headphones in the last year and wish I would have just gotten these first. I had the 710n, which sounded good but is noticably smaller in the ears, leading to discomfort on long flights. Battery life is epic - easy two full days of use. Sony tends to be a bit bass heavy, but the app allows adjustment to your tastes. Noise cancelling is a big step up from the 710n - easily keeps up with an airplane cabin. Keep an eye out for sales as you can usually get them for $50 off or more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TMex1971, We are happy that you like the sound quantity and battery life 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Vincent
Best Value and Most Features
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Greatest head phones I have owned to date. Features I never knew I would need; stops my movie when someone talks to me and restarts with he tap of a button on the earpiece. great sound canceling and crystal clear audio.
I would recommend this to a friendBest Noise Cancelling Headphones I’ve ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best Noise Cancelling Headphones I had. Sound quality is another area where the XM4 excels. With powerful and dynamic audio performance, these headphones deliver a rich and detailed sound signature. The bass is deep and punchy, while the mids and highs are well-balanced, providing a satisfying listening experience across various music genres.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NeilbryanL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! 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