Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 12762433
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
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the phenomenal sound quality and the exceptional comfort these headphones provide during extended use. Users also frequently praise the impressive battery life, lightweight design, and solid bass performance. While the overall experience is highly positive, some users have expressed minor frustrations regarding the sensitivity of the touch controls and the limited maximum volume. Additionally, a small segment of customers feels that the product is priced higher than they would prefer.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Buy them!!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You will not regret purchasing these headphones! Excellent active noise cancelling, microphone is decent for meetings and sound quality is rich.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyEnth,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, call quality, and 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not Much
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn’t feel like the sound quality on these is any different compared to my current Shure SE 215 earbuds… The build is fantastic and the headphones are very small. Color doesn’t look as pleasant and vibrant as it does on photos or pictures, it’s more like a boring mix of grey and beige. Noise cancellation is better than XM3 but it still can’t do much against noise such as laptop fans or desktop fans. My head still gets hot immediately as I’m using these. Overall, it was a mistake to give these a second chance. XM4 is intended for traveling on an airplane and maybe loud cities. If you want to listen to music or play games with good sound Quality, look elsewhere. I’ll be getting Shure Aonic earbuds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RSas,
Thank you for your review. We are really sorry if the sound quality, color, fit, and noise canceling function of our WH-1000XM4 did not live up to your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. Despite the issues, we are glad to hear you are satisfied with its awesome build design.
For sound quality, the WH-1000XM4 features an equalizer with the use of the Sony | Headphones Connect app. You can adjust it according to your preferences to suit your overall listening experience. You can also change the sound quality mode from the Sony | Headphones Connect app to "priority on sound quality mode" so the headphones will prioritize the sound quality of your audio device.
For noise canceling, you can enhance this feature by following the steps provided on the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html
For fit or comfort issues, the WH-1000XM4 has a self-adjusting headband and soft cushioned earcups that cover the whole ear. You may try adjusting the headband slider so that they cover your ears. This will help give you more personalized comfort.
You may also find the information provided on the following link helpful:
Why do my ears hurt when putting on and wearing headphones? - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great. The noise cancelation is great. I like the features and gestures on these. They charge fast and the app is easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 6ix5ive, That's great! We're glad to hear that! 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. Thanks for sharing your review! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Better than Bose 700
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Using these over a year now. App is easy to use. Great for studying and while flying. I like pairing these to my TV at night so I don't bother others.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tyler,
Awesome! We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Great for noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great and the noise cancelling is exactly what I needed. My only issue is that they do hurt my ears after a couple hours. Also, I wish that instead of tapping the sides to change the settings, it was a button because it's easy to accidentally change settings.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Saturn1998, Thank you so much for the 4-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling and overall performance of the headphones! You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue.Try lowering the volume or take a break from wearing them for a while. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4 Headphones deliver!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this sony headphones. Coming from an XM3 the XM4 did not disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi InscrutableS, we're glad you love our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My world
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Privacy and very good quality i feel like im in a different world and time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PoletteC, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
husband loves
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.got these for my husband and he loves them! high quality sound and freedom of movement - no hearing the cord bang against things. let's him work in peace and zone out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cami367,
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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Imma dog groomer and cant hear my blow dryer while grooming , works great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mallorykozmo,
That's nice! We're happy that you can now focus on your grooming job without hearing the loud noise of the blower, thanks to the noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4. The WH1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent investment
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! I’ve always used Bose so I was bit skeptical about switching to Sony. But I don’t regret my decision at all!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyHeadphones, Awesome! We're pleased you've upgraded to your new 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Head phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent we love them. Very good quality. We don’t tear any noise!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MichelleM,
That is awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with the quality and noise canceling capabilty of our 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:Sound quality
Superior sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these to replace a broken set of M3’s. The 4’s are better. Have newer features but still have the same impeccable sound you expect with the WH1000 Sony headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mgamom,
We're glad that upgrading to these headphones was worth it. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. Very comfortable wearing it while trucking. It kept the road noise away from my ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, TruckDriver! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and quality! The perfect choice for almost everyone!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Martin, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4! 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:Sound quality
Adding Title
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this product. It is the best! I recommend everyone buy this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's perfect, AmsaleB! We're glad that you like your headphones and we appreciate your recommendation. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb headphones! Work use/gym use/ cancels the world around me just as need be!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi F1shyCo, Awesome! We are glad that you are enjoying your newest noise canceling headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good, ideal headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these about 2 weeks ago and I instantly fell in love with them. Pricey but the quality makes it worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi marasrocha, we're glad you love 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. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
JBL Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better than Apple headphones. Very comfortable would recommend to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EverardoG, we're glad you are enjoying our product! The WH1000XM4 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best in class noise isolation with best in class sound quality. Features can br hit or miss but overall really solid headphones and an especially good deal when on sale.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overal good headset, noice cancellation is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi zada11, great! We're glad you like the noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl