Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/S
- SKU:
- 6408357
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 regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Looks good, sounds good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sounds quality. Has a cool feature that pauses your music on the phone when it senses that you take the headphones off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonJ!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us about your new WH-1000XM4.
We are immensely pleased to hear that you are finding the sound quality so impressive! It is great to know that the auto-pause sensor is a feature you are finding useful during your daily listening.
We're glad you chose Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Good buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Every time I take them off I'm shocked at how loud it is without them. The ANC is actually amazing. I don't think I could survive a flight without them. I use them daily and have no complaints
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good buy from Best Buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pleasantly surprised with these headphones. I can shut out the world and hear every detail of the songs I play. I hear things I didn't know were there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClassicRockInStock,
That is wonderful to hear! We are delighted that you are pleasantly surprised by the WH-1000XM4 headphones and that the combination of our premium noise cancellation and high-fidelity audio allows you to hear every intricate detail of your music.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound and quality.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wife and I share office space so I needed some quality NC headphones. I was looking at another brand until the associate told me to listen to these before I made my decision. So glad I listened to his advice. Have to add that I have Cauliflower ear and most cheap over the ear brands kill my ears after a few minutes. Not the case with these, I sometimes forget that I have them on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve,
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones were the best thing I have ever bought. The sound is very nice and loud. The battery last long and it also charges fast.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Diaz, You've made an excellent choice! We're delighted to learn that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be the best-sounding headphones you've ever purchased! It's wonderful to know that you like the exceptional audio and amazing battery life of the headphones. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM4. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is excellent. I had to download the app to my phone and synch it to all my devices. Took a few hours to familiarize, charge, and synch. It works great and fits comfortably. Love the noise cancellation that is built in.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CRYdsktop, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you're enjoying the great noise cancellation and sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM4. We appreciate the positive feedback and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome find
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever bought. Clean crisp sound with quality control that makes it easy to use. So happy with my headphones. I certainly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, AmericaS!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are the best headphones you’ve ever bought! It’s wonderful to know that you are enjoying the clean, crisp sound and the quality control that makes them so easy to use.
We are so happy that you love your headphones and appreciate your strong recommendation!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SONY HEADPHONES
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ABSOLUTELY AMAZING HEADPHONES!!! audio is amazing they don’t fall of my head while im working out they are very much worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariL,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and price point of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Same Great Headphones as Before... but Better.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones after owning a pair of the first generation of these head phones for 3 years with heavy use (~100 hrs/week). These were super light, but still feel as durable as the last pair. The sound and noise canceling are still great! Being able to finally pair with 2 devices is a great addition. However the speak for turn off NC is kinda useless. Thankfully you can turn that off. I highly recommend these headphones! They're great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DomIGuess, we appreciate your recommendation. You defintely made the right choice. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
worth the investment
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise cancelling is amazing. the sound quality is very crispy. i charged it when i first got it and didn’t get a low battery alert until over 2 weeks later. lasts very long. definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi amba,
Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, and battery life of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Don’t xm4 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great and are really good for me in the gym since they don’t fall off of my head while working out. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kyle!
Thanks so much for the recommendation and for sharing your experience.
We are excited to hear that your WH-1000XM4 stay secure and comfortable while you're at the gym! It is great to know they are keeping up with your workouts so well.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Incredible sound!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones definitely sound amazing! They're incredibly comfortable and I love that they fold up in the hard shell carrying case. Everything about this product is premium.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kunaminy,
Fabulous! Nice to hear you are enjoying the superb sound quality, comfortable fit, design, and overall performance of your WH1000XM4 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Not for long hours
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this for about 2 weeks and hopefully counting. But my only complaint is it hurts the top of my head. Everything else is awesome! Pros: -Good noise canceling -Good sounds -calls are clear and good -2 bluetooth (this could get annoying sometimes too, cause they tell you every time it connects/disconnects) -great battery life -nice looking headphones Cons: -Hurts the top of my head and ears (when I have my glasses or wears them too long) -Annoying how it goes to ambient mode when you start talking (not good if you like to sing along to music) Honeslty not sure if it's worth the price tag, but it does help me study better at home, as my neighbors likes to party alot.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Asada,
We appreciate your review of the headphones. We're happy to hear those positive remarks. Make sure to adjust the headband for maximum comfort and fit. You do have the option to turn off the Speak-to-Chat function (Hold 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel once again until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated"). You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancellation over the ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best noise canceling over the ear headphones. It sounds great, comfortable for your ear and light weight. Case is convenient to travel with. The only issue I had “my ears gets hot after an hour or so” which is not comfortable for me. I don’t over the ear headphones are for me. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeepakK, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you like the amazing noise cancellation, great sound quality, comfortable fit, lightweight design, and portable carrying case of your new Sony WH-1000XM4.
To prevent the earpads from getting too hot and to ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure. Hope this helps!
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
Definitely recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best over the ear headphones I’ve tried. Excellent sound quality and cool specs, also the battery life!! Feels like it lasts forever
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YeseniaA, nice! We're glad you like the sound quality and battery of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bought for gym use. Good quality.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for gym use. Great for blocking out noise during cardio, however will slip off head if doing weight training laying down.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BG312,
We are glad to hear the WH-1000XM4 is performing well for your cardio sessions. To improve the fit during weight training, we recommend adjusting the headband so it sits slightly further forward on your head to create a more secure anchor point when leaning back. Please keep in mind that these headphones are not officially IP-rated for water or sweat resistance, so we suggest wiping the ear pads down after your workout to maintain the material and internal sensors.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
would get again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So happy with my purchase. These headphones are pretty comfortable and great quality. theyre a little too good at noise canceling though so i cant hear when people walk into my room but that just means the headphones do their job well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Alexa,
Awesome! Thank you for your feedback and good decision in getting our WH1000XM4. We are truly happy that the noise canceling works well and you are pleased with the comfort and sound quality of our XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent Sound Quality and Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I almost didn't buy these- but I am glad I did. The sound quality is superb, especially for the price. The model is already a couple of years old but abosutely worth it. I honestly forget to charge it because the battery life is that good. My main driver during flights, long or short.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kelsey,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life 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
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like how these headphones are comfortable and easy to pair. Thier size make them easy to transport. They have great sound as well and the bass isn't too overwhelming. I can listen to them for hours without being fatigued.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Quezo! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best ANC headphones for the price. Paid $278. Lightweight and comfortable-easy long time wearing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Odysseus,
We're glad that you're happy with your investment. 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