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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12548 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds good, battery lasts all day. The battery doesn't seem quite as good as advertised, but I often have them on 12+ hours a day and never have to charge them before bed. Noise cancelling is crazy good. I've had these for about 6 months and there are no signs of wear - build quality seems sturdy. I do wish you could have them on and charging at the same time for when the battery inevitably deteriorates.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi fourtwo, Awesome! We are glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are the most comfortable headphones I’ve worn. The noise cancellation is perfect for drowning all sound. I love wearing them to listen to instrumental music while I work, and after having them on for several hours I could still say I barely feel them on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Oneal, nice! we're glad you are enjoying 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. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect just perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s good…..i think for thr price i paid (200$) on sale these are great. A buddy of mine has the xm5’s and while i can say the headband is slightly lighter in the xm5’s its not so much of a difference that i genuinely care or wish i had gotten the 5’s. And as far as sound quality goes the xm5 has negligiblably better base like if you tweak around the EQ settings with the 4’s to get yiur desired base the sound is almost indistinguishable from the 5’s. If you have 400$ get the XM5’s and if you only got 200$ and the xm4’s are on sale def get the 4s you def wont regret it and i know i sure dont

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love using these noise canceling headphones. I can’t even hear anything going on with the outside world when I’m listening to music or talking on the phone. The battery life is fantastic along with the ease of connectivity to my devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Techgu,
      Great! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the noise canceling capability of our Sony WH1000XM4 as well as the battery life and easy to connect. 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! Enjoy! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't think twice just go for it

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Where do I even start... these headphones are exceptional... I have owned many different types of headphones and this one by far comes out on top Sound quality is top notch Noise Cancelling is exceptional Dual connection is also huge Definitely would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ashraful,

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling of the Sony 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what I was needing. Seamless connectivity, corded option, and over ear comfort I cannot find anywhere else.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, Greg!

      We are absolutely delighted to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are providing you with exactly what you needed!

      It's incredibly rewarding to know that the combination of seamless connectivity, the option for a corded connection, and the over-ear comfort is delivering a listening experience you can't find anywhere else.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love then! They are clear and the noise canceling feature is great! Battery life is also great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chan, we're glad you love the noise canceling feature and battery of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with the order

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with the purchase, light weight, good battery life and excellent sound quality. Highly recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Farddds, nice! We're glad you are very happy with your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect with some quirks

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What's great: Very comfortable to wear. Solid construction. Good sound. Noise cancelling is very good. Sound quality seems also very good. Folds neatly into a small carrying case. Cool color (midnight blue) Needs improvement: This is my personal preference but volume control, swiping up on right cup feels awkward. Forward and backward feels natural. Adaptive sound control didn't work well for me. When I tried it, it kept changing mode every 30 seconds or so. I just turned it off. Overall, I really like it. Even more so when I got money back because price dropped within 2 weeks of purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello IowaCountryBoy,

      Thank you so much for the 4 Star review!

      We are thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the comfortable fit & build design, outstanding sound quality, color & carrying case, and industry-leading noise canceling function of our WH-1000XM4.

      We greatly appreciate your feedback with the touch control sensor of these headphones. And for the adaptive sound control, you may find the following link helpful:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00229328

      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.

      Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise cancellation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones are amazing! The noise cancellation on the headphones is fantastic! I would highly recommend downloading the Sony app to get the ultimate experience on these headphones

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jhernandez,

      Thanks for the five-star review! It's a true pleasure to hear you're enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones and are impressed with the noise cancellation. We appreciate you recommending the Sony Headphones Connect app to other users, as it's a great way to customize the listening experience.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than the Bose QC35 II

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I replaced a pair of Bose QC35 IIs with these headphones, and I would say that while the Bose headphones are very good, the XM4 is superior in nearly every respect, with regard to ANC effectiveness, sound quality, bass. I'm a little annoyed, with long hair, with the double-tap to pause feature though, it takes a few tries to get right sometimes, and I miss having an actual button for that like with the QC35 IIs

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Trav, thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH-1000XM4! We're very happy to know you're enjoying the incredible noise canceling feature, great sound quality and bass of your new 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing Headphones with awesome sound quality with noise cancellation feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SinghalT,
      Thank you for your review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! It is great to hear that you are enjoying the awesome sound quality and the noise cancellation feature.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Warm regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best sounding headphones, with one annoying issue

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let me start off by saying I loved the Sony XM4's. They were very comfortable, easy to use, and sounded great. They could pair with 2 devices at once, so I could use them with my Iphone and Macbook together. I ultimately returned these though due to an annoying hissing sound in the right ear cup. I had tried many things to correct it, but after looking it up online, I saw many people with the same issue. The problem is with the way the noise cancelling corrects for quiet environments. If I deactivate the noise cancelling, the hissing goes away. However, I bought these to be ultra quiet. Hopefully Sony with correct this issue so I can buy an updated version.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Duckies,

      We're glad that you like the comfort, user-friendly functions, sound quality, and multipoint function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you had to return it because of a hissing sound. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing headphones.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had beeen using airpods before this and i will never switch back. The noise cancellation is amazing and also the battery life is excellent. Also was a great price for what i got.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Haldan, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and battery of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SONY Is The Best

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    SONY Headphone’s are Amazing, Best Sound Quality and Best Noise Cancellation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are the best headphones I’ve ever had. The comfort and sound quality are unmatched and the ability to pause noise canceling with just holding your hand up to the earphone is very convenient.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndyT, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Holiday

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it as christmas gift for my daughter and she loves the sound quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Allana,
      Thank you for letting us know about your experience with the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are delighted to hear that they made a great Christmas gift and that your daughter loves the sound quality.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect, I loved it, it met my expectations, great sound, I would recommend it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DelizlS!
      Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you’re loving your new headphones and that you'd recommend them to others. It’s awesome to know they are a great fit for you!

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb, Premium Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best headphones I've ever owned!!!!! I use them in the bus and train regularly, and I hear very little background noise. The feature set is unparalleled! These headphones hold a charge for 2 weeks when used only a few hours daily. The voice text notifications, voice battery power indicator, and built-in Google Assistant are super useful features I'd never had on headphones before. If you can afford these, buy them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PollyGlot, 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. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and quality.

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    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 friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US