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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They cancel sound great, or at least softens loud noises, good sound quantity, they are really comfortable and I love the color. If you take them off it pauses what you are listening to and resumes when you put them back on. The only annoying feature is if I say something or clear my throat it pauses, but resumes about 20 seconds later on its own. All in all 5 stars.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lacy, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality, comfort and noise canceling of 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Super comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and comfortable fit! Easily paired with my devices. Would buy again!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Speechmommy,
We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and connectivity 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing. Noice cancelling when wanted works great. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArleneM,
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones and that the sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort meet your expectations.
We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
2nd pair from Sony! Love them.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most comfortable headset that cancels enough noise and yet doesn't make me feel like I won't hear if there was an emergency that I would not be aware of. I need to be distraction free at work, yet still aware if someone needs to get my attention. These work perfectly!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dragonrabbit, we're glad you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
No head soreness
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had Beats and normally uae my Samsung earbuds. These are the best headphones I've ever had. Battery life is better than I've had, wear them at night for 6-7 hours and battery usage has only gone down from 100% to 80%. Sound is outstanding.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Flipper, That's awesome! We are glad to hear that your Sony headphones are the best headphones you have ever had. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the original XM1 (I think that is what they were called) and I returned them because I did not find them comfortable and for the price ($350) was not worth keeping. Flash forward a few years and I am a believer! Very comfortable, even for hours on end, sound is great and can now switch between 2 devices. I highly recommend this and since they are (were) on a Black Friday deal @ $298 it is a great deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FRinLI, Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the comfortable design, great sound quality and the ability to switch between 2 devices using the multipoint function. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
amazing headphones.
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Haldan, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and battery of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these headphone for the gym and they’re the best. I love they’re long lasting battery. It takes a lot of movement for the headphones to fall off. They’re great and I definitely recommend these headphones if your trying to go the gym or even gaming.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JesusG, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the battery life of 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
Just as good as Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I also have the Bose QC-35 and the Sony is just as good and even better on some features. I like the way it fits and looks. The only thing I like better on the Bose is that when I first turn it on it tells you which device it is connecting to. The Sony doesn’t. Also, I find the Bose easier to connect to a new device. Besides that, I’m very happy with the Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, Glad to hear that you are happy with 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-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for my husband with a new Sony TV. He is a little hard of hearing and has to put the TV up loud. He is also bothered by background noise. I wasn't sure he would like them or use them. HE LOVES them! Hardly takes them off! They are comfortable, block the background noise and he can hear the TV with no trouble. He can easily turn off the noise cancelling to have a conversation. Set up was easy,
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Posted .Hi Moondane,
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
Previous seemed better.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only 4 stars cause the headband isn't as tight as the previous model. Also, the passive noise reduction is not as good as previous model. I can hear more mid-frequencies coming through the headphones on this model. When I implement the auto-ambient control function I have to tap on the headphones to get the highest amount of noise cancelation from it. Despite what all the online frequency graphs are showing, this version is not as good at canceling higher mid frequencies than the previous version. Could have something to do with the hole for the sensor on the left ear. Don't really need that. I plugged it up, and disabled all the useless onheadphone-controls and keep it wired only. Wish they'd make a wired version, minimal controls, and Wired-only, with superior noise canceling for all frequencies especially ghetto-bass you hear from those stupid lowriders. or Jacked up funky mobiles with loud boom boxes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeterHugh,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you are not having a complete experience because of the design and noise canceling function.
Make sure to adjust the headband of the headphones to achieve the best fit and comfort.
For optimum performance, make sure that the software version is updated. 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. Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient. Hope this helps.
Your feedback about wired headphones with the same Noise Canceling features is greatly appreciated. Thanks again for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Good for lounging
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, light weight. I wouldn’t recommend them for working out, however for lounging, they’re amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thesteel, . Amazing! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great sound quality and lightweight design of your Sony WH1000XM4. We understand that they may not be ideal for working out, but we're pleased that you find them amazing for lounging. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things are great! The active noise cancelation is top notch. They are really comfortable too. I can wear them for 8 hours at a time without any problem. And the built in equalizer is awesome. I like my music with a lot of base and this allows you to customize that. And the headphones don't disappoint when it comes to sound quality. They give good, deep bass, and nice, clear vocals.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zach, thanks for sharing your review. We're glad that you are loving the noise canceling feature, equalizer, and sound quality. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome for everything, except phone calls
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I am happy with the sound quality, comfort, and the improvement from XM3 like dual device connection, improved app, etc. The only issue i have is that the mic for phone calls still makes my phone sound muted or robotic, not as much as XM3 but still quite noticeable difference compared to Bose 700 I'm keeping it and will dial in to my conference calls on my phone as PC's bluetooth driver sucks big time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 3vr3Sal, we're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and the improvements we made on the headphones. Make sure to update the software to the latest version for optimum performance. We appreciate your feedback about the mic quality. This will certainly help us improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Sound even on PC
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this headset! I use it for just about everything. I bought it for work from home. I wear them for hours a day and they are very light and extremely comfortable! The sound is also pretty great for closed back headphones. I ended up buying the FiiO BTA30 as well to connect them to my PC and get true LDAC. I highly suggest picking up both if you want the best quality audio from your PC.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Smashinmelonz, Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and comfort of your new WH-1000XM4! 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10/10 highly recommended
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these have truly been the best headphones, even for running. the sound and quality is truly amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelinaB!
Thanks for sharing your review with us! We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones are working out so well for you, even during your runs. It’s great to know they’re keeping up with your lifestyle and providing the sound quality you were looking for.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent Headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm really happy about my recent purchase. These Sony headphones have great sound, were very easy to set up, and are extremely comfortable to wear. Highly recommend them!
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Posted .Hi MikeyD22, Perfect! Good to hear you're satisfied with the great sound, ease of setup, and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid pair of headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for the reduced price. Audio quality is solid and the Bluetooth has been very handy while traveling. Took a little time to get used to compared to open ear. Battery life is a little less than expected with certain settings enabled.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed review, TobinD!
We are pleased to hear that you found the WH-1000XM4 headphones to be a great value at the reduced price and that you are enjoying the solid audio quality and very handy Bluetooth feature while traveling.
We understand that switching from open-ear headphones requires a slight adjustment, and we appreciate you giving yourself time to get used to the sealed fit. We also acknowledge your feedback regarding the battery life being a little less than expected when certain features (like full ANC or certain codecs) are enabled; performance can vary based on usage settings.
We are glad the XM4s are serving you well on the go!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones!! They are very comfortable, have really good sound, and do a great job of cancelling noise. I have 2 pair and have purchased 2 other pairs for gifts.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 2Play, we're glad you love our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely the best pair of over ear headphones I have ever owned yes they're expensive but the noise cancellation is superb the sound quality is excellent I listen to both rock rap and some techno and no matter what I'm listening to sounds great also hold its own with some pretty good bass we're definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeFran34, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled you like the industry-leading noise cancellation feature and excellent sound quality no matter what type of music you're listening to.
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