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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12551 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product?

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

    Really impressed with the sound quality. Noise-cancelling is awesome. At the gym, it blocks all the sounds and helps you focus on your workout. The comfort of the headset is great as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Monica23,

      That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and have a great day!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones review.

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

    While I was let down a bit trying switching between devices, overall it is a really decent pair of headphones. Very comfortable with good noise canceling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi cnurek,
      Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We are glad that you are enjoying the comfortable fit and noise cancellation of your WH1000XM4. We're sorry to hear if you are having trouble when switching between your devices. Allow us to help turn this to a better experience.

      For optimum performance, please make sure that the software of your headphones is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.

      Please try some solutions on this article links below:
      Unable to make a Bluetooth connection
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752747.html

      Using multipoint connection
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00249936?utm_source=glean

      Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Model Number:
      Issue:

      We appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Product

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

    Item is nice, easy to use and sound comes through great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI JaimeC,

      Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and finding your WH-1000XM4 easy to use.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice

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

    Excellent sound quality, and great noise cancellation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the excellent review, Glen!

      We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound quality and great noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We are thrilled they are delivering the premium experience you expect!

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

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

    The noise cancellation is very good, I enjoy using them at the gym or when running. It’s super easy to get them connected to your phone and works flawlessly

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best NC Headphones I've Used

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

    Got these on sale for $275 (down from $350) and am very, very happy with them. They ranked as good or better than both Bose and Apple AirPods Max in many, many comparisons and - even at full price - are the cheapest of the 3. The noise cancelling truly is next level. They sound amazing as well. A really immersive experience. You can fine tune the sound to your liking via an equalizer that you control from the included Sony app. There are lots of other bells, whistles and gadgets - adaptive noise cancellation (NC adjust automatically based on your environment) and Sony's proprietary 360 degree sound codec. The codec is nifty and sounds amazing but is only available on three premium music services (Deezer, Tidal & Amazon HD) and kept behind an expensive paywall on all of them. To be honest - ALL music sounds just great on these. Your mileage may vary as to if this is something that you HAVE to have. I probably won't be renewing the free 3 month Deezer trial that comes with the cans. The MAIN showcase here are the noise cancelling and sound quality which are both top grade. You could take away the other stuff and these would still be worth the price point.

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

      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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones!

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

    Great headphones that are comfortable to wear, and eliminate noise due to their features. Work well in a multitude of environments also. Provided case contains useful accessories and is small enough to fit into most small bags or large purses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jiwils, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 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. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones with

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

    Battery life is so good lasts almost 2 weeks with my usage of almost 2 hours daily. Noise cancelling is amazing but it reduces battery life a bit. Sound quality is not too bad as well. NFC pairing is always good to have. I do not use the google assistant feature, as I prefer to map the touch controls for volume and ambient control

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SonyA85j, that's awesome! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the long-lasting battery life, excellent noise canceling feature, great sound quality, easy Bluetooth/NFC pairing, and overall features of 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. -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great investment!

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

    They definitely block out most if not all the outside noises. I'm happy with my purchase. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they're bulky, touchy when working out, and they didn't come with at least a travel pouch. They worked perfectly for my flight. The battery life is on point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello ZayE,
      Awesome! It's nice to know that you are satisfied with the noise canceling capability and battery life of uor WH1000XM4. Your feedback is highly appreciated and it will help us improve our future products. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones.

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

    Great noise canceling as i wear at home with loud kids and can barely hear them. Great features as it stops playing when you start a conversation with others and using gestures for controls, for example. Almost flawless, 4 stars as my wife says when i call her she can still hear the tv in the background supposedly. Look forward to using them on my next flight. Was a great deal since i got them on sale for black friday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Disney, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great noise canceling

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything works as advertised, specially the excellent noise canceling and battery life. I listen to it over 24 hours without worrying about recharging it. The sound is well balanced, the engineering of it didn’t add Lows or Highs like other popular brands such as the Beats does. I like Sony most because of the battery life and noise canceling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Canuto, Fantastic! It's really nice to hear you are enjoying all the features especially the exceptional noise canceling and great battery life of the WH-1000XM4. Good to know you appreciate the overall sound quality. 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 the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound and comfort

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

    The best headphone for sound and comfortability. These are my second oak, since the first ones broke by wear and tear. They stayed in the case until I used them. I have now purchased the warranty to make sure I do not run into this issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nettie, Sorry to hear about what happened with your first pair of headphones. We are glad that you stick with Sony and that your WH1000XM4 headphones are the best headphones for you. 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. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Head phones

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

    Great sound and fit, the noise blocking is excellent and for music and gaming is perfect. These block out background noise, would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DiaH, we're glad you like the sound quality and fit of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely the Best

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

    I absolutely love these headphones they get loud sound awesome and have all the features.

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

      That's great feedback! We are delighted that you absolutely love your WH-1000XM4 headphones and are enjoying the powerful sound and all the included features. Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall good buy

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

    Excellent sound. Very comfortable. Long battery life. Good build quality.

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

      Good to know that you like the sound quality, comfort, battery life, and build 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      ~Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10

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

    The sound is very clear and the noise canceling is a great touch. I like its three settings: noise canceling, noise canceling off, and ambient control. They last for a really long time and they charge fast too!

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

      That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the clear sound quality, noise canceling and battery life 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great head phone’s

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

    Excellent sound and tunes out noise pretty great. Great fit for the price .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ElizabethW, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Theyre not that great but theyre not the worst...

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

    These headphones are not great. Theyre not adjustable so if you have a small head theyll never stay put. Mine dont. Ive also noticed that the volume doesnt get very loud. Its almost like the headphones come programmed to be a certain volume and that is the loudest they can go. I neat returned them for this reason. They comfortable as far as the ear part and i do think the noise cancellation feature is pretty cool. I bought me a pair and my husband a pair.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lavisha,

      We're glad that you like the comfort and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you were already looking to return the headphones. The headband of the headphones can be adjusted to suit your head shape. You may refer to this link for more information:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html

      For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). For the best volume experience, turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device. Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated. This will certainly help us improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony.

      ~Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    you get what you deserve

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

    comfortable. noise cancelation works. Light weight. Durable. nuff said

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OneAnnoyedWorker, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise cancelation, lightweight and durable design of the 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really Awesome

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

    Wow, I can't believe how great these are. I've had a couple of sets of noise canceling headphones in the past, all were on ear and I never really cared for them, these are so comfortable I could wear them 24 hours a day. The noise canceling is fabulous and they look great. Going to Paris soon and can't wait to use them on that flight.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We added more cushioning to the headband and ear padding. We also changed the outside dimensions of the headphones slightly so they sit more comfortably over your head. 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 Sony_US