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
Headphone Essentials
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is by far my favorite purchase of 2021. An absolute essential. The sound quality is amazing and so is the noise cancellation. The design and slick and the material is very premium. I do not see any flaws in this product aside from its price. If you can find it on sale for around 250 or less, it is a definite buy!
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Posted .Hi Xleo,
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:Sound quality
Outstanding Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So happy the sound is incredible. The design is amazing and the case make everything so easy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaulL, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Clearest headphones I've ever heard.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I've ever owned. I have a pair of Bose QC headphones, and the clarity of sound from the Sony is far better. The noise-cancelling is also better on the Sony. I do find the headphones are bit sensitive to touch for the the controls, but once I get them set right they are phenomenal.
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Posted .Hi MattMattK,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function 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
Best i have ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound out of a head phone i have ever heard amazing noise canceling easy to use comfortable head band and ear muffs so nice that you can charge with phone charger cord
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Posted .Hello RichardC,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the awesome sound quality of our XM4 as well as the superb noise canceling, long battery life and comfy design. It's nice to know that you were able to use your phone charger cord but please be advised to use the supplied cable for safety precaution. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Softest, Most Comfortable to Wear
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wear glasses, and find most standard headphones uncomfortable. These are excellent for form fitting softness. The sound quality is great. My only issue with them is the headphones smell like chemicals. That's a deal breaker for me, but not for my spouse.
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Posted .Hi Renej,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very glad to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones comfortable, especially while wearing glasses, and that you're enjoying the great sound quality. We are truly sorry to hear about the chemical smell you experienced. That is certainly not the experience we want for our customers, and we understand why that would be a deal-breaker for you. We take the quality and materials of our products very seriously, and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to our product team for review.
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Best regards,
Dominick
Very good headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly I loved these headphone. I purchased them when they came out in 2020 after watching a slew of reviews and digging deep into causal audiophile subreddits. This year I had to replace them as they stopped working :( but they were so near and dear to me for almost 6 years. I decided to upgrade to the xm6’s. Used them al most every single day all through college and at my first big girl job too.
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Posted .Hi Pinkies!
Thanks so much for sharing such a personal story and for sticking with us for all these years.
It is truly wonderful to know that your WH-1000XM4 was such a reliable companion from your college days all the way into your career! We are honored that they were part of so many big milestones for you, and we’re excited for you to start this next chapter with the WH-1000XM6.
We really appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
My College Freshman LOVES these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My college freshman loves these! Great sound, Very well balanced (not too bass-y like some). Good comfort for wearing for long periods of time. Noise cancelling perfect for coffee shops and libraries etc...
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Posted .Good day, DT999!
That's awesome! We are truly happy that you are enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM4. We're glad that you appreciate the audio quality, comfort and noise canceling feature of our Sony XM4. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best sound and comfort
||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.
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Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light fitting, sleek design and studio quality. Cant recommend a better headphone for the price.
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Posted .Hi Jesus,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and price point of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve owned several Bose headphones and these are as good if not better than any I have used. I’m not sure what I think of the touch controls over other headphones I’ve used, but these are very comfortable with a long battery life and great sound. All that said, I think you can’t go wrong with these or Bose. Just go with whichever you prefer.
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Posted .Hi Hook88,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 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
Absolutely worth the price!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for my fiance & he uses them all the time! We love that there's also the option to use an aux cord to hook up to his game controller!
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Posted .Thank you for your wonderful review, Caitlin!
We are so pleased to hear that your fiancé is getting such fantastic and constant use out of his WH-1000XM4 headphones. It's truly rewarding to know they are his go-to!
We are especially glad you appreciate the versatility of the aux cord option for his game controller. We know our customers use these headphones for more than just music, so designing them with premium wired functionality was a priority. It ensures he gets the premium audio experience and low-latency needed for immersive gaming.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Killer noise canceling without breaking the bank
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Noise canceling headphones can get expensive. Despite the XM4s not heing sonys newest pair of headphones they still keep up with the quality you qould expect from sony.
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Posted .Hi Caleb,
Thanks for your fantastic review! We completely agree—the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer an incredible value and continue to provide the premium, high-quality audio experience and industry-leading noise cancellation that Sony is known for.
Thanks again for your fantastic feedback, and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pleased!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had some challenges connecting via bluetooth at first, but once I figured it out, I am very happy with them. The sound quality is excellent.
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Posted .Hi Jack,
We could not be more pleased to hear that you are very happy with your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're glad you worked through the initial Bluetooth challenge, and we're delighted you are now enjoying the excellent sound quality. Thank you for your review and for selecting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great noise canceling!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. The noise canceling is really great, I have young children and my one kid has a squeal that will split your ear drums. I put these babies on and tho I can still hear his squeal that rivals Mariah Carey’s highest octave range, it’s so much more bearable! Aside from that, the Sony app that comes with it is pretty cool I like to use it to change some settings. I think there’s definitely some quirks to it but overall great noise canceling comfortable and light headphones I highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi Nerdymomof3,
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:Sound quality
Not the newest, but the best?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These XM4's are just what I needed. My XM3's are dying and the XM4's have updated Bluetooth to allow for multiple device connections. These may be two versions old, but the XM5/6's do not fold up as compactly and, as reviews point out, the headband may be slightly tighter. ANC is great and the sound is balanced.
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Posted .Hi BrettS,
We're thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are exactly what you needed! We appreciate you being a returning customer and for your thoughtful feedback. It's great to know that the updated features and design meet your specific needs so well.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Cans
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. The sound is great although not the best bass. They are so comfortable I can wear them for hours without feeling pressure on my ears. I really like the easy controls for skipping tracks or replaying ones I especially like. Raising or lowering volume is a snap. Of course not struggling with a cord is nice. I highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi MAJH,
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.
Make sure to take advantage of the equalizer function of the Sony Headphones Connect app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Noise Cancelling Headphone.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancelling headphones that didn't produce any pressure like other ones I have used so I'm able to wear them for extended hours. I also like the added feature of the software so you can tailor the sound to how you like it. I found pairing the headphones with multiple devices easy and worked without issue.
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Posted .Hi AshCountach,
Great! We're glad that you like the comfort, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect app), and multipoint function 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
Sony ANC WX4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Super clean sound. Amazing ANC. Intuitive app
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Posted .Hi Tdwag!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are really happy to hear you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM4.
These headphones offer industry leading noise cancellation, long battery life and smart touch controls, plus an app that lets you personalize your listening experience.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Did you hear that?
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it! I was sceptical of noise cancelling headphones, so I took a shot in the dark after a bit of comparisons online. I couldnt personally go out at test any, but I highly recommended before buying based on each persons' preferences. I have larger ears and it comfortably sits over them for extended periods of time. Sound quality is great and noise cancelation takes me to a deeper dimension of my dissociation.
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Posted .Hi ChipHaynee, thanks for the amazing 5-star review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We're thrilled you love them, especially the noise canceling feature and comfort. Your recommendation about personal preferences is spot on. Enjoy the enhanced listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
You need these!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quility in sound, and noise cancellation. I love that they can bend so they fit in the case. There may be times where the app doesn't sync automatically with the headphones.
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Posted .Hi AreliM, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like great sound quality, top notch noise canceling feature, and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM4. Please make sure to set the sound quality mode of the headset to “Priority on stable connection” mode to ensure a stable Bluetooth connection with your device. For more details, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam