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
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Customers are saying
Customers praise the phenomenal sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life of the product. They also highlight its solid bass, lightweight design, and reliable connectivity, along with a premium design and good fit. Conversely, some users express frustration with the touch controls, consider the product overpriced, and wish for greater volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Good quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable headphones and nice packaging. Although the noise canceling is very intense
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannaB!
Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM4 headphones. It is great to hear that you find them comfortable and appreciate the packaging.
The noise cancellation is designed to be powerful to help create a truly immersive listening experience, but you can also customize the level to suit your preference using the Sony | Sound Connect app.
We’re glad you chose Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Awesome product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product works excellent, love using them for the gym and the sound quality is amazing
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Posted .Hi Kimmyc,
We are excited to hear that your WH-1000XM4 headphones work excellent! It is fantastic that you love using them for the gym and are impressed with the amazing sound quality. Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are very easy to set up. I find them very comfortable. The sound is absolutely amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Kram,
Awesome! It's nice to hear that you are amazed by the awesome sound quality of our XM4, plus, how comfy and easy it is to setup. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Headphone King
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are the best headphones I've purchased so far. I'm a huge fan and loyal customer of Bose but these headphones are up there or even might be better than some of their top tier products. Very comfortable and the music is superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AP817,
You made the right choice with these Sony 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
True noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After trying on all the noise canceling wireless headphones Best Buy had on display, I have bought my 4th pair of these Sony headphones. They are just a higher quality than others, including some of their own products.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Brad,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It is amazing to hear how loyal you are to Sony products. We greatly appreciate it! With the amazing sound quality and the modern and comfortable design, this Headphones really are a game changer!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
-DiegoV
High quality geadphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise canceling, great audio, still great in 2025
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Solomon,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH1000XM4 headphones continue to deliver excellent noise canceling and great audio quality even in 2025. Your continued enjoyment of the product truly reflects the care and innovation we put into our technology, and we appreciate you sharing your experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Friend recommended this I was skeptical on the price point but so far it’s amazing. Comfortable and great noise cancelling features. Battery life is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SheanW, we're glad you like comfort, noise canceling feature and battery. 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
ANC, PNC, fit/comfortability, Design, Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To begin with, this is a review for the average user. I have Skullcandy venue and AirPods Pro, each totaling appx. $130 & $250 respectively, so this is the comparison. The Skullcandy headphones were good, but they didnt make me say "wow". Average sound, ANC worked, though not well. I discovered that an ice bagging machine is a good test, considering it is very loud, but not machine shop loud. With the SC I could hear the ice dropping out of the machine even at maximum volume. The AirPods Pro, however, mask the sound completely and without using max volume, same as these sony WH. They slip around the head, but that may be because I have a smaller one, and the touch controls are a pain sometimes but the sound quality is miles ahead of any Skullcandy, and a fair amount better than the AirPod pro. The mic really sucks though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sett,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4 headphones! We're glad that you like its 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
Your feedback about fit, touch controls, and the mic quality is greatly appreciated. Make sure to adjust the headband for optimum fit and comfort.
For the best overall performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing:
a. When you swipe your finger forward/backward, make the movements perpendicular to the headband.
b. When you swipe your finger up/down, make the movements parallel to the headband.
To improve call quality, re-establish the connection between the source device and the headset. Select HFP or HSP for the profile.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products.
Hope these steps improve your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony
-Ralph
Sony WF-1000XM4
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No complaints. Great headphones overall. Great sound and battery life.
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Posted .Hi Polly, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you ae happy with your new WF1000XM4! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
Best purchase of 2021!! <3
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase I made all of 2021! I love how long the batter lasts, I use these for the gym and work. So they get like 6-10 hours of use a day, they're amazing. They don't slip off even when I'm doing RDLS lol
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yesi, We're glad that you are happy with the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling 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. Jay
Good for noise cancellation under three years
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They lasted almost three years before a loud screech came through on the left ear cup. Great for noise cancellation especially if you want to go deaf haha but really they were good while they lasted. For $300 though I expected more
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chillymanny714, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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
Better than AirPod Pros
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are some excellent headphones. I have had apples AirPod pros for 2 years and I loved them but they always lacked in the sound quality department but as soon as I put these on everything changed. These are the best sounding headphones I have ever had. From the smooth highs and the perfect base these are a great buy for those who just want amazing sound quality with all the bells and whistles that all these earbuds have and The noise cancellation is a lot better than I thought it would be.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ethan,
Thanks for sharing your feedback and for giving our Sony WH1000XM4 a 5-star rating. We are very happy that you are pleased with the audio quality and noise canceling feature of our 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! Enjoy! - Marco
Purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unsure what I expected when I bought this. My previous Sony headphones was at a low quality, however this exceeded my expectations in terms of sound, quality, and comfort! Large purchase, but worth the buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Review, Wow! That's cool! We're extremely pleased to hear our WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones meets your needs, and it exceeded your expectations! Good to know that you're enjoying the amazing audio quality, excellent quality, and overall comfort 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 your purchase and for trusting Sony! -Jess
Amazing headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound controls are amazing. I love the noise cancelation and how it can automatically adjust to what you are doing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JAD369,
That’s wonderful feedback! We are thrilled you love the adaptive noise cancellation and the intuitive sound controls on your WH-1000XM4 headphones. The ability to automatically adjust to your activity is a key feature we are proud of, ensuring you always have the perfect listening environment.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Love them!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them!!! They have great sound quality and they’re very easy to use!
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Posted .Hi Kari!
Thanks for sharing your positive feedback on the WH-1000XM4 headphones.
We are very glad to hear that you love them and find them easy to use with great sound quality!
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Best ANC headphones for the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality is excellent, it has a small learning curve with the app but once you set it up for you liking they are the best. Battery life is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ssdiaz2002, Great! We're very pleased to hear you like the excellent quality, long battery life, and top-notch noise cancellation of your 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. -Sam
Great sound, great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m blown away by the quality and the sound over previous generation Bose nc headphones and would recommend on that. There’s a lot of extra features and controls that I’m not using, which probably went into the the high price of the headphones, oh well.
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Posted .Hi pete, you definitely made the right choice with these amazing 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
Great ANC with bassy sound.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little bit too much bass I think. Makes some music sound a little muddy. Can probably fix this in EQ, but these were really comfortable and the ANC is really good. Recently got these for a 15 hr flight and they worked well.
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Posted .Hi Xilang,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4 and for sharing your honest feedback. This will help us improve our future products. We're glad that you appreciate the comfortable design and ANC feature of our 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
Head Phones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best headphones hands down amazing sound quality fire
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Posted .Hi AngelM
It is great to hear that you are loving the sound quality of your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are so happy to know they’ve earned the title of "best headphones" in your book.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Love em.
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them. They are the best sound you can get for headphones that have all of the mobile friendly features that these have (Bluetooth, noise cancel, airplane adapter, mobile app with eq adjustments, multi device connections, nice travel case, wired & wireless). If you strictly want the best audiophile headphones you won’t find all of these features. With these features though, these are the best sound quality cans you can get. Maybe not out of the box, but with eq adjustments you can fine tune in the mobile app. You will NOT be disappointed by these. - budget audiophile hobbyist who uses these for best sound quality while on the go.
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Posted .Hi DavidH, Thank you for the awesome review! We're pleased to hear you like the excellent sound quality, noise cancelling feature, easy Bluetooth pairing, intuitive app with EQ adjustments, multipoint connection, and overall features of your new Sony 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