Customer Ratings & Reviews
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12621 reviews
(12,621 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.9
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
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.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down the best headphones, great for school and every day use. They are very light on the ears and head!
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Posted .Hi LOURDESM,
Thank you for the incredible 5-star review! We are excited to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM4 are the best headphones you've ever owned. Knowing that our industry-leading noise cancellation, rich sound quality, and all-day comfort are making a difference in your listening experience is exactly what we strive for!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had xm3, airpods (1,2,pro), skullcandy anc crusher, beats. Xm4 better than any of them. Its the best headphone that you can expect. Deep bass and more clear sound. This is the update version of xm3. Very light weight and soft ear piece.
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Posted .Hi Bestheadphone,
Great! We're glad that upgrading to these headphones was worth it. 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.
~Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Do it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love. Lets me Get lost in the music and really blocks out most all background noise. Comfortable fit, longest I’ve worn them is about 6 hours and no ear/ head fatigue. Worth the money if you enjoy quality sound.
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Posted .Hello Irishfire79,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we are glad you like the noise canceling and fit 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Frequent flyer must-haves
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these headphones while on a trip having suffered great discomfort flying to my destination. The noise cancellation is amazing. Completely cut off aircraft noise making my trip home much more pleasant. I wear them while cutting grass. Riding mower sounds like a sewing machine. Only drawback for me is the “tap” system which interferes with the tap system on my hearing aids. I have to tap my ears twice to change hearing aid programs. Unfortunately the double tap on headphones is needed to turn off and on the NC.
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Posted .Hi GordonL, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the noise cancellation of these headphones. That's a testament to the great noise cancelling feature that Sony has built into the Sony WH-1000XM4. And we're sorry to hear that the tap feature interferes with the tap system of your hearing aids. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about this concern and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
XM4s are whatever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far, after having these headphones for a while, I think they're all right. I bought them because I was going on a big trip, and on the plane, they held up pretty good and were nice to have. However, I also brought my AirPods to see the difference, and to be honest, it wasn't that much of a difference that 300 dollars is buying you. These headphones sound great, and that's pretty much all they offer: good-sounding wireless headphones. However, I can't say it's worth the $ 300 price tag. I'd say if you're looking for good quality headphones,s they're other options better for your pocket to,o and If you already own noise canceling wireless headphones like AirPods Pro 2nd gen or of the same generation, I'd say just stick with as these headphones are really that much of an incentive to buy them they're also from 2016
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Quality of the audio and the comfort of these headphones are amazing. However if you are going to use them regularly or for the gym i would recommend the warranty!
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Posted .Hi JaimeR,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. Your feedback about the design is greatly appreciated. While the WH1000XM4 headphones don’t have an IPX rating, simple workout routines like walking shouldn’t be of concern. If you sweat a lot or for more serious workouts, you may want to consider the WF-C500, WF-1000XM4, or WF-1000XM5.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than AirPods Max
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been looking for Noise Cancelling headphones for a while now and with Apple announcing their AirPods Max for $500, getting these were a no brainer. Noise cancelling is really good and the fit works for me. No complaints so far!
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Posted .Hi lemonsan,
You made the right choice! Intelligent and intuitive, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Able to work at home
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones saved my sanity. I have my office at home and inconsiderate noisy neighbors have moved in. Without the headphones, I could not work. They are comfortable and I can wear them for hours.
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Posted .Hi Patty,
Amazing! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second purchase of this product because the first one was soooooo good. I don't think there's another company that can top the sound, the quality, the technology, and the comfort that Sony produces out of this headphone.
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Posted .Hi Foxbody, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are enjoying our WH-1000XM4 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these very durable and great sounding
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Posted .Hi JessicaL,
It is most rewarding to hear that you are absolutely loving the durability and audio quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We take great pride in building products that stand the test of time while delivering a premium sound, and we are thrilled they have made such a positive impression on you.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
really good performance
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.noise cancellation is impressive. sound playback quality is also very good. And pretty comfortable to boot.
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Posted .Hello corker,
Wow! Thanks for sharing your review and for giving our WH1000XM4 a 5 star rating. We are delighted to hear that you are impressed with the noise canceling capability and sound quality of your new XM4 as well as the comfort of wearing it. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy with choice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like them. Comfortable, great sound. Glad I purchased them.
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Posted .Hi MBC26, Thank you for this amazing review of your WH-1000XM4. We're glad you love the incredible sound quality, exceptional comfort, and overall features of your headphones. The headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound annoying control
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound great and have a good build quality. The customization of sound output and button function is nicely executed but the touch control on the right side is so annoying I had to turn it off. Would buy again
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Posted .Hi DYLANK,
We're glad to hear you're enjoying the sound quality and build of your WH-1000XM4 headphones! We also appreciate your feedback regarding the touch controls. We understand that they may not be for everyone, which is why the option to disable them is available in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. We are always working to improve our products, and your feedback is a valuable part of that process.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Peace & quiet
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A step up from the xb910s i was running the noise cancelling seems to be step up as well, i bought these on sale, get em while you can
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Posted .Hi B1gh3ad,
Thanks for the fantastic review!
We're excited to know you're enjoying the WH-1000XM4 headphones—Hearing that you consider they are a step up from your previous pair it's right what we strive for! It's especially rewarding to know that you've noticed the improved noise cancellation.
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and giving such a great recommendation to others. Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Noise Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just got back from a 5 hour plane ride. These things worked great! Noise cancelation is perfect, touching the right ear cup to allow outside noise is very convenient. Taking them off automatically pauses whatever you re watching/listening too. I wish it had a better microphone. I tried using for a work call, but people said the voice quality wasn't good. After a couple hours of use, I had to take them off for about a minute because the ear cups were getting warm (not mechanical warm more body heat). Not a big deal...because I was expecting it to heat up right away...not the case for me. Sound quality is very good. No problems connecting multiple devices...phone and tablet.
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Posted .Hello Smitty, Thanks for sharing your experience with your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. We are sorry you are having issues with them. Please make sure to update the firmware of your headphones: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/downloads. The software updates improve the general perfiormance of the unit and resolves any possible software-related issues. Despite your concerns, we are glad that you still like your 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Still the king of ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really like everything about these headphones. I've watched several review videos for these and they hold true to all the hype. Great sound quality, ANC, comfort and features. All this with an app that takes it way over the top.
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Posted .Hi Surfacepro7,
We're thrilled that these headphones have lived up to your expectations. 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!
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shouldn’t have waited to buy them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After a few weeks of regular use I am very happy with my Sony ANC headphones. They are comfortable, easy to use, easy to pair with multiple devices, switch devices easily, and sound great! I wish I had bought them sooner.
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Posted .Hi Jason4, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the noise canceling, very light had to question myself if it was in the case or not a couple times
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Posted .Hello JunMing,
Great! Thank you for leaving your feedback and we are delighted to hear that you love the noise canceling feature and lightweight design of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice would recommend good sound and nice feel to it
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Posted .Thank you for the kind review, Jasper!
We are delighted to hear that you find the WH-1000XM4 headphones Really nice! It's great to know that you are enjoying the good sound and the nice feel of the headset, and we appreciate your strong recommendation.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony over the ear headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.!Just awesome!! I have been searching for months for a pair I could enjoy without pain. This sound great, feel great, and look great. I have not use the phone option but everything else so far about them exceeds my expectations!!!
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Posted .Hi Rick,
You made the choice! 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
















