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.
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones that I’ve ever owned! Well balanced sound. If you like bass, you’ll love these. If they are on sale, they are an even bigger bargain!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rasec,
We appreciate the 5-star rating! It's good to hear you like the sound quality specially the bass 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!
Regards,
David
amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.amazing!!! super comfortable, sound great, love em!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaiP, we're glad you love the comfort and sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great all around heaphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these impulsively, but dont regret this purchase at all. Great sound and fit. Love that they fold down so easily and are very portable with the case. Incredible battery life. Easy to control and charge. The only downside really is that after a few hours I do start to feel that they start to hurt due to them squeezing my head a bit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AshReview,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM4. We're glad that you like the sound quality, fit, supplied carrying case, battery life, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. We also appreciate your feedback about using the headphones for a few hours. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure to wear the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00015243
Hope this helps. If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
-Ralph
Great quality with one tiny issue
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, having a separate app is kind of annoying, but if you want a lot of customization in your sound preferences, this is definitely for you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your review, Kaiya!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones—that's exactly what we aim for with our premium noise-cancelling line.
We understand your frustration regarding the dedicated app for customization; we know that adding another app can sometimes feel annoying. However, we're pleased to hear you recognize that the app is essential for providing the deep level of control you mentioned, including features like Adaptive Sound Control and fine-tuning your EQ preferences.
Thank you again for choosing Sony for your audio needs!
Best regards,
Gus,
Sony Social Media Team
Really Nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You won't be disappointed. Comfortable and the sound is gread
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stuff,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Great headphones that don't last.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. These are the most comfortable, best sounding headphones I have ever had. Better than a comparable Bose. The problem is they don't last. I bought them in 2022. After several months the battery stopped charging. Looked on Youtube, talked to tech support and tried all of the resets. Nothing worked. They sent me a brand new pair. I was very happy. Less than a year later the exact same thing happened. They sent me another pair. Now that pair is not charging. Talked to customer service and they said the origninal pair has a 1 year warranty, replacements only have a 90 day warranty. So 3 pair in two years, all with the same problem. Apparently this is a common problem because there are videos all over youtube. So even though I loved them I cannot spend another $350 on a pair of headphones that have never lasted even a year. Bose here I come.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jwertel,
We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the battery life of the headphones. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headset is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
Make sure to charge the headphones sufficiently. Battery life may also vary depending on the settings and conditions of use. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752809.html
If the headphones are still not working properly, reset and initialize the unit. You may refer to the steps on these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
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Sincerely,
-Craig
Best new headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and super comfortable! Love these
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmilyW,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound!!! The product is very comfortable and sounds fantastic. I would highly recommend it to friends and family.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertoG,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the heaphones on sale. What can i say they have great battery life and noise cancelation. You will not regret this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lewis,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we are glad you like the battery performance of the headphones and the noise cancelling feature 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!
-Craig
Great WFH purchase
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using these for work from home since May and they have been great so far. Sound quality is excellent. The only two issues I have are: 1. When on a web call (computer), if my phone rings and I'm connected, the headphones will drop computer audio and automatically switch over to phone audio. Had this happen one too many times. So, I eventually gave up on multi-device connection, which was a purchase point unfortunately. 2. Microphone isn't great. Coworkers have told me I sound like an air traffic controller. I eventually just bought a USB mic for my laptop. Audio is still passable if needed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the multipoint function and microphone is greatly appreciated. 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
One of the best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great, such an excellent noise cancelling and lightweight to take anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michelle,
Awesome! Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear you like the noise canceling and design 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
Best Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded from the 1000XM2. It's crazy how much technology is inside them. The sound quality is amazing, and they are extremely comfortable...much more comfortable than my XM2's were.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mark, Awesome upgrade! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort and sound quality of your new 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. -Carl
Great Sound and Incredibly comfortable.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredibly comfortable and amazing sound quality. I looked at a couple different more higher end headphones, but what made me choose this path was the auto off feature.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PhotoGuy,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we are glad you like the sound quality and comfort 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
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable on the ears, excellent sound quality. Think I like them better than my Bose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MSDMD, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones will not disappoint! Noise cancellation is awesome, and sound quality is good. A full charge lasts about a week with my current daily use. Very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TSharma,
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
A great pair of noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great and have amazing features. I work on a loud van that is roughly 80dB. I was noticing increased ringing in my ears so I went all out to get these. I'm glad I did. They really help. Most road noise fades away. If you want to hear something for a second, put your right hand on the earpiece and it goes to transparent mode so that you can hear normally. The other thing I love is the bluetooth connectivity. My wife has to ask if I'm on the van because it does a great job cancelling noise when talking to others. I 100% recommend these to anyone that wants a high quality, feature full noise cancelling headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonyfan, Awesome! We're glad that you like the features of your new noise canceling 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! Erin
Headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great product. It blocks sounds out, it connects quick and has a nice crisp sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TianaM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's fantastic to learn that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM4! We're thrilled that you value its noise-canceling features, rapid connectivity, and clear audio quality. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
All around good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones! Sound, battery life and features are all top notch. Wish the weight was a little better distributed on the top of head but improvements on the ear over last year much appreciated. Wish was a little better integrated with iPhone and the app was a little smoother.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. Your feedback about its weight and iPhone connectivity is greatly appreciated.
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
Sound is Amazing but Phone calls not so
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just purchased the Midnight Blue pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. After listening to music every day on them since I purchased, I can say the sound is amazing, I would say the best sounding headphones I have. The noise-cancelling feature is much better then my old pair. But talking on the phone is not so good especially for the other person. When on the phone my voice fades in and out to where the other person I’m talking to can’t hear me but they are crystal clear to me. I have the latest version of firmware 2.5.0 and it’s disappointing that a $349 pair of headphones can’t conduct a phone call. If phone calls are important to you I would advice not to get these but if sound quality while listening to music is then these are great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rtford31, we're glad you like the sound quality of our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. Use the Bluetooth device to re-establish the connection. Select HFP or HSP for the profile. Use a smartphone or mobile phone at least 50 cm (19.69 in.) away from the headset. Noise may result if the smartphone or mobile phone is too close to the headset.
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
Not My Preferred Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, these are good Wireless Noise Canceling headphones and are probably great if you have never tried Bose Quiet Comfort headphones or Apple Airpod Pros. Pros: Noise Canceling is very good Ambient Noise system is good Fit is nice Sound is great They turn off automatically Battery life is great Cons: Re-Connecting to devices is cumbersome Controls are terrible (Volume, Play, Pause, Stop) Default Settings are trash Difficult to switch between devices Prefer On/Off button than a momentary button Only extra button is useless Overall, I prefer my Apple Airpods over these. I would also prefer the Quiet Comfort Bose that I lost to these. The noise-canceling on these are superior to all, but they've become so difficult to use that I just prefer not to. What's the use of the greater noise canceling if you turning it on takes 5 minutes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hereforbeer
We appreciate those positive remarks particularly the noise canceling function. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve the quality and performance of our products. Thanks for sharing your review.
~Ralph