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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good value. Noise cancellation works perfectly; I can’t hear a person speaking right next to me. The sound is good, although it has plenty of adjustments, which I haven’t fully explored, yet. I use them when working out and I find them comfortable for extended use. When on sale, they are a great buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Russ, we're glad that you like the noise canceling feature of your 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic mix of Noise Cancellation and other features. While Bose flagship has slightly better Noise Cancellation, the additional features and light weight are amazing. Cannot go wrong with them!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent ANC headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are by far the best headphones that I have ever owned in terms of checking all the "boxes" for my needs. The noise cancelling is incredible as so many others have stated and the sound quality, with a little tweaking, is also amazing. I have used these wireless and wired and both sound very very good to my ears. While wired gives you true Hi Res quality depending on the source, I was pleasantly surprised by the Bluetooth streaming sound quality as well. No drops and a nice crisp sound that can be tweaked in the app to the user's liking. Almost two months in and I am very satisfied with the headphones in terms of features, sound quality, and overall build.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FooDog1974,
You made the right 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good investment
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are good on the noise and not to bulky to wear or carry
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MayraL,
Thank you for sharing your feedback us and we're glad that you are pleased with the noise canceling feature and design of our WH1000XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased as a gift for a musician. He reports that they are very comfortable, highly effective sound cancellation, very good sonic fidelity. Easy to use and highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi johno,
You made the right 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation and sound quality are amazing I definitely recommend and you can wear them for hours
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DrewF, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our product. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Best of the current main stream headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Build quality is amazing and the sound quality is great. These are significantly better than the beats or Bose headphones. The USB C is also great. The touch controls aren't the best though.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top notch headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I couldn’t be more pleased with these. I’ve tried multiple Bluetooth headphones and these have a great blend of sound quality, ease of use and are very comfortable. They are well worth the price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SandmanRick, good to know that your investment is worth it. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.
To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top of the line noise-cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is the No.1 reason for buying these headphones. If noise cancelling is not your primary concern then I would recommend buying other headphones. I say this because the Bose 700 have better call quality for Teams or Zoom meetings, while other headphones have better audio quality. The audio quality of these to me is okay but a bit disappointing given the price tag. The bass is too boomy and the detail just isn't where it needs to be, this is made up for by the exceptional active noise cancelling that eliminates most exterior noise. Connection via bluetooth is easy and I appreciate the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack option for wired connection. I use these wired with ANC on while gaming and it's great. If your phone or device supports Sony's LDAC codex then that is a plus, I can hear a slight increase in audio quality when using this mode. The headset call quality is not very good in my opinion, it's 'acceptable' but at this price range 'acceptable' is not very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SeanMichael, We're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, You may switch the settings and check the sound quality mode with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Priority on sound quality mode: Prioritizes the sound quality. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded my Airpod pros to these headphones and its a big difference! The noise cancelling feature is the best one yet! Also the audio quality is so much better!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sauceboss,
Great! We're thrilled that you are happy with the upgrade. 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
Great sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crazy good sound even now in 2025, it holds up pretty good for any use, although I would say the sound leaks a little more than I’d like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Estyebra! We're thrilled to hear that you think the WH-1000XM4 headphones have "crazy good sound" and that they still hold up so well in 2025. It's wonderful to know you find them great for any use.
We appreciate you bringing up your concern about the sound leakage. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are designed with a tight seal to provide optimal noise cancellation and sound isolation. However, if the headphones are not fitting snugly, a small amount of sound can escape. We recommend checking the fit and positioning them to ensure they form a proper seal around your ears.
Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will certainly share it with our development team for future product improvements. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team.
For a drummer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these specifically for when I'm drumming at home. They are definitely what I needed over the other ootions out there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, Gboss!
It is awesome to hear that the WH-1000XM4 is exactly what you needed for your drumming sessions! With our industry-leading noise canceling, these headphones are perfect for blocking out the heavy hit of the kits while keeping your backing tracks crystal clear. We are thrilled to be a part of your musical setup!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Would buy again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i liked the sound quality of the headphones but i do think that the touch controls and buttons were a little confusing and also didnt work every time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JennaH,
Hello! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We are sorry to hear you're experiencing some issues with the touch controls, as they can sometimes be a bit tricky to get used to.
To improve the responsiveness, make sure you are using the flat part of your finger to tap and swipe, and not just the fingertip. For the buttons, please ensure you are giving them a firm, deliberate press. If the issue continues, a quick reset of the headphones often resolves minor glitches. You can find instructions on how to do this in the Sony Headphones Connect app or our online help guide.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and battery life are awesome !!! Absolutely love these !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NaKayla,
That's great! We thank you for sharing your review and we are very happy as well hearing your satisfaction with the audio quality and battery life of our WH1000XM4. 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:Sound quality
Sony headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. The sound quality is excellent. And it was very easy to connect to my TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DonnaR,
Thanks for the awesome feedback!
We're so glad to hear you're experiencing the excellent sound quality of your WH-1000XM4 headphones and found them so easy to connect to your TV.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing head phones very clean music quality and great battery life I use these every day. So great I bought my girlfriend some too 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to buy nice Bluetooth headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Samb9293, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great!!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them, fit on ear perfect and take them on all my trips
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MelP!
Thanks for your 5-star review! We are truly wonderful to know that you are loving our headphones.
With the WH-1000XM4 you can get up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The perfect headphone for music, gaming with noise cancelling and can hold for long period without pain in your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Moll, we're glad you are enjoying our 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. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best workout headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best for my workouts, if tuned right. Right when i got them, i immediately went to the EQ settings and tuned them to my liking. The noise cancelation is SO good! I cannot hear a thing outside the headphones when music is playing. But i DO recommend getting a 3rd party app like Wavelet to tune the EQ setting even further if you want to tune them to the best of their ability. Though i know some people really dont care about the audi quality if just wrking out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM4's noise canceling! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Bass heavy, but great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancelation and battery life. Sound is definitely bass heavy (not neutral). Poor openness (sound coming from in head ) but that is an issue with all closed back designs. Hard to imagine doing better. You can Eq the boom out
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Docace911,
We're glad that you like the battery life and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the sound quality of the headphones is greatly appreciated. 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