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
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really useful to pair two devices simultaneously. I’ve always felt that Bluetooth sacrifices sound quality but these seem to overcome that. Worth the money, noice canceling is exceptional and they’re comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Petoon,
We are glad to hear you like the fast Bluetooth connection, noise-canceling and improved cushioning to the headband and ear padding. 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 and have a nice day!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great upgrade except for an ANC issue
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As an owner of the XM3s, I was really looking forward to the added features of the XM4. Pairing with multiple devices alone was a big plus, as I switch regularly between phone and tablet. After software updates this has been fairly seamless, and the headphones don't have a problem going between devices. They are comfortable and feature excellent sound quality just like the XM3s did. However, I have an issue where there is an audible 'hiss/white noise' in the background when in ANC. While this of course is much less noticeable when playing audio, this did NOT happen with my XM3s so I'm not sure if this is something wrong with my pair or if this is present in all XM4s. If so, that's an unfortunate change and something that really keeps this from being the perfect upgrade from the XM3s.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jleek77, while we are glad that you are enjoying your XM4, we regret that you're having an issue when ANC is on. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you.
As part of normal operation, you may hear a slight hiss or whisper after you turn on your headphones. This is the operating sound of the noise canceling function. This is not a malfunction. If this is not what you are hearing, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the look. Love the sound. Couldn’t be happier
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Posted .Hi JeremiahJ,
Perfect! It's great to hear you love the look and sound quality of 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Kris
Good, not Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am not an Audiophile, but I Love music, especially when I can hear and distinguish each instrument. I really like when I can hear the drumsticks taping the symbols. These headphones sound really good, but to my ears, they don't let me hear individual instruments so well. I returned them and are still searching. Wish I still had my old Radio Shack Realistic headphones from the 70's.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pminter,
Thank you for the feedback. We're sorry to hear the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones didn't meet your preference for hearing individual instruments. It sounds like you have a great ear for detail, a quality that's often best served by headphones with a more neutral sound profile. If you're still looking for that detailed sound, we invite you to check out our latest model, the Sony WH-1000XM6. They feature a new driver unit and audio processor specifically designed to deliver a clearer, more precise soundstage, making it easier to distinguish each instrument and hear the subtle details you're after.
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
30+ hours of battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Amazing battery life and noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Unnamed, we're glad you like the battery and noise canceling feature of our product. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
The Best
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound, noise cancelation and quality was great along with great battery life. Sturdy very well built!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KLove,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, battery life, and design 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
Lifesaver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have become my emotional support headphones. I use them at work to block out sounds to help me focus. They work amazing on planes and for daily use. When it's time to buy another pair I'm going for this model because they're better than the nee ones in my opinion.
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Posted .Hi JustinaM,
Thank you so much for your review! We love hearing that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have become your "emotional support headphones." It's great to know that they are helping you focus at work and perform so well on planes and in daily use. We truly appreciate your loyalty and your high praise for this model.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with these head phones. Its awesome that they have a bluetooth and come with a headphones jack. Recently took a trip and with the aux cord it allowed me to use them to watch a movie on the plane with the in seat tvs. But also able to use bluetooth on my table and not need 2 different headphones. The anc always works really nice and i love the feature to put your hand over the right ear and it allow you to hear whats going on around you so your not always having to take them off
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris,
Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you are enjoying the noise cancelling function, wired connection and Bluetooth connectivity of your new 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Wireless Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are hands down the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones in its price range. I've owned the Bose 700 Headphones for a short time but ended up swapping for these Sony's. They aren't as flashy looking as the Bose but these out perform in every way. Also, highly recommend using a HiFi streaming service like Tidal or Deezer to get the most out of these headphones. I've always used Spotify but they difference is very noticeable and I don't think I will be able to go back after purchasing these!
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Posted .Hi Ethannn, 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.comfortable headphones with good ANC and decent sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Snerd,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top of the line
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is very customizable from a soft threshold to an extreme silent setting. Being able to pair 2 devices was a feature I never knew I needed in a pair of quality headphones. Voice detection can be a bit hit or miss, so you either love it or not. There is a learning curve when it comes to swipe gestures and connectivity so keep that in mind. Other than that - these are top tier when it comes to audio and drowning out the noise around you - these are the headphones you want if you want to get lost in pure music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FWfun, we appreciate your 5-star review of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
The best headphones I have ever had.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones! They feel lighter than you might expect but that makes them some comfortable to wear for long listening sessions.
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Posted .Hi Mattwiththecamera,
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Xm4 noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are good headphones, music quality is good and the ability to pair to 2 devices and seamlessly switch between them. The noise canceling is the best from my experience. You can still hear things around you unless you have music playing, which for studying in a cafe isn't great if you dont like to study with music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShakirahT, Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, superb multipoint connection function, and exceptional noise canceling feature of these headphones. We greatly appreciate your feedback when using the noise canceling of your WH-1000XM4 in a cafe. To ensure you're getting the most out of the noise canceling function of your headphones, check out the following helpful links:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00267839
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html?
Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
So good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really love these headphones! The sounds, comforts, and feel are all so natural!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benjamin, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 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. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent Sony headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Audio quality, noise cancelling, and ease of use are all excellent. Battery lasts a long time. Very pleased.
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Posted .Hi Zero1,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, noise canceling, and user-friendly functions 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
Would buy then again.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for frequent flyer. Wonderful Noise-Cancelling.
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Posted .Hi Blackstitch,
We’re so glad to hear our WH-1000XM4 headphones are making your travels more enjoyable! Our industry-leading noise cancellation is designed specifically to fade out cabin noise, so we’re happy it’s working well for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beats Bose Quiet Comfort 35
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've just had these a couple of weeks but so far the Sony M4 wireless headphones impress, as does the accompanying Sony APP, which features an excellent equalizer with enough customizations to get the sound you are looking for. The headphones themselves have a rich, bassy sound that is enhanced by the aforementioned equalizer embedded in the Sony APP. The touch controls take a little getting used to but work well. The headset's noise-canceling features are top-notch as well. Based on first impressions this device gets five stars.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricS, you definitely made the right choice! 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Performance
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and battery life. I like the ease of use and noise canceling
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Posted .Hi Drgarym,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality, battery life, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great fit
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like the style,sound and how comfortable they are to use for a long period
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VegetaCousin, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the design, comfort and sound quality of your new WH-1000XM4 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. 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
And Another One
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have previously purchased every installment of these headphones and love each and every improvement, I love the newest features except "speak to chat" it won't let me sing a song without interrupting. The change function button should account now for Siri, I don't own a pixel or android, and they need to make room for Siri. Most sony headphones were able to dual connect, but i am glad these do so seamlessly. I thought these were better and cheaper than the Apple version. I am also a Sony Fan.
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Posted .Hi TheTalentedMrWes, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with the amazing features and sound quality of your new WH-1000XM4 headphones! Thank you so much for being a loyal Sony customer! -Carl