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:Sound quality
Best noise cancelling headphones I've owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been very happy with this purchase. I mostly use them for music and not for quiet, but they are the best noise cancelling headphones I've ever used. Would definitely buy again!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElZee, We are glad that you are very happy with 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 trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Choose these
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are fantastic. I also have the xm3 so these are very similar. However, better range and they link to more than one source. Noise cancelation is great. If you are a fan of bose, go for those, if you are undecided between the two, these are amazing and have some neat touch response features!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Technogeek, We are happy you like your new Sony wireless headphones. The WH-1000XM4 headphones are 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. We value your input and appreciate your feedback. Your continued support means so much to us. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noise cancellation. Bought them for college and I am loving them so far! Recommend for any future students or just casual music enjoyers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Angel,
That's good to hear that you are enjoyed using your Sony - WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones. We're glad that you appreciate the excellent audio quality and noise canceling feature of the headphone. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great price
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These top of the line Sony headphones or some of the best out there and very expensive but I got them for abt a 100 dollars lest than the original price on Black Friday and my oldest daughter love everything about them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daghost4, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4! 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:Sound quality
Class leading noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had the prior version WH-1000XM3 for about 18 months, and absolutely was amazed by the sound and noise cancellation, absolutely worth it for several flights. These have kept everything I loved about the prior units and, improved in a few small areas, such as multiple Bluetooth connection capability.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TechEnthusiast,
Awesome! We're glad that you're enjoying the upgrades we made on 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
Love these headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only complaint I have is that when you’re trying to connect to 2 devices it is a little buggy when switching between them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dronin,
We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues when switching between two audio sources using the multipoint function. When using a multipoint connection, we recommend to download the Sony Sound Connect app on one of the devices and make sure it has the latest update. Check with the Sony Sound Connect app that the setting of [Connect to 2 devices simultaneously] is on. (Confirm that both devices are connected in the Device Currently Being Connected section of the app)
• Multipoint connection works with only two devices at a time.
- A third device can be connected through Bluetooth, however, the Bluetooth connection with the last device that played music will stay connected and the second device will be disconnected in order for the third device to establish the Bluetooth connection with the headphones.
• If you want to play music from the other device, stop playback on the device that is playing the music, and start playback by operating the other device.
Even if you start playback by operating the second device while playing music on the first device, the music from the first device will continue to be heard via the headset. In this state, if you stop playback on the first device, you can listen to music from the second device via the headset.
You may also find this article No sound on the WH-1000XM4 headphones from the second device when using a multipoint connection helpful: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00250250
Should you need technical assistance, please let us know so we can turn your experience around. Sony has just the ticket! Reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, just like you, who can help you troubleshoot/setup your headphones issue. Connect with them on the link below, just click on Chat with an Enthusiast.
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Despite your concerns, we're happy that you like most of the features of your WH-1000XM4 Headphones. -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Too big
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is pretty good, I just find that they are too big even on the smallest setting and the settings can be a bit finicky
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MelissaF, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM4! We're glad to hear that you find the noise cancellation to be effective. Regarding the size, we understand that comfort is crucial, and we apologize if the fit isn't ideal for you. The WH-1000XM4 is designed to accommodate a wide range of head sizes, but we recognize that it may not be perfect for everyone. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
New NC King
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have owned Bose noise cancelling headphones for years. Was up for upgrading my QC35 II and debating over this and the Bose 700. The new Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones is a clear winner compared to other noise cancelling headphones in the same price range.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi toto,
You made the right choice in upgrading to the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound was amazing, noice canceling was top tier but was not best for the gym due to distortion during frequent movements.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Javier,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you like the superb sound and noise canceling features of your WH1000XM4 headphones. Bluetooth communications may be disabled, or noise or audio dropout may occur under the following conditions:
When there is a human body between the headset and the Bluetooth device
In this case, put the Bluetooth device in the same direction as the antenna of the headset to improve the Bluetooth communications.
When there is an obstacle, such as metal or a wall, between the headset and the Bluetooth device
In places with wireless LAN, where a microwave oven is used, electromagnetic waves are generated, etc.
Where there are other wireless communication audio devices or other people nearby, such as in train station premises or on a crowded train.
For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752755.html
Sony values customers opinion as we always strive to provide the best experience possible. Thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling, only complaint i have is that if you wear them too long it warms up your ears. A very minor annoyance
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Terj,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4. It's nice to hear that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability of our XM4. Your feedback about the ear muffs is highly appreciated and will help us improve our future products. When wearing the headphone for a long period, it may cause a warm feeling to the user's ears. We suggest taking them off immediately and let your ears rest. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid Buy
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great ANC. Found them on sale and couldn't pass them up. I'm sure the newer model is slightly better, but the cost savings makes buying these the better decision. Sound is good and ANC works well. Case was nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DudeFromMinot, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you appreciate the industry-leading noise cancellation and carrying case of your Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones before they broke down
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was happy when I first got these headphones, great audio quality and the ability to connect to two sepearte sources if I wanted to was a plus. NFC Support was also something that mattered to me. I am also a fan of Flac audio and this with it's low compression blue tooth technology made it really stand out. Carrying case and proper cables also a plus. Now the reason I like to wait a few months before leaving reviews. This thing just won't hold a charge anymore. Originally I thought it was my power adapters, but it was like that on 3 different ones. I plugged it into my laptop straight usb C to usb C, started to charge, I unplugged it to check it's battery life, got to 90%, Plug it back in and it's refusing to charge again. Not acceptable for the price I paid for these. Only reason I upgraded from the previous generation was they got stolen out of my car. If you do buy these, I recommend the protection plan as it will save you from dealing with the manufacturer. I will be cashing mine in very soon!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frankiecage, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of the headphones, we are sorry that the unit is not charing. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue that you are having and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please follow these steps to troubleshoot.
Be sure to use the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Check that the USB Type-C cable is firmly connected to the headset and the USB AC adaptor or computer.
Make sure that the USB AC adaptor is firmly connected to the AC outlet.
For further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really had a tough time deciding these on sale for 240 i think and the beats studio for 150. The noise cancelling is best in class on these sony xm4s. If your on the fence they are the best period. Buy them trust me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stolensade, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4! 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:Sound quality
Solid sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are solid headphones for listening to music while working, etc… Only issue is using them when taking a call, tend to switch to phone or computer speakers instead of coming through these. Have also been told that I sound like I’m in an old radio when they do connect and I try to talk on calls.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArlanaJ,
Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear that you like the headphones. Update the software of your headphones via Sony headphones connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur. 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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones make music sound incredible. I’ve noticed parts of songs I haven’t noticed before. You can’t go wrong with these headphones. Worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JPDavid,
Fantastic! We are truly happy to know that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality of your 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.
Thank you so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love everything about my headsets! Noise cancelation works amazing! You can work with a lot of settings through the app on your phone!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, Thank you so much for your awesome review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM4! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones ever!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are literally what I was asking for!! They are you sooo nicee, and the pick up wait time wasn’t even long, it was literally a minute!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShaneH,
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:Sound quality
They are awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are awesome! They work so well. They are definitely noise canceling. They are customizable to your preferences. I highly recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SamanthaS,
Thank you for your recommendation and we are glad that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability and quality of our WH1000XM4. It's nice to know that you were able to utilized the Sony app and customized the settings to your liking. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
sound options great/ NC not quiet as advertised
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound choice is amazing. The vocal is great. The extra bass boost is also great for ear. However, the Nosie cancelling feature is not as good as advertised. I believe Bose NC 700 noise cancelling level of 10 is better than this. I already compared this in NYC subway. Bose noise cancelling is way better. However, you can choose sound options on SONY through app.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sonyheadphones,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the noise canceling function is not living up to your expectations. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance.
The noise canceling function is effective in low-frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
WOW
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AMAZING 10/10 CANNOT HEAR THE OUTSIDE WORLD BUY NOW!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IrisC, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam