Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10104593
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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones for a while now, and honestly, they’ve completely changed how I listen to music. The noise cancellation is so good it feels like I’m in my own little world, and the sound quality is rich and detailed, everything just sounds better. I love how comfortable they are, even during long work sessions, and the smart features like auto-pause when I take them off make them feel almost futuristic. They’ve become one of my favorite everyday gadgets.
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Posted .Thank you for your review of the Sony WH-1000XM4,MiguelM! We're thrilled to hear that the noise cancellation and sound quality have enhanced your music listening experience. It's also great to know that you find them comfortable for long sessions and appreciate the smart features like auto-pause. Your feedback is greatly valued and we are glad our product has met your needs. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Outstanding wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My main purpose, in buying these headphones, was to get excellent sound quality in a wireless setting. These certainly provide that. The noise cancelling is very good as well. The headphones are also very comfortable and reasonably light, comparable to my wired headphones. Battery life is quite amazing- I can go 1-2 weeks without charging. It appears well made, with a quality feel (esthetically not super exciting, but that is OK) The 360 audio feature is nice, but I am perfectly satisfied without it- limited to a few sources (like Tidal, with premium level subscription), and not worth it for me. Movies sound great. Highly recommended.
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Posted .Hi JJDP, Thank you for purchasing and choosing the WH1000XM4. We're thrilled to hear you like the excellent sound quality, noise canceling feature, comfortable & lightweight design, and long-lasting battery life 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones are Great!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My teenage grandchild wanted these as a gift. They are beyond a doubt the best headphones that could've been purchased. High Quality sounds, comfortable to wear.
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Posted .Hi KatherineA,
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your grandchild is enjoying their new gift and that the sound quality and comfort have exceeded your expectations.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
They’ll bring your music to life!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. They bring tracks that I have listened to countless times to life and shine a light on details that I never noticed before. That may sound poetic lol but it’s true! They’re very comfortable, although my ears get a little warm while wearing them inside where there’s air conditioning. However, these are my first over-the-ear headphones and maybe that’s the way it is with all of them? Call quality is not very good so if that’s very important to you I would consider other options. The app interface and customizable settings are great, and so is the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously. Highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi Wolfie20, we're happy to hear that these headphones bring new life to your music. 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.
We appreciate your feedback about its call quality. Make sure to update the software to the latest version for optimum performance. Thanks for sharing your review.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have amazing noise-cancelling!! Very easy to change settings in the mobile app as well. Very comfortable fit!!
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Posted .Hi Aidan!
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us.
We are thrilled to hear that you’re having such a great time with your new WH-1000XM4. It’s awesome to know that the fit feels just right for you and that you found the app easy to navigate.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
perfect for everyday use.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.comfortable for long wear. the noise cancelling is about what everyone says it is. blocks out about 80-90%, some frequencies still come through, but overall the average person wouldnt notice. very comfortable for long period wear. battery life is more like 20-24 hours but charges quick. wouldnt recommend them for any active like going to the gym since they're not waterproof, but for everyday uses and travel its the best price to performance set of headphones.
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Posted .Hi AsimK,
We're pleased to learn that your Sony headphones are proving so comfortable for long periods and that you’re enjoying their noise cancellation performance. Thank you for your 4-star rating—it's fantastic knowing the quick charging and strong price-to-performance ratio make these headphones a top choice for travel and everyday use. The WH1000XM4’s combination of comfort and smart sound blocking really stands out.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great for all day use!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love how much battery the headphones have as they have lasted a few days for me without ahh additional charges. It also only takes 10 minutes to charge and it is comfortable and the soun quality is good. It also stays on while I am jogging which is a highlight of the headphones for me. Overall a really great headphone and I definitely got my moneys worth.
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Posted .Hi Elitechreviews, amazing! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great all-around option for gaming/work
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been great. Reliable, comfy, and good sound -- perhaps not audiophile quality but perfect for basically anyone else. The comfort is the most important thing for me, since I work a desk job and game. These are supremely comfy even for 2 or 3 hour meetings, and the battery lasts a long time and recharges very quickly. The software support is acceptable (although clunky) but the defaults out of the box are fine.
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Posted .Hi kcmorow, We are glad to hear you are enjoying the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancellation1, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behaviour and your location. Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome product. Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality, comfortable and good battery life.
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Posted .Hi OSCAR,
We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality, comfort, and good battery life of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise Cancellation on these are crazy and the charge it really lasts a long time and charge fast
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Posted .Hello Jazmin,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the powerful noise cancellation and impressive battery performance of the WH-1000XM4. It’s rewarding to know the fast charging feature and long-lasting charge are enhancing your listening experience. Your feedback inspires us to continue delivering innovative audio products that truly enrich everyday moments.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Solid headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros - great headphones, long battery life, great sound, volume goes up high, like the app with it, comfortable on ears, adjustable, cancels out most noise, works fine with iPhone Cons - sound leaks a lot, not 100% noise cancelling, starts hurting top of head after long use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamM, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony XM4 headphones. It's great to know that you appreciate their exceptional sound quality, long battery life, user-friendly app, seamless connectivity, comfort, and effective noise-canceling features. We understand that you may be experiencing discomfort during extended wear, and we apologize for that. We recommend adjusting the headband to better fit your head. As for the noise-cancelling feature, your headphones are equipped with a function called NC Optimizer. This feature enhances noise cancellation by analyzing factors such as the shape of your face, hairstyle, how you wear the headset (including whether you wear glasses), and changes in air pressure, such as when you're on an airplane. For optimal performance, we suggest running the NC Optimizer function the first time you use the headset, whenever your wearing conditions change, or when transitioning between being on an airplane and on the ground. For more information, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752831.html. For more information regarding the noise cancelling you may refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752738.html Hope this information helps! If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM4. Thank you once again, and we hope this helps you return to enjoying your headphones! Sincerely, Maria
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best Over Ear
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have purchased a few of these over the past few years. For family as well as myself. Have tried three other over ear headphones and these have, by far, the best noise cancelling, battery life, sound quality and comfort.
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Posted .Awesome, Annewithane! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling feature and sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Wonderful headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. They have an excellent noise canceling feature and the music sound like you are at a concert. They are quite comfortable and am able to wear them for a couple hours straight. The app is an excellent companion to the headphones although you don't need it to use them. Deep bass and very clear vocals. They are also really good for audiobooks or podcasts. The phone call quality it great with the noise canceling so that all you hear is the person you are talking to without a bunch of background noise. I would recommend these headphones for sure.
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Posted .Hi Cparks, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling feature and sound quality of your new WH-1000XM4! 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 the 5-star rating! Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones for music lovers
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sounding headphones. I upgraded to these from the WH1000XM2's, which were still going strong but the earpads were falling apart and I couldn't find replacements for them. Definite improvements over the XM2's - better comfort, better noise canceling, better battery life. Don't pay full price for these, when they go on sale, they *really* go on sale and you can get a significant discount. I chose these over the XM5's because of the fold-up design.
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Posted .Hi Sjrash,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience so far with your WH-1000XM4! We are extremely pleased to hear you are enjoying the exceptional sound quality, amazing noise cancellation, and overall improvements of these headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a great choice for an upgrade. We're also sorry to learn the earpads were falling apart. For earpads replacement, please refer to this link for more information: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00231437
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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Battery life, Sound quality
The best ANC on the market
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have the best active noise canceling on the market - just completely obliterates any kind of noise to a muffled whisper. The tuning is a very average V-shaped response, with a huge amount of bass, but surprisingly enough I don't entirely hate it here. The strong bass helps cancel out the low frequency rumbles of engines and cars on commutes, and hey - who doesn't like heavy bass now and again? The battery life is very good as well for prolonged use, and I could squeeze out 2 12 hour days with them before I felt even an inkling that I should recharge them. Still, price remains contentious in a world where headphones and audio tech in general is becoming increasingly more competitive. I bought them on sale and I feel that it was a reasonable tradeoff.
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Posted .Hi MTVO, Thank you for the amazing review! We're very happy to hear you like the industry-leading noise canceling feature, powerful bass, and excellent battery life of your Sony 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good audio quality. Good battery life. Noise canceling eliminates everything but voices but reduces voice volume considerably. It it is so good at canceling everything else that I think this is intentional. There may be a setting that changes this. When music is playing you can only hear music. Headset is very comfortable. App is easy enough to use. I had it running with headphones in 5-10 minutes. Feature that detects when headset is removed and pauses playback is accurate. Touch panel controls on headset work well. Like using a smartphone, you just have to learn what motions do what.
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Posted .Hi HappyCustomer,
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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Cannot use with PS5 even though it's Sony
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Excellent sound quality. Very intuitive (has a noise canceling feature that sets automatically depending on what you do / where you go). Confortable to wear. Long lasting battery. Cons: Cannot pair to a PlayStation. Design is beautiful but so light, it feels like they can break easily. Had trouble with it when I enabled the Google assistant (would stop playing music and assistant would go off without permission even after I disabled it).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidP, we're glad you like the sound quality, comfort and battery of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the design and Playstation connectivity of your Sony unit. If your priority is connecting to Playstation, you may check our INZONE headset which is perfect for PS5.
For voice assistant issues, please follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752842.html
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent and comfortable headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a review after 6 months of use. Excellent pair of headphones. Setup is very easy. Can connect to 2 devices simultaneously. Noise Cancelling is very good. The sound is clear. The bass is deep. Used the headphone for meetings and phones calls and there are no complaints about the voice clarity. The headphones are comfortable for long use. My ears don't hurt as the over-the-ear earcups are big enough to go around my big ears. the cushioning on the earcups is soft. The cushion on the headband is also is good so it does not feel like the headphones are pushing down on my head. The case that the headphones come with offer nice protection when stuffed in a crowded back pack. Highly recommended. A very compelling buy if the available in a sale if people don't want break the bank on Bose 700 or AirPods Max.
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Posted .Hi Nikhil, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! 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 the recommendation! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great listening experience
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had these for over a year now, great headphones overall. Noise cancelling is insane, music quality is crisp and clear. The app has a lot of options lets you adjust the EQ levels very specifically if you so choose. They're comfortable enough that I've fallen asleep wearing them before. The only downsides I find in these headphones is that they will slide off during some workouts at the gym, (mostly ones where you lay flat or at an angle). And they get a bit sweaty while working out, but really what over-ear headphones don't get sweaty, y'know? I also have trouble connecting them with my computer sometimes, but that just might be user error...
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Posted .Hi kgriff,
Thank you for your amazing review of the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We are delighted to learn that you've enjoyed an exceptional listening experience over the past year. It's fantastic to hear that you value the remarkable noise cancelation, the crisp and clear sound quality, and the customizable EQ options available through our app. We're also pleased to know that you find them comfortable enough to wear, even while sleeping. Your feedback on using these headphones during workouts is greatly appreciated.
If there's anything we can do to assist you further or if you need information or technical support, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. To help us assist you more effectively, kindly include the following details:
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Thank you so much for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, great noise canelling, very sleek and you’ll fall back in love with music. Used for gym and all I do is wipe the sweat bc I sweat a lot and I’m good
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Posted .Hi RichardT,
We are very glad to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have made you "fall back in love with music"! That is wonderful feedback. We're thrilled you appreciate the great sound quality, powerful noise canceling, and sleek design, and that they perform perfectly for your intense gym workouts! Thank you for the five-star review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick